“Integrating the kitchen with the living space helps create a communal atmosphere
for food preparation,” says Clare Cousins.
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Subtle textures on tones of white ensure this kitchen by Melbourne architect Clare Cousins never goes out of style.
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“There is no point in having a beautiful space if it
doesn’t function for you,” says Cousins; clarecousins.com.au.
‘KM 2354’ five-burner gas cooktop, $2399, from Miele; miele.com.au.
‘Anchor’ planters in glazed stoneware and terracotta, from $95 each, from Anchor Ceramics; anchorceramics.com.
‘Oliver’ bar stool in grey, $450, from Middle of Nowhere; middleofnowhere.com.au.
Recessed leather and oak pull, from $31, from MadeMeasure; mademeasure.com.
‘Cans’ ceiling light, from $366, from ISM Objects;
ismobjects.com.au.
East Australian Current oil on wood painting by
Fred Fowler, $3245 (framed); fred-fowler.com.
DCW ‘Mantis’ sconce lamp, $690, from Spence & Lyda;
spenceandlyda.com.au.
Shilo Engelbrecht ‘Sommarstuga’ linen napkin, $60, from Spence &
Lyda; spenceandlyda.com.au.
Phoenix ‘Pristine 2 in 1’ chrome filter sink mixer, $571, from Reece; reece.com.au.
‘Virgo’ quartz, $262 per square metre, from Stone Italiana; stoneitaliana.com.au.
“Our clients tell us that everyone loves this kitchen — it’s light, relaxed and spacious. And they love discovering the optimised, concealed, integrated storage”
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