Illusive leeway by Kwongseng Kiu

As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, for the featured kitchen, the design concept was requested to have an overall look of extensiveness with a contemporary aesthetic.

The designer than start with the dropped ceiling above the kitchen. "As well as giving an illusion of length to the kitchen, the dropped ceiling also clearly defines the space within the open-plan living area," said designer Kwongseng Kiu. "It also allowed us to install indirect lighting around the edges, which is visually comfortable to work under. To add sparkle and shine, a shimmering light fixture was installed above the island."

A wall separating the staircase from the kitchen was removed to gain more space. "As well as making the space seem larger, this created a direct connection between the staircase and the kitchen," continued the designer. "To further this connection, black granite was used on the bottom step to match the shiny black toekick and bar stools in the kitchen."

"The teak helps the cabinetry merge with the living room, which has wooden furniture. The white cabinets also have the same level of shine as the homogenous tiled floors," added Kiu.