Interior design Claire Scorpo Architects, (03) 9480
5388; clairescorpo.com Benchtop Honed terrazzo tiles
in Carbon Finish from Fibonacci Stone, 1300 342 662;
fibonaccistone.com.au Splashback ‘Amano’ tiles from
Academy Tiles + Surfaces, (03) 9429 2544; academytiles.
com.au Cabinetry Eveneer timber veneer in Eco Naturale
from Elton Group, (03) 8555 2235; eltongroup.com Sink
Abey ‘Schock Soho’ large single bowl from Swan Street
Auctions, (03) 9428 0677; swanstreet.com.au Lighting
‘Lloop’ copper pendant light from Vij5, vij5.nl ‘Beama
Surface Eye’ downlights from Masson for Light, (03) 9009
9651; massonforlight.com.au Oven/cooktop ‘C9GMNA’
900w freestanding oven from Smeg, (02) 8667 4888;
smeg.com.au Tapware Phoenix ‘Vivid’ slimline side lever
sink mixer from Swan Street Auctions, (03) 9428 0677;
swanstreet.com.au Flooring Tasmanian oak.
Atmosphere and function were given equal importance
in this kitchen by architect Claire Scorpo. The lighting is
a good example of this approach, with three downlights over
the island bench and a more decorative copper light above
the dining table. The open shelves in the joinery also
allow the owner to display a few treasured objects, while
less attractive crockery can be stacked behind closed doors.
Timber cupboards and f loorboards work well with the
vintage wooden furniture. An old printing table sourced
from Industria is the island bench, while the dining table,
found in a shearing shed, completes the picture.
A monochromatic palette complements the timber tones,
so the bushland outside becomes the star. The splashback
tiles work well with the distressed paint of the island bench,
while a scattering of black accents adds strength.
K NOCK ON WOOD
The use of timber to reflect the bushland outside works perfectly in this rustic country kitchen.
DE CORATI NG KI T C HE NS & BAT HROOMS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SHARYN CAIRNS
