Cozy influence by Fu Tung Cheng

Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, what inspired the renovation of the presented kitchen was the fireplace which provide a warm sensation to the space.

"I decided to retain the brick hearth below the fire as a focal point, and used it to create a sense of mass in the kitchen," designer Fu Tung Cheng said. 

"We have used natural materials throughout the kitchen, because they add calmness and warmth to the space," stated Cheng. "Combining them with natural colors, like the green of the mosaic tiles, terra cotta and maize, give the kitchen an organic quality," he says.

Open demarcation between the kitchen and dining area was also considered. "We cut back the separating wall to create a visual connection between the two areas." added Cheng. "The original kitchen was closed off, and it felt cramped and oppressive. Now, because it has an open, light and airy feeling, the kitchen harmonizes with the rest of the house,"