Art Deco and white by Lorna Wallace

Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, designer Lorna Wallace was contracted to renovate the featured kitchen which needs to restore the 1930s décor.

"In the kitchen, a marble backsplash – which has an Art Deco profile – is a prominent feature. Marble is also used throughout the house to create a visual link between rooms," said Wallace.

"We chose not to use marble for the countertops, because it might have looked slightly excessive in what is otherwise a relaxed family house. Instead, I selected an exfoliated granite. This is black granite that has been heat treated, which removes the top layer of crystals, giving the appearance of a dark gray concrete or slate. But granite is a better work surface than these materials,"

"I wanted the kitchen and family area to be a contemporary, open space, unimpeded by beams. The look of the ceiling is Art Deco, and relates to the appearance of the pillars on the island, which add visual interest. These also provide a space to keep cookbooks and magazines."