NKBA Awards - Digital edition

FEATURING NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014

Showcasing the scope of kitchen and bathroom design talent in New Zealand Once again, the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Awards has attracted an outpouring of creativity from across the country.

All the projects in this awards programme showcase New Zealand’s leading kitchen and bathroom professionals. Each one reflects a dynamic imagination and a tailored response to client needs, along with design expertise and material knowledge. Seen together, they demonstrate the enormous variety of options on offer to homeowners.

The NKBA Awards is the longest running kitchen and bathroom industry awards programme in the country. This year’s awards are presented here in two sections. The names on the following pages reflect the pinnacle of kitchen design talent in New Zealand.

In addition to the observations of our judges, the People’s Choice Award has again seen thousands of New Zealanders vote for their favourite designs – an indication of the widespread enthusiasm for our world-class talent and a healthy confidence in the growth of the industry.

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JUDGES Paul Taylor Editorial Director Trends Publishing International Davinia Sutton Detail by Davinia Sutton Harry Rowntree Senior Interior Designer Jasmax Heather Wood CKDNZ Stewart Scott Cabinetry Angela Fell Colour Consultant Resene

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nkba kitchen awards sponsors THE SPECIALIST IN COOKING APPLIANCES

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AWARD WINNERS Kitchens Kitchen design of the year Winner: 1st runner-up: 2nd runner-up:

Melanie Craig CKDNZ, Melanie Craig Design Jason Bonham, Bonham Interior Guy Shallard, Formatt Bespoke Joinery

CDS best kitchen design Winner:

Sue Gillbanks CKDNZ, Kitchens by Design

Best traditional/classic kitchen design Winner:

Peter Baylis CKDNZ, Vogue Kitchens and Appliances

Creative excellence kitchen award Winner:

Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens

Trends innovative kitchen award Winner:

Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Design

Best use of lighting – kitchen Winner:

Jason Bonham, Bonham Interiors

Best use of small space – kitchen Winner:

Mark Bruce CKDNZ, Beaver Kitchens

People’s choice award Winner:

Margaret Young, Margaret Young Designs

Best use of colour Winner:

Melanie Craig CKDNZ, Melanie Craig Design

Best drawing standards Winner:

Toni Roberts CKDNZ, Kitchen Architecture

Best kitchen under $20,000 Winner:

Mark Bruce CKDNZ, Beaver Kitchens

Best student design award Winner:

Tracy Murphy, Vekart

Student design challenge award Winner:

Sarah Burrows

The regional kitchen awards are proudly sponsored by Häfele

Regional kitchen award – Auckland Winner: Runner-up:

Jason Bonham, Bonham Interior Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens

Regional kitchen award – Hawkes Bay Winner:

Leanne Larking, Quattro Uno

Regional kitchen award – Bay of Plenty Winner:

Mark Bruce CKDNZ, Beaver Kitchens

Regional kitchen award – Taranaki Winner:

Glen Johns CKDNZ, Kitchens by Glen Johns

Regional kitchen award – Wellington Winner:

Damian Hannah, German Kitchens

Regional kitchen award – Canterbury Winner:

Emma Morris, Eternodesign

Regional kitchen award – Southern Winner:

Melanie Craig CKDNZ, Melanie Craig Design

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Kitchen Design of the Year winner Melanie Craig CKDNZ Melanie Craig Design Southern region Designer

Designer statement

Melanie Craig CKDNZ Melanie Craig Design Wanaka and Gore (03) 443 5312 mel@mcdesign.co.nz melaniecraigdesign.co.nz

Our clients needed organisation, space, light, and a calm space to enjoy coffee.

Most of all, this busy family wanted morning sun to help energise them for the day ahead.

Cabinetry

Working with the architect gave access to the best location for the kitchen, and allowed a previously enclosed scullery to become part of the open-plan kitchen.

Panelform Industries White Gloss Wrap sprayed in Mirotone Gloss Lacquer in Resene All Black; American oak veneer; Sibu II Collage Nero Matt (island); 5mm compressed stainless steel

Benchtops Caesarstone Organic White; brushed stainless steel; Techlam Black

Appliances Fisher & Paykel

Splashback Resene Allports paint on glass; American white oak veneer

Sinks Aoraki 55 Black in kitchen; Arizona C600 in scullery

Tapware Parex Hot/Cold

Handles Ancona Black chrome

Hardware Blum Senso-Drive; Blum Intivo Black; Blum soft-close hinges, inner drawers

Accessories Blum Orgaline Utensil, Cutlery, Pull Boy, Oil Dividers with drip tray, Spice Rack, Towel Rail, Stainless Exposed sides in Undermount Drawer system

Flooring Honed aggregate concrete

Photography Jamie Cobel

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The concrete block wall draws guests into the kitchen and living space from the entrance hall. Concrete blocks wrap the pantry and stainless steel refrigerator. This in turn engages the stainless steel bench stretching underneath the stone benchtop and resembling a table. Across the back wall, the black Techlam wraps over the raised cooking zone, providing an abundance of set-down space for hot dishes without interrupting the flow of the work areas.

Resembling a mini café, the coffee nook has everything at hand. The Techlam ties this zone into the main kitchen, while the low oak drawer front that exposes the coffee cups provides detail to help personalise the space.

Facing the living space, stitched black leather on the front of the island gives this surface a softer look . A stainless steel benchtop provides a hardwearing work surface. The stainless steel drops down to create a negative detail under the white stone benchtop. The island is completed with the cluster of hanging pendants to create a relaxed ambience for casual dining and family chats.

Judges’ comments Great use of materials – glass, American oak veneer, concrete block, quartz and stainless steel. Form and a combination of warm and cool colours have been used to clearly organise the space and the various zones within it. We were particularly drawn to the well defined and equipped coffee station – a contrast to the way coffee machines are often just allocated space on a benchtop. This is a very attractive kitchen, which is also generously sized and highly functional.

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CDS Best Kitchen Design winner Sue Gillbanks CKDNZ Kitchens by Design Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Sue Gillbanks CKDNZ Kitchens by Design Auckland (09) 379 3084 sue@kitchensbydesign.co.nz kitchensbydesign.co.nz

This kitchen was part of a large-scale renovation project. Walls were extended out, with one being completely removed to create a more spacious kitchen, as the existing one was very small, with limited storage and bench space.

Cabinetry

The clients wanted a contemporary kitchen that would look good from the front door and living space. A large pantry and preparation area, a bar area with seating for four, and a home office and library were required. The kitchen also had to have a seamless indooroutdoor flow, and the owners wanted to be able to stand at the sink and look out to the views.

