Once viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often regarded as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, families connect and guests are entertained.
They can also bring a wow factor to a home’s style and design.
Here are five of our favourite Melbourne homes with knockout kitchens.
4 Alister Street, Fitzroy North, Vic
Designed by Taouk Architects, the heart of this brand-new family home in Fitzroy North is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen.
The kitchen includes high-end finishes, quality Asko appliances, a fully integrated fridge and freezer, a freestanding island bench with a quartzite marble benchtop, and a butler’s pantry. There is also a bar.
The kitchen opens to an undercover al fresco zone with a built-in barbecue, accessible through sliding doors.
56 Lynch Crescent, Brighton, Vic
The striking exterior of slimline Blanco bricks and vertical copper fins set an impressive first impression for this architecturally designed Brighton home. Inside, the exterior’s curves are mirrored throughout, with quality finishes, bespoke lighting and custom joinery complementing the contemporary style.
The gourmet kitchen continues this theme with rich, dark green Dekton and Black Odyssey marble benches and splashbacks, premium appliances including two dishwashers, an integrated fridge/freezer, and a large butler’s pantry with a stainless-steel bench and wine storage.
Outside, a curved, covered pergola features a Weber barbecue, a wok burner, two bar fridges, and a fire pit.
30 Shiers Street, Alphington, Vic
At the heart of the home, the expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining domain creates an impressive setting for everyday living and large-scale entertaining.
The main kitchen is bold in design and is appointed with a full suite of Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry, marble surfaces and extensive custom storage. The area connects through bi-fold doors to a resort-inspired al fresco zone, complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
141 Maxwell Road, Fingal, Vic
The high ceilings and open-plan dining and kitchen feature Krause brick flooring. The kitchen features a skylight and spotted gum cabinetry, with quartzite Negresco stone benchtops. There are bushland views through the large windows.
With a full Miele suite of integrated appliances, supplemented by dual Bosch dishwashers, a Vintec wine fridge, a Zip tap, and a fitted butler’s pantry, the kitchen is as practical as it is stylish.
Connected to the kitchen and dining is the lounge, which is partially separated by a Cheminees Philippe fireplace.
An al fresco dining terrace features an open fireplace, a brick pizza oven, a sauna and a powder room, and overlooks an infinity pool and spa.
10 Alexander Street, Brighton East, Vic
At the centre of this Kirsten Grant-designed home in Brighton is an expansive open-plan living and dining area and a luxurious entertainer’s kitchen.
The kitchen features custom-designed Italian joinery by renowned luxury kitchen and cabinetry maker Binova, imported Italian porcelain surfaces, bespoke cabinetry, full-height concealed storage, hand-selected stone and benchtop finishes, and premium appliances by V-ZUG.
There is a secondary kitchen set alongside a separate living zone.
