Smith & Smith Kitchens Project 28

This kitchen combines functionality with tranquillity, giving clients the best of both worlds. 

The true challenge in designing a kitchen like this is that it sits in the heart of the home and shares space with the dining and living areas. If the kitchen is cluttered or busy, you feel it through the whole home. 

The top priority for the team at Smith & Smith was to create a practical space that incorporates a Euro laundry and a large amount of utility storage without letting the kitchen dominate the space.  

A key feature is that the washing machine and dryer are stacked and fully concealed, along with a corner along with a corner cabinet that fits a myriad of utility appliances and products. When the doors are closed, the lines are clean, and no one would suspect the kitchen doubles as a laundry. 

From there, it’s all about giving everything a place, allowing the kitchen to stay tidy and feel relaxed as part of the living space. Many drawers have been added to ensure everything is accessible and easy to put away. 

Feature cabinetry was designed to soften the end of the kitchen, which is incredibly practical when entertaining, making it easy to reach for wine, liquor, and the right glassware without rummaging through the main cooking zone. The island was designed with generous clearance all round and stools on two sides to allow for extra day-today functionality. 

In terms of finishes, laminate was chosen for its hardwearing properties and to stay within budget. Soft green cabinetry provides colour without too much drama, then layered in timber accents bring warmth. White cabinetry keeps everything feeling light and lets those feature materials pop, and a neutral stone splashback allows the client’s art collection to shine throughout the house. 

Finished with clever internal storage like Blum utensil and cutlery dividers, an integrated dishwasher to streamline the island, and under-cabinet lighting that works both for task lighting and for mood. Even the handle selection is about ease, timber semi-circle handles paired with D-pull handles, so drawers and doors are effortless to open.