Resene Half Merino in high-gloss finish; stained oak veneer; Resene Dune semi-gloss finish and Resene Triple Dune metallic finish on island;

by Kitchen Link

Benchtops White Macaubus granite from Granite Benchtop Company; linen finish stainless steel from SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel; stained American white oak

Appliances Ovens, cooktop, warming drawer and dishwasher by Miele; ventilation by Smeg; refrigeration by Liebherr and Vintec

Splashback White Macaubus granite

Hardware Häfele

Photography Gareth Cooke, Subzero Images

The back wall became the cooking area of the new kitchen. The pantry area along an adjacent wall has a sink, hot water tap, and power points for small appliances. This area can be hidden with bifolding pocket doors.

The 4500mm island is used for preparation, cleanup, display, bar and casual seating. It also captures the views.

A library and home office space are set along an unused wall, with cabinetry in stained oak to link back to the display area on the island.

High-gloss and metallic paint finishes, granite and stained oak, give the kitchen the refined appearance required, while stainless steel on the cooktop wall with LED strip lighting and negative detailing deliver the contemporary look.

A new deck was created as part of the wider renovation, providing indooroutdoor flow and capturing views of the countryside and harbour beyond.

Judges’ comments This entry had the best plans and drawings of the CDS entries. Meeting all NKBA standards, they’ve presented the client and the cabinet company with a clear and thorough understanding of the intended outcome. And they’ve produced an attractive kitchen that is well designed to meet the multi-use requirements of the owners.

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Best Traditional/Classic Kitchen Design winner Peter Baylis CKDNZ Vogue Kitchens & Appliances

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Taranaki region Designer

Designer statement

Peter Baylis Vogue Kitchens & Appliances New Plymouth (06) 758 7241 voguekitchens@xtra.co.nz voguekitchens.co.nz

Our client was clear about the look of her new kitchen – it had to be in keeping with the style of home, and be fresh, clean and uncluttered. As she regularly caters for up to 40 guests at a time, it also needed to deliver maximum efficiency and functionality.

Cabinetry Panelled MDF in White with satin and semi-gloss lacquer finish

by Vogue Kitchens & Appliances

Benchtops Roxx Matrix

Appliances Ovens and cooktop by Electrolux; ventilation by Smeg; warming drawer

by Bosch; refrigeration by Fisher & Paykel; dishwashers by Miele and Fisher & Paykel; waste disposer by InSinkErator

Handles Heritage Hardware

Tap Perrin & Rowe Phoenician

Hardware Blum Intivo

Toekicks Satin finish stainless steel

Photography Bates Photographix

An old office was turned in to a scullery which houses a microwave, oven, warmer drawer, refrigerator and a second dishwasher to handle cooking and cleanup. The main kitchen is designed to take care of day-to-day family living, and is not cluttered with large numbers of appliances.

White satin-finish cabinetry was chosen to give the kitchen a wow factor and a fresh, airy look. This also complements the existing rimu floors and joinery.

Square panelled doors and drawer fronts, panelled ends and feature posts on the island, along with the panelled back, give the kitchen the traditional look the client asked for.

Roxx Matrix solid surface tops were used to give the benchtops an element of thickness.

A new window was added to the kitchen to improve day-time lighting, and provide a view of the back yard.

Judges’ comments This is a kitchen with immediate appeal.

While it’s in keeping with the style of the home, it’s a traditional style with a light touch. With just the right level of detailing, this bright and airy space would be a pleasure to work in.

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Best Use of Small Space – Kitchen winner Mark Bruce CKDNZ Beaver Kitchens

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Bay of Plenty region Designer

Designer statement

Mark Bruce CKDNZ Beaver Kitchens Whakatane (07) 308 7642 mark@beaverkitchens.co.nz beaverkitchens.co.nz

The only feasible wall for a kitchen in this tiny apartment had several limitations. At one end was the entrance to the bathroom and at the other, on an adjacent wall, was the entrance to the unit. The entrance door was only 200mm away from the proposed kitchen wall, which meant cabinetry could not run the entire length. At least 1000mm clearance would be needed, leaving only 2400mm of useable space.

Cabinetry PSP Corelight with Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer finish; by Beaver Kitchens

Benchtops Formica Solid Surface in Chalk

by The Laminex Group

Appliances Cooktop and refrigeration by Fisher & Paykel; ventilation by Ikon; microwave by Panasonic

Splashback Resene wallpaper behind low-iron toughened glass

Sink Heritage Hardware Aoraki

Tapware Heritage Hardware Okura

Hardware Blum Tandembox Servo-drive, Blum Aventos, Blum Clip top

Accessories Blum Servo-drive bin

Photography Andrew Taylor

Backing onto part of the kitchen wall was the utility room, which provided the opportunity to recess some cabinetry and therefore use the full depth. The plumber agreed to set up the trap for the sink in the utility room which made it possible to reduce the base cabinet heights to an absolute minimum.

The client wanted a design that was simple, sharp, bold and yellow. This kitchen and apartment are definitely for a single occupant only, so storage and appliances are minimal. Instead of a conventional oven, a Panasonic convection/microwave steam oven is recessed into the utility room and open vented to allow it to be contained in the appliance garage.

The impact of the yellow lacquer is contrasted with black and yellow of the Madagascar timber veneer. White acrylic benchtops and over cupboard doors sharpen up the design. The kitchen is the feature of the apartment and looks and works as intended.

Judges’ comments Great response to a very challenging space – a kitchen in a tiny apartment.

Clever acquisition of space by recessing the refrigerator into the utility room behind. Good use of colour and pattern help integrate the kitchen into the space, rather than it standing out as a functional area.

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Trends Innovative Kitchen Award winner Natalie Du Bois Du Bois Design Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Natalie Du Bois Du Bois Design Auckland 021 608 236 natalie @duboisdesign.co.nz duboisdesign.co.nz

My clients were seeking a very different kitchen; one that would embrace their Palm Springs-inspired home, filled with authentic furniture pieces. Hinting at their dislike of sterile white kitchens, they wanted a bolder look, defined by warm natural materials.

Cabinetry Tasmanian Blackwood, stained

Benchtops Titanium granite with leather finish

Appliances Freestanding range and ventilation

by Viking; refrigeration by Liebherr; dishwashers by Fisher & Paykel

Splashbacks Mosaic tiles; copper coin mosaics

Tiles Copper relief tiles on island

Sinks Farmhouse Antique Copper; Blanco Subline

Tapware Orbiq Triflow; Zenith ChillTap Sparkling

Hardware Blum Intivo Terra Black

Accessories Blum; Hideaway Bins

Lighting Tom Dixon Void

Flooring Oak, herringbone pattern

Photography Jamie Cobel

Their home is used by friends and family at weekends and holidays, so the kitchen needed to be easy to work in, with everything easy to find. A separate small pantry area was also required to house a large refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher and sink, provide a separate area for preparing coffee, and ensure plenty of benchtop space for small appliances and storage of crockery and pantry items.

