Home Comforts | Country Chic

Exuding all the warmth and homeliness of a farmhouse country kitchen, Cindi’s space oozes rustic whimsy while being perfectly appointed for the 21st century modern cook. Neutral tones and a cool pastel colour palette elevate the house, specifically chosen to blend with nature - inviting the property’s surrounding landscape inside. Bursting with texture, the room feels clean, yet intimate and grounded with antique brass handles accenting timber paneling throughout the home. From benchtops to door profiles and strategic decor, earthy materials and natural finishes weave effortlessly between rooms, providing continuity while still allowing each space to maintain its own unique style.

 
 
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As you stroll around the house warm tones ricochet from room to room, inviting you to feel at ease. Timber accents make an encore appearance, featuring in vanities, wardrobes and custom cabinetry nooks which have been snugly fixed around the fireplace. Functionality was key in this design, so each detail was carefully planned out to ensure the right balance between aesthetic and practicality.

It may have just been renovated, but this house feels lived in - it feels like home. Which is exactly the vibe Cindi was looking for in their beloved family abode.

 
 
 

Love the look? Scroll through the Merricks North renovation…

 
 
We’ve worked together with Wood Wizards Kitchens on multiple cabinetry projects and knew we were in safe hands when it came to renovating our country property. We wanted a farmhouse country style kitchen with a natural feel that blended in with the outdoors. The thing I like most about working with Jordan as a kitchen designer is that he will listen and take on board an overall vision, and then help to work out the functionality and detail to get the right balance between de-sign and practicality. For example, recommending drawers (instead of cupboards) and getting the perfect height and position for cooking with my utensils and condiments, to moving the cooktop off the island bench to make more room for preparing meals for our busy family. The addition of a Vgroove door profile and bronze handles felt busy at first, but Jordan convinced me it was the right balance to get the look I wanted. I love the open shelving above and next to my fridge and Hamp-tons style display cabinet for easy access to recipe books, wine and glassware. We also renovated our laundry, wall unit, vanities, wardrobes and other storage areas, where we carried similar finish-es and warm colours to create continuity throughout. Based on our priorities, Jordan helped us to navigate where to spend our budget, and importantly where to save money. I honestly couldn’t be happier with the attention to detail, quality product and expertise that the Wood Wizards team provides. Thank you for another superb job!
— Cindi, Merricks North, July 2020

Project Details

Price Guide

Whole House Cabinetry $110,000 - $120,000
Kitchen Cabinetry $45,000 - $55,000
Kitchen Marble & Stone $10,000 - $15,000

Prices are an estimate for cabinetry or stone only, including installation. Please view The Budget Checklist for further details on the various elements involved in a kitchen renovation – we will quote your total investment including trades following your initial design consultation.

 
 

Products, Partners & Suppliers

 

Hindley & Co Architecture and Interior Design

Polytec Calcutta Vgroove 2 pack doors painted to match Laminex Possum

Laminex Possum

Laminex Fresh Snow

Laminex Honey Elm

Laminex White Stipple

Laminex New Antique White

Polytec Prime Oak

Polytec Florentine Walnut

CDK Stone marble benchtops

Cosentino Dekton Zenith splashback

Corian Witch Hazel benchtop

The Porcelain Factory Stone Mason

Echo Timber Messmate benchtops and kickers

Bosch oven & existing stove/rangehood

Kethy Industrial Handle Antique Brass

Kethy Industrial Knob Antique Brass

Kethy Olympia Knob Timber Oak

Kethy Bowl Knob Timber Oak

Kethy Rio Handle Antique Brown

AFA sink

Grohe tap

LG fridge

Reece sinks, tapwear & heated towel rail

George Feathers & Co floor boards

Real Flame fireplace

King Living couches

Coco Republic coffee table

Coastal Living wall hook