BoxMakers helmed this beautifully unique kitchen renovation project in Greenlane. Combining the best of both traditional and modern design cues, this highly imaginative transitional-style kitchen touts a prominent raised-panel motif alongside a minimalist benchtop arrangement for a clean yet eminently personal space.
The original kitchen featured a mid-century modern design with a U-shaped layout. Removing the dividing peninsula was a core component of the renovation, as it became more of a barrier than a functional island. Elsewhere, the rest of the kitchen featured aging appliances and cabinetry.
Central to the theme of the new kitchen was traditionalism, in line with the design language of the house as a whole. Staying true to the original cabinet faces, we chose new panels that maintained the raised profiles. Dezignatek’s Marseilles line was selected, in Alabaster Satin – a warm white that can take on different tones depending on the light. This extended to all of the cabinetry from the drawers to the overhead units, and even the tall pantry cabinets.
Removing the dividing peninsula made the kitchen much more freeing. This, combined with the upheaval of the original octagonal shape, provided the kitchen with significantly more room than before – in terms of both movement and storage. Stefano Orlati’s 1186 series handles were chosen, finished in Antique Tin. This provided an ornate, yet practical appearance. Completing that is the crown moulding above the cabinetry, which adds traditional ornamental detail.
On the outside, it looks like a quaint transitional-style kitchen but inside, it has been rigorously fitted with the latest in cabinet solutions, soft-close drawers, runner sets, hinges, and LEDs. The cabinets feature Häfele’s drawer systems and Hideaway bins. Also supplied by Häfele are Kesseböhmer’s Dispensa Pantry, LeMans II corner unit, and 2x Base Cabinet Pull Out sets.
The benchtop is engineered stone – Uniquartz’s Light Vein, a pale 30mm cut featuring delicate brown lines. This design extends to the splashback for a cohesive and finely detailed kitchen. Both the cooktop and sink feature minimalist, low-profile designs. Behind, the wooden blinds give the room an organic touch as it combines seamlessly with the greenery outside – a detail that was replicated from the previous kitchen.
This transitional kitchen is completed with a fascinating blend of traditional aesthetics with modern features. Its appearance is timeless, yet functionally advanced. The old kitchen’s essence is not lost, but renewed; steeped in history and brimming with stories to tell.
