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CONTEMPORARY LINES Talk of the town Separate work zones and an innovative material palette define the winner of the Kitchen Design of the Year in the NKBA Awards
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Making a splash It’s not just the dramatic water droplet on the splashback that sets this kitchen apart – it’s also the bold monochromatic colour palette
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Three sides to a story Separate cooking zones ensure this home caters equally well to family meals, entertaining and outdoor barbecues
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Impeccable manners Crisp lines, architectural planes and a sympathetic palette give this kitchen a crafted yet understated presence
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TRADITIONAL KITCHENS Of a bygone era With its generous size, traditional mouldings and sense of symmetry, this kitchen reinforces the formal grandeur of a new house
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Balanced outlook This family kitchen reflects a mix of traditional and modern sensibilities and anchors the design of the rest of the home
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Gone fishing The pull of the great outdoors is ever present in this new house – the setting is reflected in the materials and styling of the entire interior
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COLOUR & MATERIALS In the limelight Like a theatre set for a performance, this kitchen has a sculptural island at centre stage
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Strong horizontal lines define this new kitchen by Melanie Craig, which won Kitchen Design of the Year at the NKBA Awards. To read more, turn to pages 8-13. Photography by Jamie Cobel.
With an American accent Evoking the rich, textured look of the Desert Modern style, this project won the NKBA Trends Innovative Kitchen award
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Shining example A large stainless steel island with an inverted pyramid table top is the show-stopping centrepiece of this minimalist kitchen
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Mico Bathrooms can help you create a personal oasis of serenity in your home, where function and emotional design work in harmony.
Character study Country, with an urban edge – this kitchen in a new house on a rural property offers the best of both worlds
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FOCUS ON KITCHENS No matter what you are researching – surface materials, tapware, appliances or kitchen designers – there’s a wealth of information at your fingertips
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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014 Presenting the category winners from this year’s National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Awards – a showcase of the scope of design talent in New Zealand
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BATHROOM TRENDS This section profiles bathroom projects that create a sense of sanctuary – relaxing havens that provide that away-from-it-all feeling at home
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CafĂŠ style The need to cater to contemporary lifestyles is the driver for the design of these modern kitchens
Talk of the town Separate work zones and an innovative material palette define the winner of the Kitchen Design of the Year in the NKBA Awards
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Designing a kitchen for a new house is an ideal opportunity to get it right first time, with a place for everything and everything in its place. This NKBA award-winning kitchen, by Melanie Craig Design Partners, was designed for a busy family who wanted mornings to be stress free and energising. ”The owners wanted a kitchen that would put some order into the morning chaos,” the designer says. “It was important to have a separate breakfast and coffee zone, and a warm, sunny space.”
The kitchen was subsequently opened up to the east so the family could enjoy the morning sun. Bar stools were placed near the windows at one end of a long island, which forms a tabletop with steel legs. A group of pendant lights further highlights this casual dining area. “At the other end, the island caters to food preparation and cooking,” says Craig. “This different functionality is defined by a heat-resistant steel surface and open steel shelving. A narrow band of steel extends right along the front of the
island beneath the white stone benchtop, helping to link the two ends.” Similar linking elements feature in all areas of the kitchen, bringing a visual continuity to the separate zones. The caféstyle coffee zone, for example, appears as a stand-alone workstation, with a fullheight white oak splashback and shelf. But the black Techlam benchtop echoes the material that wraps around the bank of ovens further along the same wall. “This is a 9mm-thick benchtop with a white core that gives it an interesting edge
Preceding pages and above: Strong horizontal lines define this new kitchen designed by Melanie Craig. The designer specified a mix of textures and materials to highlight the functionality of the different elements. The front of the island features black embossed leather. Black also appears on the overhead cabinets and Techlam benchtops on the perimeter. This is contrasted by white Caesarstone benchtops and a sky-blue glass splashback. Above left: One corner of the kitchen provides a café-style coffee zone. Mugs and cups are stored just beneath the benchtop, while coffee, hot chocolate and teas are stored in the large drawer.
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Top and above: Surface textures and edge profiles reflect the attention to detail in the kitchen. Above right and facing page: The scullery is an extension of the kitchen. It has its own sink and forms a breakfast zone. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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detail,” says Craig. “And because Techlam is impervious to heat, it provides another resting place for hot dishes. With the ovens at waist height, dishes can simply be lifted straight out and placed on top.” The white oak of the coffee zone is also repeated elsewhere – it edges the black-lacquered overhead cabinets that reinforce the horizontal lines of the kitchen. Recessed steel drawer pulls in the white perimeter cabinets and adjoining scullery further enhance the horizontality of the design.
