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TRADITIONAL KITCHENS Serene and spacious Taking design cues from the 1900s home, this family kitchen also offers modern accents and plenty of work space
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With a classical flavour Diamond-patterned glass and hand-painted cabinets ensure this new kitchen is in keeping with the character of an older home
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Past and present This Biedermeier-style kitchen achieves an easy balance between tradition and modernity
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HEART OF THE HOME Twice as good With a fully equipped working scullery tucked out of sight, this kitchen is essentially two in one
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Gathered together This family kitchen celebrates the eclectic tastes of its owners, with a variety of elements chosen for their iconic forms
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Shining example Designed by an architect for his own home, this kitchen offers a lesson in how to achieve distinctive looks with innovative practicality
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Centre of attention This expansive indoor-outdoor kitchen and living space combines a relaxed aesthetic with a show-stopping illuminated surface
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COLOUR & MATERIALS Black and tan This kitchen has two faces – that of a practical family workspace, together with all the gloss and presence appropriate to entertaining
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Bold composition Compact though it may be, this highly functional kitchen still makes a strong design statement
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It’s a wrap Stainless steel bands bind the crisp cabinetry in this new kitchen, bringing a bold, contemporary edge to an older bungalow
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CABINETRY Outside the box Innovation, precision craftsmanship and attention to detail are behind every successful kitchen project
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In days gone by, kitchens were not intended to accommodate the entire family at once. Today, even the most traditional kitchen will offer one important, modern plus – plenty of room to move. This light-filled kitchen by designer Davinia Sutton replaces a cramped, dark work space that accommodated only one person at a time. In its place, the owners wanted a family-friendly kitchen that would have sightlines to the outdoors, and be in keeping with the home’s early 1900s architecture, says Sutton. “To create a space with character, outlooks
and a communal area for everyone to gravitate to, we designed the kitchen in an L shape,” she says. “The cooktop sits within an element reminiscent of a chimney breast, a focal point of the design. This steps out from the surrounding cabinets and has soft curves, picking up on the Art Nouveau detailing seen elsewhere in the home. These curves feature are on all the upper cabinetry as well.” The mantelpiece not only draws the eye, it also conceals the rangehood. Most of the other appliances, apart from the wall ovens, are also integrated, to optimise the old-world feel.
Preceding pages and above: Open to French doors and views to the garden, this family kitchen by Davinia Sutton merges traditional detailing with modern convenience. Classic Shaker door panels, tongueand-groove finishes and a furniturestyle island all contribute to a sense of permanence. Most cabinetry drawers and the crockery niche are in solid American oak. In contrast, the benchtops are in contemporary engineered stone.
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Kitchen designer: Davinia Sutton (Christchurch) Cabinetry: American white oak, perimeter cabinets painted in Resene Thorndon Cream, with island in Resene Double Ash Hardware: Blum Handles: Häfele Benchtop: Perimeter in Caesarstone Raven; island in Caesarstone Organic White Splashback: Caesarstone Raven Sink basket: Sanco Ovens, hob, warming drawer and refrigeration: Miele, available from Kitchen Things Microwave: Sharp Dishwasher: Asko, available from Kitchen Things Rangehood: Qasair Floors: American white oak Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Another request from the owners was that the kitchen have a furniture-like appeal. To this end, there are column legs on the island ,and the front and sides are in tongue-and-groove, as are the walls above the splashbacks. Hand-painted Shaker-style doors contribute to the overall effect, along with traditional chrome pulls for the cabinetry handles. The bespoke open crockery storage rack is another feature. It has a solid oak interior, and most linings and drawers are also constructed in solid wood – the owners wanted a kitchen that would last 20 years, says the designer.
“They did not want a farmhouse style, but asked for a traditional design with practical modern touches. These include the gleaming engineered stone benchtops, the clean-lined glass pendants over the island, and the wall ovens, which are set to one side. “This kitchen can comfortably accommodate several people at once, with the island used for prepping, eating and homework, and the side counter designated for cleanup and cooking.” The cool, monochromatic colour scheme is balanced by the warmth of the American white oak floors, which match the cabinet interiors.
Facing page top: The hob area is the centrepiece of the kitchen, standing proud of adjoining cabinetry and with the look of a traditional hearth. Facing page lower: Sutton designed the kitchen with plenty of room between work areas, so several family members could use it at once. Above left: There is a wealth of storage on the island, with all drawers built in solid oak. This is sink-free, at a request of the owners.
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Simply French Shades of vanilla and warm wood tones bring a French Country look to this kitchen
Above: The island in this kitchen features ample storage in the form of concealed cabinets and drawers at either end. The creamy painted cabinetry wears a distressed finish that suggests age. Right: Open shelving provides extra storage and gives a prominent place to display pieces of china, adding to the French Country feel. Natural light enhances the finish of the walls and the sheen of the granite benchtops.
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Matching a kitchen to the architectural style and decor of a house makes good design sense, but it’s equally important to ensure the space is highly functional, with easy connections to adjacent rooms. Before this renovation by kitchen designer Pauline Stockwell and interior designer Heather Thorley, the kitchen was closed off from the casual lounge and formal family room on either side. A large dining table made movement around the kitchen awkward, and the lack of storage and bench space also needed to be addressed, says Stockwell. “For the new design, the homeowners wanted to improve functionality, while retaining the traditional French Provincial theme that was in keeping with the rest of the house. It was also important to open up the space so it could become the social hub of the home. “The kitchen was blocked off from the casual living room by cabinetry and a refrigerator – the ceiling beam shows where it was situated. The cabinetry was removed to improve circulation and make the space more inviting.” In its place, a double-sided shelving unit was installed, adding to the French Country aesthetic and providing extra storage space. A new island also provided more storage and maximised the available bench space. “The owners have two children, and wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the home,” says Stockwell. “Introducing an island means cooking has become a more social activity. And opening the space up has created a gathering place for family and friends.” In keeping with the French Provincial theme, the colour palette is neutral with a few tonal variations for the sake of visual cohesion. The cabinetry was given a distressed, aged look, and is complemented by the decorative finish on the walls, which suggests the colour and texture of old-world plaster.
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Kitchen designer: Pauline Stockwell CKD/CBDNZ, Pauline Stockwell Design (Wellington) Interior designer: Heather Thorley, Colour Options Kitchen manufacturer: Hughes Joinery Cabinets: Recessed panels with distressed paint effect Benchtops: Granite by Bramco; Blackwood by Hughes Joinery Range: Falcon Toledo with induction cooktop, available from Kitchen Things Refrigeration: Miele Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel Hardware: Blum Tandembox Bar stools: David Shaw Furniture Story by Ellen Dorset Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Left: To make use of space, the refrigerator-freezer sits along the back wall and is integrated into the cabinetry. The formal lounge is situated just behind the kitchen. Stockwell devised a layout that flows around a kitchen island, which ties in with the cabinetry and floors. Above: Before the renovation, the casual lounge was blocked off from the kitchen by cabinetry. With this removed, the space connects easily to the adjacent living rooms.
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With a classical flavour Diamond-patterned glass and hand-painted cabinets ensure this new kitchen is in keeping with the gracious character of an older home
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Successfully merging the old with the new was the key to this extensive renovation. The existing house – a grand, three-storey 1960s home on a prime riverside site – has been completely remodelled inside and out. Not surprisingly, a new kitchen is at the heart of the home. Designer Lee Hardcastle of Enigma Interiors says the original kitchen was smaller and
did not lend itself to modern living. “It was rather hidden and it was an awkward space. The owners, Andrew and Karen Baildon, wanted to make a statement with their new kitchen. It needed to be beautiful and uncluttered, with a separate work area at the rear.” The ground floor area was subsequently remodelled and several walls removed to
create a spacious kitchen and open-ended scullery within an extra-large family living area that opens up to the outdoors. Hardcastle says it was important to maintain the traditional character of the older home. “The owners have always admired the Art Deco period, and this greatly influenced the design,” he says. “The home already boasted large columns
Above left: Simple, hand-painted cabinets in dark grey and off-white enhance the traditional Art Deco look of this new kitchen in an older home. Wherever possible, appliances are integrated – a large refrigerator drawer on the side of the island serves as a butler’s pantry. Top and above: The kitchen also features decorative display cabinets with diamond-patterned glass – the motif can also be seen above the range and below the banquette seat.
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and archways, timber floors and Art Deco detailing.” Hardcastle, who worked closely with Karen Baildon on the project, says she had collected many images, mostly featuring American projects. “Many of these designs expressed a Georgian feel. This also helped to determine the design of the hand-painted cabinetry, which features simple recessed panel doors
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and fluted glass display cabinets with a distinctive diamond pattern. “The cabinets even show slight brush marks, which ensures they can be touched up easily if needed.” Hardcastle says a central island was another request – as well as providing plenty of bench space, this needed to accommodate dining seating and bar stools.
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The L shape evolved from these requirements. One end of the island forms a bar top, while velvet banquette seating wraps the inside of the L. The exposed peninsula on the island is supported by a square-edged column on a pedestal base. A similar base features on the banquette seating – this is highlighted by a subtle repetition of the diamond motif.
“We also introduced this pattern to the wall above the range,” says the designer. “And the motif reappears on display cabinets in the scullery, which can be seen from the kitchen. This provides visual balance, but the pattern is used sparingly so that it doesn’t overwhelm the space.” In keeping with the need to retain a traditional character, all the modern appliances are
integrated or concealed in the scullery. The bank of cabinets on the side wall conceal a large refrigerator and freezer, while the island hides a dishwasher and a large refrigerator drawer. But a traditional black Falcon range takes pride of place in a hearth-style cooking centre. White subway tiles line the splashback and the outside walls of the centre, creating a highly practical surface.
Interior designer: Lee Hardcastle, Enigma Interiors (Brisbane, Qld) Kitchen manufacturer: Enigma Interiors Cabinetry: Lacquered doors and panels with diamond beading to upper glass doors; under island section in Half Fuscous Grey; other sections in Alabaster Hardware: Blum Metabox with Blumotion soft-close drawers Benchtops: Honed Carrara marble to island; Jet Black polished granite on perimeter
Sink: Parisi Butlers style Blinds: Mokum by Catherine Martin Fabrics Water dispensers: Zip Range: Falcon, available from Kitchen Things Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Lee Hardcastle
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Above left: A large black Falcon range is accommodated within a semi-freestanding cooking centre. The scullery can be accessed from either side of this unit – tiled walls wrap around the corners, providing a practical surface. Above: Rather than introduce modern modular shelving to the scullery, designer Lee Hardcastle create three stand-alone units that appear as furniture inserts within the wall behind the cooking centre.
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Above: Pendants with fabric shades cast a soft light on the mainly cherry wood Biedermeier-style kitchen created by designer Jennifer Gilmer. Right: The wall-height cabinetry includes several ovens, including his-and-hers microwaves.
