Inside five of Melbourne’s most impressive homes and entertainer spaces
Once seen primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often viewed as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, families meet, and guests are entertained.
They can also bring a wow factor to a home’s style and design.
Here are five of our favorite Melbourne homes with gorgeous kitchens.
4 Alister Street, Fitzroy North, Vic
The heart of this brand new family home in Fitzroy North, designed by Taouk Architects, is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen.
The kitchen features high-end finishes, quality Asko appliances, fully integrated fridge and freezer, freestanding island bench with quartzite marble worktop and butler’s pantry. There is also a bar.
The kitchen opens to a hidden outdoor area with a built-in barbecue, accessible via sliding doors.
56 Lynch Crescent, Brighton, Vic
The striking exterior of fine Blanco brickwork and vertical copper fins makes an impressive first impression for this architecturally designed Brighton home. Inside, the curves of the exterior are reflected throughout with quality coatings, special lighting and special joinery that complement the contemporary style.
The gourmet kitchen continues this theme through to rich, dark green Dekton and Black Odyssey marble countertops and splashbacks, premium appliances like two dishwashers, an integrated refrigerator/freezer, and a large pantry with stainless steel countertops and wine storage.
Outside, a curved, covered pergola houses a Weber barbecue, a wok stove, two bar refrigerators and a fire pit.
30 Shiers Street, Alphington, Vic
Located at the heart of the house, the large open-plan kitchen, living and dining area creates an impressive setting for daily living and large-scale entertaining.
The main kitchen features a bold design and comes equipped with a full set of Miele appliances, butler’s pantry, marble finishes and ample custom storage. The space is connected via bifold doors to a resort-inspired outdoor area, complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
141 Maxwell Road, Fingal, Vic
There are high ceilings and Krause brick flooring in the open-plan dining and kitchen. The kitchen features a skylight with quartzite Negresco stone countertops and stained gum cabinetry. Bushland views can be seen through large windows.
The kitchen is as practical as it is stylish, with a full Miele integrated appliance suite supported by a dual Bosch dishwasher, Vintec wine fridge, zipper tap and fitted butler’s pantry.
The living room, connected to the kitchen and dining area, is partially separated by the Cheminees Philippe fireplace.
The al fresco dining terrace features an outdoor fireplace, brick pizza oven, sauna and restroom, and overlooks the infinity pool and spa.
10 Alexander Street, Brighton East, Vic
A large open-plan living and dining area and a luxurious entertaining kitchen are at the heart of this home designed by Kirsten Grant in Brighton.
The kitchen features bespoke Italian joinery by renowned luxury kitchen and cabinetry manufacturer Binova, imported Italian porcelain surfaces, bespoke cabinetry, full-height concealed storage, hand-selected stone and countertop finishes and premium appliances from V-ZUG.
There is a second kitchen set next to a separate living area.
