Retro Country

This kitchen by Johnston Kitchens in Blue Mountain Heights offers the ultimate in practicality and simple elegance. As part of a full home renovation by All Build Projects, the team at Johnston Kitchens completed the kitchen with island bench & butler’s pantry as well as a connected office space.

The island bench is a beautifully crafted functional piece of furniture which becomes the central focus for family living. Made from American White Oak timber coated with a natural oil finish, it has turned legs and detailed paneling ensuring its appeal both aesthetically and as part of a working kitchen space.

Drawing influence from the earthy tones of the 1980’s, ‘Green Slate’ by Laminex was used for all of the cabinetry surfaces. The internal drawers and cupboards featuring ‘Calico’ by FlexiPanel, creates a softer look and feel when using the kitchen. The rear of the kitchen was designed to let the island bench shine with features such as open shelving and finger tiles to complete the picture. The integrated appliances, coupled with the finger pull cabinetry creates clean lines softened by the curved panelling on either end.

The family loves the new heart of their home with the island bench being a place of busy weekday breakfasts, afternoon homework and family dinner conversations.