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Anna-Carin McNamara, principal of design studio ANNA.CARIN, has brought a renewed sense of space to this home with her refined, minimalist aesthetic. Specialising in kitchen and bathroom design, Anna-Carin always begins with functional needs. In this case, the kitchen has been designed as an open, expansive space, anchored by a large, five-metre granite island bench.
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To maximise light and openness, Anna-Carin introduced a floating timber screen. What would have been a solid wall, now creates a connection between the kitchen and living area. Additional timber elements – the dining table and custom cabinets – tie everything together, making the space feel cohesive and inviting.
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With functionality as the starting point, it was imperative to have products that not only align aesthetically, but also perform. Drawing on the understated Swiss design of V-ZUG, Anna-Carin specified a dual stack of ovens: a V-ZUG CombiSteamer V6000 and Combair V6000. A perfect complement to the denim-blue splashback and grey granite benchtop, the appliances blend seamlessly with the design language of the kitchen. But she chose them for more than just good looks – the ovens are streamlined and configured for convenience, coupled with integrated technology such as remote monitoring.
‘The Swiss philosophy of heightened functionality is apparent, but like a little bit of a whisper, nothing flashy or showy, just always working hard.’ Anna-Carin McNamara, interior designer