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“This kitchen has many bold textural elements, such as the embossed black leather on the front of the island, and the raw concrete block that wraps right around the wall accommodating the refrigerator. These are contrasted by shiny surfaces, such as the glass splashback.” To provide further contrast, the black, white and timber colour palette is enlivened by the sky-blue shade of the splashback. Blue also provides a pop of colour in a niche above the refrigerator – along with a bright orange ceramic piece.
Making a splash It’s not just the dramatic water droplet on the splashback that sets this kitchen apart – it’s also the bold monochromatic colour palette
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Kitchens are often designed to make a bold statement, but on occasions the aesthetics can be compromised by the functional elements. However, that is not the case with this kitchen in a new home – all the food preparation and cooking takes place in an adjoining scullery that can be hidden from view. Sublime Architectural Interiors designer Kim Duffin says the kitchen is in a very contemporary home, and the kitchen needed to make a design statement in its own right. “Essentially the front kitchen had to be an entertainment centre, with no cooking at all,”
he says. “In keeping with the design focus, the owners wanted to incorporate a permanent art work. They consequently engaged an American artist who specialises in water drop artworks to create the splashback. This helped to determine the monochromatic palette.” White lacquered cabinets are contrasted by a heavily textured wood laminate upstand that screens the sink area from the dining and family rooms beyond. The island benchtop appears to slice through one side of the upstand, creating an asymmetrical feature that echoes two floating white shelves on the splashback.
Facing page, top and lower: Now you see it, now you don’t – pocket doors separate this kitchen from an adjoining scullery, which is where all the food preparation and cooking takes place. Above: The kitchen, designed by Kim Duffin of Sublime Architectural Interiors, incorporates a large backpainted splashback featuring an image of a water drop. The island upstand and flyover shelf feature a heavily textured wood laminate.
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Preceding pages: The scullery has a mirrored splashback to reflect light. Above: Large sliding doors open up the kitchen to a terrace. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Steve Ryan from Rix Ryan Photography
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“This kitchen is all about minimalism and a clean, uncluttered look,” the designer says. For this reason, there are recessed pulls on all the doors and drawers. An aluminium channel creates a matching horizontal negative detail on the front of the island. Duffin also created a timber flyover that wraps around the top of the cabinets. This features the same heavily textured veneer as the island upstand. “The flyover enhances the horizontal lines and helps to tie all the spaces together visually. It also accommodates accent lighting, with spots
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that highlight each of the four pocket doors that separate the front kitchen from the scullery. In addition, LED uplighting is integrated into the flyover shelf. This brightens the room and makes the ceiling seem higher.” The cabinetry in the scullery appears as an extension of the kitchen units. But the splashback here is mirrored, which helps to bounce light back into the room. Natural light is provided by a window, so the owners or caterers can work in the room with the doors closed. Entertaining is also enhanced by large sliding doors that open up to the outdoors.
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A modern addition to an older house brings the opportunity to plan a new kitchen without having to work around existing elements. This was the scenario when architect Nick Murray designed this multifaceted kitchen – part of a major rear-of-house extension. This aspect of the renovation had to meet several needs. The owners had requested an entertainer’s kitchen to front onto the living spaces, and a separate semi-professional chef’s kitchen away from the public eye. A walk-in pantry and an outdoor kitchen in the same area were also required, says Murray.
Above left: This entertainer’s kitchen by architect Nicholas Murray is only one aspect of the cooking functionality introduced as part of a contemporary rear addition. Top, above and left: A working chef’s kitchen behind the scenes is all in stainless steel with matching appliances. There is a sightline from the pantry through the chef’s kitchen to an outdoor kitchen beyond.
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Preceding pages: Two kitchens, a laundry, circulation passage and this open-plan living space make up the ground floor of the rear addition. The island’s cantilevered marble benchtop provides an ideal breakfast spot. The heavy benchtop is underpinned by steel reinforcing. Above: Additional upper cabinetry for the entertainer’s kitchen is on the exterior wall. Directly below is a small reading nook.
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“To address these needs, I designed a utility hub at one end of the open-plan addition. This contains the two indoor kitchens, the pantry and a laundry. The rear spaces are open to each other and the chef’s kitchen includes a serving window to the outdoors.” In keeping with the living and dining areas, the entertainer’s kitchen is contemporary yet understated. The island is finished in the same timber planks as the floor – a durable surface that helps the kitchen blend in with the wider area. Steel reinforcing supports the cantilevered stone benchtop, which is ideal for serving.
