A rich, sumptuous palette includes chocolate cabinetry, aged brass accents, and dark-stained parquet flooring.

The generous overhang on the generous-sized island is ideal for socialising, homework, or light meals.

The butler's pantry is used for servicing and for coffee making, and has the same cabinetry and Carrara countertop seen in the main kitchen.

Wall of closed wood-veneer cabinets behind the kitchen island contain a wealth of hidden functionality.

Located on the street side of the home, the contemporary kitchen is spacious and light filled.

There is cabinetry on both sides of the entrance – a combination of benchtop height and floor-to-ceiling panelling.

Handle-less appliances and cabinetry avoid any confusion allowing the alcove to pop!

The rustic table that forms part of the kitchen island.

Designer Mic De Giulio developed a special translucent paint to apply over a plain sawn white oak for cabinetry throughout this kitchen, allowing the grain to come through and creating a texture to the finish. He also used random width planks for the doors rather than plain, solid veneer. So that adds texture as well.

Underlit open shelving greets entry into the large scullery which is as refined as the main showcase kitchen.

Niche pull out storage cabinet elements in the kitchen island maximise storage and keep everything close to hand.

The wood-finished kitchen connects with the timber flooring and extends the natural vibe.

One minute all functionality is a pace away, the next minute it has all vanished from sight.

Designer: I used the pipe style extractors to minimise the obstruction of the mountain views and to echo the style of the round rustic feature table.

The owners also requested a drinks station, which the designer placed behind pocket doors in the second bank of cabinetry along the side wall.

Designer: By incorporating materials that compliment nature; travertine tiles, beautiful Neolith porcelain reminiscent of jade, natural timbers and steel, I have created a cohesive, warm, homely and functional kitchen.

The integrated fridge appears from the woodwork.

Recessed LED strips accentuate the handless perimeter cabinetry.

Dedicated storage in the Poggenpohl cabinetry helps with an efficient use of available space – not to mention to-hand convenience.

The substantial island seems to float in the generous space, supported as it is on slender black-painted legs.

The kitchen's warm wood cabinetry encloses a drinks station.

View of kitchen from stairs with pendants in prominence.

The (re) renovated kitchen overlooks the dining area and outdoor living space.

To the rear, a new kitchen opens to the living spaces, elevated slightly to allow space for a functional garage below.

Lift-to-open cabinetry hardware adds to the look and functionality of the wood-finish mountain kitchen.

The capacious scullery features open wood display shelving and is also used as a baking centre.

New kitchen complete with induction hob and pop up down draft ventilation.

Bar area with cabinet doors open.

The designer decided to use the full height of the space for the cabinetry and built out a new bulkhead along the entire back wall of the room to accommodate this.

Now you don't see it – now you do. The central bar area reminds behind closed cabinet doors until the party gets started.