Dark Magic

Form Meets Function in a Stunning Kitchen That Showcases Cool and Clever Design at Its Best.

- Jackie Brygel

THE BRIEF was clear: to create a light and open-plan kitchen for a young Melbourne family without sacrificing functionality and storage. Fortunately for the homeowners, architect John Liu of Inbetween Architecture and interior designer Aldona Pajdak were up for the challenge. The result is a luminous space – built by MCL Constructions as part of a whole home renovation – that looks as fabulous as it is practical. “The kitchen really is the centre of the house and is well designed,” says the homeowner. “It’s functional and aesthetically pleasing at the same time.” The new zone’s wow-factor comes courtesy of a blend of dark and light finishes – starring George Fethers & Co veneer cabinetry in Nero, and Caesarstone in both Ra