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The front-of-house kitchen faces the living spaces. Reflective glass backpainted in black forms the splashback, while the rear benchtop, used for food preparation, is in the same stone as the island. To ensure easy access to the white upper wall cabinets, all the door panels lift out and up at a touch of electric latches. Above the long cabinets are three display niches, complete with spot lighting, to show off the owners’ objets d’art. To the left, there is a view directly into the semi-industrial chef’s kitchen, although this area can be screened off with a pocket slider.
“This no-nonsense working kitchen is built entirely in stainless steel, right down to the cabinet carcasses and open shelving. Appliances are all in the same metal finish,” Murray says. The large walk-in pantry is around the corner. This also has open shelving so everything can be accessed quickly and easily. The pantry benchtops are in the same black stone as those in the entertainer’s kitchen, and cabinet fronts are similar. While the pantry is open to the chef’s kitchen, it can be screened off from the laundry at the rear of the hub by another pocket door.
The other side of the working kitchen has a serving window that opens onto the outdoor kitchen just beyond. Window sills on the original part of the home are in local bluestone, which was also used to clad the open-air kitchen. The layered bluestone forms, introduced by Murray in varying sizes for variety, are also a subtle nod to the home’s classic brick facade. resource list | images | video
Top: A deck at the rear leads to a series of steps that climb down the sloping site. Above: The outdoor kitchen is a composition of bluestone forms – similar bluestone features on other areas of the exterior. Windows beside the back door allow food to be served straight from the chef’s kitchen out to the barbecue area.
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Impeccable manners Crisp lines, architectural planes and a sympathetic palette give this kitchen a crafted yet understated presence
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One way to meld a kitchen smoothly into an open-plan space is to make it part of the wider design. This not only helps the workspace seem to disappear, it is also an opportunity to expand and celebrate the interior scheme. This kitchen is in a residence created by builder Adrian Zorzi as a display home. In the end, he liked it so much that he bought the house for himself. Designer Dominik Frisina created the interiors, including the kitchen. “The concept was that the kitchen merge with the living spaces, adopting a galley layout often associated with penthouse apartments.
Above: Living areas and kitchen are seamlessly integrated in this design by Dominik Frisina. A shared material palette and common architectural forms both play their part. Left: The blade ceiling is centred over the kitchen upstand. This connects to the white formwork, which in turn frames the black cabinetry. The tight composition gives the kitchen a strong sculptural presence.
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Above: The island’s sandstone counter sits atop a recessed layer of travertine. The latter reads as an extension of the connected breakfast bar, created in the same stone. Right: An appliance cabinet at the far end of the breakfast bar provides ready access to the toaster or blender. Designing the kitchen in a relatively confined footprint required close attention to how it would function from day to day.
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“This idea was important to ensure that the kitchen, while maintaining a strong presence, doesn’t detract from the entertaining areas.” Several factors helped achieve this – from tight space-planning to cabinetry interiors that feature the latest high-tech storage systems. “The kitchen isn’t composed around a strict work triangle, rather everything is positioned to suit the way Adrian likes to cook. The pantry is in the cabinets to one side of the cooking station, balanced by integrated refrigeration on the other. The dishwasher is in the island.” The home’s wider interior is a balanced
composition of planes and lines and the kitchen extends this look. There’s a dropped ceiling over the island, one of several in the open-plan room, and white wraparound joinery frames the black lacquered cabinetry. An emphasis on horizontal forms and deep toekicks on the island give the kitchen a light, floating appeal. To downplay the kitchen’s presence from the public spaces, Frisina created the breakfast bar in a slender slab of travertine. This connects to the island at one end and to an appliance cabinet at the other, making it easy to bring a toaster or coffee maker out onto the bench. While the thin
blade of stone is nearly invisible when viewed from the living area, it offers a spacious surface for prepping or casual dining. “Everything in the space is tightly composed. The travertine benchtop is carried through in recessed form under the Dura Grey island top, drawing the two elements together. A pale sandstone upstand screens cooking clutter from view. This rectilinear form is repeated in the same material on the splashback. A mirror frame around the latter creates the illusion that the kitchen is larger than it actually is.” Material connections play a major role in
Above: The black lacquered cabinets contain a wealth of storage and functionality. The compartmentalised pantry is concealed in the cabinets to the left of the cooking station, with the kitchen’s substantial refrigeration located in the cabinetry to the right. These are matched by the glossy black doors on the ovens and the tones of the upper ceiling.
