Shaynna Blazes' gorgeous kitchen for Sutherland House is inspired by some of the homes' inherited Art Deco features and of course her renowned sense of stylish functionality.

 

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The high contrast look of black and white is the perfect backdrop for this classic and sophisticated kitchen that includes a balanced and eclectic mix of details such as a crackle-glazed handmade tiles, profile cabinetry and contemporary conveniences.

 

Well, behind this beautiful piece of design, Shaynna has included loads of purposeful features cleverly incorporated into the cabinetry and large island bench to ensure maximum efficiency of space and style.

 

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There is ALOT of integrated functionality in this kitchen so let's start with looking at a few MUST- HAVES:

 

The LeMans is hands down the BEST corner storage solution.  Why? The shape of the non-slip trays is designed to maximise every millimeter of space AND allows the entire tray to move completely out of the cupboard for maximum accessibility.  The German engineered product is built to perform every time, smoothly and effortlessly.

 

Shaynna selected the H2135 furniture handle in a matte black finish to compliment the black and white colour scheme AND the shape of the handles is super practical. 

The smooth, rounded profile is easy to keep clean, feels comfortable in the hand, and it easy to grip.

The colour and shape have a universal design appeal as the style compliments both modern and traditional designs and the handle looks great mounted vertically or horizontally - perfect for a design which uses the same handle for both doors and drawers!

 

Never worry about charging you phone or devices again with this clever product.  Keep your phones and devices in one handy location and on charge - too easy! The product has both power and USB sockets and a thermostatic shut off to cut power if required.

 

Designer tip: ensure you have a waste bin near the sink or dishwasher to create a cleaning zone that's easy to use.  And if you have a separate Butlers Pantry with a sink, make sure you add a small waste bin here too!

 

• H2135 Matte black furniture handle
• LeMans II Corner Storage Solution
• Trio Docking Drawer, black (also available in white)
• Hideaway Compact Waster Bin, Cinder 

 

Functionality has been carefully considered to ensure this kitchen works for this family and Shyanna aka “Storage Queen” really has thought of EVERYTHING to ensure this kitchen always looks good.

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The Dispensa Pull-out pantry keeps all the everyday groceries items hidden away but easily accessible. The non-slip trays keep everything in place and the height-adjustable shelves make it easy to customize the pantry to suit tall or short items.  This clever product is available in multiple sizes and is perfect to position either side of an integrated fridge to create the ultimate storage zone.

One of the hardest working areas of a kitchen are drawers.  They are the perfect hybrid mix of storage and accessibility. You can choose up to 40kg or 70kg load capacity and can be used to store almost anything. The Grass Nova Pro drawers are a premium product that performs beautifully every time. 

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Shaynna has also included hidden internal drawers that are perfect for small items like pot lids, spices and utensils but don't need a drawer front - ensuring that the exterior design remains elegant and uncluttered.

You know you're "adulting" when the sight of a beautifully organised drawer or pantry brings you joy!  Shaynna has included the Fineline Drawer Organisers in a number of high frequency drawers to ensure maximum efficiency.  The Black Ash finish is gorgeous and compliments the exterior cabinetry finish to create a cohesive style. 

 

• Dispensa Pull-out Pantry 
• Grass Nova Pro Soft-close drawers
• Grass Nova Pro Soft-close internal drawers
• Fineline Drawer Organiser, black ash
• Non slip mat, - black 

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This is THE butler’s pantry of everyone’s dreams… perfectly designed from the outset with functionality as the highest priority.

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Shaynna has created three distinct zones to ensure every wall and bench space works to maximum capacity.

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1. Breakfast, tea and baking
2. Pantry and storage
3. Cleaning and prepping.

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Each zone’s requirements have been carefully considered and Shaynna has selected some clever storage solutions to ensure it functions perfectly.

Here are just “some” of the Häfele featured products in the butler’s pantry:

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• No.15 Base Unit, tea towel storage
• Portero Undersink II
• Portero Undersink III 
• 15 Base Unit, baking tray storage
• Hailo Pantry Box
• Dispensa Junior III Base Unit

 

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We love how Shaynna has utilized a mix of feature and subtle lighting in the design of the kitchen, butler’s pantry and dining room.

A long-time supporter of Australian craftspeople and artisans, Shaynna has incorporated a number of bespoke pieces into her home, including this elegant feature light as a focal point for the kitchen.

The subtle use of additional LED lighting adds a beautiful ambience to the space and adds functional task lighting to work surfaces in both the main kitchen and butler’s pantry.

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This LED lighting not only looks good but is cleverly controlled via the Häfele Connect Mesh App so Shaynna and her family can tailor the lighting to suit their needs at just a simple touch.

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Häfele featured products:

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• LED Lighting Kit, warm white 
• Häfele Modular Switch

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Häfele’s extensive LOOX lighting range is German quality and includes everything you need to design the perfect space, to work perfectly, EVERY time.

Ask your cabinet maker or designer to specify Häfele for your next project.

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 Wow Factor

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One of Shaynna's favourite products for Sutherland House is Qanto Corner Storage Solution.

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At just the touch of a button the Qanto slides smoothly to bring all the items stored in the corner cabinet up to bench height.  This is THE solution for small appliances that are a bit on the heavy side - think Kitchen Aid, Thermomix, blenders etc.

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No more lifting heavy items, just push the button and hide them effortlessly - a great way to keep the bench free of clutter too!

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You can watch the Qanto magic here!

 

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We love sharing these beautiful images of Shaynna Blazes' family home, especially the kitchen of course!

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But wait... there's more! Tune in to Channel 9, Wednesday's 7:30pm to see more of the project revealed.

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Thanks to Shaynna Blaze and Country Home Rescue for sharing these beautiful project images.

Photography: Simon Griffiths Lauren Bamford and Amelia Ghali