This home at The Interlace uses two distinct cabinet palettes for its kitchen and pantry. Dark wood-tone fronts frame the kitchen appliances and worktop, while a white cabinet wall surrounds a long black recessed counter in the shared living space. This project tour follows both areas through photographs and short on-site videos.
Dark wood-tone cabinets frame the kitchen
The kitchen photographs show a tall refrigerator beside lower cabinetry, with an oven fitted beneath the worktop and overhead cupboards continuing across the cooking area. Pale work surfaces and a light backsplash contrast with the dark fronts.
The view from the doorway is especially useful: it shows the cabinet arrangement within the actual walkway, rather than presenting the kitchen only as a flat elevation.
Coordinate cooking, washing and appliance space
Closer views show the hob, extraction hood, oven and sink within the cabinet run. Drawers and cupboard fronts establish clear horizontal lines below, while the upper cabinets provide a continuous backdrop above.
For a similar kitchen, appliance dimensions should be checked before the cabinet drawings are approved. Allow for manufacturer-specified ventilation and opening clearances, and plan how services can be reached after installation.
Check the working aisle and utility end
The room views show laundry appliances towards the window end of the kitchen. These photographs help explain the full layout: the circulation route serves more than the cooking counter alone.
When planning a comparable space, check refrigerator, oven and laundry-appliance door swings against the aisle. Access for servicing matters as well as everyday movement. A measured plan is needed before adapting this arrangement to a different home.
A white pantry wall with a contrasting black recess
In the shared living area, the pantry uses white upper and lower cabinet fronts around a long black recess. A sink and tap sit within the counter area, with small items and appliances visible along the surface. The contrast gives the work zone a clear outline while the surrounding storage reads as a quieter wall.
The photographs show the pantry from several angles, including its relationship with the living space. The appearance differs from the dark kitchen, but both areas use fitted cabinetry to organise work surfaces and storage.
Plan visible surfaces and concealed storage together
The wider pantry views show why the closed fronts and open counter need to be designed together. The recess is the visible working area; the cupboards above and below provide the surrounding storage. Decide which appliances and everyday items will remain on the counter before fixing the niche dimensions.
For a new project, confirm socket positions, sink services, worktop requirements and appliance clearances alongside the cabinet layout. Finish samples viewed in your own room’s lighting can help you assess the contrast between light and dark surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
Does the pantry include a sink?
Yes. The project photographs show a sink and tap within the black recessed counter.
Do the kitchen and pantry use the same cabinet finish?
They use different visible palettes: dark wood-tone kitchen fronts and white pantry cabinetry. The photographs illustrate how those choices sit in their respective spaces.
Are these design renders or actual project photos?
This article uses the edited project photographs and on-site video clips from the supplied project folder. It does not use the separate 3D-design files.
See more of this home at The Interlace
Explore the companion case study: The Interlace Home Library: Custom Bookshelves & Living Room. Both articles feature different areas of the same home.
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