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Past and present This Biedermeier-style kitchen achieves an easy balance between tradition and modernity Biedermeier was an influential furniture style popular in Germany from 1815 to the late 1840s. Based on utilitarian principles, and celebrating Neo-classical design, it is noted for a generous use of wood and pared-back detailing. Today, such features evoke a more transitional flavour and the Biedermeier look translates well into classic and modern homes. This was the style the clients requested when commissioning Jennifer Gilmer for this dramatic remodel. The existing kitchen had a large obstructive island and white laminate cabinets that had become outdated, says Gilmer. “As the kitchen doubles as a through space, I replaced the single island with two units to create an easy flow from the entry to the dining room. At right angles to this, there is a strong central axis from the dining room entrance to the double-height Palladian window opposite.” Most appliances, including a television, are at one end of the kitchen, while the large range and custom hood are at the other. “We took the graceful curve of the central window as our inspiration and repeated this in the arc on the alcove that houses the television, as a decorative element on the hood, and again in a similar design feature on the rear wall,” says Gilmer. “Because the kitchen gets plenty of light, the cherry wood cabinetry doesn’t look too heavy. Dark beading on most of the door panels also helps offset the expanses of wood, as do the white benchtops on the islands. However, we chose black granite for the perimeter benchtops, as more white surfaces would have detracted from the richness of the Biedermeier style.” For the same reason, Gilmer specified the eye-catching tile splashback in a predominantly black hue with a white trim. “The work triangles are efficient, and with cabinets on three walls and more in both islands, this kitchen offers plenty of storage.”
Above: An integrated refrigerator is set on the outer corner of the kitchen for speedy access. Following pages: Strong lines and shallow door panels give the dark cabinets a more modern sensibility. Glass fronts further lighten the presence of the richly grained wood.
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Kitchen designer: Jennifer Gilmer CKD, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath (Chevy Chase, MD) Kitchen manufacturer: Premier Custom Built, Inc Cabinetry: Frameless, plywood in quarter-figured cherry with Rosewood finish; doors, full overlay Classic III Wood with black bead panel trim Builder: Eriksen Armstrong Corporation Hardware: Hettich Benchtops: Quartz, black granite Refrigerator, freezer and refrigerator drawers: Sub-Zero Cooktop, griddle, oven, speed oven, microwave and dishwasher: Miele Rangehood: Custom, by Premier Custom Built, Inc; insert by Rangecraft Sinks and taps: Franke Waste disposal: InSinkErator Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Eric Hausman
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Top left: The dining room side of the kitchen includes a writing station. Top right: Benchtops in black granite complement the red cherry. Lower left: The black beading was left off some rear cabinets for variety. Lower right: A sunburst pattern created by piecing together wood strips decorates the hood. The soft curve echoes that of the Palladian window and is also used elsewhere.
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Twice as good With a fully equipped working scullery tucked out of sight, this kitchen in a new home is essentially two in one Kitchens are busy family spaces, which can make it hard to marry the aesthetics with the functionality. The solution for this house, designed by Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects, was to separate the working space from the front-of-house kitchen. “This is a very modern, clean-lined house, and the kitchen is the focal point of the living space,” Gliosca says. “For this reason, it was important not to clutter it up with meal preparation. But the owners love to entertain and needed a big
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kitchen, with every modern convenience. This prompted the decision to introduce a separate large scullery behind the kitchen. “The scullery is not just a place for storage – with its 90cm freestanding oven, sink and dishwasher it can be used for total meal preparation and cleanup.” All eyes are on the glamour kitchen, however, where the centrepiece is a large island with a polished marble top and bronze mirrored panels front and back. “The colour and material palettes started with the jarrah floor, which was
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stained in Japan black,” says Gliosca. “We played with a number of different timber laminates before choosing a grey with an undertone of chocolate. But the marble slab is the hero – its colour and veining are a perfect match for the cabinetry and the Caesarstone quartz perimeter benchtops and splashback.” The marble top sits on top of a large, sculptural block, with a cut-out space that can be used for displaying accessories. “It’s a very layered look, which adds visual interest,” the designer says. “This
end of the island was also designed to provide a point of difference – you glimpse the kitchen as you walk up the adjoining stairs to the living room, and we didn’t want it to look too functional.” The main kitchen also features two banks of white lacquered cabinetry, which Gliosca framed with the timber laminate. This was extended around the corner to create a matching buffet-style area opposite the lift. The refrigerators are fully integrated, and the drawers have recessed pulls to reinforce the crisp, modern look.
Preceding pages, facing page and above: This kitchen in a new house was designed for a family who love to entertain. Managing director Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects says the island, with its dramatic marble top and sculptural, layered form, is the hero of the kitchen. It is teamed with timber laminate and white lacquered cabinets. Left: Although the kitchen is fully equipped, it does not need to be used to prepare meals, thanks to a large working scullery hidden behind. This includes a 90cm freestanding oven, second sink and dishwasher. It also includes a home office area and provides ample storage for pantry items.
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Architectural designer: Steve Gliosca, Urbane Projects (Booragoon, WA) Kitchen manufacturer: Caruso Cabinets Cabinetry: Gloss White and Cleaf timber veneer in Dark Rovere Island front: Bronzed mirror Benchtops: Caesarstone Snow on perimeter; Bernini Pietra Grigio marble on island Sink: Franke Planar, available from Kitchen Things Sink mixer: Tonic Ovens, cooktop and dishwasher: Miele, available from Kitchen Things Ventilation: Qasair Flooring: Jarrah stained in Ebony/Black Blinds: Verosol by Curtain Bay Pendant light: Little People by Hive from Design Farm Downlights: Square white Faze; multidirectional lights on bulkhead by Halo Lighting Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Pritchard
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Left: A large, rectangular bulkhead mimics the shape of the island beneath, and provides multidirectional lighting for the kitchen. To enhance the floating form of the bulkhead, the uppermost section and front panel are painted in a grey shade that matches the timber laminate. The front and back panels of the island are wrapped in bronze mirrored panels that reflect the light and help to visually lighten the appearance of the island.
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Gathered together This family kitchen celebrates the eclectic tastes of its owners, with a variety of elements chosen for their iconic forms
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When a kitchen is open to the living areas, the cabinetry and island are often made to look like furniture, to help blend the spaces together. But the design can go a step further, introducing elements chosen because the homeowners love each piece and want to enjoy them every day. For this kitchen in a traditional home, the owners asked designer Natalie Du Bois for a welcoming, quirky, industrial aesthetic with natural accents. The look was to be simple, with plenty of display space, says Du Bois. “This kitchen has more work areas than the original, due in part to the addition of a new
butler’s pantry, which is almost the same size as the kitchen itself. This ‘second kitchen’ offers lots of storage, a butler’s sink and dishwasher.” Most of the messier aspects of kitchen life, such as breakfast clutter, are relegated to this ancillary room, freeing up the main area for cooking and entertaining. “Another major advantage of such a large butler’s pantry is that both the owners and their two children can all use the kitchen at the same time without getting under each other’s feet. “Although most pieces here were chosen because the clients liked them individually,
Above left: This kitchen reinvented by Natalie Du Bois features a variety of elements in different styles from different eras. Above: Stained wood cabinetry offers warmth and a furniture-like sensibility, appropriate to a kitchen open to the living spaces of the home. Shelving on the front of the island furthers this impression, and provides a place for the owners to display objects and store cookbooks.
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Kitchen designer: Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Design (Auckland) Cabinetry: Stained oak veneer Splashback: Subway tiles in White Satin from Heritage Tiles Hardware, storage systems: Blum Benchtops: Stainless steel, combination of brushed and textured, by SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel; concrete benchtop by Terrazzo + Stoneworks Kitchen sink: Butler’s sink from In Residence; prep sink on island, Aoraki by Heritage Hardware Taps: Black Pan mixers with spray attachments from Robertson Oven: Falcon Excel Ventilation: Falcon 110 plus Refrigeration: Samsung Dishwasher: Asko Bins: Häfele Euro Cargo; Hideaway Bar stools: Pedro high stool by Simon James Flooring: White-painted timber Wall coverings: Aalto Prototype Lighting: Ampel pendants designed by Tim Webber, from Corporate Culture Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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each element does connect with another,” says Du Bois. “For example, the concrete island bench, freestanding stainless steel refrigerator and perimeter benchtops, along with the black tapware and black prep sink all contribute to an industrial feel, while the butler’s sink in the pantry and subway tiles on the splashback are more traditional in flavour. “The subtle palette of grey, black, white and metal further draws the kitchen together.” The designer’s choice of wood for the island and perimeter cabinets evokes a furniture-like aesthetic when viewed from the living area, and
also brings the desired warmth to the kitchen. “In addition, we painted the timber floors white, which contrasts the darker elements, such as the cabinetry and appliances – this gives the entire kitchen a more dramatic presence.” The stepped splashback and a shelf above provide ample space for displaying objects, as does shelving on the front of the island. “Another aspect of this kitchen is that it will resist becoming out of date,” says Du Bois. “This is because so many of the elements, modern or otherwise, are design classics, including the butler’s sink and black taps.”
Facing page: A tight work triangle between refrigerator, oven and island makes for easy preparation and cooking – especially with most other functions farmed out to the pantry. Above left: With the same subway tile splashback and similar stainless steel benchtops, the butler’s pantry links with the kitchen in material terms. A dishwasher brings added functionality to the space and helps keep the kitchen clutter free.
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Shining example Designed by an architect for his own home, this kitchen offers a lesson in how to achieve distinctive looks with innovative practicality
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An architect’s own home is a window on design for the 21st century – visually it may well be a conversation piece, but it can also demonstrate true functionality. There are many innovative ideas in this kitchen designed by owner-architect Taras Wolf of Wolf Architects. But at the heart of everything is a simplicity and purity of form that ensures the kitchen merges
seamlessly with the rest of the open-plan interior. “Because of its position, the kitchen is like a watch tower for the whole house,” the architect says. “When I am polishing my classic cars in the dedicated office-display area at the opposite end of the living space, I can still talk to my wife in the kitchen. This connection was an important aspect of the design.”
Wolf specified a mix of white lacquer and walnut veneer cabinets. The doors and drawers all have recessed pulls, and the ventilation is concealed to provide flush, streamlined surfaces in keeping with the architecture. But it is the island-style peninsula that creates the kitchen‘s real centrepiece. “Caesarstone tops were chosen for durability, with an
Above left: White lacquered cabinets are contrasted by walnut veneer in this sleek, contemporary kitchen designed by architect-owner Taras Wolf. This kitchen is an integral part of a large, open-plan living area that can be opened up to the outdoors on all sides. Above: A long peninsula provides ample space for food preparation and serving. At the end of the kitchen a full-height mirrored panel bounces light back into the room.
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extra-large benchtop on the peninsula,” says Wolf. “This has a long sharknose profile that extends back 100mm, rather than the standard 40mm. The bevelled edge gives the top the look of a large serving platter, and it is often used for just this purpose.” The sharknose profile also gives the benchtop a sculptural quality – it is a floating plane that enhances the sleek lines
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of the kitchen. On a practical level, it is ideal for socialising, providing a large counter for people to sit around. Wolf says he allowed extra depth on the benchtop in front of the sink, so plates can be placed there if required. A lowered bench at one end of the peninsula comprises glass over a coloured panel that can be changed should the family want a different colour accent.
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Additional bench space on the perimeter cabinets flows through to the outdoor kitchen, making it easy for food to be passed through. “Our family has an Asian heritage, and we like to do a lot of our cooking outdoors," says Wolf. “It feels as though we are in the tropics, albeit with an East meets West theme.” Other key features of the kitchen include open shelving
lined with walnut, which makes a dramatic contrast to the white cabinets. There is also a butler‘s pantry, and an appliance garage with a tambour door. For ease of use, this can be accessed both from the kitchen and butler‘s pantry. Wolf provided rubbish and recycling bins in the cabinetry – these can be emptied from outside the house.
