In choosing a perfect storm of architecture and design, this Freeman's Bay home sits well in its convenient heritage neighbourhood, yet remains to embrace the high tech convenience of contemporary architecture.

The kitchen, created by prestigious Italian company Arrital, creates a clever juxtaposition of patterns and textures within a dark, rich, neutral colour palette – the Skyfall granite stone benchtop has a perfectly placed large scale pattern to add drama to the whole area, giving it a legitimate ‘entertaining’ feel rather than mere function. The overscale granite pattern is cleverly offset to perfection with the colours and patterns of the tall units in Sabbiato Basalto, the Smokey mirror splashback and the white base units. 

The island surface also conveniently incorporates a Neff downdraft as a centerpiece between the two hobs, making it easy for the chef to socialise while amusing the guests.

Another advantageous feature is the kitchen layout which makes efficient and aesthetically pleasing use of the space – work areas and party detritus can be hidden in the concealed butler’s pantry which includes an ample scullery plus storage.

The lighting enhances all this perfectly, particularly with LED lights recessed under the wall units. In addition, the space also has a high stud with strategically placed skylights, so the kitchen has the advantage of maximum natural light or an ‘under the stars’ ambiance.

A stylish ultra-functional kitchen is essential for an exceptional inner-city living environment that goes well beyond ‘lock up and leave’.