To work with the architecture and feel of the home, Tasmanian Blackwood was selected for its rustic grain and strong similarities to timbers used in the era.

A custom handle was used on all the cabinets, inspired by a period furniture piece. Numerous open shelves help visiting friends and family locate kitchen necessities.

Copper and stone finishes featured throughout the kitchen further complement the natural feel.

The pantry includes integrated refrigeration and a dishwasher, a narrow benchtop along the back wall for small appliances, and shelving compartments for food and crockery.

Judges’ comments With its bold, distinctive look, this kitchen was designed to complement a Desert Modern-inspired home. It impresses with its combination of warm materials and high level of craftmanship.

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Best Student Design winner Tracy Murphy Vekart Bay of Plenty region Designer

Designer statement

Tracy Murphy Vekart Rotorua (07) 343 9000 tracy@vekart.co.nz vekart.co.nz

The clients asked for a contemporary design with indoor-outdoor flow that would incorporate an entertainer’s kitchen, a dining area and a home office within a compact living area, and would also maximise the sea views from their Lockwood home.

Cabinetry Ultraglaze from Impeys in Black and Custom Green Metallic; Black gloss laminate for shelving from The Laminex Group; by Vekart

Benchtops Trendstone White Galaxy

Appliances Oven and cooktop by Smeg; ventilation by Parmco; refrigeration by Fisher & Paykel; dishwasher by Bosch

Splashback GlassArt custom Green Metallic

Sinks Aoraki Black Ecogranite from Heritage Hardware; Panama channel sink with chopping boards and colander from Burns & Ferrall

Handles Motion; Vercelli by Heritage Hardware

Hardware Blum Intivo drawers, Blum Aventos HL Servo-drive

Accessories Blum push catches, sauces and oils drawer, Orgaline inserts and knife block, Servo-drive bin

Photography Chris Parker

The original scope was to leave the walls and ceiling in natural timber. When it was decided to paint all the wood white, the cabinetry was changed to gloss black to provide contrast and reflectivity for an increased feeling of spaciousness.

French doors replaced a single fixed window in the living area to open up this space to the deck. This made room for a large kitchen island with a 980mm overhang which forms the dining area.

Due to the weight of the benchtop, supports secure the cabinetry to the floor and steel bearers are set beneath the benchtop in the seating area.

LED lighting for feature shelving and under the breakfast bar, and uplights along the tall units and toekicks create an effective backdrop for night-time entertaining.

The green metallic backpainted glass splashback and floating shelving had to be installed at the same time.

Positioning cables proved challenging, but was achieved via channels routered into the timber walls. The feature panels under the island are painted in a metallic finish to match the glass, adding texture to this design.

Runner-up: Carmen Hubber Carmer Hubber Interior Design

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Creative Excellence Kitchen Award winner Morgan Cronin Cronin Kitchens Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Morgan Cronin Cronin Kitchens Auckland (09) 813 6192 croninkitchens@xtra.co.nz croninkitchens.co.nz

The clients requested an impressive, aesthetically pleasing kitchen to suit the modern futuristic look of their home.

Cabinetry Satin finish polyurethane lacquer to match Resene Black White

by Wallace Furniture Finishers

Benchtops Corian in Glacier White by Designer Benchtops; classic polish stainless steel with BA finish edges by SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel

Appliances Ovens by Gaggenau; cooktop by Wolf; ventilation by Qasair; refrigeration by Miele and Liebherr; dishwasher

by Miele; waste disposer by InSinkErator

Sinks Corian; custom stainless steel

Tapware Hansgrohe Philippe Starck

Handles Gaggenau aluminium; Katalog solid stainless steel on island

Hardware Blum hinges; Blum Intivo Silk White drawers; Häfele bins

Bar stools Patrick Norguet from ECC

Lighting Custom design by owner; Häfele

Photography Kallan Macleod

The home was built by the current owners 18 years ago, and although has been upgraded over that time, its geometric form has not changed. The external and internal walls are angular, giving the home a retro futuristic appearance.

The design brief was flexible, but the new kitchen had to fit within the existing space without making any changes to walls or windows. The old kitchen was very industrial looking.

The owners requested the use of stainless steel and the design needed to relate to a built-in stainless steel furniture piece they had recently commissioned.

Appliance requirements included two wall-mounted ovens and an extra refrigerator for beverages. They also wanted to incorporate a large television, seating for four people and lots of drawers.

The design of the large geometrically shaped island was inspired by its angular surroundings – the offset angle of the seating bench, an upside down pyramid, exactly matches the shape of the room.

The multitude of angles that make up the form of the island serve to link the kitchen to the home.

The new kitchen is practical and functional and opens out onto an outdoor living area with a fireplace and dining area. There are views from the kitchen work spaces directly out to the pool, garden and harbour beyond.

Judges’ comments This kitchen fits perfectly into an existing, angular space that could not be changed.

The creative use of stainless steel – such as is seen in the seating area – gives the kitchen immediate and dramatic impact.

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Award-winning motion made in Austria The high-quality solutions from Austrian fittings manufacturer Blum can be enjoyed the entire lifetime of your kitchen and make many tasks easier.

Heavy door and drawer fronts that open as if by magic with a slight tap on the front, drawers that glide lightly and smoothly with ease even when fully loaded to their 65 kg capacity

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Showrooms 27 Dalziel Place Woolston, Christchurch ph: 03 379 4984 621 Rosebank Road Avondale, Auckland ph: 09 820 5051

At the recent NKBA design awards ceremony, we were honoured to learn that our hinges, lift and pull-out systems were a part of some of the inspirational, award winning kitchens and bathrooms. Congratulations from Blum to the following designers:

Melanie Craig: Kitchen Design of the Year; Best Use of Colour; Southern Regional Kitchen Award. Jason Bonham: 1st runner-up, Kitchen Design of the Year; Best Use of Lighting – Kitchen; Auckland Regional Kitchen Award Guy Shallard: 2nd runner-up, Kitchen Design of the Year. Margaret Young: Runner-up, Bathroom Design of the Year; People’s Choice Award – Kitchen; Southern Regional Bathroom Award. Celia Visser: CDS Best Bathroom Award; Best Use of Small Space –Bathroom. Mark Bruce: Best Use of Small Space – Kitchen; Best Kitchen Design under $20,000; Bay of Plenty Regional Kitchen Award. Peter Baylis: Best Traditional/Classic Kitchen Design. Natalie Du Bois: Trends Innovative Kitchen Award. Morgan Cronin: Creative Excellence Kitchen Award; Runner-up, Auckland Regional Kitchen Award. Leanne Larking: Hawkes Bay Regional Kitchen Award. Glen Johns: Taranaki Regional Kitchen Award. Damian Hannah: Wellington Regional Kitchen Award. Emma Morris: Canterbury Regional Kitchen Award. Toni Roberts: Best Drawing Standards.

