CLAREMONT

Kitchen Renovation

A timeless kitchen and dining renovation within a character Claremont home, designed to create a more generous, functional and connected space for cooking, entertaining and everyday family life.

The project transformed an outdated kitchen and underused formal dining room into a light-filled Hamptons-inspired living space, with a large central island, natural stone, white cabinetry and considered brass detailing.

PROJECT DETAILS

LOCATION

Claremont, Western Australia

PROJECT TYPE

Kitchen & Dining Renovation

SERVICES

• Interior Design

• Space Planning

• Kitchen Design

• Dining Room Design

• Custom Cabinetry

• Material & Finish Selections

• Furniture Selections

• Feature Lighting

• Photographic Styling

CREDITS

Interior Design & Photographic Styling- Staple Design

Photography- Meghan Plowman

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Staple Design was engaged to assist with the redesign and renovation of the kitchen and dining spaces within a Claremont home originally built in 1905.

While the home had been renovated several times over the years, the existing kitchen had reached the end of its lifespan and no longer supported the way the clients wanted to live. As keen entertainers who enjoy cooking for family and friends, the clients wanted a kitchen that felt more open, functional and connected.

The design response focused on reworking the kitchen and main living areas to create a more generous space for everyday living and entertaining. A small dining table was replaced with a three-metre-long central island bench, allowing seating for six and creating a natural gathering point at the heart of the home.

A key part of the project was the decision to make better use of the redundant formal dining room, which had previously only been used once or twice a year. By creating a larger opening and a stronger visual connection between the kitchen and dining room, the overall living space was instantly increased and better suited to entertaining larger groups.

DESIGN DETAILS

The interior direction was inspired by a classic Hamptons palette, interpreted in a clean and timeless way for the existing Claremont home.

White cabinetry, natural stone benchtops and subtle brass details were used throughout the kitchen to create a fresh, elegant and enduring space. The material palette feels light and refined, while still offering warmth and character through the detailing, proportions and connection to the dining area.

The result is a beautiful and practical kitchen and dining space that feels generous, connected and highly functional — equally suited to casual family meals, relaxed entertaining and more formal gatherings.

The clients engaged Staple Design to assist with the design and renovation of their Claremont kitchen and dining spaces.

The existing home was built in 1905 and had been renovated numerous times over the years. The kitchen had however come to the end of its lifespan and so the clients decided it was time for an upgrade especially as they enjoy entertaining and cooking for family and friends.

Staple Design completely re-designed the kitchen and main living areas. A small dining table was replaced with a three metre long central island bench which allowed seating for six. The key to the project however was utilising a redundant ‘formal dining room’ which previously had only been used once or twice a year. By creating a larger opening and a visual connection between the kitchen and ‘formal dining room’ it instantly increased the size of the living space and the ability to entertain large groups.

A minimal palette of white cabinetry, natural stone benchtops and hints of brass were used in the design of the kitchen to create a beautiful hamptons inspired space.