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Inspiratio­n

Get ideas from these stylish, open-plan culinary zones on crafting a multifunct­ional space made for everything from cooking and entertaini­ng to supervisin­g the kids

- By Robyn Alexander

Take decor cues from splendid kitchens that make the culinary space the social centre of the home

Capacious kitchen cupboards to store tableware are essential for households that frequently entertain

Natural materials add texture to a space that typically features metallic finishes and modern designs

?? ?? COASTAL BLISS Designed to invite the outdoors in—and accommodat­e lots of sandy feet—this open-plan space forms the heart of a family’s peaceful seaside retreat. The owners briefed the architect to make the weekend home “shed-like”; the high windows between the exposed beams and roof make the sun and sky ever-present elements. Texture is key to making the space seem lived in, with the liberal use of whitewashe­d raw wood. A lighting piece made up of sea shells adds another marine element to the space. The sheepskin and cowhide rugs bring a further layer of comfort and warmth to the large room.
COASTAL BLISS Designed to invite the outdoors in—and accommodat­e lots of sandy feet—this open-plan space forms the heart of a family’s peaceful seaside retreat. The owners briefed the architect to make the weekend home “shed-like”; the high windows between the exposed beams and roof make the sun and sky ever-present elements. Texture is key to making the space seem lived in, with the liberal use of whitewashe­d raw wood. A lighting piece made up of sea shells adds another marine element to the space. The sheepskin and cowhide rugs bring a further layer of comfort and warmth to the large room.
?? ?? LIGHTEN UP This recently updated timber-framed beach bungalow boasts a lightfille­d kitchen, in which the entire family loves to linger. The extensive glazing at the rear of the house helps bathe the entire open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces in natural light, all year round. A long and narrow kitchen island, topped with polished stone and clad in natural wood, doubles as a place to socialise with the home cook. The bar stools feature a square design that combines structural sturdiness with elegance and comfort, courtesy of their plush blue velvet upholstery.
LIGHTEN UP This recently updated timber-framed beach bungalow boasts a lightfille­d kitchen, in which the entire family loves to linger. The extensive glazing at the rear of the house helps bathe the entire open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces in natural light, all year round. A long and narrow kitchen island, topped with polished stone and clad in natural wood, doubles as a place to socialise with the home cook. The bar stools feature a square design that combines structural sturdiness with elegance and comfort, courtesy of their plush blue velvet upholstery.
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?? ?? COUNTRY CHIC Designed by Sumari Krige of La Grange Interiors, this open-plan kitchen in a family’s country home is the nexus around which the rest of the house unfolds. The culinary area includes a large preparatio­n island and a wooden dining table and chairs, as well as a tiled backsplash that adds to the “contempora­ry farmhouse” feel of the space. The industrial-style hanging lamps feature bronzed interiors that pick up on the metallic finishes and glazes of the vessels on the table. The subtle contrast between the monochroma­tic decor palette and the highlighti­ng flashes of bronze and gold is a classic counterpoi­nt.
COUNTRY CHIC Designed by Sumari Krige of La Grange Interiors, this open-plan kitchen in a family’s country home is the nexus around which the rest of the house unfolds. The culinary area includes a large preparatio­n island and a wooden dining table and chairs, as well as a tiled backsplash that adds to the “contempora­ry farmhouse” feel of the space. The industrial-style hanging lamps feature bronzed interiors that pick up on the metallic finishes and glazes of the vessels on the table. The subtle contrast between the monochroma­tic decor palette and the highlighti­ng flashes of bronze and gold is a classic counterpoi­nt.
?? ?? COLOUR POP This kitchen combines practical considerat­ions with the family’s creative displays of art and cooking tools. The open-plan culinary space is adjacent to the dining area so the cook can be part of the conversati­on, even when he’s at work behind the counter. A range of artworks and collectibl­es sits alongside cooking essentials on the open shelves. To accommodat­e all the tableware needed for large gatherings, capacious kitchen cupboards are essential; particular­ly for households that frequently entertain family and friends. Visual interest is added by such colourful accent pieces as a blue Le Creuset kettle and a yellow bread bin by Pedersen + Lennard.
COLOUR POP This kitchen combines practical considerat­ions with the family’s creative displays of art and cooking tools. The open-plan culinary space is adjacent to the dining area so the cook can be part of the conversati­on, even when he’s at work behind the counter. A range of artworks and collectibl­es sits alongside cooking essentials on the open shelves. To accommodat­e all the tableware needed for large gatherings, capacious kitchen cupboards are essential; particular­ly for households that frequently entertain family and friends. Visual interest is added by such colourful accent pieces as a blue Le Creuset kettle and a yellow bread bin by Pedersen + Lennard.
?? ?? INDUSTRIAL EDGE Combining clean lines with industrial touches, this kitchen forms the lively centre of a farmhousei­nspired home in a coastal village. “We wanted something really special that was a showpiece without being too over the top,” says the homeowner, commenting on the central island, which is made of a single piece of tempered steel, and solid oak. The owners specially commission­ed a local boat builder to design and make their kitchen cabinetry, and the result has a fluid, light and seamless look. The pale blue fridge by Smeg adds a touch of retro style to the space, complement­ed by rugged elements such as a raw brick wall and the offshutter concrete ceiling.
INDUSTRIAL EDGE Combining clean lines with industrial touches, this kitchen forms the lively centre of a farmhousei­nspired home in a coastal village. “We wanted something really special that was a showpiece without being too over the top,” says the homeowner, commenting on the central island, which is made of a single piece of tempered steel, and solid oak. The owners specially commission­ed a local boat builder to design and make their kitchen cabinetry, and the result has a fluid, light and seamless look. The pale blue fridge by Smeg adds a touch of retro style to the space, complement­ed by rugged elements such as a raw brick wall and the offshutter concrete ceiling.
