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Photos by Rory Gardiner
House at a glance
Who lives here an older couple whose children have left
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 48 m² (kitchen and living room)
Architect Paul Gardiner and Amelda Berkley Gardiner Architects
L Gardiner Architects team worked alongside carpenters Leonard Interiors and JIAS Malpco manufacturer to completely transform this kitchen and adjacent living space. "The goal was to introduce an abundance of natural light and a direct connection to the outside," says architect Paul Gardiner.
Before the renovation, the space was in desperate need of updating. It was weighed down by an old wooden kitchen with a very dark color palette. The windows were small and did not make the most of the Nautral light, while a mixture of pine and cork flooring added to the dated feel.
House at a glance
Who lives here an older couple whose children have left
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 48 m² (kitchen and living room)
Architect Paul Gardiner and Amelda Berkley Gardiner Architects
L Gardiner Architects team worked alongside carpenters Leonard Interiors and JIAS Malpco manufacturer to completely transform this kitchen and adjacent living space. "The goal was to introduce an abundance of natural light and a direct connection to the outside," says architect Paul Gardiner.
Before the renovation, the space was in desperate need of updating. It was weighed down by an old wooden kitchen with a very dark color palette. The windows were small and did not make the most of the Nautral light, while a mixture of pine and cork flooring added to the dated feel.
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My clients remained living in the house during renovation , "Gardiner said. 'They have turned their back patio in a makeshift dining room for the duration of the work. "
During the light, Coco Flip. cabinets veneer B lackbutt Wave Laminex. Feature wall painted olive leaves, Dulux. W alls painted natural white Dulux.
During the light, Coco Flip. cabinets veneer B lackbutt Wave Laminex. Feature wall painted olive leaves, Dulux. W alls painted natural white Dulux.
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the renovation was completed in about five months, but not before offering up some challenges - the main one being a leaking shower in the above bathroom kitchen. "Once we set it, ceiling and wall cladding were replaced, and insulation was added to improve the overall thermal performance of the property, said Gardiner.
New windows with motorized external blinds have been installed to control the amount of light and ventilation in space. To ensure the kitchen was an area without sliding, builders put rubber coating so that the owners, two passionate artists, have a soft surface to stand while they cook.
Flex rubber floor tiles, Signature Flooring.
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New windows with motorized external blinds have been installed to control the amount of light and ventilation in space. To ensure the kitchen was an area without sliding, builders put rubber coating so that the owners, two passionate artists, have a soft surface to stand while they cook.
Flex rubber floor tiles, Signature Flooring.
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customers chose their materials and colors together with Gardiner and his team. "We offer interior design services as well," he says. "Together, our goal was to create a cool, calm and light, so we chose laminate wood cabinets and a gray cast stone worktop 20mm thick to add to the sophistication of space. "
Open shelves break the solid line of air units, making them feel less dense. It also gives owners the opportunity to show part of their favorite food.
Worktop London Grey Caesarstone.
Open shelves break the solid line of air units, making them feel less dense. It also gives owners the opportunity to show part of their favorite food.
Worktop London Grey Caesarstone.
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to give the couple a place to stay at the breakfast bar, tractor seat bar stools were chosen for the island. This seat is a classic design that does not just look great, but is extremely comfortable, too. Both the owners and the agreed design team, they are the perfect choice for space.
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Maybe the smartest part of this renovation is the large pantry, which uses the existing area under the stairs. It adds a huge amount of storage space in the kitchen and is lined with a color charcoal laminate, ensuring the pantry is just as stylish as the rest of the kitchen.
The refrigerator is cleverly hidden behind a wall opposite the tower of the furnaces, which leaves open and uncluttered main space.
The refrigerator is cleverly hidden behind a wall opposite the tower of the furnaces, which leaves open and uncluttered main space.
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cabinets kitchen has been carefully and thoughtfully planned by Gardiner Architects team to optimize the storage space available. The units are customized and according to Frost handles.
pull bins for waste and compost, an oil drawer and designated condiments and spice organized compartment ensure that everything in this kitchen has a house nearby.
more light falls on the work plan as it filters through the new backsplash window, which also creates a link between the inside and outside.
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pull bins for waste and compost, an oil drawer and designated condiments and spice organized compartment ensure that everything in this kitchen has a house nearby.
more light falls on the work plan as it filters through the new backsplash window, which also creates a link between the inside and outside.
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'extra floor space was acquired in the field of life by pushing the custom window seat in the existing exterior wall, and using a floor area of an adjacent room for cabinets which cleverly houses the TV hidden behind folding doors behind, 'says Gardiner.
Floorboards in Spotted Gum, Boral. Sofa, Arthur G.
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Floorboards in Spotted Gum, Boral. Sofa, Arthur G.
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