The edit — kitchen, still studio

If you want to bring your kitchen to life, aim to blend function and beauty. Start with foundational objects that have an element that is unique, or distinctly you. Add accessories that bring the space to life. The key is selecting pieces that bring a ‘living’ element to your space. Consider sourcing objects that you would normally include in your living room — a beautiful pendant, a calm artwork, decorative objects. 

When sourcing wares for the kitchen in the Still Studio, I prioritised materials with warm tones and textural finishes. I wanted the space to come to life!

Design tip — Allow for extra cord with your light fittings so you can create playful loops.

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Stone sink

The first functional piece that I wanted to source was a stone sink. I found this antique French limestone sink online. The entire kitchen was designed around its dimensions. It’s my favourite piece, and adds warmth and a point of difference to the types of sinks you usually see in kitchens.

Available at Woodstock Resources.   

Design tip — Keep your sink flush with the cabinetry for a simple pared-back aesthetic.

Stovetop

One of the trickiest items to source was a stovetop. We only had a small space to work with so it had to a be two-burner. However, I didn’t want it to be overwhelming. This simple black design from Fisher & Paykel was ideal.

Available at Appliances Online.

Design tip — Ensure you have enough bench space either side of a stovetop. Consider how you cook, and how you will move through the space.

Pendant

The starting point with the kitchen decorative elements was these beautiful leather pedants. They are made from a single piece of vegetable dyed premium Italian leather so they have a simple elegance. Over time the colour becomes richer, which adds to the appeal. 

Available at Imprint House.

Design tip — A large pearl light globe creates a more engaging effect. 

Artwork

Adding artwork is such a simple way to add personality, texture, colour and interest to your kitchen. I didn’t want a piece that overwhelmed so sourced this beautiful work from Gabrijela Iva Polic from Project Quies. She hand paints each work on raw linens using museum-grade materials so it looks and feels like a one-off, even though the pieces are quite affordable.

Available at Project Quies.

Design tip — If you don’t want your artwork to grab all the attention, choose a piece is that is tonal with your cabinetry.

Ceramics

The ceramics you display on your shelves provide a lot of clues about your taste, and your interests. For this kitchen, I wanted to amplify texture and choose pieces that look and feel artisanal. They are made by a local ceramicist in the Byron region, and reflected the earthy tones of the rest of the space.

Available at Imprint House.

Styling tip — When stacking bowls mix up the direction so they don’t look ‘stiff’ on the shelf.

Kettle

Every kitchen needs a kettle so why not source a beautiful one? This is one of the things I get asked about the post whenever I share an image of the kitchen on Instagram.

Available at Alternative Brewing.