Kitchen

"When open, the windows and doors catch the prevailing breezes and a large operable skylight at the top of the interior stair creates a stack effect for passive ventilation,

The architects created built-in storage to show off Frank and Amy’s extensive LEGO collection. A glimpse of the couple’s collection can be seen on the left.

"The lighting works because we have these black accents: black door handles, the black painting on the metal stairs," says Cousins Wilson.

The family share a love for the color teal, which was already featured in the home. So, when selecting a backsplash tile, teal was the obvious choice. The tiles are locally sourced from Yeomans Bagno & Ceramiche in Eltham.

“Guests are received and welcomed in the kitchen,” she adds. “As everyone knows, no matter how small a kitchen happens to be, people always end up hanging out in there during parties.”

“Sometimes this means considering what is hidden away as much as what’s visible,” he adds. “With counter space at a premium, valuable space can be saved by designating an enclosed area to tuck away those space-sucking counter-top appliances and gadgets.”

Hill Country Wine Cave

Modern kitchen includes triple-bay sink, gas range, and hidden storage.