Because the owners follow the Asian custom of removing their shoes indoors, Wolf specified tactile floor surfaces. The living area features wood floorboards while the kitchen has a polished concrete floor. With its large openings to the outdoors, the kitchen also plays a role in ventilating the house – passive design ensures it is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Architect: Taras Wolf AIA, Wolf Architects (Chadstone, Vic) Builder: David Toebelmann, Toebelmann Constructions Kitchen manufacturer: Morcraft Kitchens Flooring: Polished concrete by CRS; tectonic floorboards supplied by Eco Timber Lighting: LED, from various suppliers Doors and windows: AAA Advanced Windows Door and window hardware: Lockwood
Heating: Hydronic by H20 Kitchen cabinets: Walnut veneer; lacquered Benchtops: Caesarstone; glass Sink: Franke, available at Kitchen Things Oven, cooktop, microwave oven and refrigeration: Electrolux Ventilation: Sirius Dishwasher: Miele, available at Kitchen Things
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Above left and top: The Caesarstone peninsula benchtop has a pronounced sharknose profile. It also overhangs a glass top, which enhances the sense that the stone top is floating. Above: A butler‘s pantry provides a secondary work area. It incorporates a tambour door to an appliance garage that can also be accessed from the main kitchen. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Ashton
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Centre of attention This expansive indoor-outdoor kitchen and living space combines a relaxed aesthetic with a show-stopping illuminated surface
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In a climate that allows alfresco living most months of the year, it makes sense to open up a home’s interiors to fresh air and sunshine. Designers may even go so far as to blur the line between indoors and outdoors completely. This project by kitchen designer Kim Duffin forms part of a redeveloped home in an innercity suburb. Duffin says he took the client’s initial brief and applied his own vision. “The design places a dining area, kitchen, appliance pantry, powder room and a large outdoor space at the rear of the home. We wanted to bring all these various elements together in
one large volume, in a way that would optimise space and create a connection between all zones. “The outdoor and indoor areas read as one space, separated only by large bifolding doors and a change in flooring direction. Similar tones and finishes link the two spaces visually.” The kitchen is set to one side of the room, downplaying its presence, with the prep areas out of sight, in the new appliance pantry. “We were able to reconfigure the rear walls to assimilate the appliance pantry on the right, by the kitchen, and powder room to the left, near the stairs. Both ancillary spaces are hidden
Above left: Created by designer Kim Duffin, this multi-use space benefits from a restrained palette and natural finishes that draw the various areas together. With bifolding doors opened, the indoors and outdoors merge. A glass splashback, vertical herb garden and exterior cladding on the alfresco walls add to the effect. Above: An appliance pantry and a powder room are set behind cabinet panels at the rear of the room.
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Designer: Kim Duffin CKD, CBD, Sublime Architectural Interiors (Sumner Park, Qld) Cabinetry: Laminex Domain veneer and cabinets painted in gloss to match Laminex Pearl Grey Benchtops: Reconstituted stone in Osprey Tabletop: Caesarstone in Grey Agate, with energy-efficient LED strip lighting controlled by app for iPhone or iPad Splashback: Starfire toughened glass in colour Ferric Sheen Metallic Cabinetry hardware: Blum Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Smeg available from Kitchen Things Rangehood: Qasair Refrigerator, freezer: Liebherr Beverage centres: Vintec, available from Kitchen Things Sink: Clark Tap: Grohe Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Steve Ryan
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Above: A polished stainless steel plinth supports the table, giving it a floating appearance. Transparent acrylic chairs allow an unobstructed view of the entire tabletop. Above right: A high back on the booth seat screens clutter from diners. Perimeter cabinetry in the alfresco living area is a continuation of the indoor perimeter cabinets, but with an all-weather finish.
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from view behind doors in the panelling. The refrigerator and freezer are also integrated, to the left of the appliance pantry door.” A window splashback forms a connection to the outdoors and brings additional natural light onto work surfaces. Glass fronts on the upper cabinets also help make the room feel lighter. The long, linear nature of the cabinetry is accentuated by recessed aluminium pulls. The run of cabinets continues outdoors to the alfresco area. While the finished effect is seamless, all-weather finishes have been used outside. To maximise floor space and downplay its
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presence, the island backs onto the booth seat at the head of the dining table. The raised seat back conceals kitchen clutter from diners. “The Caesarstone tabletop is the centrepiece of the kitchen,” says Duffin. “This has a clear acrylic substrate that allows the engineered stone to be side and backlit. LED lighting colours can be matched to any RGB-paint value – the possibilities are almost endless.” As the room is open to a shared driveway, laser-cut aluminium screens bring a degree of privacy. This feature is repeated on the other side the room, by the stairs.
Left: Adroit space-planning optimises flow, connections and floor space. The floor-to-ceiling panels feature mechanisms imported from Japan that allow the doors to pop out before sliding to one side. The niche on the rear wall separates the appliance pantry from the powder room, and is home to a handy beverage centre, close to dining and kitchen areas. Recessed handles on the cabinetry accentuate the long, linear design.
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Black and tan This project has two faces – that of a practical family workspace, together with all the gloss and presence appropriate to entertaining
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With benchtops and cabinets creating the lion’s share of the impact in a kitchen, it’s worth taking your time and making material choices carefully. For example, just as a sparkling black cocktail dress instantly conjures up evening glamour, so will glossy black cabinetry. As the owners of this kitchen have four children and an energetic social life, they asked designer Jasmine McClelland to create a seamless blend of family functionality and entertainment chic. The kitchen successfully meets both these needs through careful space planning, the
choice of finishes, and attention to day-to-day functionality. “In a sense, this kitchen hides in plain sight,” says McClelland. “To downplay the functional aspects in visual terms, we created three main divisions and elements. The central, self-contained bar area, set into the wall, is ideally situated for parties. It is close to the island, which can act as a serving counter, and is only a couple of steps from the dining table. “The large island looks much like a piece of furniture or a sculpture in its own right, and the perimeter workspace that runs along in front of
the window resembles a deep window sill. This benchtop retreats into a passageway that leads to the laundry and the back door. Most of the storage and appliances are integrated into this area, out of sight of the open living spaces.” The kitchen’s dual roles are reflected in the materials as well. Warm caramel-coloured TrueGrain Veneer on the cabinet fronts contrasts with the sleek sheen of the Quantum Quartz in Gobi Black on the island and bar area. The niche below the cantilevered benchtop is in the same veneer as the perimeter cabinets, and the dark stone is complemented by black blinds and
Preceding pages: Rich orange wood veneer balances jet black engineered stone in this open-plan kitchen by designer Jasmine McClelland. These colours are continued through the home, including in the entry foyer. The concrete floor was specified in a warm, grey tone and complements the predominating cabinet tones. These pages: The cantilevered island benchtop echoes the custom stainless steel rangehood designed by McClelland.
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Above: The polished benchtops and rangehood bounce light around the space. Cantilevering the bench was a way to play down the presence of the island. Right: With the cooktop set flush, and in the same colour, the perimeter benchtop could be mistaken for a long, deep window ledge. Horizontality is emphasised throughout the design.
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Interior designer and kitchen designer: Jasmine McClelland HIA, KBDI, BDAV, AEDA, Jasmine McClelland Design (Burnley, Vic) Kitchen manufacturer: Sunset Kitchens Cabinetry: True Grain Veneer in Caramel, 2-pack satin in Dulux Black Benchtop: Quantum Quartz in Gobi Black Splashback: Glass Starphire in Dulux Black Lighting: Halo Spot III, Triple bank Gino Silver Hardware: Blum Servo-Drive touch catches, Blum Orga-Line TandemBox motorised roller door; Häfele floormounted accessory pull Sink: Franke Kubus Custom rangehood: Qasair Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel; Vintec; Brema Cooktop and ovens: Gaggenau Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel, available from Kitchen Things Awards: KBDI Large Kitchen of the Year, Victoria 2013 Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Ashton
pendant light fittings. This black and tan palette continues throughout the home, including the entry foyer behind a glass wall and in the cabinetry upstairs. The three sections of the kitchen connect with each other visually in other ways, too. “To create aesthetic balance, the custom rangehood extends the length of the benchtop beneath. Together with the suspended, cantilevered island bench, this creates a luminous and dynamic room,” says McClelland. And despite its size, the hood also plays something of a disappearing act in its own
right. Its long, slender form is easy to overlook, and the reflective stainless steel picks up on its immediate surroundings. To address the functional requirements, practical elements are set on or near the perimeter, and all cabinets feature Blum Servo-Drive hardware. The project won the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute Large Kitchen of the Year Award for 2013.
Above: Perimeter cabinetry is to the left, and storage and appliances are to the right in the practical heart of the kitchen. The laundry at the end of the corridor is painted orange to tone with the cabinetry.
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Bold composition Compact though it may be, this highly functional kitchen still makes a strong design statement With the right design, even a small kitchen can make a big impact, as this project shows. Designer Colin Wright of Porcelanosa Studio says the project was influenced by the original kitchen in the same spot. “The existing kitchen had an ungainly boxed soffit below the ceiling, and an equally unattractive corrugated steel splashback. Because we didn’t
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know if these elements were concealing services and ducting, I chose to incorporate a wall cavity to allow for any potential obstacles, and the repositioning of all services.” The timber framing was clad with concrete panels that resemble a rendered concrete wall. This complements the new concrete floor, enhancing the minimalist, industrial look the owners wanted.
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To bring a sculptural feel to the wall, Wright introduced a long niche, and extended the lower concrete wall beyond the upper panelling. “This helps to dovetail the kitchen with the dining area,” he says. The cabinetry, which is by Porcelanosa Group, reinforces the sculptural look – a long peninsula turns at right angles to create an L-shaped work
top. The main cabinets feature a dark Marengo oak veneer, while the peninsula and overhead cabinets are a matt white lacquer. Together they create a strong visual composition. “The peninsula sits on a narrow aluminium frame, but is supported by steel within the cabinetry,” says Wright. “However, the overall effect is of a light, floating element that is nicely juxtaposed with
the owners’ heavy, rustic wood dining table. The effect is enhanced by negative detailing on the Corian benchtop – an aluminium strip runs beneath the benchtop, so it appears to float. This also meant we could have recessed pulls on the doors to keep the look very streamlined.” Storage is maximised by the cabinetry and high-end hardware systems.
Facing page and above: Geometric forms define this new kitchen designed by Colin Wright, who teamed precast concrete wall panels with cabinets by Porcelanosa Group in Marengo oak and white lacquer. A bench seat at one end creates a perching spot for family and guests. Left: A long niche in the concrete panelling enhances the kitchen’s sculptural look and provides a handy shelf. The overhead cabinets have lift-up doors.
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Kitchen designer: Colin Wright, Porcelanosa Studio (Sydney) Kitchen manufacturer: Porcelanosa Studio Cabinetry: Gamadecor by Porcelanosa Group featuring Marengo oak and matt white lacquer Hardware: Hettich Storage systems: Kesseböhmer Le Mans Benchtops: Corian by Manooga Sink: Barazza Tapware: Hansgrohe Flooring: Concrete by Concreative Oven, cooktop, refrigeration and dishwasher: Miele, available from Kitchen Things Ventilation: St George Award: KBDI NSW Kitchen Design of the Year – Medium Kitchen 2013 Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Sue Stubbs
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Left: The peninsula element is supported by concealed steel and a fine aluminium frame. The floating effect is further enhanced by a narrow Corian benchtop and negative detailing – there is a solid aluminium strip running right around the cabinetry beneath the benchtop. Keeping the floor clear makes the entire space seem larger.
