Jenny Martin, principal of Jenny Martin Design, focused on clean lines for a seamless look in this coastal Victoria home€”minimalist black pulls and smoked glass on the upper cabinets blend in with the stained white oak millwork, and the built-up concrete countertop and island give it a monolithic feel. But to keep the kitchen from looking boxy, she added lighting and decor that had a little more whimsy. €œWe mixed different forms and shapes to soften an otherwise rectilinear effect,€ says the designer. Spherical pendant lights from Hinkley, curved brass backless barstools from Restoration Hardware and round pottery and ceramics give the space an artistic touch.

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The upper cabinets in this clean-lined kitchen have a v-groove panelling that brings extra depth to the dark oak. €œThe vertical texture added to the wood gives it a coastal feel,€ says Martin.

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