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Kitchen Design Gallery

This is a gallery of some of the kitchens which have been designed and installed for our clients in Brisbane and the Scenic Rim

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Kitchen with Island Bench

The kitchen, living and dining areas of this historic 100 year old country home have been uniquely redesigned with the perfect balance of the latest technology with timeless, rustic industrial charm. 
This challenging project represented opportunities to improve the functional use and comfort of the space whilst paying tribute to the history of the property which is now home to the fourth generation of the original family owners.
The new open plan footprint is an ergonomic arrangement of space to include cosy and inviting living and dining zones, a high-tech kitchen, butler’s pantry and hidden laundry. 
The re-orientation of the living area allows for the commissioned artwork, which represents this dairy farm, to take centre stage. 
The design includes innovative use of locally sourced recycled hardwood, almost-black cabinetry and black metal shelving to create the desired contemporary industrial look and feel.  The hand-blown glass pendant lights and textured white splash-backs add brightness and contrast and the new engineered hardwood timber flooring which anchors the space and provides continuity throughout all areas.
End-to-end bifold doors have replaced the rear wall to expose the expansive views of the property and to celebrate the natural environment of the surrounds.
The outcome is a well considered design that creates a permanent homestead to be enjoyed and celebrated by family, guests and future generations into the next century and beyond.


Peak Crossing - KBDI Award Winning Kitchen Design 2021

Teneriffe Kitchen & Living Area Project

A bold and contemporary kitchen with an industrial edge performs well in this historic wool stores building in Teneriffe, Brisbane

Teneriffe Kitchen Project

Tarragindi New Build - Exterior Front

Design and specification of a new contemporary home including kitchen, bathrooms, walk-in robes, interior and exterior.  Sourcing and selection of colours, materials, fittings and fixtures

Tarragindi New Build

Chapel Hill 2025

The existing kitchen was closed off from the rest of the house and didn't have enough storage space. The brief from the client was to open up the space to make it more inviting, ergonomical and functional for cooking and entertaining.
The design included removal of some internal walls to open up the kitchen and to add in a butler's pantry. This well-considered layout creates better flow from the entrance area and within the kitchen. The open plan design opens out to the outdoor BBQ area and pool. 
The existing floor tiles were replaced with engineered timber and this was continued throughout the home for continuity

Highgate Hill - Master Ensuite

Complete renovation of existing ensuite bathroom.
The project included the redesign of the ensuite, providing floor plans, elevations and photo realistic 3D renders of the newly designed space.
A custom designed vanity with feature stone benchtop and top mounted vanity basin were stand out features.

West End Brisbane Bathroom Renovation

Complete rip out and redesign of existing family bathroom in a Brisbane Queenslander

Chapel Hill Project

Renovation of Kitchen, Living and Entrance

Chapel Hill

Wynnum Kitchen Renovation

At a fraction of the cost of a whole new fit out, this kitchen has been given a well deserved face lift.  It is now fresh, light and inviting and styled in sympathy with its architecture.
This graceful heritage listed Queenslander had been lovingly cared for by the current owners however the kitchen had been renovated 15 years prior by the previous owners who had installed a dark timber country styled kitchen which was not in keeping with the original architecture of the home.  It did not function well and was very dark.  The homeowners were reluctant to replace the entire kitchen and preferred to renovate the existing space. Their objectives were to  include the latest in technology and function with  a traditional look in keeping with the Queenslander architecture. The outcome they wanted to achieve was to be light, bright, inviting and practical.
Inspiration was taken from the Hamptons style. The existing cabinetry was professionally resurfaced and redesigned in some sections.  The existing marble benchtops were retained.  New appliances installed including a french door fridge, Ilve oven, an Asko integrated rangehood installed in the original brick chimney and Zip tap over the new Franke sink.

Yeronga Bathroom

This custom designed traditional bathroom is fresh and functional and works beautifully with the architecture and style of this graceful Queenslander in Yeronga

Traditional Bathroom in Yeronga Queenslander

St Lucia

Whole home renovation and decoration for the new home owners

Eastern Heights Renovation

Whole house renovation including Kitchen, Bathroom, Furniture and Decor.

Diamond Skin Clinic

Yeronga Exterior

Styling to Sell - Teneriffe Warehouse Apartment

This inner city loft style apartment was empty and uninviting. Our professional styling has created an inviting, comfortable and practical look and appeal to engage buyers and encourage best offers for the sellers.

Property Styling - Manly West Townhouse

Complete stying of a 3 bedroom townhouse. Supply and instalation of all furniture, art, floor rugs and decor to present the home for sale

Wynnum Apartment - Styling to Sell

Complete styling of a vacant 2 bedroom apartment in a tropical setting

Wynnum - Styling to Sell

Middle Park

Whole house renovation including kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, flooring, paint, lighting and decor

Middle Park - Kitchen & Bathroom

Chapel Hill Ensuite & Family Bathroom Design and Renovation

Complete Re-Design and Renovation of Existing Family Bathroom and Master Ensuite

McDowall.2

Whole house renovation including Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Ensuite, Laundry, Granny Flat, Art and Decor.

The McDowall Project

Pine Mountain Pre Sale Makeover & Property Styling

Laundry Renovation

The original laundry didn't have enough benchtop space or storage.  Whilst retaining the footprint of the existing laundry, new cabinetry was custom made to fit  using thermolaminated VJ styled board. The benchtops were extended to create more usable work space and were custom made from Staron Acrylic and included a fully integrated molded sink.

Kelvin Grove Apartment

A previously blank canvas, this new and empty 2 bedroom apartment was  furnished and styled for comfort with contemporary lounge and dining furniture, lighting and artwork. The result is fresh, relaxing and individual

Inner City Apartment

The owner of this riverside apartment, facing the magnificent Story Bridge, wanted to create style, personality and appeal to his residence. This was first achieved by commissioning custom artworks through 'Tailored Artworks' of Brisbane which reflected his love of contemporary art, fine red and sparkling wines and his favourite colour, sunny yellow.  A floor rug was custom designed to coordinate with the artwork, whilst allowing the artwork to be the hero of the room. The bedrooms and hallway were restyled using Jonathon Adler bedside tables, crystal base bedside lamps and accessories from Bandhini Homewares. The perfect fabric was selected for s fold curtains and roman blinds.


Brisbane Inner City Apartment

Upper Coomera

Furnishing and Decorating Queenslander on Acreage for New Home Owners

Ascot apartment

Ascot Apartment

Bald Hills

Property Styling to Sell - Indooroopilly Apartment

Modern styling of 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment to sell. The styling included supply and instalation of furniture, rugs, decor items and hanging of original artworks

Queenslander Ensuite Bathroom Renovation

Complete rip out and redesign of existing ensuite bathroom in a Queenslander home in West End, Brisbane

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