Tracy Murphy: Best Student Design Award.

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Best Use of Colour winner Melanie Craig CKDNZ Melanie Craig Design Southern region Designer

Designer statement

Melanie Craig CKDNZ Melanie Craig Design Wanaka and Gore (03) 443 5312 mel@mcdesign.co.nz melaniecraigdesign.co.nz

Our clients needed organisation, space, light, and a calm space to enjoy coffee.

Most of all, this busy family wanted morning sun to help energise them for the day ahead.

Cabinetry

Working with the architect gave access to the best location for the kitchen, and allowed a previously enclosed scullery to become part of the open-plan kitchen.

Panelform Industries White Gloss Wrap sprayed in Mirotone Gloss Lacquer in Resene All Black; American oak veneer; Sibu II Collage Nero Matt (island); 5mm compressed stainless steel

Benchtops Caesarstone Organic White; brushed stainless steel; Techlam Black

Appliances Fisher & Paykel

Splashback Resene Allports paint on glass; American white oak veneer

Sinks Aoraki 55 Black in kitchen; Arizona C600 in scullery

Tapware Parex Hot/Cold

Handles Ancona Black chrome

Hardware

The concrete block wall draws guests into the kitchen and living space from the entrance hall. Concrete blocks wrap the pantry and stainless steel refrigerator. This in turn engages the stainless steel bench stretching underneath the stone benchtop and resembling a table. Across the back wall, the black Techlam wraps over the raised cooking zone, providing an abundance of set-down space for hot dishes without interrupting the flow of the work areas.

Resembling a mini café, the coffee nook has everything at hand. The Techlam ties this zone into the main kitchen, while the low oak drawer front that exposes the coffee cups provides detail to help personalise the space.

Honed aggregate concrete

Facing the living space, stitched black leather on the front of the island gives this surface a softer look . A stainless steel benchtop provides a hardwearing work surface. The stainless steel drops down to create a negative detail under the white stone benchtop. The island is completed with the cluster of hanging pendants to create a relaxed ambience for casual dining and family chats.

Photography

Judges’ comments

Blum Senso-Drive; Blum Intivo Black; Blum soft-close hinges, inner drawers

Accessories Blum Orgaline Utensil, Cutlery, Pull Boy, Oil Dividers with drip tray, Spice Rack, Towel Rail, Stainless Exposed sides in Undermount Drawer system

Flooring

Jamie Cobel

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This kitchen features a skilful combination of materials in warm and cool colours – blue, black, white, stainless, concrete block and timber.

Together these define all the different zones and functional areas that the design fulfills. The colour palette plays a major part in producing an appealing kitchen that is innovative, fresh and has immediate impact.

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Best Use of Lighting – Kitchen winner Jason Bonham Bonham Interior Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Jason Bonham Bonham Interior Auckland (09) 303 1547 jason@bonhaminterior.com bonhaminterior.com

This kitchen forms part of an extension to a small bungalow which allowed a young family to capture and maximise storage and space.

Cabinetry Mirotone custom gloss polyurethane; Resene Black White satin polyurethane on island; Bestwood Siena Wood Veneer in Dusty Mule; by Sharp & Page

Benchtops Grey Star polished granite from SCE Stone; honed Carrara marble from Italian Stone

Appliances

The clients requested a durable but aesthetically elegant design using various materials. The kitchen needed multiple preparation zones, a large sink with a chef-grade tap, wine storage, quiet appliances and lighting control without an automated system.

They also wanted an area with space for a home office and a place for children to do homework.

Oven, cooktop and dishwasher by Bosch; ventilation by Ilve; refrigeration by Electrolux and Gaggenau; microwave

by Panasonic

Skylights were added to capture daylight and symmetry. High-lumen LEDs were installed overhead as task lighting over the island.

Splashback

The splashback tiles were a wild card – the 3-D effect truly comes alive once the hidden LED strip lighting is illuminated.

The clients love the texture and energy this feature delivers.

3-D Blanco tiles from Tile Warehouse

Sink Franke

Tapware Nobili

Bar stools UFL; chair from ECC

Hardware Blum

Lighting KKDC LED strip lighting and profiles; Inlite Starr and Super Hero II LEDs; Tom Dixon pendants from ECC

Flooring Stained reclaimed matai

Photography Mark Scowen, Intense Photography

Tom Dixon pendants were incorporated to add additional warmth of colour, luxury and layering of lighting.

The plan was designed to maximise the kitchen and dining areas. Full-height sliding doors open out onto a pergola covered outdoor entertaining area with a fireplace and built-in barbecue.

Although the kitchen is not large, it utilises space efficiently and incorporates all the elements required for everyday functionality, spatial flow and entertaining friends and family.

Judges’ comments The lighting design for this kitchen helps create two different looks. The addition of the skylights mean the work areas receive ample natural light during the day. And at night the LED strip lighting beneath the upper cabinets gives the splashback tiles a truly 3-D effect.

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Elleci Sirex ELVS475 pictured in black Vitrotek

Elleci Karisma ELGK120 in White Granitek

Elleci Stainless ELSS500R50 Undermount

Elleci Quadra ELGQ130 in Chromium Metalitek

Burns & Ferrall are proud to introduce Elleci to the New Zealand market for the very first time. This well know Italian brand specialises in cutting edge quality composite sinks. Only Elleci offer a range of composite sinks in three different finishes. Granitek is the traditional composition of 80% granite particles and 20% resin. Vitrotek incorporates glass particles and resin giving an ultra smooth finish that is silky to touch and provides extra hygienic properties. Metalitek uses the same formula as Granitek but with the addition of metal particles, this finish catches the eye with a brilliant and shining finish.

Sirex models feature a built in stainless steel hot plate rated to 300 degrees, perfect for hot induction pots, as well as a unique patented space saving draining system which is controlled electronically at the touch of a button.

In addition to a wide range of models and colours available in composite, we also offer a range of stainless steel single undermount bowls available in a high quality European finish.

