Design is in the detail with killer kitchen tapware
Our guest blogger, Kelly Gammie of Eucalyptus Design talks about incorporating killer kitchen tapware into those highly trafficked, functional areas of the house …
Design is definitely in the detail when creating functional areas; kitchens, laundries and butler’s pantries are now aesthetically important to the modern home.
Luxurious materials including marble, stone and beautiful tiles are being utilised by designers to create texture and opulence in these once purely utilitarian spaces.
Timber used in a modern sleek application has been seen in kitchens for some time and is now spilling over into laundries as well.
Elegant tapware is an essential element to any of theses areas and is often the centrepiece.
Kohler’s Karbon mixer is undoubtedly the most impressive kitchen mixer out there. When I wish to create some wow factor it is the first mixer I consider. It especially appeals to men with its carbon fibre finish and its edgy sculptural form. Its the perfect way to get the man of the house interested in the kitchen’s design!
The Evoke* from Kohler is another refreshing alternative to the commonly used goose-neck mixer which is multi-purpose tap, it can be used in the main kitchen, butler’s pantry and even the laundry.
The high spout rotates 360 degrees for full clearance and coverage offering flexibility for a variety of tasks. And the pull out spray is a fantastic feature for washing large vases (and other items, such as football boots!) in the laundry sink.
Every area of the modern home is being carefully considered by designers and architects today. They are no longer areas that are kept secretly behind closed doors.
By using beautiful tapware and stunning natural materials, even the humble laundry or butler’s pantry can be a place to showcase statement pieces as part of the overall design.