Lugarno Kitchen
Architecture Residential Lugarno, New South Wales, Australia
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1. Bathroom Image - Entry This main bathroom had to also double as the guest bathroom so being connected to the kitchen we di a few really cool tricks 667 px 1000 px 387 KB Print - Low res only |
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2. Bathroom Garden connection Steel glass doors connect to the completely private garden 667 px 1000 px 436 KB Print - Low res only |
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3. Bathroom Garden connection - so let them open! With a completely private garden we just had to place the bath there so our client could bath in outdoors! 1000 px 1500 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Curtain creates a softness to thebathroom 1000 px 1500 px 753 KB Print - Low res only |
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5. Curved kitchen celing with hidden LED The power of reflected light is there are no shodows when working below 1500 px 1000 px 738 KB Print - Low res only |
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6. Curved ceiling unique kitchen design 667 px 1000 px 371 KB Print - Low res only |
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7. Pop up rangehood and recessed LED Kicthen The roof did not allow a rangehood due to the structural make-up so a down draft was the only way to extract from the cooktop. 667 px 1000 px 348 KB Print - Low res only |
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8. Bath with a view The dream is always to feel like we are always on holiday right? The client always dreamed of bathing outside so we made this a reality 667 px 1000 px 598 KB Print - Low res only |
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9. Curved ceiling - Kitchen design Award winning kitchen design 1500 px 1000 px 782 KB Print - Low res only |
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10. Curved ceiling - Kitchen design 667 px 1000 px 400 KB Print - Low res only |
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11. Bathroom 1000 px 1500 px 707 KB Print - Low res only |
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12. Kitchen Design - Applaince cabinet open 667 px 1000 px 385 KB Print - Low res only |
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13. Kitchen Design - Applaince cabinet 667 px 1000 px 356 KB Print - Low res only |
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14. Kitchen Design 1000 px 1500 px 897 KB Print - Low res only |
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15. Before Shot of the bathroom 4032 px 3024 px 2 MB A4 print |
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16. Before Shot of the bathroom 4032 px 3024 px 2 MB A4 print |
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17. Before Shot of the orginal kitchen 4032 px 3024 px 3 MB A4 print |
Description
AWARDS
KBDI Certified Kitchen Designer of the Year 2021
Who knew this modest southern Sydney suburban home was inhabited by two funky design conscious empty nesters! Upon entry the house revealed an amazing split-level design, with the kitchen/lounge space situated on the lower level that felt subterranean and cocooned into the gully on which the house rested.
Bring nature in, create drama and “we are not doing this again!” were the key takeaways. The space had to cater to their expanding family and grandchildren. The couple both loved to cook and entertain. It had to be stylish, quality driven, functional and feel like it was always there.
The original layout was cramped, dark and cavernous. The removal of some internal walls and emphasising the low ceilings was evident. This not only hosted a great open plan space for the kitchen, dining and living but also brought the garden indoors.
The original layout was tired, outdated and cramped. It felt dark and Closter phobic. The ceiling height was concerning, with three steel beams sitting low & running the length of the room. It had the designer scratching their head! The space needed to open up. Non-load bearing walls were removed and a spectacular space emerged. A masterstroke by the designer was to emphasize the ceiling beams. Plywood arches with LED strip up lighting were installed in-between. By highlighting the arches & reflecting the light, a design feature prevailed – the illusion of height. A single large downlight centralized over the island was all the other lighting required.
Tall storage sits along the rear wall. An L shape kitchen design ran adjacent including a small round island. Opposite sat the lounge, perfect for simultaneous conversations with visitors whilst prepping. The dining and new informal sitting areas reside in the remainder of the area. The view is uninterrupted as furniture sits low, the garden visible from every angle.
The clients’ request for drama was conveyed via a dark moody palette. Dark timber doors, Black Dekton benchtops and the most amazing organic black leathered marble splashback. Fittings were all selected in black and nestled into the design. The dark aesthetic also highlighted the greenery outside.
Great spaces materialize when design decisions are a direct response to the sites’ problems and the client’s needs. The design solutions here are not only unique they are innovative!
In the clients words they feel at peace, and never want to leave.
Details
| Site size | 299 |
| Completion date | 2022 |
| Building levels | 1 |