Get the look: Block judge Darren Palmer's kitchen

Block judge Darren Palmer and husband Olivier have recently finished the transformation of their Bondi home and the kitchen sure does steal the show. Today, we’re taking a little nosy around, also taking in the laundry, home office, wardrobes and powder room.

Due to its beachy location, the brief was a contemporary coastal. Darren partnered with Kinsman and their Coastal Oak Woodmatt doors were the perfect pick, particularly the Avalon design which features beautiful V-groove detailing. He paired the timber-look cabinetry with crisp white handles to bring the look together.

The kitchen, located upstairs, is truly the heart of the home that Darren shares with Olivier and their son. Balancing form and function, the room contains a myriad of clever kitchen design features, from integrated appliances to a statement island bench (just look at that stone!) which doubles as a casual dining area.

Rather than creating a standalone laundry, the laundry room was cleverly combined with a powder room. This multifunctional space ticks all the boxes – from plenty of bench space for folding clothing, room for high-end appliances and plenty of storage. It’s a smart use of space that maximises the floorplan Darren had available.

In addition to the kitchen and laundry, the home also features a home office and a series of wardrobes. The master suite features not one but two wardrobes, offering a wealth of storage for its two fashion-loving occupants! The sophisticated Grigio Pelle beige wardrobe doors feature a leather-like finish and have been teamed with mini leather pull handles in tan. The built in wardrobe in the main part of the bedroom offers open shelving and soft-close drawers, while the walk-through wardrobe which connects the master bedroom to the ensuite, exclusively features hanging space.

The light-filled guest bedroom wardrobe features a beautiful seating bench with concealed storage underneath, while the home office is simple yet effective, offering space for two people to work or study with added storage thanks to soft close drawers.

Project details

Cabinetry: Avalon Coastal Oak Woodmatt (kitchen, laundry, guest bedroom & home office)

Master wardrobe cabinetry: Grigio Pelle (Leather-like) Wardrobe interiors: Oak Woodmatt

Handles: White Matt Knurled Bar (kitchen), Matt White Oval Pull (laundry, guest bedroom & home office) NEW Mini Leather Pull in Tan (master wardrobe),

Kitchen accessories: Inner drawers, Cutlery Trays, pantry cupboards with adjustable shelving Laundry accessories: Broom cupboard, laundry wire baskets
Wardrobe accessories: Premium LED Verti Strip Lighting with Sensors, Black Hanging Rails

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Photography: Patrick Moran | Styling: April Sharratt