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It’s a wrap Stainless steel bands bind the crisp cabinetry in this new kitchen, bringing a bold, contemporary edge to an older bungalow
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A major home renovation can provide plenty of scope for creativity, especially when space is not an issue. For the owners of this older bungalow, which was extended up and out, the remodelling created room for a new kitchen within a spacious family area. Designers Melanie Craig and Stacey Anderson of Melanie Craig Design say the owners love to entertain and wanted something modern and a little different. “They wanted a kitchen that spoke design, rather than a standard kitchen
in the corner of the room,” Craig says. “They were happy to let us explore various options and materials. The extension incorporates exposed structural steel elements, which prompted the decision to go for a slightly industrial look. “The starting point for the design was the 5mm compressed stainless steel material, which we have used in several projects. Here, we decided to wrap it around the end of the cabinets, rather like a giant rubber band. At one stage we even considered using bands of yellow
rubber, but then chose to introduce colour through bright lemon accessories that can be changed out if required in the future.” A dark Caesarstone island benchtop and concrete flooring reinforce the industrial look, but these elements are offset by light American oak cabinets and smooth white lacquer. “The timber warms the space visually,” says the designer. “It gives the kitchen personality, and helps to ensure it interacts with the wider living area and is not too hard or clinical.”
Above left: Citrus lemon accents contrast dark grey walls and concrete surfaces in this kitchen, which is in a new extension to a 60-year-old bungalow. The team from Melanie Craig Design also introduced contemporary lacquer and American oak cabinetry, with cantilevered elements wrapped in bands of 5mm compressed stainless steel. Above: The stainless steel wrapping the cabinetry is reminiscent of giant rubber bands. To enhance the crisp look, the cabinetry has mitred corners.
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Kitchen designers: Melanie Craig and Stacey Anderson, Melanie Craig Design (Wanaka) Kitchen manufacturer: Alan Paterson Joinery Cabinetry: Lacquer in Black White; American oak veneer Benchtops: Caesarstone Raven; stainless steel Splashback: Colourbacked glass Hardware and storage systems: Blum Tandembox Lighting: Melanie Craig Design Flooring: Concrete Oven, cooktop, refrigerator and dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel, available from Kitchen Things Ventilation: Powerpack Paints: Resene Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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As well as the asymmetry created by the banded ends of the cabinets, there is a change in levels on the rear benchtop. “Rather than having a tall oven tower like a standing soldier, we prefer to elevate ovens side-by-side at waist height – like a traditional tallboy,” says Craig. “This makes the ovens much more accessible, and creates a place on top for hot dishes to rest, which keeps the cooking zone free.” The designers say the kitchen is divided into a number of zones. “We like to work with a working star
rather than the traditional work triangle,” says Craig. “There are separate zones for food preparation, cooking, cleaning and storage. Everything is right where it is needed, and drawers are customised for cutlery, utensils, oils and spices.” The design team placed the refrigerator near the door in the scullery, where it can be accessed by the family without entering the main kitchen. The scullery itself is large enough to be a separate food prep and cleanup area, making it easy for several people to work.
Facing page: Side-by-side ovens are elevated for easy accessibility. They sit within an American oak cabinet that is also wrapped in stainless steel. This provides a resting place for hot dishes. The overhead cabinets have a high-gloss finish and feature Blum Aventos lift doors – all the hardware is also Blum. Above left: The adjoining scullery provides additional bench space and storage, and a second sink and dishwasher. Above: Large sliding doors open up the family room to the outdoors.
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Eye catching To create a dramatic backdrop for the cabinetry and yellow accessories in this kitchen, the designers painted the rear wall in Resene Fuscous Grey Contrasting colours are an ideal way to make a stand-out feature of your kitchen cabinetry, as this project shows. Designers Melanie Craig and Stacey Anderson of Melanie Craig Design say the kitchen was designed for a family that wanted something a little different. Resene Fuscous Grey features on the back wall, contrasting with the cabinetry in Resene Black White, and walls painted in Resene Milk White. The dark charcoal also enhances the stainless steel benchtop and strips that wrap around the cabinets,
reinforcing the slightly industrial look the owners desired. Resene recommends Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom paint for kitchen walls. This waterborne, lowodour, Environmental Choice-approved paint provides a durable, washable finish. It is formulated with anti-bacterial silver and MoulDefender that gives added protection against bacteria and mould. For kitchen ceilings, Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom is advised, while Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom is
suggested for the trim and joinery. Both these paints are also formulated with antibacterial silver and MoulDefender. For more details, visit a Resene ColorShop, or freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363). Website: www.resene.co.nz. save | share Search 41953 at my.trendsideas.com This page: Resene paints feature throughout this new kitchen by Melanie Craig Design.
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Country fare Hearty meals guaranteed – a large wood-burning range is at the centre of this kitchen designed and manufactured by Kitchen Link
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The design brief for this kitchen was all about making it light and contemporary, but the focal point – a large wood-burning range – was neither of these things. This dichotomy provided the main challenge for designer Denise Piper-Smith of Kitchen Link. “Everything had to revolve around the huge oven,” she says. “Because it burns wood, we disguised a log bin as part of the kitchen cabinetry. This unit, on the right of the oven, has extra heavy-duty runners and can be wheeled out to refill. It features
negative detailing on the front so it aligns visually with the rest of the cabinets.� Pantry storage is provided in a bank of cabinets, with a new window overhead helping to lighten this side of the kitchen. Other key features include a dramatic Moose granite benchtop, with fine copper threads and translucent flecks, and a trough for storing chopping boards. Kitchen Link has more than 10 years’ experience in designing and building kitchens in its own showroom factory. The firm specialises in high-quality cabinetry,
which can be minimalist, contemporary, classic or traditional. Kitchen Link oversees every aspect of the design, manufacture and installation, and offers a five-year warranty. For details or to visit the showroom factory, contact Kitchen Link, 11 Volkner Pl, Albany, Auckland 0632, phone (09) 476 7464. Website: www.kitchenlink.co.nz. save | share Search 41967 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page, top and above: This new kitchen was designed for a family that loves to entertain. Designer Denise Piper-Smith of Kitchen Link says the entire room was made lighter with the introduction of new windows and skylights. The original dark wood cabinets were replaced with contemporary, lacquered units. The pantry, on the side wall, incorporates bench space, and provides ample storage, which is ideal for a household living in the country. Facing page, lower: The kitchen was designed around a new wood-burning range. The custom rangehood accommodates two power packs.
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Looking sharp The crisp look of stainless steel is balanced by the warmth of American oak in this kitchen manufactured by RH Cabinetmakers Modern kitchens have two key roles, one more functional than the other. In this new family kitchen, it’s the cabinetry that differentiates between the practical work area and the more social serving space. The kitchen, designed by architect Nikki Launder and manufactured by RH Cabinetmakers, features a mix of lacquered and stainless steel cabinets. The perimeter work area incorporates brushed stainless steel doors and drawers with recessed handles. This cabinetry, and the matching stainless steel benchtop
and splashback were manufactured by SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel. The benchtop has a profile edge detail for a crisp look. In contrast, the island has a solid American oak benchtop with waterfall sides. American oak also features on the floor, and in a band of overhead cabinets. All the overhead cabinets are equipped with Aventos lift-up doors, and drawers feature Blum soft-closing systems. RH Cabinetmakers has been operating for more than 20 years, and manufactures all interior cabinetry, including laundries,
bathrooms, wardrobes and desks. For details, contact RH Cabinetmakers, Unit 3/3 Cunard St, New Lynn, phone (09) 826 3511, mobile (021) 618 008. Email: enquiry@rhcabinetmakers.co.nz. Or visit the website: rhcabinetmakers.co.nz. save | share Search 43180 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This high-end timber and steel kitchen was manufactured by RH Cabinetmakers.
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Of a bygone era Lacquered tongue-and-groove doors and a pressed metal splashback enhance the traditional look of this farmhouse kitchen by Kitchen Focus of Dunedin When the owners of this country house near Dunedin planned a new kitchen, they chose to retain the traditional character of their older villa. The couple presented the design team at Kitchen Focus with lots of clippings of ideas they wished to incorporate, says director Spencer Bremner. “The kitchen needed to fit with their country lifestyle and the era of the house,” he says. “Consequently, we introduced new lacquered tongue-and-groove cabinetry to enhance the look, and teamed this
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with an extra-long benchtop in stained and oiled macrocarpa. The cabinetry provides ample pantry storage, wine cubbies, display cabinets and shelving. We also added a bench seat beneath a window.” The pièce de résistance, however, is the decorative splashback, which features pressed tin that has been coated in a clear lacquer so that it reflects the light. Kitchen Focus also built the cabinetry and installed the kitchen. Bremner says the company’s highly experienced team of designers and craftspeople can create all
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kinds of cabinetry and undertakes work throughout the lower South Island. For details, contact the Kitchen Focus showroom at 538A Kaikorai Valley Rd, Roslyn, Dunedin 9011, phone (03) 488 5288. Website: www.kitchenfocus.co.nz. save | share Search 42515 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This new country kitchen was designed and manufactured by Kitchen Focus of Dunedin.
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Magical touch LED lighting makes the island in this new kitchen appear to levitate, but this is just one of many features introduced by Fyfe Kitchens There are many innovative ways to create an illusion of more space, and this kitchen highlights several. Designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens says the owners wanted their new kitchen to be spacious, light and floaty, with a minimalist edge. Other key requirements included a large refrigerator and wall oven tower, and plenty of customised storage. “The space was quite restricted due to key entries and circulation areas,” says Gray. “But we were able to include a large island with cantilevered drawers at one
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end. LED lighting below the cabinetry makes the entire island appear to float.” Gray says the cantilevered drawers have a fine stainless steel top, which is a visual link to the perimeter benchtop and appliances. However, the island top is Silestone, which helps to soften the look of the crisp elements. “The tall units on one side of the rear wall were dropped down below the ceiling, to help make the space appear wider. Horizontal lines and negative detailing on the cabinetry create a similar effect. We also
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introduced a mirrored splashback, and extended this right up to the ceiling to add visual depth, and to reflect the greenery and garden beyond the kitchen.” Gray says storage was maximised by customised cabinets, shelving and drawers, including drawers within the toekicks. The kitchen was not only designed, but also manufactured by Fyfe Kitchens, an established company with more than 40 years in the cabinetmaking and design business. The company is a longstanding member of the New Zealand National
Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA), and has an experienced team of fully qualified, award-winning designers and tradespeople. The manufacturing is carried out in house, so clients are assured the cabinetry is made in New Zealand. But Fyfe Kitchens is not just about kitchen and bathroom design and manufacture. The company also undertakes whole house interior design and fit-outs, and uses the latest precision technology to manufacture high-quality cabinetry for other rooms in the house, including dining
and living areas and wardrobes. For more details, contact designer Kira Gray, phone 027 271 4705. Email: kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz; Fyfe Kitchens head office, phone (09) 274 7055; or visit the showroom at 225 Great South Rd, Greenlane, Auckland, phone (09) 520 4752. Email: admin@fyfekitchens.co.nz. Or visit the website: www.fyfekitchens.co.nz.
Facing page: A place for everything and everything in its place – this new kitchen, designed and manufactured by Fyfe Kitchens, features a wealth of customised storage. To maximise space, even the toekicks incorporate drawers. Above: The large island appears to float, thanks to the LED lighting strips beneath the cabinets. The island incorporates a cantilevered drawer cabinet with a fine stainless steel top.
