What an impressive kitchen splash back… what a feast for the eyes!
Created by Michael Collins – the photographic artwork ‘Fire & Ice’ is unique and visually audacious.
VR Art Glass – by Visual Resource
A kitchen with heart, and art…
Sharing another fine example of design with heart, by Patricia La Torre of Outside Inside Building Elements.
La Torre encouraged her clients to start the finish selection process with an artwork. Upon the clients’ selection of VR artwork ‘Natures Shape # 4’ – this became the genesis and inspiration for remaining kitchen materials and colours.
Kitchen design by Patricia La Torre of Outside Inside Building Elements
A kitchen with heart, and art.
This beautifully composed kitchen is an aesthetic triumph. Of the design process, and specifically in relation to working with a feature artwork, Patricia La Torre said,
‘I try to incorporate some item of artwork or individuality in every design and I think a ‘feature’ glass splashback is a perfect option.
By incorporating colours that relate to the artwork, then the design is more harmonious, balanced and pleasing to the eye.’
VR Artwork ‘Natures Shape # 4’ – customised to compliment the generous bench to ceiling splashback area.
We feel this kitchen is a shining example of what is possible when great design and colour confidence are delicately balanced.
What does the homeowner think?
“I am absolutely delighted with the kitchen and especially with the featured artwork. We asked Patricia to design in a ‘wow’ factor and the fantastic splashback (too mundane a word for such a creation!) certainly provides that. We have had nothing but admiring oohs and aahs from visitors.”
VR Art Glass splashback featuring ‘Natures Shape # 4’
The inspiration source for the remaining kitchen colours and finishes.
The hard yakka involved with installation. It took three men to carry the large VR Art Glass piece up the stairs.
The crisp, white kitchen of this renovated home – was a fresh and accommodating canvas for the addition of a feature splashback, intended to wow!
The briefing to Visual Resource was really clear: the homeowners of the Footscray residence said:
We had our briefing and we set about presenting artwork options to meet all requirements. After reviewing many options – artwork ‘Melbourne Skyline # 7’ was chosen as ‘the one’ and provided an excellent answer to the briefing. The VR Art Glass feature splashback compliments the kitchen perfectly.
VR Art Glass Splashback
Featuring artwork ‘Melbourne Skyline # 7’ from the Modern Gallery & the Melbourne Skyline Collection
Prior to the addition of the VR Art Glass feature, the splashback was a coloured glass one. The introduction of overhead cabinetry and VR Art Glass has been positive, contributing to greater enjoyment of this vital home space.
Next… some shots to show you the kitchen before and during the transition.
BEFORE
Prior to the addition of the VR Art Glass feature, the splashback was a coloured glass one.
After removal of the coloured glass splashback.
The canvas is now ready for the addition of a feature splashback – intended to wow!
‘Mother Nature as an influence is a bottomless resource – she just gives and gives and gives’. To quote the great Megan Morton from her book – Home Love.
When I first wrote about our kitchen in October 2013 I said, ‘… our own kitchen is only suitable for the ‘before’ shot… ’ And now… many months down the track, we are delighted to report that our kitchen face lift is finished and I do believe the kitchen is very worthy of an ‘after’ shot.
BEFORE & AFTER
Kitchen design by Patricia La Torre of Outside Inside Building Elements
Build (or more accurately the craftsmanship) by Tony Bezzina of TCB Cabinets
We often say to people who are considering a VR Art Glass splash back – the selection of the artwork… actually narrowing all of the possible visual options down to ‘the one’, can be the hardest part. Our experience of making the artwork selection was no exception.
We were however guided by a particular inspiration that did focus the options and lead us to a final selection without too much pondering. Given we live in an urban setting where exposed power lines and the neighbours’ external brick wall are visible from one window… the available elements of nature seen through our front window is a view we find calming and cherish. Therefore, adding the colours and forms of our surrounding nature – an enormous tree – and downplaying the various ‘urban’ references we can see – that was the inspiration and direction for us. Evoking a feeling of tranquillity within our urban abode… that was the aim.
And so, without hesitation, an artwork from the ‘Elements Collection’ was selected, and became the design inspiration source for all kitchen materials. Our designer Patricia La Torre said,
“The materials selected were customised to work in with the various colours in the artwork. With considerable movement in the artwork, it was important that the surrounding colours and materials were complimentary. The timber panelling to the tall cabinets worked in perfectly with the warm colour in the splashback, simultaneously further connecting the artwork with movement in the grain. By incorporating colours that relate to the artwork, then the design is more harmonious, balanced and pleasing to the eye.”
Our new kitchen without the VR Art Glass splashback… it’s not really working is it?
Something is certainly missing.
VR Art Glass splashback in place – the kitchen is now complete!
Splashback features art from the ‘Elements Collection’
“I try to incorporate some item of artwork or individuality in every design and I think a ‘feature’ glass splashback is a perfect solution!” Designer – Patricia La Torre
VR Art Glass featuring Colour Splash # 16
HOME
Home is a tiny word for such an important place.
For all of us, it’s where we want to feel safe and warm, protected and comfortable.
It’s also a place from where you draw strength and where you feel your most authentic self.
Quote from – ‘A life less ordinary – interiors and inspirations’, Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre.
VR Art Glass ‘Colour Splash # 16’
In harmony with the surrounding decor
Abstract art provides a splash of colour – a sense of personality
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