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integrating the kitchen into its environment. Sandstone on the island bench, oven surround and splashback is also used on the floor, while the streaked travertine features prominently on the walls as well. Similarly, the black of the lacquered cabinetry is seen again on the upper ceiling, and the custom-stained veneer on the island is used on cabinets throughout the home. “While this room has a lot going on, it all repeats the palette and themes in the rest of the home,” says Frisina. “Extended sightlines enhance the room-to-room connections.” Material continuity extends to the outdoor
living space at the rear of the house. The alfresco kitchen has been given a similar treatment to the main workspace. Here, the large barbecue station is finished in travertine, as are the benchtops – at a glance both appearing to merge with the wall in the same stone behind. The cabinets and rangehood feature the same custom-stained veneer used on all the indoor cabinetry. resource list | video | images Search 44612 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: The natural palette of stone and timber veneer runs right through the home. The plinth’s warm tones are echoed in the kitchen cabinetry and seen straight ahead on the alfresco cabinets as well. Above: A travertine barbecue and benchtops almost disappear into the wall of the same stone behind the outdoor kitchen. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta
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Refined palette There is still a place for old-world character in a new kitchen – these projects highlight a fresh approach to tradition
Of a bygone era With its generous size, traditional mouldings and sense of symmetry this kitchen reinforces the formal grandeur of a new house
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Good kitchen design is invariably about proportion, and this is most often seen in new homes where the kitchen’s status is elevated to a central role. This new kitchen was designed for a display home by Oswald Homes – a particularly grand home of 800m2. Not surprisingly, the kitchen also needed to be grand, and it had to echo the traditional theme of the rest of the house. The kitchen consequently runs right along one side of the house, with the cabinetry extending through to a large
scullery. But the central focus is a large island with traditional moulded panels and fluted columns and capitals on each corner. These repeat the design of the mouldings and skirting boards throughout the large open-plan living space. The sense of tradition doesn’t stop there, however. Hand-painted doors and traditional hardware and tapware all help to convey the sense of an old English kitchen from a bygone era. Similarly, a butler’s sink, subway-tiled splashback and classical profiles on the black granite
Preceding pages: Full of character and charm, this new display home by Oswald Homes features a large open-plan family living space with a formal dining area and traditionally styled kitchen. Above left and left: White hand-painted cabinetry is set against French oak parquet floors. A massive island provides the main food preparation and serving area. This features traditional tapware. Top and above: The kitchen cabinetry extends to form a scullery at one end. There is also a separate walk-in cool room with a marble floor.
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Above: The kitchen forms the social centre of the house. French doors open up to a large terrace that can be used for alfresco entertaining. Right: Soft neutral tones and gold-painted furniture enliven the formal dining area. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
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benchtops enhance the sense of tradition. A bank of overhead display cabinets with interior lighting helps to lighten the perceived mass of the cabinetry, while providing ample storage. The appliance choice is also in keeping with the era – a large 1200mm freestanding range looks the part while providing all the latest technology. Other appliances, such as the refrigerator-freezer are integrated into the cabinetry to complement the formality of the adjoining dining area. There is also a walk-in cool room.
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Balanced outlook This family kitchen reflects a mix of traditional and modern sensibilities and anchors the design of the rest of the home
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Nothing exists in isolation, especially not a kitchen in an open-plan living space. While user-friendly work triangles and appliances are essential, a kitchen can also play a part in the overall design, leading an interior scheme or reconciling disparate elements. This kitchen, by interior designer and owner Dana Lane, does a little of both. The house shows an old-world face to the street and has traditional front rooms that give way to more contemporary spaces to the rear, says Lane. “The concept is a cottage-style home with a modern addition, although everything is new.�
Above left and left: This open-plan kitchen and living area by interior designer and owner Dana Lane forms part of the contemporary spaces at the rear of a new home. The front of the house resembles an old-world cottage, and the designer has introduced several traditional touches to connect the old with the new. Pale engineered wood floors run right through the home, providing one common denominator.
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Above: Black and white benchtops and bases are inverted on the island and perimeter cabinetry. These colours are also seen in the black doors and white walls in the circulation corridor and bathrooms. Between the doors to the butler’s pantry and the white double doors to the study is a niche that is used as a drinks station. The rear benchtop is used for prepping and cooking, with cleanup relegated to the butler’s pantry.
