A rainforest-view kitchen with butler's pantry

With a view like that, the kitchen's job was to stay out of the way. Handle-light white cabinetry and pale stone let the rainforest window do the talking, while a tall tower keeps the oven and microwave at a comfortable height.

The real luxury is behind the scenes. A butler's pantry with a timber bench, open shelving and pull-out drawers means the coffee machine, toaster and everyday clutter have a home, so the main kitchen stays clear.