When a pair of sisters approached eco-minded designer Kim Kneipp to redo the kitchen in their Victorian house outside of Melbourne, it was for the second time: The designer had previously “rearranged all of their spaces,” Kneipp says, “and designed library joinery to consolidate and showcase their books.” It was these bookish references the sisters wanted to pull in again, this time in the cook space—and the result is a kitchen that’s curvy and clever, complete with library ladder.
Here’s a closer look (and where to source similar elements):
Materials
Furniture and Fixtures
Lowe’s offers a library ladder with brass hardware: The Meadow Lane 8.92-ft Unfinished Red Oak Library Ladder is $1,618.99.
Appliances
Accessories
More kitchen details, sourced:
- Steal This Look: Designer Rose Uniacke’s Own Serene and Airy Office Kitchen, Antiques Included
- Steal This Look: A Modular Salvaged Kitchen in Sonoma
- Steal This Look: A One-Room Cabin in the Catskills
Frequently asked questions
What was the inspiration behind the Melbourne kitchen design?
The inspiration behind the Melbourne kitchen design was the library, with bookish references incorporated into the kitchen.
What unique feature does the kitchen in Melbourne have?
The kitchen in Melbourne has a curvy and clever design, complete with a library ladder for reaching high-up cabinets.
Where can I find similar fluted solid wood panels for the island?
Similar fluted solid wood panels for the island can be found at Van Dyke's Restorers for $222.99 each.
Where can I purchase a similar brass rail with hooks for the kitchen?
A similar brass rail with hooks for the kitchen can be purchased for $79 for the 30-inch size from Pottery Barn.
What type of lighting was custom-made for the kitchen in Melbourne?
A terracotta pendant light custom-made by Melbourne artist Claire Lehmann of Studio Lehmann was used in the kitchen.
How much does the Fisher & Paykel 30-Inch Induction Cooktop cost?
The Fisher & Paykel 30-Inch Induction Cooktop costs $2,699.
Where can I find a similar vase like the one in the Melbourne kitchen?
A similar vase to the one in the Melbourne kitchen is available for $30 AU from Melbourne-based prop house The Establishment Studios.
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