Smith & Smith Kitchens Project 64

This home had a kitchen that had served the owner well for around 20 years – clean, white, and very plain. The brief this time was the opposite:  make a statement. 

The homeowner has a seriously keen eye and is the kind of person who curates pieces with real intention and understands colour, form, and restraint. The direction was clear from the start: a subtle nod to Chinoiserie, with a palette that feels classic, not trendy – deep black cabinetry, silver detailing, and stone that carries a soft, silvery vein. 

The result looks compact, but powerful. Storage was a priority, the space was designed to work hard without looking busy. There’s a cleverly placed appliance cabinet that makes smart use of a tricky corner, so appliances come to you, not the other way around. The pantries are generous, with internal drawers that give you access right to the very back of the cabinet. 

The overall look is sleek with an integrated fridge and dishwasher, adding elevation by cladding the bulkhead so the cabinetry reads taller than it is. 

The monolithic island bench brings people in. It’s a strong visual anchor, and it allows the room to gather while prep continues, exactly the kind of kitchen that works for everyday life and entertaining.  

The black two-pack has a hand-applied textured finish softens the velvet tones of the cabinetry  , giving the kitchen depth without fuss.  

And then there’s the detail that really sets it off: the lighting. A double layer of lighting highlights the tiered upper cabinetry at the back of the kitchen and adds atmosphere after dark, practical but also quietly dramatic.  

This kitchen looks refined and contained but it’s doing a lot: statement, storage, and a layout built for functionality. If you’re ready to refresh a kitchen that’s served its time and you want something with real presence and performance talk to the team at Smith & Smith Kitchens.