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In the world of interior fit-outs, no effective design company works alone. Rather, successful projects result from ready access to all the best products on offer. And that means having broad industry connections to call on. This kitchen by interior designers Yellowfox involved many trusted suppliers and artisans to bring together its refined minimalist aesthetic. In an open-plan setting, the entertainer’s kitchen needed to feel crisp and fresh, says designer Teri Donnelly of Yellowfox. “Wave Grey 600mm x 600mm tiles, from the Tile Warehouse, are used throughout to enhance
the sense of space and create an easy visual flow. “We specified the Silestone Blanco Zeus benchtop with a waterfall end to add to the clean look. Sleek, lacquered cabinetry in Resene Alabaster was selected to tie in with the Resene Black White walls, while the glossy Image Glass splashback brings a touch of elegance. This surface works well with the large-format tile.” To optimise day-today functionality, Hettich hardware was used on all cabinetry along with a Robertson kitchen tap, seen on the island. Yellowfox opted for Bestwood Arctic White melamine for the pantry wall cabinets, together
with a Mercer WilsonArt perimeter benchtop. “With plenty of drawers and a large pantry wall, there is loads of storage space,” Donnelly says. “Neo Design did an impressive job of manufacturing and installing the kitchen.” Contact Yellowfox Auckland or Yellowfox Waiheke, PO Box 11282, Ellerslie, phone (09) 525 3450. Email: design@yellowfox.co.nz. Website: www.yellowfox.co.nz. save | share Search 42895 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left: Clean-lined and crisp, this kitchen’s monochromatic colour scheme won’t fall from favour. The kitchen, by Yellowfox, benefitted from the interior design company’s wide range of industry connections. Tom Dixon pendants over the island and black stools contrast and complement the Resene Black White walls and Silestone Blanco Zeus benchtop. Neo Design built the sleek, high-end workspace.
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Tomorrow calling High fashion Italian appliances are on display in the showroom of global brand Eisno Preceding pages, above, and above right: Eisno Lifetech Appliances is an international company focused on modern, fashionable appliances at affordable prices. The company’s boutique showroom in Parnell offers a dramatic setting for its highly modern cooktops, rangehoods, wine coolers, refrigerators and dishwashers.
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It’s one thing to know what is in fashion now in the evolving world of kitchen appliances, but quite another to understand what is emerging in terms of new design and technologies. To find out what’s exciting on the horizon simply takes a visit to the right, well-appointed showroom. Eisno Lifetech is a joint-venture Italian brand, sold around the world, that offers a broad range of clean-lined kitchen appliances that are at the forefront of design technology, says sales manager Chris Gomes. “Our dynamic company has more than 20 years of experience in this fast-evolving
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industry, manufacturing for internationally respected brands such as Whirlpool, Electrolux and Haier, to name just a few.” Now, appliances by Eisno are available here in New Zealand. The many options include innovative cooktops, ovens, powerful rangehoods and dishwashers, as well as high-spec refrigerators and integrated wine coolers. “Our sleek, dramatic show space right at the entry to the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell, Auckland, carries high-quality, technologically advanced items in an exciting array of models and styles – all at affordable prices,” says Gomes.
Eisno’s design team will help you select the right look and appliances for your project. All models have a two-year warranty, backed with Eisno’s famous customer service. For further details, visit Eisno Lifetech Appliances at Stand 280, The Home Ideas Centre, 165 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland, phone: 0800 2 EISNO. Email: sales@eisno.co.nz. Website: www.eisno.co.nz save | share
Top, above, and left: While the show space is modest, the appliance range is not. Comparing different models side by side offers an invaluable way to see which model will best suit your own kitchen environment. All Eisno models have a two-year warranty, backed by decades of professional, friendly customer service, and easy access to spare parts and accessories.
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Up with the play New kitchen design concepts are showcased in this new kitchen in an older bungalow – along with the latest appliance technology from Fisher & Paykel Technology never stands still. Rather, it is constantly updated – sometimes by small degrees, and sometimes by leaps and bounds. For the owner of this home, there was no question of transferring her existing appliances into her new kitchen. Instead, she opted for a whole new set featuring the latest technology from Fisher & Paykel. The appliances were a key
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consideration for architect Evelyn McNamara, who designed the new kitchen. The cabinetry had to accommodate the specific models, and there was a need to address the issue of a rangehood over the island. “All the cabinets feature solid stained American oak, which has been crown cut to highlight the grain. But the island is in white lacquer,” says McNamara. “Because
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the owner wanted the island to accommodate the cooking centre, rather than a messy sink area, I designed a suspended canopy shelf for the hood, which has the same dimensions as the island beneath. The canopy also helps to define the work area within the larger space.” The Fisher & Paykel 120cm VentSurface island rangehood provides all the extraction
power required – it also has an automatic sensor so will turn itself on and off as required. A Fisher & Paykel 90cm Touch Control induction cooktop sits flush on the island, enhancing the streamlined look of the kitchen. Induction cooktops provide fast, energyefficient heating and greater temperature control. This appliance also has a flat, easyclean glass surface.
The cooktop is paired with the Fisher & Paykel 76cm pyrolytic built-in oven, which has 11 functions, including the self-cleaning function. Its large size means it is well suited for catering to a crowd. An ActiveSmart™ French Door Ice & Water refrigerator is a key feature of the kitchen – a surround kit frames the cabinetry for an integrated look. This refrigerator offers a
massive 519 litres of space and is deep enough for platters. The kitchen also features two DishDrawer™ Integrated Tall dishwashers. For details, visit the Fisher & Paykel website: www.fisherpaykel.com. Or visit www. ema-architects.com. save | share Search 41513 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page and above: Architect Evelyn McNamara (above) designed this kitchen, which has stained American oak cabinetry. The custom glass splashbacks by Flox feature stencilled patterns of trees and birds. Above left, top and left: A full complement of Fisher & Paykel appliances was specified, including the ActiveSmart™ French Door refrigerator, Touch Control induction cooktop, VentSurface island rangehood and 70cm pyrolytic oven.
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Crème de la crème In fitting out this high-end show home at Te Arai Estate north of Auckland, the designers specified the latest Smeg appliance technology
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Every item in this show home is part of a story that spells out a clear message – this is a home without compromise. The house is the first show home to be built in the newly developed Te Arai Estate, which features large country lots with spectacular views, just one hour and ten minutes north of the Auckland CBD. In keeping with the rural location, the gabled form of the
architecture references the look of traditional farm buildings, but the fixtures and fittings reflect the latest technological advances. The developer, Southpark Corporation, chose appliances by Smeg for the kitchen. Project manager James Sax says the Smeg products are high-end appliances that complement the standard of specification throughout the home.
“We work closely with Smeg on all of our developments,” Sax says. “The company understands this end of the market well, and the appliances, sales and service are world class.” The kitchen has a Smeg Linea 60cm stainless steel pyrolytic oven, with a generous cooking capacity of 79 litres. This self-cleaning multifunctional oven also features
Above left: The kitchen in the new country show home at Te Arai Estate features lacquered cabinetry, a traditional subway tile splashback and a granite island benchtop with waterfall sides. Above: Smeg cooking appliances complement the high standard of the show home fit-out. These include the Smeg Linea 60cm pyrolytic oven.
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Above: A Smeg 60cm induction cooktop and a concealed Smeg powerpack provide full functionality while enhancing the clean, uncluttered look of the kitchen. Right and far right: The highly reflective quadruple-glazed oven door opens to reveal a generously sized cooking space of 79 litres.
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thermoseal technology for precise temperature control, and programmable memory settings. The oven is teamed with a Smeg 60cm induction cooktop that has a distinctive bevelled edge and touch controls. Induction cooking offers many benefits, including extremely high energy efficiency and fast cooking times. Special functions of the cooktop include
“boil water” and “keep warm” settings. This cooktop also has a large zone that can be used for pans of any size. Steam and odours are removed quickly and quietly with the Smeg Classic 72cm powerpack. This ventilation unit features advanced sensor control that automatically senses and catches vapours, smoke and odours caused by the cooking process.
The four-speed motor has a maximum noise level of just 39dB. The hood comes with halogen lighting and can be used above a 90cm cooktop. The kitchen also features the Smeg 60cm stainless steel freestanding dishwasher. This can accommodate 15 place settings and has a heightadjustable upper basket with three easy-glide levels. The orbital wash system in
the dishwasher consists of a double spray arm with contraaction rotation that distributes water evenly. This improves the quality of the wash and means less water is needed. For more details on these products, visit the website: www.smeg.co.nz. save | share Search 42880 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left: Induction cooktops are the fastest growing sector of the appliance market. As well as being highly energy efficient, these cooktops heat food quickly. Top and above: The Te Arai Estate show home is equipped with a Smeg stainless steel dishwasher with 15 place settings. This appliance is also designed for energy efficiency, as well as water conservation.
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The art of relaxation With its pared-back design, sea views and materials that reference nature, this master suite has a calming, Zen-like quality
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Tropical retreat In the heart of a big city, this house is all about escapism, particulary the master suite, which sits like an eyrie amid the treetops
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The art of relaxation With its pared-back design, sea views and materials that reference nature, this ensuite bathroom has a calming, Zen-like quality
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Bathing is often considered a ritual – a time of quiet contemplation and serenity. And there’s no doubt the sense of escape is heightened by a tranquil, luxurious setting and a wonderful view. All these things come together in this master suite, which creates an eyrie in a new clifftop house designed by architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture. “With glazing on three sides, the ensuite bathroom pops out from the house on the upper level,” Lin says. “The views are further maximised by the width of
the opening between the bedroom and bathroom – a 2m door slides back to open up the entire space.” The architect says the owners have visited spa resorts in Asia and wanted their suite to evoke a similar feeling of quiet, understated luxury. “This suite was all about pared-back detailing and materials that would be in harmony with the natural world. It was important that nothing was too ornate – we didn’t want the bathroom to detract from the view.”
Preceding pages: Large sliding doors open up this master suite to an expansive sea view. Another 2m-wide sliding door opens up the bedroom to the bathroom, maximising the views. Above left: Like an eyrie high above the clifftop, the bathroom pops out from the second floor of the house. Windows on three sides surround a built-in tub. Above: The tub is lined with porcelain tiles that mimic the look and texture of wood. All the materials in the bathroom were chosen to provide an harmonious, tranquil bathing environment.
