b'On the other hand, the scullery is ideal when Sue is entertaining or reallyDesigner: Ingrid Geldof wants to spread out. A sink and ample benchspace mean food preparationof Ingrid Geldof Designcan be carried out easily and any associated mess kept out of sight. Theres aKitchen manufacturer: specially designed drinks cabinet, and items such as vases, platters and bestLyall Park Joinerycrockery are stowed away above the sink. And a large bank of open shelving now lines one side of the room.Resene Eighth StonewallI wanted the shelves to be at least wide enough to take a case of wine, says Sue.Cabinets: 18mm MDF, nished in Resene Eighth All sorts of goodies, from bulk food to storage boxes, are stashed here.StonewallBenchtops: Quarella The open shelving makes everything convenient and so easy to get to.Blanco from Taomina Having said that, having an odd assortment of items on display like this wasPrecision Stoneanother way Ingrid paid tribute to my love of colour and collecting. Resene SpinnakerBackinthekitchen,anextendedbenchusedtobethebitsandbobs depositing point. Recognising this, Ingrid designed a special cupboard as partSplashback: Back-painted of the refurb, and Sue reckons its been a brilliant idea.glass in Resene SaffronSink: Franke IN 110.45 It works as a functional, central hub. We put all sorts of everyday things inand AR 110.35there, such as car keys, phones, letterstheres even a pull-out ironing boardOven: Scholtes FP955 and a place for my laptop when I come home from work. 900mmResene Because the kitchen essentially comprises two spaces sitting side by side, it wasMoroccan Spiceimportant to use colour and materials as a linking device. The walls throughoutHob: Miele domino sets are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Saffron, a freshKM 406, KM405 & KM 418new take on the bright yellow surfaces that once adorned the original kitchen.Ventilation: Miele DA To complement the walls, back-painted glass has been used to create glossy329-1i fully integratedfeature splashbacks above both the cooktop and the scullery sink. Quarella marble benchtops give the kitchen its pared-down look. This is furtherResene enhanced by the application of Resene Eighth Stonewall on the cabinetryHalf Pearl Lustadoors, with Resene Half Stonewall on the toekicks for colour variation.Get the interior look with Resene SpaceCote Low RecessedhandlesonthecabinetryprotrudingstyleswouldhaveSheen tinted to Resene compromisedspace,saysIngridalsocontributetothemodernlook.Saffron and Resene ArmourCat acid-catalysed Strategically placed halogens provide task lighting above both the cookingnish tinted to Resene station and the scullery sink and benchtop, while the 130mm-wide oakEighth Stonewall and Resene Half Stonewall.ooring planks enhance ow and lend extra warmth. Resene Half StonewallAnd remember the old laundry? Instead of relocating it to another part of the home, its been discreetly incorporated into the scullery. The washing machine and dryer are tucked beneath the benchtop, while specially designed drawers keep bulky laundry items, such as the clothes basket and detergents, neatly stashed away. And while Sue is a self-confessed fan of the modern dryer, she says its just as easy on sunny days to access the outside clothesline via the conservatory, which sits a little further down the hall. Overall, she says shes delighted with the practical nature of her new kitcheneverything is exactly where I want itand highly commends Ingrid for her forward thinking and exible approach. Being able to enjoy contemporary clean lines without having to give up her treasures, shes enjoying having herResene Saffroncake and eating it too!| 79'