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designer showcase We talk to four of Canterbury's top kitchen designers to get their thoughts on what's key to creating a great kitchen.
CYMON ALLFREY C YM O N A L L F R E Y ARCHITEC TS
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE KITCHEN?
Very! The kitchen is the family and social hub of the home. It is the space where we come together – in the morning and at the end of the day, and when we entertain friends. It is the glue that holds our homes together. When designing interiors, decisions around the kitchen – materials, colours, connection with other spaces – inform and influence subsequent decisions as to the design of other interior spaces.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF AN ARCHITECT WHEN IT COMES TO KITCHEN DESIGN?
do is examine how they live – for this provides insights into how they will live in the future, and thus offers valuable information about how their ideal kitchen will look and function.
HOW SHOULD I APPROACH MY BUDGET? Generously. Like the bathroom,
the kitchen is a space where quality matters. It is a space you interact with multiple times a day, and so needs to be designed and built to fit your lifestyle, meet your needs and withstand such highfrequency usage. 03 943 0369 | caarc.co.nz
Our understanding of the relationship between spaces and the impact that the successful orientation and creation of these spaces has on your living environment allows us to bring a different perspective and level of expertise to your project. While we get down to the detail, it is about thinking beyond this to achieve a cohesive living environment. A great kitchen in a poorly-designed home won’t make a great house.
WHAT IS YOUR TOP TIP? One of the most important things for my clients to
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