Skylights flood this new industrial-style kitchen with natural light. The induction cooktop is in the peninsula so the homeowners can face their guests while cooking. KITCHEN PHOTOS: ALISON CHISMAN : Kitchen keeps in character

A large sink was a must. An unexpected benefit of the brick is the heat it radiates as it’s warmed by the sun; recycled bricks are also used behind the nearby wood burner. : Kitchen keeps in character

Kitchen designer Alison Chisman included a pantry with pocket doors that slide away into the cavities within the cabinetry carcass. The white cabinets above go right up to the rake of the ceiling, providing storage for bulky equipment used in... : Kitchen keeps in character

The owners got the white Italian bathroom tiles cheaply as they were left over from another building project. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON : Kitchen keeps in character

The owners felt bad about cutting into this second-hand oak dresser, but are happy it has a new life as a bathroom vanity. PHOTO: SUPPLIED : Kitchen keeps in character