This coastal renovation asked for an array of design considerations – mixing traditional and modern styles, changing flooring footprints and hiding a multitude of appliances. The original floor plan was a U shaped kitchen and our clients liked the idea of an island to create an open flow. With no […]
DbyD worked closely with the client on this development project situated in the leafy back streets of St Lucia. The project included joinery design to the kitchen & butlers pantry, entertainment unit & fireplace, alfresco BBQ area, laundry, walk in wardrobe & multiple bathrooms. In order to create a beautiful […]
Originally a walled off room, this Taringa renovation called for a more open plan feel to the kitchen and surrounding living areas. A feature island in solid surface was designed to incorporate seating, with a large tile pattern to the inset – this was repeated on the splashback beside the […]
The scope of works for this Chapel Hill home included not only rearranging hall and doorways for the kitchen, but also joinery to the fireplace and entertainment unit. The house had some beautiful architectural details, so our designs played to those elements. A 2 tone cabinet colour scheme was introduced […]
The clients for this kitchen renovation wanted a big statement – with a full black Italian glass mosaic tiled wall, a chalkboard wall & door and timbergrain features, we think the statement was delivered! Integrated appliances were to be considered, with an Abey Barazza built in cooktop and Miele oven, steam […]
Traditional country was the brief for this Brookfield Queenslander, with a large island that incorporated seating. The clients loved the look of travertine, so this was used as the benchtop material and those subtly neutral shades were continued in the hand painted cabinetry. The bespoke rangehood cover, plate rack and […]
A chefs’ dream – the brief for this project was to expand the kitchen space out onto the deck area to provide a more functional and efficient working space. The kitchen showcases 3 different benchtop materials – solid timber (for chopping), marble (for prep and serving) and stainless steel (for those hot […]
Architectural lines and clean shapes were part of the brief for this kitchen design. The island looks over the living / dining area out to a landscaped entertainment pad and has an open table with seating in Cleaf laminate for the added bar feel. Integrated fridge and freezer sit amongst […]
An extension to this home in Virginia meant a new open plan concept for the kitchen and living areas. An organic, masculine aesthetic was achieved through the use of strong symmetrical forms, Cleaf black timber grain joinery, and striking Azul Aran natural granite benchtops. Concealing the fridge/freezer and microwave behind […]
For this home renovation, the clients wanted to open up 2 smaller rooms into 1 larger kitchen and dining area, making the most of the adjoining deck for entertaining. A custom made dining table with banquette seating was designed, including a large chalkboard area that houses a television! Natural granite was […]