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To enhance the Zen-like ambience, an elevated, built-in tub is positioned beneath the windows. This is designed as a traditional Asian sitting bathtub, which provides deep water and health benefits. The tub is lined with the same timber-look porcelain tiles that feature on the floor. “These tiles have a textural surface that mimics woodgrain,” says Lin. “With their natural look and feel, they have a very calming effect.” Another textural tile with a wave-like pattern lines the walls, providing a direct
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reference to the rippling waters of the gulf beyond. Most of these tiles are white, but a darker grey version clads a central column, making this a distinctive feature. Deep blue-coloured glass towel rails are another visual link with the view. The long, semi-cantilevered vanity has a thick riverstone top that wraps around a cabinet like a folded slab, forming a waterfall edge at one end. “It’s a very simple form that can be read at a glance, which is another calming device,” says the architect. “The organic
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form of the asymmetrical basins reinforces the connection with nature.” Sparkling mosaic tiles behind the large mirrored medicine cabinets are another key feature of the room. The cabinets sit proud of the tiles, with LED lighting enhancing the three-dimensional effect. Other decorative lighting includes Swarovski crystal sconces. save | share Search 42846 at my.trendsideas.com
Architect: Henry Lin, PTG Architecture (Auckland) Builder: Devo Construction Vanity cabinet manufacturer: Fabulous Kitchens Vanity cabinets: Lacquered Vanity top: Volcanic engineered quartz from Zealand Distribution Basins: Dia by Robertson Taps and shower fittings: Grohe from Paterson Towel rails: Lava from DC Short Wall tiles: Venis Ona and Venis Cubica from Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Floor tiles: Montana Noce from Jacobsen Creative Surfaces Lighting: ECC Lighting
Above left: Other textural tiles reference rippling waves. Architect Henry Lin also introduced sparkling mosaics and LED lighting to the wall behind the mirrored medicine cabinets. Power points and a bin are concealed within drawers. Above: The shower has a niche for shampoos, and an unobtrusive drain for the wastewater. Left: The house also features a cedar-lined sauna room, with LED lighting. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Tropical retreat Despite its position in the heart of a large city, this house is all about escapism, particularly the master suite, which sits like an eyrie amid the treetops When architects set out to create a private retreat, there is always one part of the house where the idea really comes into its own, and that’s the master suite. In designing a home for his own family, architect Leong Yew Kooi of GSD Architect has ensured the master suite also epitomises all his ideas about passive design and sustainability. Leong says that in designing the house he took his cue from nature and tradition. “The landscaping around the house is like a forest cocoon,” he says. “It mimics the wild profusion of a tropical forest, with shrubs, trees
and creepers. Much like a traditional Malaysian kampong house, this helps to lower the ambient temperature through evaporation and transpiration, which provides a passive cooling system for the house through cross ventilation.” Lush tropical planting is an integral part of the suite on the top level of the three-storey house – much of the planting is in an area that forms an open courtyard terrace right in the middle of the suite. Here, Leong has positioned a luxurious Jacuzzi that is open to the elements. Slatted timber screens at the side and overhead provide shade, privacy and support for vines.
Facing page: The master suite on the top level of this house opens to a landscaped terrace complete with a Jacuzzi with its own sheer descent water feature. A timber screen shields the terrace from view, and supports much of the greenery. Above: Entire glass walls in the master bedroom can be opened so the bedroom is at one with the outdoors. Designed as a retreat, the bedroom has its own seating area and a television.
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Architect: Leong Yew Kooi, GSD Architect (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) Owners: Leong Yew Koo and Lau Pei Yan Builder: GSD (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Vanity cabinetry: Ebony veneer with LG Hi-Macs acrylic solid surface vanity top Basin: Kohler Bath: Kohler Consonance Whirlpool Shower stall, taps and shower fittings: Hansgrohe Accessories: Bareno Yatin Bathroomware supplier: Bina Warehouse Hot water systems: Microsolar solar water heater from Solar Research Design Toilet and bidet: Toto Flooring: Coura solid timber flooring strips Lighting: Antares Flos Architectural Lighting Air conditioning: York Blinds: Felton roller blind from Federlit Drapes: Radiance from Rinpoche (M) Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Lin Ho
Above right: Glass walls allow a view right through the suite, from end to end. The toilet room is positioned near the middle, close to the shower. Facing page: A freestanding, doublesided vanity unit appears suspended within the bathroom. A large ceiling fan helps with the cross ventilation, which is one of the key ways the home is cooled. The house also has an atrium that acts as a thermal chimney, removing warm air out through the top of the building.
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The terrace with the Jacuzzi effectively separates the bedroom and the bathroom, while creating a linking device, thanks to extra-large sliding glass doors. The master bedroom can be opened right up to the outdoors on three sides. Similarly the shower is behind a large glass door that can be opened up to the Jacuzzi terrace to reinforce the sense of bathing outdoors. “The glass doors allow light to penetrate right into the space,” says Leong. “And the visual clarity allows a seamless interplay between the interior and exterior spaces – it brings the forest garden into the master bedroom. And the rooms
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themselves are transformed into open terraces when the doors are opened, blurring the line between inside and out.” The sense of a tropical retreat is further enhanced by the wood flooring and a doublesided vanity unit that appears suspended within the space. Additional storage is provided by a bank of flush cabinetry along one wall, also in ebony wood veneer. save | share Search 40802 at my.trendsideas.com
Well connected This airy master bathroom offers visual and material connections to its pristine alpine setting Above: Clean lines and a simple material palette feature in this master bathroom by architect Gary Todd. With two entries, a double vanity and double shower, the room easily accommodates both owners. A glass shower enclosure and cantilevered vanity enhance the sense of spaciousness.
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A serene space that invites one to linger and contemplate is the design objective of many bathrooms. But when the project is in an alpine setting, with only a wall of double glazing between the bather and the wild outdoors, the results can be dramatic, as well. This contemporary master bathroom forms part of a house nestled at the base of the Wakatipu Basin and overlooking the Shotover River. The bold, modernist design is the work of architect Gary Todd, builder Glen Cayless and the owners, who led the vision. The landscaping beyond the windows is by Joe Nutting.
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The house links to the mountain landscape through its shard-like, rocky profile and by the use of materials that intensify the look. These include shuttered concrete with a textural finish, and square Kerlite tiles from Italy, chosen for their resemblance to slabs of stone. “The master bathroom also connects to the surroundings through material choices,” says Todd. “Palissandro, a white Italian marble with onyx veining, is used on both the floors and walls. A wall of glass looks out to a garden and meandering stream, and the smooth marble surfaces link visually with the river stones and
Architect: Gary Todd ADNZ, Gary Todd Architecture (Dunedin and Wanaka) Interior design: Owners; Gary Todd Landscape design: Joe Nutting, Southern Landmarx Tiling: I Bianchi Di Rex Palissandro tiles from SpazioCasa Bathroom vanity: Lacquer gloss finish with Caesarstone top from Masterwood Joinery Basins: Cielo Shui from SpazioCasa Taps: Bolero Shower fittings: SpazioCasa Rettangolo with Remer showerhead Shower enclosure: Metro GlassTech Bath: Gioia Lighting: Lighthouse Dunedin Blinds: Luxaflex from McKenzie and Willis Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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white pebbles outside. As the bathroom is set in a quiet rear corner of the home, privacy wasn’t an issue here. Even the curvaceous tub looks as though it might have been hewn from the mountainside.” To avoid detracting from the outlook, the bathroom has a minimalist aesthetic, with invisible latches on the vanity and glass walls on the two-person shower enclosure. The understated, sculptural tub filler echoes the lines of the bath. The glass walls also work to enhance the sense of spaciousness, as does cantilevering the his-and-hers vanity, says Todd.
“There are two ways to reach this bathroom from the bedroom, skirting the sides of a dressing room between the spaces. This arrangement also offers the advantage of an acoustic buffer.” Concealed lighting under the double vanity, together with LED star lights over the bath, offer subtle night-time illumination. Automatic roller blinds can be lowered to mitigate alpine glare during the day. In-floor heating with full insulation to the floor, walls and ceiling, plus cross ventilation, ensures the bathroom is comfortable in both the heat of summer and the chill of snow in winter.
Above left: Part of the landscape – natural stone surfaces and the soft lines of the bathtub connect the bathroom to the landscaping, which over time will assimilate the home still further into the terrain. The window wall is double glazed to counter weather extremes in the scenic mountain region.
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Natural complexion This resort-style retreat looks to views of the harbour one way and noses into a dramatic cliff face the other
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Preceding pages: With a nudge of sliding doors, this award-winning master suite opens up to a rugged rock face at the rear of the home. Above: The rock face is reflected in two mirrored blade walls that separate the bathing area from the master bedroom behind. Drawers in the custom headboard on the bed provide additional storage for linen and towels.
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When an architecturally designed home in a prime coastal location is cantilevered off a cliff, the design will naturally make the most of the dramatic sea views. However, there’s another way to appreciate nature in such a setting. This master suite forms part of a modern home with 270° outlooks of beach and city. The house has two levels on the cliff top, and four that hug the rock face below. Designers Darren Genner and Simona Castagna were asked to create a master suite that would take in the beauty of the stone face behind, as well as the beach views on the other side.
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“The suite had to defy convention, offer total privacy and be in keeping with the home’s high-end architecture,” says Genner. “There had to be a freestanding bath, a large shower, his-and-hers vanities and a spacious wardrobe.” The designers devised an open floor plan, rather than separate rooms, avoiding the need for internal dividing walls that would obstruct the views. Sliding doors were introduced on the bathroom side of the suite, which can be left open during warmer months, providing valuable cross ventilation and a more intimate connection to the rugged rock formations.
“The toilet and bidet cubicle and the shower, are positioned to one side of the space, behind two structural support piers,” says Castagna. “This layout allows clear views of the rock face. “We set the wardrobe on the wall opposite. This offers over 7.2m of storage, tucked behind 1.2m-wide pop-and-slide doors. Included in this run of cabinetry is a vanity, complete with Hollywood-style make-up lights and dedicated space for hair equipment and jewellery.” The designers introduced two central blade walls that are pivotal to the design. A custom Corian washbasin wraps around both, and
appears to bisect them. Each blade wall is mirrored on both sides to reflect the views from any point in the room. The blades also partition the bathing space from the sleeping and dressing areas in front, without obstructing sightlines. Set next to them, the smooth oval bath contrasts the craggy rocks on the cliff face. Finishes are consistent with those in the rest of the home. The floor is in large-format basalt tiles, walls are clad in a Bisazza crocodile print, and the balance is smooth, cool Corian. Veneers tone with the nearby sandy beaches.
Above: Tall panels conceal expansive wardrobes, set on either side of a Hollywood-style vanity area with glamorous make-up lighting and dedicated storage for jewellery. More storage is concealed within the blade walls in the centre of the space. All task lighting can be separately controlled through the smart home automation system.
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Designers: Darren Genner KBDI, HIA, and Simona Castagna KBDI, HIA, Minosa Design (Alexandria, NSW) Vanity Minosa double Scoop ED basins fitted to bespoke joinery Bath: Apaiser Haven Shower enclosure: Corian and glass Shower fittings: Gessi Ovale mixers and rail Toilet and bidet: Catalano from Rogerseller Taps: Gessi Oval, Minosa Towel rail: Wishbone by Minosa Flooring: Basalt Wall tiles: Bisazza in Crocodile Black Lighting: Special Lights; Opal Lighting Blinds and drapes: Bespoke by Simple Studio Accessories: Minosa Awards: KBDI Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year 2013; NSW Bathroom Design of the Year; Large Bathroom of the Year Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Nicole England
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Left: A playful crocodile-finish tile covers three sides of the structural piers that define the bidet and toilet cubicle, and expansive shower. A glass door slides across for privacy. High-end fittings feature throughout. Above: The blade walls that bisect the room are mirrored on both sides, reflecting rock and ocean views. Earthy and neutral, the tonal palette connects with the master suite’s highly tactile solid stone backdrop.
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Freshen up Both the bathrooms in this house have been completely remodelled to capture a crisp, contemporary feel Bathrooms that are past their use-by date can often benefit from a total remake, where every element is reconsidered to best suit requirements. Designer Celia Visser was commissioned to undertake such a project for the master and guest bathrooms in this house. The designer says both bathrooms were dated and rather cramped, and were not up to the standard of the rest
of the house, which has been extensively renovated. “The house is modern, with a classical contemporary look, and we wanted the bathrooms to make a similar design statement. It was particularly important to maximise the space and ensure the rooms would not be too cluttered.� To provide continuity, both rooms feature an Ocean Blue travertine marble vanity.