Now available from Burns & Ferrall. ph: 0800 697 465 or email: sales@burnsferrall.co.nz

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Best Kitchen Design under $20,000 winner Mark Bruce CKDNZ Beaver Kitchens Bay of Plenty region Designer Designer Mark Bruce CKDNZ Beaver Kitchens Whakatane (07) 308 7642 mark@beaverkitchens.co.nz beaverkitchens.co.nz

Cabinetry PSP Corelight with Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer finish; by Beaver Kitchens

Benchtops Formica Solid Surface in Chalk

by The Laminex Group

Appliances Cooktop and refrigeration by Fisher & Paykel; ventilation by Ikon; microwave by Panasonic

Splashback Resene wallpaper behind low-iron toughened glass

Sink Heritage Hardware Aoraki

Tapware Heritage Hardware Okura

Hardware Blum Tandembox Servo-drive, Blum Aventos, Blum Clip top

Accessories Blum Servo-drive bin

Photography Andrew Taylor

Designer statement The only feasible wall for a kitchen in this tiny apartment had several limitations. At one end was the entrance to the bathroom and at the other, on an adjacent wall, was the entrance to the unit. The entrance door was only 200mm away from the proposed kitchen wall, which meant cabinetry could not run the entire length. At least 1000mm clearance would be needed, leaving only 2400mm of useable space.

Backing onto part of the kitchen wall was the utility room, which provided the opportunity to recess some cabinetry and therefore use the full depth. The plumber agreed to set up the trap for the sink in the utility room which made it possible to reduce the base cabinet heights to an absolute minimum.

The client wanted a design that was simple, sharp, bold and yellow. This kitchen and apartment are definitely for a single occupant only, so storage and appliances are minimal. Instead of a conventional oven, a Panasonic convection/microwave steam oven is recessed into the utility room and open vented to allow it to be contained in the appliance garage.

The impact of the yellow lacquer is contrasted with black and yellow of the Madagascar timber veneer. White acrylic benchtops and over cupboard doors sharpen up the design. The kitchen is the feature of the apartment and looks and works as intended.

Judges’ comments This is a small kitchen with a challenging brief but the designer has still managed to create a kitchen that is both dramatic and functional – all for a price well under $20,000.

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Best Drawing Standards winner Toni Roberts CKDNZ Kitchen Architecture Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Toni Roberts CKDNZ Kitchen Architecture Auckland 027 487 6383 toni@kitchenarchitect.co.nz kitchenarchitect.co.nz

With an existing compact G-shaped kitchen and minimal bench space for a well-utilised espresso machine, the clients asked for a modern, clean-lined kitchen with a touch of warmth and subtlety. They enjoy entertaining so wished to celebrate the art of cooking and coffee-making while retaining a connection with their guests.

Cabinetry Ameron Irondust 3 with metallic gloss finish; satin stainless steel; 18mm MUF in Resene Half Pravda with two-pack gloss lacquer finish; Laminam Filo Argento ceramic tile; by Fyfe Kitchens

Benchtops Corian DuPont acrylic in White Jasmine; classic finish stainless steel

Appliances Ovens, cooktop, ventilation, warming drawer by Miele; refrigeration by Sub-Zero; dishwasher by Asko; coffee machine by Vibiemme

Splashbacks Laminam Filo Argento ceramic tile

Sinks Cabro Sergio Urbane

Tapware Hansgrohe Metropol; Hansgrohe Talis-S Variarc

Handles Mardeco Estiva; Hettich Prodecor Capua D; Stefano Orlati long D

Hardware Blum Tandembox Intivo in Terra Black; Blum Aventos HF with Servo-drive

Accessories Häfele; Hideaway Bins; Convoy Centro; Blum

Flooring Venis Montana Cottage tile

Photography

by Jamie Cobel

Improving flow first, spaces were reconfigured to enlarge the available kitchen area, then delineated into three key zones – a coffee and drinks bar, sculptured island and tall cooking zone.

The showpiece, the dedicated drinks zone with its moody burnt-espresso finish, addresses coffee-making demands. Glossy dark metallic lacquer, contrasting light benchtops, proportioned shapes and lighting blend to bring the desired refined look. A stainless steel panel above slides to reveal wine glasses for evening entertaining.

Framing the Corian worktop a portico of LED strip lighting provides quality task and ambient lighting, reflected ad infinitum in the gloss ceiling. This visually dynamic and functional work zone can be discreetly concealed by stacking three Laminam doors. These create a sumptuous feature with their grid texture of delicate molten-chrome diamonds.

The island continues the materiality of the drinks zone and is formed with two thick posts to each diagonal, supporting the delicately textured Corian bench.

As the social centrepiece of the room, it appears to spill out into the sheltered patio, further facilitating guest interaction.

A warm grey palette was chosen for the cooking wall to complement stainless features and Laminam tones without stealing attention from the rest of this bright room.

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People’s Choice Award winner Margaret Young Margaret Young Designs Southern region Designer

Designer statement

Margaret Young Margaret Young Designs Invercargill (03) 218 1275 marg@mydesigns.co.nz mydesigns.co.nz

The client wanted the scullery in her new home to be a second kitchen, providing the capacity to entertain large numbers of guests. She supplied magazine pictures of traditional kitchens and circled the features that she wanted.

Cabinetry

The challenge was to combine classical columns, Gothic beading, lattice panels and corbels in a cohesive design. A large number of appliances were also needed, with some of them integrated so that they wouldn’t dominate.

Prime Melamine carcase in White; 18mm MDF with beaded panelling, 2-pack lacquer finish in Resene Half Thorndon Cream; by Lloyds Joinery

Benchtops Super White granite; stainless steel

Appliances Freestanding range by Ilve; wall oven

by Bosch; ventilation by Schweigen; refrigeration and dishwashers by Bosch and Westinghouse; microwaves by Bosch and Whirlpool; waste disposer by InSinkErator

Splashback Toughened glass by AJ Creative Glass

Sinks Cabro Sergio

Tapware Grohe Baucurve; InSinkErator

Handles Heritage Hardware Davita, Embleton handles; Fearon knobs

Corbels Hand carved by Craftbuilt Industries

Hardware Blum soft-close hinges, Blumotion drawers, Space Tower pantry drawers, Aventos hinges

Lighting LED strip lighting

Photography

The initial conceptual plans divided the space allocated for the kitchen and scullery almost in half. This made for a spacious scullery but the main kitchen was too compact to comfortably fit the larger appliances and the traditional features. The outer kitchen also looked too small in porportion to the adjacent dining-living area.

At this early stage the wall was moved to increase the size of the main kitchen.

