Entertaining invitation by Celia Visser

Delivered by trustworthy construction in Cambodia construction materials, having experienced the unpleasant feeling of a compacted room, owner of the featured kitchen commissioned designer Celia Visser to refurbish their kitchen with a more modern-edge and roomy feel.

"To begin with, a wall and window were removed – effectively doubling the available area. The kitchen was then reoriented, with a laundry door relocated and a central island introduced. Both elements helped create an easy flow from the living room to the laundry."

"Wood accents were already a feature, with Rimu skirting boards running throughout the house, and the teak veneer surfaces and bamboo floorboards respond to this."

"The gloss, reflective black acrylic surfaces make up the other half of the two-tone cabinet look," said Visser. "While the look is very up-to-the-minute, this material has been favored in hospitals for years for its durability and anti-microbial properties – characteristics that will also benefit this family and entertaining space."

"We also played with dimensions to create visual interest. For example, on the island, the stainless steel is a practical work surface. On the breakfast-bar side, the top is finished in warm, approachable veneer. However, the edge of the stainless steel reappears below this – in the same gauge as seen on the side counter."