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Room of the Week: An Industrial-Style Kitchen Custom-Made for One
A young doctor in Brisbane wanted a funky and functional kitchen that made use of every square centimetre
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Brief
The client wanted something a little eclectic. She was looking to combine industrial elements with darker dramatic colours. It is a small apartment in Brisbane’s old Woolstores, which features a lot of exposed brick, timber elements and exposed piping across the ceiling.
The client was looking at fitting a functional kitchen into the small space available, which was achieved by utilising every bit of space in the room.
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The client wanted something a little eclectic. She was looking to combine industrial elements with darker dramatic colours. It is a small apartment in Brisbane’s old Woolstores, which features a lot of exposed brick, timber elements and exposed piping across the ceiling.
The client was looking at fitting a functional kitchen into the small space available, which was achieved by utilising every bit of space in the room.
Find a kitchen designer and renovator near you on Houzz, see images of their work, and read client reviews
Starting point
The client was in love with the idea of a matt-black kitchen with concrete benchtops. We had to work around a timber staircase with floating steps that leads to the upstairs bedroom. This was tied in with a timber servery and shelving, which we added to the design.
The client was in love with the idea of a matt-black kitchen with concrete benchtops. We had to work around a timber staircase with floating steps that leads to the upstairs bedroom. This was tied in with a timber servery and shelving, which we added to the design.
Key pieces of fittings/fixtures:
We used Caesarstone in Raw Concrete for the main benchtops and solid blackwood timber for the servery bench and feature shelves. Subway tiles with dark grout form the splashback.
The cabinetry is Clean Touch Black laminate panels from SLQ. We used cup-shaped 8407-AB handles for the base cabinets and 8741-AB knobs for the pantry door, both in an Antique Bronze finish from Stefano Orlati.
We used Caesarstone in Raw Concrete for the main benchtops and solid blackwood timber for the servery bench and feature shelves. Subway tiles with dark grout form the splashback.
The cabinetry is Clean Touch Black laminate panels from SLQ. We used cup-shaped 8407-AB handles for the base cabinets and 8741-AB knobs for the pantry door, both in an Antique Bronze finish from Stefano Orlati.
Challenges you worked around
We had a very restricted space to work with, confined within two walls, a change in floor level and a staircase.
We had a very restricted space to work with, confined within two walls, a change in floor level and a staircase.
Being a U-shaped kitchen, we had to make the best use of the two corners created. One was resolved with a blind corner pantry with L-shaped shelves internally, and the other with a corner carousel to enhance access.
The staircase defined the shape of the timber servery and we created a timber shelf for the microwave under the stairs as per our client’s request.
The staircase defined the shape of the timber servery and we created a timber shelf for the microwave under the stairs as per our client’s request.
Why do you think this room works?
This room complements the atmosphere and the structural features of the apartment, which are quite dominant as part of the old Woolstores. The industrial touches suit the surroundings and the range of materials used create an interesting space, despite the fact that it is quite small.
Functionally, the kitchen layout works well, given that this is a cooking zone that’s intended to be used by a single person.
This room complements the atmosphere and the structural features of the apartment, which are quite dominant as part of the old Woolstores. The industrial touches suit the surroundings and the range of materials used create an interesting space, despite the fact that it is quite small.
Functionally, the kitchen layout works well, given that this is a cooking zone that’s intended to be used by a single person.
Your turn
What do you love about this kitchen? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, like this story and join the conversation.
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What do you love about this kitchen? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, like this story and join the conversation.
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Craving more great interiors? Take a look at last week’s Room of the Week: An Airy Parents’ Retreat That Spells Serenity
Answers by Ebony Achlatis, interior designer, Kitchens by Kathie
Who lives here: A young female doctor who wanted to live in a small but tasteful apartment close to work
Location: Teneriffe, Queensland
Room purpose and size: An apartment kitchen measuring eight square metres
Budget: $20,000 for kitchen cabinetry and benchtops including installation (excluding trades and appliances)