?? ?? WOOD WORKS The enviable kitchen in this newly built home combines timber elements with black detailing and practical terrazzo floors. The fitted cupboards are crafted from elm wood and the work surfaces are bush-hammered granite. The island has been designed to incorporat­e a counter space that facilitate­s long chats with the cook, everyday breakfasts or the kids’ homework sessions: being able to sit with one’s legs under the counter top can make a real difference to comfort levels. The mix of pendant lamps in various forms over the kitchen island adds a subtle element of visual interest to an otherwise minimalist space. Highlights include the Shadows suspension lamps by Czech brand Brokis, the Hay bar stools and paintings by Hanneke Benade.
WOOD WORKS The enviable kitchen in this newly built home combines timber elements with black detailing and practical terrazzo floors. The fitted cupboards are crafted from elm wood and the work surfaces are bush-hammered granite. The island has been designed to incorporat­e a counter space that facilitate­s long chats with the cook, everyday breakfasts or the kids’ homework sessions: being able to sit with one’s legs under the counter top can make a real difference to comfort levels. The mix of pendant lamps in various forms over the kitchen island adds a subtle element of visual interest to an otherwise minimalist space. Highlights include the Shadows suspension lamps by Czech brand Brokis, the Hay bar stools and paintings by Hanneke Benade.
?? ?? TRUE BLUE The home of an art dealer and consultant, this contempora­ry abode features an open-plan design that makes it ideal for entertaini­ng. The kitchen and dining room lead out onto a private courtyard, where the dinner party often spills onto for drinks. Vintage and roughly hewn handmade fixtures and furniture pieces offset the use of raw concrete and the modern lines of the space, while the dark blue kitchen joinery adds an element of classic elegance. This rustic wooden table in the kitchen was made using joists from a three-hundred-year-old warehouse. The industrial hanging lights are original vintage pieces, but a range of similar styles can be sourced from American lighting and homeware manufactur­er Schoolhous­e.
TRUE BLUE The home of an art dealer and consultant, this contempora­ry abode features an open-plan design that makes it ideal for entertaini­ng. The kitchen and dining room lead out onto a private courtyard, where the dinner party often spills onto for drinks. Vintage and roughly hewn handmade fixtures and furniture pieces offset the use of raw concrete and the modern lines of the space, while the dark blue kitchen joinery adds an element of classic elegance. This rustic wooden table in the kitchen was made using joists from a three-hundred-year-old warehouse. The industrial hanging lights are original vintage pieces, but a range of similar styles can be sourced from American lighting and homeware manufactur­er Schoolhous­e.
?? ?? CLASSIC TWIST Part of a family’s heritage property dating back to the late 1800s, this large kitchen is designed to facilitate both cooking and socialisin­g. It’s a resolutely informal space, with cheerful work benches from the hardware store used for storage and as preparatio­n surfaces. A set of vintage Wishbone chairs surrounds the kitchen table, at which plenty of conversati­onfuelled meals are enjoyed with family and friends. Painting the huge storage cabinet black has given this old-school kitchen a modern feel, while a touch of quirky contempora­ry design has been added in the form of the turned-wood hanging lamps by designer Porky Hefer.
CLASSIC TWIST Part of a family’s heritage property dating back to the late 1800s, this large kitchen is designed to facilitate both cooking and socialisin­g. It’s a resolutely informal space, with cheerful work benches from the hardware store used for storage and as preparatio­n surfaces. A set of vintage Wishbone chairs surrounds the kitchen table, at which plenty of conversati­onfuelled meals are enjoyed with family and friends. Painting the huge storage cabinet black has given this old-school kitchen a modern feel, while a touch of quirky contempora­ry design has been added in the form of the turned-wood hanging lamps by designer Porky Hefer.
?? ?? EASY DOES IT This compact kitchen and dining area fulfills all the needs of a young family. The white cabinet beside the French doors to the veranda houses everything needed for outdoor activities, including sunscreen and swimming goggles. The scullery is tucked away to one side, and its sleek lines are heightened by the use of an elegant grey wall colour mixed to the homeowner’s specificat­ions. The woven cane pendant lampshades were chosen to “add texture, something softer, to contrast with the steel table,” says the owner, who is an interior designer. The table and chairs are by Gregor Jenkin. Brass fixtures and pops of white stand out beautifull­y against the grey walls.
EASY DOES IT This compact kitchen and dining area fulfills all the needs of a young family. The white cabinet beside the French doors to the veranda houses everything needed for outdoor activities, including sunscreen and swimming goggles. The scullery is tucked away to one side, and its sleek lines are heightened by the use of an elegant grey wall colour mixed to the homeowner’s specificat­ions. The woven cane pendant lampshades were chosen to “add texture, something softer, to contrast with the steel table,” says the owner, who is an interior designer. The table and chairs are by Gregor Jenkin. Brass fixtures and pops of white stand out beautifull­y against the grey walls.
?? ?? DINER STYLE The needs of the many children in this family’s suburban home informed its design. The kitchen’s recently updated breakfast nook is now the very centre of the house; this vibrant space is where the family meets multiple times a day for meals and homework. Interior designer Simone Hirsch chose a textured wallpaper by Thibaut in a similar tone to the cream flooring to add a touch of textured warmth to the kitchen.
DINER STYLE The needs of the many children in this family’s suburban home informed its design. The kitchen’s recently updated breakfast nook is now the very centre of the house; this vibrant space is where the family meets multiple times a day for meals and homework. Interior designer Simone Hirsch chose a textured wallpaper by Thibaut in a similar tone to the cream flooring to add a touch of textured warmth to the kitchen.

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