Visser says the marble, which matches the interior colour scheme throughout the house, was chosen to provide the desired wow factor. It is teamed with a very light olive green lacquer on the vanity cabinetry. “Because space was limited, the vanities both have integrated marble trough sinks. This minimises the number of different materials appearing
Facing page: This master bathroom was transformed by designer Celia Visser, who rearranged the layout and introduced a cantilevered vanity with an Ocean Blue travertine marble top. An integrated basin helps to keep the look contemporary and streamlined. Above: The designer specified a glass door with privacy film. This helps to lighten the suite, which includes a dressing area between the bathroom and bedroom.
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Designer: Celia Visser, Celia Visser Design (Auckland) Builder: M3 Construction Cabinetmaker: Laustsen Cabinet Makers Ensuite Basin: Travertine Ocean Blue by SCE Stone & Design Tapware: Mare Black from Plumbline Floor and wall tiles: Travertino White by Independent Ceramics Lighting: Eurohaus from Lighthouse Accessories: Metro from Metrix Second bathroom Bathtub: Nova from Plumbline Basin: Travertine Ocean Blue by SCE Stone & Design Tapware: Milano; Cascade 3 bath spout from Plumbline Shower fittings: Milano; Soho from Plumbline Toilet: Sfera 52 from Plumbline Towel rail: Siroco by DC Short Floor and wall tiles: Travertino White by Independent Ceramics Lighting: Eurohaus from Lighthouse Accessories: Plumbline Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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in the bathrooms, which helps maintain a spacious look. “Similarly, cantilevering the cabinetry makes the floor area larger.” The two bathrooms are not identical, however. Black tapware and accessories were specified for the master bathroom to provide a point of difference. And the guest bathroom incorporates a freestanding Nova bathtub.
“The original bathroom had a shower over the tub, which the owners did not want,” says Visser. “But providing a separate shower meant it was a very tight fit to include the tub – there was not much leeway. “We ran the marble down one side of the vanity in this bathroom to keep the look clean and tidy.” Ample storage is provided
in both rooms, with the guest bathroom incorporating mirrored medicine cabinets that run the length of the room. LED lighting above and below the cabinets washes the walls, creating a floating effect. The master bathroom has decorative sconces mounted on the large mirror above the vanity. A glass door and new skylight also ensure plenty of natural light floods the room.
Facing page: Ocean Blue travertine marble also features in the remodelled guest bathroom. Despite its small size, this room boasts a freestanding bathtub and separate shower area. This page: The fully tiled shower incorporates contemporary tapware, and has a niche for soaps and shampoos.
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Show and tell From vanities and tapware to mirror cabinets and accessories, visiting a showroom puts it all in perspective
Best dressed Just as a soak in a long, hot bath has restorative powers, so too does a bathroom makeover. Whether you are renovating or building a new home, Kalessi Bathroomware brings it all together Above: Choosing bathroomware is a whole lot easier when you can compare a wide range of products in a light and airy showroom. Kalessi Bathroomware specialises in highquality fixtures and fittings that won’t cost the earth. Showrooms are in Auckland and Christchurch. Right: Freestanding bathtubs create a sculptural centrepiece in any bathroom. The company says it has one of the largest collections of freestanding baths in the country.
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Bathroom design has come of age in recent years, with exciting new bathroomware transforming both the look and functionality of bathrooms large and small. But when you haven’t had to plan a new bathroom for many years, it can be hard to know where to start. Kalessi Bathroomware in Auckland and Christchurch has expansive showrooms
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featuring all the products you need to equip your new bathroom. Consultants are on hand to help you work out the best solution for your project. Directors Nick and Nadia Khalesi say the bathroomware is manufactured to the firm’s specific requirements, with an emphasis on high quality, good design and durability. “We are proud to put our name behind every product
we sell, and we invite clients to compare the price and quality, ” Nick Khalesi says. “Many other lines imported into New Zealand simply don’t last the distance. This is not the case with our bathroomware. For example, 90% of our products are ceramic, rather than the less durable polymarble. And our Voss tapware and shower fittings are made from highquality stainless steel.”
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Above: The Kalessi Bathroomware showrooms present products in bathroom settings, so you can get a clear idea of how they could look in your own home. The showrooms have numerous wall-hung vanities and medicine cabinets – these are mirrored on both sides, and are silver backed, so they won’t blacken or spot over time.
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The firm says most of the Voss tapware in store is watermarked, so it is quality tested every year to meet international health standards. And it is water rated so clients can make an informed decision on water consumption. The Kalessi Bathroomware range is also cost effective. “Our direct distribution system allows us to keep prices down without any
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compromise on quality,” says Sean Khalesi, who runs the Christchurch store. The collection includes an extensive range of wall-hung vanities – one of the leading trends in bathroom design. “We can offer matching vanities in a wide range of sizes, so clients can equip an entire house in the same product. We also offer an indent operation – if you can’t find it,
we will get it in for you.” Nadia Khalesi says the company is seeing a little bling coming into bathrooms. “Many vanities feature reflective strips of mirrored stainless steel in the recessed finger pulls,” she says. Other key trends include double drawers in vanities for makeup and jewellery; sculptural bathtubs in organic and square-edged designs; and
shower systems that have a hidden feed. Kalessi Bathroomware is at 47 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, phone 570 9100; and at 301a Blenheim Rd, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, phone (03) 348 7379. Website: www.kalessi.co.nz. save | share Search 42910 at my.trendsideas.com
Above and far left: Which shower system, toilet, tub or tap will best suit your needs? The consultants at Kalessi Bathroomware can help you choose tapware from a selection of high-quality stainless steel fittings. You can also try out the tapware in a wet room. Left: The showrooms also feature an extensive collection of mirrors, towel warmers and handbasins. Many of these products are featured on the Kalessi Bathroomware website.
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With respect to the past Classic charm meets contemporary efficiency in this bathroom renovation by the experienced designers at Home Trends An effective renovation is often about bringing together great individual parts. Home Trends has been providing tiling and bathroom solutions for the past 20 years, says designer Janet Keven. “Our long experience means we can supply the design, products and services to meet your style and budget.” This project, in an historic Devonport villa, was about celebrating the existing stained glass window and introducing a laundry, tucked neatly into a cupboard. Royale Kitchens created the modern
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vanity. Double Vitra Matrix basins are set beneath the mirrored cabinet, and strip lights highlight natural stone mosaics in the wall recess, creating drama at night. “For day-to-day convenience and to bring the feel of more space we specified a tiled frameless glass shower by Arctic Glass with two luxurious showerheads – Hansa 2day and Hansajet – by Franklins. “The sculptural tub, by Hoesch, is another key element, and sets off the stained glass window,” says Keven. Home Trends offers free plans, detailed
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quotes and project management, together with competitive prices and guarantees. Visit the Home Trends showroom, 732 Beach Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland, phone 0800 881 991. Web: www.hometrends.co.nz save | share Search 42244 at my.trendsideas.com Above: Large-format dark mocha floor and wall tiles set off the bathroomware and bring drama in this renovation by Home Trends.
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Pure and simple Innovation is teamed with crisp, clean lines in the latest collections from Robertson, making it easy for architects and designers to reinvent the bathroom
Your bathroom is central to the way you live – it’s the one room you spend time in at the start of the day, and again in the evening as you unwind and prepare for bed. It makes sense, therefore, to ensure your bathroom is a personal sanctuary combining modern convenience with high-quality bathroom products that have a distinctive, designer edge.
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Robertson, established in 1987, is a New Zealand-owned and operated company that supplies the latest bathroom products from around the world, with a focus on European design and innovation. Dean Davis, marketing manager, says it’s not just the imported products that spell the point of difference for Robertson, however. “We do a lot more than
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that – we import ideas, creating opportunities for architects and designers to innovate and reinvent the bathroom space,” he says. “All our brands reflect our passion for good design and guaranteed quality. And we understand the importance of our customer service and support, which sets a new industry standard.” Ideal Standard is one of the leading bathroomware
brands carried by Robertson. With more than 100 years in business, Ideal Standard has pioneered both the design and manufacture of bathroom products, and specialises in complete bathroom solutions. “Ground-breaking design is at the heart of every new product from Ideal Standard,” says Davis. “The company collaborates with awardwinning designers, such as
Robin Levien and the team at Artefakt. These designers, who are skilled practitioners in form and functional design, have joined the Ideal Standard engineering team to create signature designs that are setting a new benchmark.” Davis says engineering advances pioneered by Ideal Standard include products that provide maximum flow rates, even in low-pressure
areas. Ideal Standard products are also recognised for their easy of use, safety and water efficiency. “These products are built to withstand the day-to-day rigours of home life,” says Davis. “Robertson offers a Limited Lifetime Drip Free Guarantee on all ceramic cartridges used in Ideal Standard single lever mixers. Davis says Ideal Standard
has introduced a new range of tapware that utilises Intelligent Valve Technology (IVT). “This multi-pressure tapware has been specifically designed to perform well in New Zealand water pressure conditions, so an average showering experience becomes more invigorating, and your bathtub fills a lot faster. The IVT range is available in four distinctive collections.”
Preceding pages, facing page and above left: Ideal Standard is one of the leading bathroomware ranges distributed in New Zealand by Robertson. This bathroom features a Cygnet basin, Laska Neu mixer, and Cygnet Neu toilet suite. Top, centre and above: Robertson has an extensive selection of highquality tapware in a variety of styles and finishes. Shown here, from top, is tapware from Zucchetti, Samuel Heath and Ideal Standard.
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Above: Robertson distributes the New Zealand-manufactured Elementi collection of bathroom vanities. These are available in both wallhung and freestanding models. This bathroom features the Elementi Studio Plus 1200 vanity with a matching Studio Plus tall cabinet in Dusky Elm Wilderness. Robertson also offers a range of complementary wall mirrors. All you bathroom accessories can be sourced at the Robertson showroom.
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Robertson also distributes the Elementi collection of bathroom vanities, featuring the Box, Slim and Studio Plus styles. As well as coming in a range of different finishes, the vanities are available in wall-hung or freestanding configurations. “This collection offers several styling options,” says Davis. “For example, there is a choice of three handle styles,
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and the Studio Plus model comes with either a curved or square basin. All the basins are made from highly durable vitreous china.” Davis says the Elementi cabinets themselves are also built to last. Made from a moisture-resistant board, they incorporate a ventilation gap to reduce the risk of moisture build-up. The cabinets also have an extra-thick 16mm
back, and the wall cabinets come with additional steel brackets for strong wall fixing. “The Elementi vanities incorporate the latest trends from Bestwood,” says Davis. “They are available in a sophisticated range of colours and woodgrains that have an authentic appeal – no additional surface finishing is required. And you can rest assured that because Bestwood
is passionate about using the latest technology, the vanities are tough, scratch resistant and cost effective. And they won’t streak or craze.” A special feature of the new range of Elementi vanities is the 176mm depth of the drawers, which provides improved storage. The vanities also incorporate the Germanmade Hettich Innotech drawer hardware system that features
a full-extension drawer slider. “Hettich is well know for its high-quality, innovative products,” says Davis. “All Hettich hardware comes with a lifetime warranty.” Robertson also offers wall mirrors and tall cabinets to complement your vanity and provide additional storage. Elementi vanities are made from sustainably grown New Zealand plantation pine forests
and are Environmental Choice certified. For details of products and showroom opening hours, contact Robertson NZ, 25 Vestey Drive, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1071, phone (09) 573 0490, fax (09) 573 0495. Website: www.robertson.co.nz. save | share Search 43218 at my.trendsideas.com
Top: Many of the Elementi vanities feature Bestwood woodgrain. Shown here is the Elementi Studio Plus 1200 floor vanity in Fiordland Elm Gloss. All the drawers incorporate the acclaimed Hettich Innotech drawer system. Above: All Elementi basins are made from solid vitreous china, which provides a highly durable surface. This bathroom features the Elementi Slim 800 wall vanity in Arctic White Wilderness.
