Kitchen

Sleek, handleless units were chosen for the apartment kitchen. Here, as in the other rooms, neutral shades were used to let the old building’s character come to the fore. “It draws attention to the original colour of the trusses and the walls themselves,” says Duffy.Kitchen cabinetry, Ryan Roche.

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The steel beams and columns in the open-plan area were exposed and painted to match the grey of the kitchen tiles, bringing an industrial feel to the space.“These weren’t there originally, but were needed once the internal walls were removed,” explains Hill.

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Concrete is a popular choice for kitchen worktops at the moment, and it looks fantastic in both traditional and contemporary schemes. It’s prone to staining, though, so if you’re not keen on imperfections, try a concrete alternative instead. The designer of this kitchen suggested an engineered quartz material that replicates concrete, but with added practicality. The worktops are less porous and more durable than concrete, but still have the same look. The material has also been used on the wall as a splashback to keep the look consistent.

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