The client also agreed to moving the kitchen-scullery door closer to the back wall. This gave her better access to her second ovens and also made room for a wider, stand-alone display cabinet.

Supplying extra, highly detailed drawings, specifications and 3-D renders for each of the traditional features was necessary to achieve a unified look to the overall design.

A curve to the island and rangehood was designed to link the kitchen with the curved bulkhead and tiled area. The client chose the splashback to add her own individual style note to the kitchen.

Cory Varcoe

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Showcasing the best of bathroom design talent in New Zealand The annual NKBA awards celebrate designers who express exceptional creative flair, a sound knowledge of materials, a responsive approach to client wishes and a thorough understanding of the ergonomics of family life. With a move towards spa-like bathroom retreats and ensuites that connect with surrounding spaces, a heightened design awareness has never been more important. And there’s no doubt that bathrooms play a vital role in the appeal of a residence – whether for personal enjoyment or as a way of adding value to your home.

The following professional bathroom designers have embraced the evolving nature of bathroom design, creating spaces with every technological advantage and cohesive, eye-catching looks.

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CDS best bathroom design Winner:

Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ, Celia Visser Design

Best traditional/classic bathroom design Winner:

Leonie von Sturmer, Von Sturmer’s

Creative excellence bathroom award Winner:

Leonie von Sturmer, Von Sturmer’s

Trends innovative bathroom award Winner:

Leonie von Sturmer, Von Sturmer’s

Best use of lighting – bathroom Winner:

Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens

Best use of small space – bathroom Winner:

Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ, Celia Visser Design

People’s choice award Winner:

Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens

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Regional bathroom award – Auckland Winner:

Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens

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Emma Morris, Eternodesign

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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014

Bathroom Design of the Year winner Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland (09) 274 7055 kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz fyfekitchens.co.nz

My clients, a busy couple, required a new master ensuite bathroom and toilet, a space with depth and contrast to the earthy palette of the bedroom. It had to make a bold statement – an integration of quality products and materials that achieved clarity in design. Products needed to be enhanced and become sculptural. Although the existing space was restricted and lacking in light, they did not want a glass shower.

Cabinetry Urethane dark-stained quarter-cut oak veneer with mitred top edge for finger-pull access; by Fyfe Kitchens

Vanity top Caesarstone in Pure White

Basin Venice 40 glass round from Metrix; Seattle Black Stone from SpazioCasa

Bath Perla in Matt White

WC Villeroy and Boch Subway

Tapware Vogue, Forme, Cinquantuno, Biro, Quibika

Accessories SpazioCasa Kronos heated towel rails; Robertson Soho towel ring; Nimi round magnifying mirror from ECC; Clearview heat pads

Lighting Low wattage LED ribbon

Wallcoverings SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600; SpazioCasa Mosaico Nero Acapulco

Flooring SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600

Photography Kallan Macleod

Large dark tiles became the starting point. Applied to floors and walls, they created a contrast with the bedroom giving immediate depth of colour, a masculine twist, and a backdrop for the bathroom fittings. A mosaic feature wall provides a change in texture and adds interest when viewed from the master bedroom. A privacy wall to the shower creates separation to the vanity.

The sculptural bath needed to stand alone. Due to the confined space, the towel rails were recessed. Shampoo and display niches were added for interest and practicality.

The timber vanity provides plenty of storage. Wall hung with lighting beneath, it creates a feeling of space. The mirror was floated above to enhance this effect, and is backlit for ambience. This is visible from the adjoining toilet, which has painted walls.

The white vanity top links with the sculptural bath, and makes the silver glass basins pop, adding a touch of glamour and femininity. The circular hand rail and magnifying mirror echo the shape of the basins, along with curved lines to the European tapware.

A window was added to the shower and a ceiling skylight was introduced, bringing natural light into the space.

Judges’ comments Bold use of dark tones to produce an harmonious outcome. Everything works well together – form, texture and colour. The recessed towel rail was an innovative solution to the tightness of the space.

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CDS Best Bathroom Design winner Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ Celia Visser Design Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ Celia Visser Design Auckland (09) 917 1794 enquiries@visserdesign.co.nz visserdesign.co.nz

Who said bathrooms should be limited to the interior of a home?

Cabinetry Corian Architect White to vanity; Dulux Eighth Arrowtown Satin to laundry cabinetry; by Good Kitchens

Vanity top & basin Topline custom integrated in Corian Architect White

Spa bath Hot Spring

Shower Il Bagno Flat Shower Column Thermo mixer; Warmup Marmox base and channel waste

Door Glass Euroglass switchable glass

WC Il Bagno floor-mounted XES; Grohe Onda LED flush plate

Tapware Il Bagno Forma

Hardware Blum Servo-drive, Aventos

Accessories Metrix; Il Bagno; Lineabeta; DC Short heated towel rail

Lighting Designer and Lighthouse Remuera

Wall tiles Jacobsen Creative

Floor tiles European Ceramics

Laundry appliances Asko

Photography Kallan Macleod

When embarking on the renovation of their city townhouse, the clients, a professional couple, desired their sole bathroom combined laundry be innovative, aesthetically minimalist and sophisticated.

Discussions were had over the ability to have a blissful soak after a hard day at work, good storage and practicality of the service area, at the same time achieving an uncluttered simplistic feel to this wet area space.

Major challenges to overcome were the size constraints of the room and incorporating both a utility area and a luxe feeling bathroom, seemingly opposites plus functional fittings and fixtures of both areas.

The designer’s solution was installing an exterior spa bath that met the brief of a soaking area, leading directly through the shower to the outside. To overcome privacy issues considering the close proximity of surrounding homes, switchable glass was added to the shower exterior doors creating opaque seclusion and at a click of a button transforming the size and feel of the room into an urban sanctuary by letting the landscape and natural light flow into the space.

Fully integrated laundry appliances were hidden in a singular vertical unit allowing the striking horizontal lines of the bespoke Corian vanity with its seamless formed basin and electric cabinetry to be enhanced by the elongated mirror over-cupboard holding a generous amount of everyday items. Products were chosen for their sculptural elements as well as their practicality, including the use of a LED lit flushplate and lighting.

Elegant in its simplicity, this versatile room has exceeded the client’s expectations.

Judges’ comments Innovative, aesthetically minimalist and sophisticated, this bathroom packs a lot into a small space. It also cleverly extends the concept of bathroom design from inside to outside.

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Best Traditional/Classic Bathroom Design winner Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland (09) 376 3745 info@vonsturmers.com vonsturmers.com

This master suite desperately needed a makeover to bring it into line with the rest of the renovated villa. My clients wanted the bedroom and bathroom to link seamlessly, as if they belonged together. It was important to retain as many of the old villa’s features as possible – the tongue-and-groove walls, high plastered ceilings and existing doors and mouldings, while bringing in the modern luxury conveniences that my clients hankered for.