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Bathing beauties An ensuite and main bathroom in the same home have a similar dramatic impact – both projects are by designers Yellowfox Interior designers, like homeowners, are not keen on surprises. Having a network of key suppliers and proven product options to call on goes a long way towards ensuring a bathroom project comes together on budget and on time. These two bathrooms in the same home are by interiors company Yellowfox. Head designer Teri Donnelly says several elements contribute to the crisp, clean-lined aesthetic in these spaces. “In both bathrooms, lacquered cabinetry in Resene Alabaster contrasts the dark walls and floors. The Wave 600mm x 600mm floor and wall tiles from the Tile Warehouse help create
a sense of space, as do the mirrored cabinets, which also provide great storage. “In the ensuite, dark tiles create a cave-like ambience, while the main bathroom is lighter and softer in tone,” she says. “Both cabinets are backlit, creating an ambient glow.” For details, contact Yellowfox Auckland or Yellowfox Waiheke, phone 09) 525 3450, fax (09) 525 3453. Website: www.yellowfox.co.nz. save | share Search 42896 at my.trendsideas.com
These pages: Monochromatic and dramatic, these bathrooms in the same house are brought together by Yellowfox using the company’s trusted suppliers and craftspeople. The custom acrylic vanity tops featured on both vanities were designed and made by Neo Design, with hardware by Hettich. Tapware is from Robertsons. Large-format Wave tiles sourced from the Tile Warehouse create the illusion of greater space in both bathrooms.
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children’s bathrooms
Over the rainbow The imagination runs wild in these children’s bathrooms, where innovation is the order of the day
Only young once Bright, cheerful and highly original – there’s no excuse for children not to spend time in these fantasy bathrooms
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Just as a homeowner has a say in the design of their house, so children enjoy having an input into the design of their bedroom suite. This suite belongs to a child who came up with the idea of a rainbow theme. This was the brief given to designer Royston Wilson, who was responsible for the interior design of the whole house, which has a French Chateau style.
“The rainbow created the focal point, from which everything else in the bathroom could radiate out from,” says Wilson. “We thought, how wonderful it would be for a child to lie in bed and catch a glimpse through the doorway of the sun peeping out from behind the rainbow.” Wilson says the space was not without its challenges, however. During construction,
the ceiling height had to be lowered 300mm, so the rainbow needed to move down the wall, which impacted on the mirror and lighting. “The mirror was redesigned as a collection of circles that represent bubbles, which could be positioned so they don’t conflict with the rainbow. The planned bubble light fixture was changed to a shorter crystal style with LED downlights,
so it still looks like floating bubbles.” To make room for a bathtub that was a late request, the team took some space from the adjoining balcony, rebuilding the exterior wall. “The specially ordered Bisazza tiles were reconfigured to fit the changed space, and the ceiling painted blue. The final result is a bathroom that appeals to the child in us all.”
Preceding pages and facing page: Colourful Bisazza mosiac tiles create a brilliant rainbow in this child’s bathroom, designed by Royston Wilson. To make space for the bathtub – a late addition – the room was pushed out towards the balcony and a new exterior wall built. Above: The cantilevered vanity has a Mountain Bluebird Staron top that complements the blue in the tiles and the dark blue ceiling that resembles the sky above.
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Another bathroom in the house is fit for a princess. Wilson says the only instruction from the daughter of the house using this suite was to use the colour pink. “We researched plumbing products and found a fuchsia pink mixer and tap. We also discovered the new Laufen Mimo collection, offering a handbasin collar and toilet seat in a bubblegum pink shade.”
The designer then created a dramatic pink-fronted vanity cabinet, which is cantilevered from the wall. “We positioned the vanity opposite the door so this would provide the most visual impact – it is the first thing you see when you enter,” he says. The vanity features pink, heart-embossed drawer fronts in a new Laminex product – 3D Forms & Illusions in the colour
Lovely. Further embellishment is provided by diamante-style handles that catch the light. “We introduced an unusual glossy white tile to the vanity wall for added pizzazz,” says Wilson. “The tile has a textural wave pattern that is highlighted by LED lighting around the vanity mirror. The designer says the pink elements can be changed out easily if required in the future.
Facing page: Everything in this girl’s bathroom is either pink or white. The distinctive vanity features a white quartz top and pink heart-embossed drawer fronts with diamante handles. Fuchsia pink metallic paint was used on the ceiling. The D-shaped bath is semi freestanding, with one side fixed to the wall for ease of cleaning. Above: Pink also features in the collar around the handbasin, the toilet seat, tap and shower mixer.
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Designer: Royston Wilson, Royston Wilson Design (Melbourne) Blue bathroom Vanity top: Staron in Mountain Bluebird Vanity cabinetry: Abet Laminati in Kaleidos Crystal Cabinet handles: Kethy from Finer Bathrooms Basin: Parisi Dial 60 Basin mixer: Newform Round Forma Bathtub: Kaldewei Studio Right Bath mixer: Newform Forma Toilet: Parisi Wall tiles: Bisazza Award: HIA Bathroom Design of the Year, Victoria Pink bathroom Vanity top: Quantum Quartz in Arctic White Vanity drawers: Laminex 3D Forms & Illusions in Lovely Vanity handles: Kethy Clear Basin: Laufen Mimo in White and Pink Basin mixer: Vola in Pink Bathtub: Kaldewei Centrol Duo 2 Shower and tub mixer: Vola in Pink Shower rail set: Hansgrohe Rainbow Toilet: Laufen Mimo in seat in Pink Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Ashton
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Left: Graphic pop art, decorative pelmets and a plush, soft pink sectional sofa are key features of the bedroom. Here, the colour pink has been kept a little more muted, with colours brought in through accessories, such as cushions, lamps and picture frames.
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index AAA Advanced Windows 39 Aalto 35 Abet Laminati 145 Akzente 62-63 Alan Paterson Joinery 56-59 Anderson, Stacey 56-59 Apaiser 145 Asko 11, 35 Athena Bathrooms 96 Atlantis OBC Award Appliances 25 Barazza 55 Bareno 106 Baumatic 76 Bernini 31 Bespoke Kitchens on Khyber 77 Bina Warehouse 106 Bisazza 145 Blum 11, 15, 19, 35, 42, 51, 59, 65 Bramco 15 Brema 51 Caesarstone 11, 31, 39, 42, 59, 109 Caruso Cabinets 26-31 Castagna, Simona 112-145 Catherine Martin Fabrics 19 Celia Visser Design 118-121 Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom 96 Clark 42 Colour Options 12-15 Concreative 55 Corian 55, 145 Craig, Melanie 56-59 CRS 39 Curtain Bay 31 David Shaw Furniture 15 DC Short 103, 121 Design Farm 31 Devo Construction 98-103 Du Bois Design 32-35 Du Bois, Natalie 32-35 Duffin, Kim 40-43 Dulux 51 ECC Lighting 103 Eco Timber 39 Eisno Lifetech Appliances 81-83 Electrolux 39 Enigma Interiors 16-19
Eriksen Armstrong Corporation 20-24 Fabulous Kitchens 98-103 Falcon 15, 19, 35 Federlite Sdn Bhd 106 Felton Blinds 106 Finer Bathrooms 145 Fisher & Paykel 15, 51, 59, 84-85 Flos 106 Formica 73 Franke 24, 31, 39, 51 Fyfe Kitchens 74-75 Gaggenau 51 Gary Todd Architecture 108-109 Genner, Darren 112-145 German Kitchens 62-63 Gessi 145 Gilmer, Jennifer CKD 20-24 Gioia 109 Gliosca, Steve 26-31 Granite Workshop 60 Grohe 42, 103 GSD Architect 104-107 GSD Sdn Bhd 104-107 Häfele 11, 35, 51 Halo Lighting 31 Hansgrohe 55, 106, 145 Hardcastle, Lee 16-19 Heirloom International 110-111 Heritage Hardware 35 Heritage Tiles 35 Hettich 24, 55, 92 Hideaway Bins 35 Hive Lighting 31 Home Prize 147 Hughes Joinery 12-15 In Residence 35 Independent Ceramics 121 InSinkErator 24 Jacobsen Creative Surfaces 103 Jasmine McClelland Design 46-51 Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath 20-24 Kaldewei 145 Kalessi Bathroomware 123-127 KessebÜhmer 55 Kethy 145 Kitchen Focus 72 Kitchen Link 64, 67-69 Kitchen Things 148-IBC
Kohler 106 Laminex 42, 145 Laufen 145 Laustsen Cabinetmakers 118-121 Leong, Yew Kooi 104-107 LG Hi-Macs 106 Liebherr 25, 42 Lighthouse 109, 121 Lin, Henry 98-103 Lockwood 39 Luxaflex 109 M3 Construction 118-121 Masterwood Joinery 109 Matisse 45, 129 McClelland, Jasmine 46-51 McKenzie & Willis 109 Melanie Craig Design 56-59 Merquip IFC-1 Metrix 121 Metro GlassTech 109 Miele 11, 15, 24, 31, 39, 55 Minosa Design 112-145 Mitsubishi Electric 80 Mokum Textiles 19 Morcraft Kitchens 36-39 My Dream Kitchen 73 Newform 145 Nutting, Joe 109 Parisi 19, 145 Paterson 103 Pauline Stockwell Design 12-15 Plumbline 121 Poggenpohl 62-63 Porcelanosa Studio 52-55 Premier Custom Built, Inc 20-24 PTG Architecture 98-103 Qasair 11, 31, 42, 51 Quantum Quartz 51, 145 Rangecraft 24 Renovation Resource 147 Resene 11, 59, 61 RH Cabinetmakers 71 Robertson 35, 103, 122, 130, 131-135 Rogerseller 145 Royston Wilson Design 138-145 Samsung 35, 91, 93 Sanco 11 SCE Stone & Design 121 Schwan IFC-1
Sfera
121
Sharp
11
Simon James
35
Simple Studio
145
Sirius
39
SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel Smeg
35
42, 70, 86-89
Solar Research Design
106
Southern Landmarx
109
SpazioCasa
109
St George
55
Starfire
42
Staron
145
Starphire
51
Stockwell, Pauline
12-15
Sub-Zero
24
Sublime Architectural Interiors 40-43 Sunset Kitchens
46-51
Sutton, Davinia
6-11
Terrazzo + Stoneworks Thorley, Heather
35 12-15
Todd, Gary
108-109
Toebelmann Constructions 36-39 Toebelmann, David Toto
36-39 106
Trends Publishing International 44, 66, 90, 94 TrueGrain Veneer
51
Urbane Projects
26-31
Vintec
42, 51
Visser, Celia
118-121
Vola
145
Wilson, Royston
138-145
Wolf Architects
36-39
Wolf, Taras AIA
36-39
Wright, Colin Yellowfox
52-55 78-79, 136-137
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