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This stunning kitchen in Arabian Ranches impresses immediately. With its playful tiling and bold colors, the owners of this home were keen to create a striking design for their kitchen as it is a central gathering area for their family. The brief requested a fusion of Eastern and Western design to evoke a sensation of relaxed, tropical whimsy.

Designer Rohit Patel worked closely with the family to create a kitchen that met their culinary needs and also served as a comfortable space without compromising on the well-travelled style they envisioned. Häcker fronts were selected in High Gloss White and Cognac Vintage Oak, and the worktop is polished Silestone Arden Blue quartz. The contrast of dark and light colors and infusion of wooden fronts helped achieve the tropical aesthetic that was desired in a sleek and modern way.

The workspace is extensive in this culinary oasis, as the family’s children are active participants in the kitchen and require room to experiment and create. A separate sink was also fitted with a Quooker tap for filtered drinking and cooking water to be readily available and second sink to be on hand when the room is filled with busy chefs. Step stools are tucked away inside the units and can be pulled out whenever the younger family members want to get creative in the kitchen.

The kitchen is a functional dream and is fitted with full Siemens appliances including a six ring gas hob on the central island to accommodate large-scale stovetop cooking. Internal storage solutions are plentiful to create a clear purpose for each unit in the room. A break in the cabinetry was also added to create a zone that would allow for seated cooking preparation or recipe perusal. The expansive breakfast bar serves multiple purposes as a casual dining space or comfortable work hub. The pop up socket on the island allows for uninterrupted work and the use of tabletop appliances as well.

Through the clever use of material, thoughtful placement of appliances and storage solutions, and extensive research into the sought after style, Häcker was able to bring to life an exotic oasis in the center of this family’s home. You can almost feel the palm trees swaying in the breeze when you step into this space.