Outdoor kitchens are becoming a popular addition to outdoor entertaining areas. We now have access to waterproof board that allows us to install joinery to areas that are exposed to the weather. This outdoor kitchen includes painted polyurethane doors and a Corian bench top.

Daring design is a treat when executed with flair and experience so be sure to employ the Art of Kitchens team that has vision as well as the skill to bring it successfully to fruition.

When the owners of this home expanded on their property they were presented with a stunning view and wanted nothing more than to frame it and use it as a feature of their new kitchen. Not one to disappoint, Art of Kitchens conceptualised a project that went above and beyond this request and made the stunning vista the backdrop to the space with an innovative and eye-catching design.

In a creative yet practical twist a window that bordered the view was installed in place of a splashback along the rear wall of the kitchen. This bold design feature is also a smart one as it allows the room to be kissed by a generous wash of natural light for an inviting daytime ambience. Beneath the light the floating marble island benchtop is luminous and perfectly accompanied by CaesarStone benches in Snow and polyurethane cupboards treated to a luscious coat of Dulux Vivid White. This interesting mix of surfaces and finishes give the kitchen a unique beauty that complements that seen beyond the glass window as well as the home itself.

Thankfully the artful design is not wasted as it is regularly admired and made use of when the family entertains. Guests are able to take a seat at the large island bench and join in the food preparation or simply enjoy the view. And when the party is over the kitchen is easily cleaned as ample storage space has been supplied for appliances and cooking knick-knacks.

It is fair to say that Art of Kitchens made the most of the enviable canvas presented to it by the homeowners and now the owners are making the most of the wonderful kitchen they were given in return.

• Cabinetmaker / Kitchen Manufacturer of the Year
• Kitchen of the Year
• Medium Kitchen of the Year

A sizeable and practical kitchen is an essential ingredient for a family that loves entertaining. The owners of this new kitchen wanted a space that would complement their newly renovated home while fulfilling all of their requirements.

They were after a minimal, contemporary design featuring a dark veneer paired with a light coloured benchtops.

The brief also included adding a small home office within the kitchen. The office area is cleverly concealed behind panels opposite the bifold windows. It is easily accessed without detracting from the beauty of the kitchen.

The original kitchen was at the rear of the home and it has now been relocated so that it sits at the front of the house. It boasts interior and exterior access through folding windows and has an overall sleek appearance through the use of seamless integration of appliances.

Mirrors have been used on the kitchen splashback to add dimension and light while mirrored kickboards create an illusion of floating cabinetry. Incorporating deeper kickboards within the design reduced the space below the benchtops and presented the designer with a challenge to maintain the functionality within the kitchen.

The lack of space was overcome by incorporating a walk-in pantry and two single drawer dishwashers. A contemporary and streamlined design was achieved through consistent width of the joinery planes and the cooking and cleaning areas are conveniently located near the bifold windows.

The kitchen is the perfect space for a gracious host. It can be enjoyed throughout the year, the form is fabulous and function hasn’t been overlooked.