To retain and revise by Matthew Rao

As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, designed by Matthew Rao, the presented kitchen was design to restore the footprint of the house yet still adds an entertaining and modern sensibility.

"We wanted the kitchen to fit with the period of the house, so we developed a story line – an implied evolution. Parts of the kitchen were designed to look like they could be original elements, while other parts are like found elements that could have been cobbled together over the years – the last thing we wanted was a modern, fully fitted kitchen."

Old-world features include the perimeter cabinets made from pine wood with paint wash and a distressed finish, and the island of a well-worn patina with natural pine Shaker doors.

Modern theme is found with the use of modern appliances integrated neatly into the cabinets.