Star Attraction

As Glam As It Is Hardworking, This Dramatic Melbourne Kitchen Caters To Its Owner’s Love For Entertaining.

- Jackie Brygel

island dream

As an entertaining hub, the island – partnered with Sean Dix ‘Factory’ bar stools – is the focal point of this kitchen. “I tend to do a big buffet when we have guests over and everyone gathers around the island,” says homeowner Vicky. “It’s just a really lovely space to congregate.”

peekaboo shelves

Home to an ever-changing array of cookbooks, serving platters, bowls and favourite collectables, the wall-mounted shelves set behind retractable doors are one of Vicky’s favourite elements of the new kitchen. “There are times when I leave the cupboard open so the display can be seen,” she explains. “It’s a feature within a feature.”

scene stealer

Presenting more as an architectural feature than an appliance, this oversized custom-made rangehood by Qasair makes a strong style statement. “The ceiling is high – around three metres – and it’s such an open space, so I felt we needed to add something that made quite an impact,” says Vicky. “The rangehood does bring a bit of wow factor and a point of difference to the kitchen.”