Kitchen, Refrigerator, Cooktops, Wood Cabinet, Concrete Counter, White Cabinet, Dark Hardwood Floor, Recessed Lighting, Wall Oven, Undermount Sink, Ceramic Tile Backsplashe, and Range Hood Australian expats Carla and Paul Tucker tasked designer Dan Gayfer with expanding their Melbourne bungalow without adding any square footage. In the kitchen, a soft palette of wood, laminate, and tile created cohesion, impressive considering the clients didn’t see a single finish, color, or material in person prior to their homecoming. The kitchen cabinets were clad in Russian birch plywood, and the countertops were concrete.  Photo 19 of 62 in 60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and Functionality from Skype Lets a Family Renovate Their Kitchen 3,700 Miles Away

60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and Functionality

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Australian expats Carla and Paul Tucker tasked designer Dan Gayfer with expanding their Melbourne bungalow without adding any square footage. In the kitchen, a soft palette of wood, laminate, and tile created cohesion, impressive considering the clients didn’t see a single finish, color, or material in person prior to their homecoming. The kitchen cabinets were clad in Russian birch plywood, and the countertops were concrete.