Cabinetry Panelled doors in Dulux Manorburn with lacquer finish

Vanity top Statuary vein marble

Basins Duravit D-Code

Showers Almar Emotion Deep Slide Shower; Paini Brass Rain Shower head and wall-mounted arm

WC Duravit Darling New; Tropea 3 Metal Satin Mechanical Faceplate

Tapware Ovo basin and shower mixers

Lighting LED strip lighting under mirrors

Wallcoverings Porcelanosa Carrara Blanco 316 x 900; existing tongue-and-groove repainted in Resene Black White

Window treatment Santa Fe shutters

Flooring Pietra Ossidiana 300 x 600

Photography S Huish

Having another bathroom elsewhere in the house meant the old bath was superfluous. Removing it would create a large room with cavernous ceiling heights. To provide more intimacy in the space, central walls were built, separating the toilet from the shower, and providing privacy for the toilet from the bedroom. By keeping wall tones and tiles light, and central partitioning walls lower, it was possible to maximise the spacious feel of the room.

Lots of storage had also been high on the wish list. Now a double vanity stretches along the entire wall, with sliding mirrored wall storage that bounces images to the tall dressing mirror and around the room.

The shower combines a his-and-hers adjustable slide shower and large rain shower, ensuring the needs of both clients are met. Tiled recesses on either side of this rail create space for those shower necessities.

The result is a refined bathroom that blends seamlessly with the dramatic adjoining bedroom, and with a further dressing room next door, there is certainly no shortage of the storage my clients desired.

Judges’ comments Elegant space that links seamlessly to the adjoining bedroom. The modern twist on traditional was a good response to the brief and architecture of the renovated villa. Colour was well handled.

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Best Use of Small Space – Bathroom winner Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ Celia Visser Design Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ, PDINZ Celia Visser Design Auckland (09) 917 1794 enquiries@visserdesign.co.nz visserdesign.co.nz

Who said bathrooms should be limited to the interior of a home?

Cabinetry Corian Architect White to vanity; Dulux Eighth Arrowtown Satin to laundry cabinetry; by Good Kitchens

Vanity top & basin Topline custom integrated in Corian Architect White

Spa bath Hot Spring

Shower Il Bagno Flat Shower Column Thermo mixer; Warmup Marmox base and channel waste

Door Glass Euroglass switchable glass

WC Il Bagno floor-mounted XES; Grohe Onda LED flush plate

Tapware Il Bagno Forma

Hardware Blum Servo-drive, Aventos

Accessories Metrix; Il Bagno; Lineabeta; DC Short heated towel rail

Lighting Designer and Lighthouse Remuera

Wall tiles Jacobsen Creative

Floor tiles European Ceramics

Laundry appliances Asko

Photography Kallan Macleod

When embarking on the renovation of their city townhouse, the clients, a professional couple, desired their sole bathroom combined laundry be innovative, aesthetically minimalist and sophisticated.

Discussions were had over the ability to have a blissful soak after a hard day at work, good storage and practicality of the service area, at the same time achieving an uncluttered simplistic feel to this wet area space.

Major challenges to overcome were the size constraints of the room and incorporating both a utility area and a luxe feeling bathroom, seemingly opposites plus functional fittings and fixtures of both areas.

The designer’s solution was installing an exterior spa bath that met the brief of a soaking area, leading directly through the shower to the outside. To overcome privacy issues considering the close proximity of surrounding homes, switchable glass was added to the shower exterior doors creating opaque seclusion and at a click of a button transforming the size and feel of the room into an urban sanctuary by letting the landscape and natural light flow into the space.

Fully integrated laundry appliances were hidden in a singular vertical unit allowing the striking horizontal lines of the bespoke Corian vanity with its seamless formed basin and electric cabinetry to be enhanced by the elongated mirror over-cupboard holding a generous amount of everyday items. Products were chosen for their sculptural elements as well as their practicality, including the use of a LED lit flushplate and lighting.

Elegant in its simplicity, this versatile room has exceeded the client’s expectations.

Judges’ comments Smart, efficient and effective use of the space that also accommodates the laundry. Well detailed, despite the uncluttered effect it achieves.

Switchable glass allows flexibility to provide privacy when needed or a visual connection to the outside.

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Trends Innovative Bathroom Award winner Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland (09) 376 3745 info@vonsturmers.com vonsturmers.com

Creating a minimal yet ergonomic, serene yet welcoming, simple yet detailed design was not only an aesthetic but also a functional challenge.

A love of Japanese culture inspired my clients to extend their penthouse apartment to create a sanctuary-style master suite.

Cabinetry Bestwood Wilderness Tasman Elm; White lacquered drawers

Vanity top Corian in Glacier White

Basins Santiago Round Countertop in Nordic Grey from Robertson

Shower Dornbracht Imo shower slide rail, rain shower, mixers

Bath Kaldewei Kusatsu soaking tub

WC Duravit Starck

Tapware Dornbracht MEM two hole single lever basin mixer; MEM bath spout and deck valves from Metrix

Accessories Custom towel rail

Wallcoverings Ambitec Suave plaster; Minoli Etic Noce tiles 225 x 900

Flooring Basalt Floor Tiles 600 x 600 Minoli Etic Noce tiles 225 x 900 from Heritage tiles

Photography Jamie Cobel

Hot tubs form an essential part of traditional bathing in Japan. Sourcing a practical option which would be low maintenance and visually beautiful was relatively easy; however, encasing and providing access within the restrictions of an existing apartment structure was more challenging. The Kusatsu tub, over a metre deep, takes pride of place in the room, with a deck and stairs created in wood-look porcelain tiles. All the other components of the bathroom were designed around this.

Generously proportioned, the shower was created to resemble a timber-lined steam room. The combination of a hand shower and large rain shower gives both the satisfaction of powerful water jets and the comfort of a tranquil drizzle. A negative recess in the wall forms a shelf, while the subtle slope of the shower floor is designed to channel the water towards the concealed drain.

The simple plastered effect to the walls around the bathtub combines with the forgiving nature of white Corian tops, walnut tones and natural stone bowls to give a complete Zen-style experience.

My clients say this Japanese-inspired, contemporary bathroom is so much more than they could have imagined.

Judges’ comments An innovative approach to space planning accommodated a deep soaking tub in this penthouse master. Together with an inspired selection of fittings and materials, this creates the Japanese aesthetic the clients wanted.

