Lighten up

• Rather than slatted blinds or curtains, they opted for an inexpensive roller blind which they cut to fit. With a little DIY, the blind provides privacy, cuts out glare, and looks good with the sheer curtains. 


• Large, neutral-coloured floor tiles from ColorTile and the CaesarStone bench top in Osprey help create the sleek, spacious feeling. 


• Handles on all of the cabinets would  have cluttered the look, so the owners chose push-mechanism doors instead which also provide a smooth gliding motion when closing.


• The white recessed dishwasher almost blends entirely with the white cabinetry.

Power stations

The kitchen is one of the most functional rooms of the house and requires numerous electrical products on the go at any one time − from the kettle to the toaster, blender, microwave, fridge and coffee machine to name just a few. As such, it requires its fair share of power points to make life easier. It’s a good idea to have an electrician consolidate your power points prior to having the splashback and any cabinetry installed.

Smart buys

Here are a few bargains the owners found which helped keep down costs: 

• The stainless-steel fridge was bought second-hand online for $600. 


• The expensive Italian tiles were bought at a sale for half the price. 


• The dishwasher was a gift − not purpose bought. Rather than replace it, they plumbed it in where it wouldn’t dominate.

Words & styling: Angela Haughton. Photography: Scott Hawkins.

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