Situated in a delightful freestanding residence in the heart of Darlinghurst, this kitchen renovation by Dan Kitchens transformed an impractical and tired space into a striking, modern sanctuary tailored specifically for the homeowners—a discerning middle-aged couple. The original kitchen suffered from insufficient storage, a cumbersome layout, and inadequate ventilation, making it unsuitable for their lifestyle and culinary ambitions.
Dan Kitchens’ designer, Daniel Mazic, thoughtfully reimagined the layout, significantly enhancing practicality. Notably, the Fisher & Paykel refrigerator was repositioned closer to the kitchen’s centre—an initially controversial choice that, after thoughtful consideration and expert guidance, gained approval from the homeowners. By narrowing down nib walls and raising ceiling cavities in close collaboration with the builders, Daniel maximised every millimetre, substantially increasing storage capacity and expanding bench space, ensuring optimal usability.
A tower stack for the ovens was introduced, elevating appliances from underbench locations to a more ergonomic and user-friendly height. This clever adjustment not only increased convenience but also created additional drawer space in the cooking zone. Crucially, the outdated recirculating rangehood was replaced with an effective ducted system, discreetly integrated to maintain the kitchen’s clean aesthetic while dramatically improving indoor air quality.
Aesthetically, the homeowners sought a striking industrial look to reflect their vibrant personalities. Daniel Mazic delivered precisely that, pairing rich, bold colours with tactile surfaces and subtle industrial touches. The end result is a custom kitchen that harmoniously blends style with functionality—perfectly aligned with the homeowners’ modern sensibilities, significantly improving their everyday living experience in Darlinghurst.
A testament to Dan Kitchens’ expertise with Sydney’s inner-city kitchen renovations.
The narrow space had to contain both kitchen and dining, without compromising on storage and practicality.
The homeowners desired an industrial style kitchen with personal touches.
Daniel Mazic was tasked with reimagining the layout.
A display/servery area helps to softly delineate kitchen and dining spaces.
Materials like brushed stainless steel are perfect for creating industrial style kitchens.
Neolith's industrial concrete look material - Benton Silk, was used for the peninsula benchtop.
A photo-realistic illustration produced by Dan Kitchens Australia for the clients as part of the Kitchen Design Service.
Daniel Mazic
The reworked layout creates a more usable kitchen and dining space within the narrow inner-city footprint. Repositioning the refrigerator, reducing nib walls and raising ceiling cavities increased storage and bench space, while the new ducted rangehood and elevated ovens improved everyday functionality. The finished kitchen retains the owners’ bold industrial character without compromising circulation or practicality.
For over 40 years, the Dan Kitchens luxury kitchen showroom has brought Scandinavia’s best designs to life. Sydney’s most refined custom kitchens and sophisticated joinery are custom made in the adjoining production complex.
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