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Creative Excellence Bathroom Award winner Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Leonie von Sturmer Von Sturmer’s Auckland (09) 376 3745 info@vonsturmers.com vonsturmers.com

Creating a minimal yet ergonomic, serene yet welcoming, simple yet detailed design was not only an aesthetic but also a functional challenge.

A love of Japanese culture inspired my clients to extend their penthouse apartment to create a sanctuary-style master suite.

Cabinetry Bestwood Wilderness Tasman Elm; White lacquered drawers

Vanity top Corian in Glacier White

Basins Santiago Round Countertop in Nordic Grey from Robertson

Shower Dornbracht Imo shower slide rail, rain shower, mixers

Bath Kaldewei Kusatsu soaking tub

WC Duravit Starck

Tapware Dornbracht MEM two hole single lever basin mixer; MEM bath spout and deck valves from Metrix

Accessories Custom towel rail

Wallcoverings Ambitec Suave plaster; Minoli Etic Noce tiles 225 x 900

Flooring Basalt Floor Tiles 600 x 600 Minoli Etic Noce tiles 225 x 900 from Heritage tiles

Photography Jamie Cobel

Hot tubs form an essential part of traditional bathing in Japan. Sourcing a practical option which would be low maintenance and visually beautiful was relatively easy; however, encasing and providing access within the restrictions of an existing apartment structure was more challenging. The Kusatsu tub, over a metre deep, takes pride of place in the room, with a deck and stairs created in wood-look porcelain tiles. All the other components of the bathroom were designed around this.

Generously proportioned, the shower was created to resemble a timber-lined steam room. The combination of a hand shower and large rain shower gives both the satisfaction of powerful water jets and the comfort of a tranquil drizzle. A negative recess in the wall forms a shelf, while the subtle slope of the shower floor is designed to channel the water towards the concealed drain.

The simple plastered effect to the walls around the bathtub combines with the forgiving nature of white Corian tops, walnut tones and natural stone bowls to give a complete Zen-style experience.

My clients say this Japanese-inspired, contemporary bathroom is so much more than they could have imagined.

Judges’ comments Clever planning and a great selection of materials and fittings underpin the design of this sanctuary-style master suite. The result is a contemporary bathroom inspired by Japanese culture.

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Best Use of Lighting – Bathroom winner Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland (09) 274 7055 kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz fyfekitchens.co.nz

My clients, a busy couple, required a new master ensuite bathroom and toilet, a space with depth and contrast to the earthy palette of the bedroom. It had to make a bold statement – an integration of quality products and materials that achieved clarity in design. Products needed to be enhanced and become sculptural. Although the existing space was restricted and lacking in light, they did not want a glass shower.

Cabinetry Urethane dark-stained quarter-cut oak veneer with mitred top edge for finger-pull access; by Fyfe Kitchens

Vanity top Caesarstone in Pure White

Basin Venice 40 glass round from Metrix; Seattle Black Stone from SpazioCasa

Bath Perla in Matt White

WC Villeroy and Boch Subway

Tapware Vogue, Forme, Cinquantuno, Biro, Quibika

Accessories SpazioCasa Kronos heated towel rails; Robertson Soho towel ring; Nimi round magnifying mirror from ECC; Clearview heat pads

Lighting Low wattage LED ribbon

Wallcoverings SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600; SpazioCasa Mosaico Nero Acapulco

Flooring SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600

Photography Kallan Macleod

Large dark tiles became the starting point. Applied to floors and walls, they created a contrast with the bedroom giving immediate depth of colour, a masculine twist, and a backdrop for the bathroom fittings. A mosaic feature wall provides a change in texture and adds interest when viewed from the master bedroom. A privacy wall to the shower creates separation to the vanity.

The sculptural bath needed to stand alone. Due to the confined space, the towel rails were recessed. Shampoo and display niches were added for interest and practicality.

The timber vanity provides plenty of storage. Wall hung with lighting beneath, it creates a feeling of space. The mirror was floated above to enhance this effect, and is backlit for ambience. This is visible from the adjoining toilet, which has painted walls.

The white vanity top links with the sculptural bath, and makes the silver glass basins pop, adding a touch of glamour and femininity. The circular hand rail and magnifying mirror echo the shape of the basins, along with curved lines to the European tapware.

A window was added to the shower and a ceiling skylight was introduced, bringing natural light into the space.

Judges’ comments Well balanced combination of natural light from the skylight, and indirect light washing from the concealed fittings.

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People’s Choice Award – Bathroom winner Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland region Designer

Designer statement

Kira Gray Fyfe Kitchens Auckland (09) 274 7055 kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz fyfekitchens.co.nz

My clients, a busy couple, required a new master ensuite bathroom and toilet, a space with depth and contrast to the earthy palette of the bedroom. It had to make a bold statement – an integration of quality products and materials that achieved clarity in design. Products needed to be enhanced and become sculptural. Although the existing space was restricted and lacking in light, they did not want a glass shower.

Cabinetry Urethane dark-stained quarter-cut oak veneer with mitred top edge for finger-pull access; by Fyfe Kitchens

Vanity top Caesarstone in Pure White

Basin Venice 40 glass round from Metrix; Seattle Black Stone from SpazioCasa

Bath Perla in Matt White

WC Villeroy and Boch Subway

Tapware Vogue, Forme, Cinquantuno, Biro, Quibika

Accessories SpazioCasa Kronos heated towel rails; Robertson Soho towel ring; Nimi round magnifying mirror from ECC; Clearview heat pads

Lighting Low wattage LED ribbon

Wallcoverings SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600; SpazioCasa Mosaico Nero Acapulco

Flooring SpazioCasa Nero Acapulco 600 x 600

Photography Kallan Macleod

Large dark tiles became the starting point. Applied to floors and walls, they created a contrast with the bedroom giving immediate depth of colour, a masculine twist, and a backdrop for the bathroom fittings. A mosaic feature wall provides a change in texture and adds interest when viewed from the master bedroom. A privacy wall to the shower creates separation to the vanity.

The sculptural bath needed to stand alone. Due to the confined space, the towel rails were recessed. Shampoo and display niches were added for interest and practicality.

The timber vanity provides plenty of storage. Wall hung with lighting beneath, it creates a feeling of space. The mirror was floated above to enhance this effect, and is backlit for ambience. This is visible from the adjoining toilet, which has painted walls.

The white vanity top links with the sculptural bath, and makes the silver glass basins pop, adding a touch of glamour and femininity. The circular hand rail and magnifying mirror echo the shape of the basins, along with curved lines to the European tapware.

A window was added to the shower and a ceiling skylight was introduced, bringing natural light into the space.

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