Kitchen Designed for Calm

There’s a certain kind of kitchen that instantly lowers the volume of your day. It’s not just the colour palette (though this crisp white-on-white scheme absolutely sets the tone). It’s the way every element feels intentional — the long run of shaker-style cabinetry, the soft warmth of timber underfoot, and the natural light pouring in through expansive windows overlooking lush greenery. In this Collaroy project created by Designs by Dayna, that calm, considered feeling is exactly the point — and it’s why the ventilation choice matters just as much as the benchtop or tapware. Because in a kitchen this beautiful… the last thing you want is a loud rangehood stealing the spotlight. Light, longevity, and a layout that breathes This space is modern elegance done right: clean lines, tonal textures, and a soothing mix of bright whites and gentle stone hues. Brushed metal hardware adds a refined, timeless edge, while the black freestanding cooker becomes a subtle focal point — grounding the palette without overwhelming it. The long, uncluttered benchtop creates a sense of “exhale” the moment you walk in. Add that sunlit outlook and you’ve got a kitchen designed to feel open, fresh, and effortlessly inviting — whether it’s a quiet breakfast or a busy night of entertaining. The quiet hero: Schweigen SXQU330-9S Silent Undermount Rangehood A calm kitchen needs calm performance — and that’s where the Schweigen SXQU330-9S comes in. Designed as a silent undermount rangehood, the SXQU330-9S is made to integrate neatly into deeper overhead cabinetry, keeping the look streamlined while creating a more effective extraction zone. In this kitchen, that integration is elevated even further with a custom, sculptural shroud that blends seamlessly into the white backdrop. The result is beautifully architectural — a feature that feels “built-in”, not bolted on. But the real magic is what you don’t hear. Schweigen’s silent technology relocates the powerful German-engineered Isodrive® motor externally (for example, along the duct run in a bulkhead, attic, or ceiling space), dramatically reducing noise at the cooktop — without compromising extraction.