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The expansive family living and kitchendining area at the back of the home has several French doors and windows that open to the garden. With so much focus on the outdoors, this space is understated and light on detail, with white walls. There are no crown mouldings on the ceiling, and connections between the rooms and the niches in the kitchen are also clean lined. Exceptions to this are the high skirting boards. This traditional touch is continued from the front rooms, as are the ornate mouldings on most doors and windows, including the doors
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to the study just outside the kitchen and to the butler’s pantry at the rear. “The cabinets on the perimeter of the kitchen feature a different kind of classic treatment – a beadboard finish, much like door fronts in a French farmhouse kitchen,” says Lane. “But the kitchen is really a microcosm of the concept of the whole house – the modern and the traditional come together in this key space. For example, the island is a highly contemporary element, in a dark-stained timber that has an accentuated grain and frosted glass door panels at one end.”
One link between the two different styles can be seen in the neutral door pulls used on all the kitchen cabinetry. In another crossover, the classic subway tiles have been given an updated treatment in this design, running right up the almost full-height splashback and turning it into a prominent feature. This kitchen celebrates other contrasts, too, says Lane. “The black benchtops and white cabinets of the perimeter cabinetry are inverted on the island, which has a dark wood base and white stone benchtop.”
The island also has a furniture-like appeal, appropriate to its role as a visual buffer between the living spaces and the benches and cooktop at the rear of the kitchen. In practical terms, the kitchen also works well. Ample cooking, prepping and cleaning surfaces are backed up by a generously sized walk-in butler’s pantry with plenty of storage. This behind-the-scenes workspace has a modern look, with flat-panel cabinet doors and minimalist handles, although the subway tile splashback is continued here, providing a visual link with the kitchen.
Top and above: The L-shaped butler’s pantry is more thoroughly contemporary, with modern door profiles and minimalist hardware. The only classic touches are the subway tiles and high skirting boards. Part of the designer’s wish list for her own kitchen was plenty of storage space, so the walk-in pantry has both overhead and undercounter cabinets.
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Right: The neutral scheme is set off with pops of vibrant colour – the watermelon tones of the lampshades connect with pink-hued furniture pieces in other areas of the home. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Ashton
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Gone fishing The pull of the great outdoors is ever present in this new house – the setting is reflected in the materials and styling of the entire interior
Preceding pages and above: Traditional character defines this kitchen in a new house on the marshes of the Low Country in South Carolina. The owners and designers took their cue from the heritage architecture of the region, creating a house that appears to have been added onto over time. Right: A traditional stucco mix made from oyster shells and lime called tabby was used to create the large rangehood.
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Kitchens are invariably at the centre of action in a holiday home – the place where you plan the day, and the fishing trips, and then gather to relax and prepare the catch at the end of the day. With adjoining family dining and living areas, it’s easy to include everyone in on the plans – and conversely it’s easy for everyone to pitch in and help with meal prep.
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This waterfront house, which sits on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, echoes the traditional architectural vernacular of the Low Country in South Carolina. Both its rustic styling and building materials reference this heritage. And it’s a theme that has been brought inside. Interior designer Gregory Vaughan says the owners Rick and Kathy Fairman wanted
to embrace the local history, and they wanted the house to look as though it had evolved over time, much like a hunting lodge or fishing camp. “This project was also about bringing the outdoors inside,” says Vaughan. “For example, the large rangehood in the kitchen features tabby – this is an indigenous stucco material made from a mix of oyster shells and lime. It also
Top and right: A scullery provides additional storage. There is a mirrored backsplash behind the wine bottles and glassware. Above: The sink cabinet juts into the room, like a piece of furniture that has been converted for kitchen use. Facing page: The dining area features custom oyster shell chandeliers. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Atlantic Archives
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forms the base of the house on the exterior.” The furniture-style cabinets are in pecky cypress, chosen for its grain and colour. These were custom built by John Zook, with the sink unit jutting out a little to reinforce the sense of a kitchen that has come together over time. “The cypress pantry door even has a hole right through one of the knots – this is all part
of the charm,” says Vaughan. “Kathy loves an aged patina, so we were careful to ensure this looked very real and not like a faux finish. The painted cabinets, also built by John, are in a distressed teal green shade with a dark-brown glaze finish that enhances this look. “John Zook fine-tuned the layout, adding all the little details that make this kitchen unique – such as the open
shelving flanking the tabby rangehood, and the table-style islands that are not fixed.” The main food prep island has a butcher’s block, which is bolted through the sides so that the wood won’t separate or warp. Deep baskets along the front are used to store fruit and vegetables. All the appliances in the kitchen, except for the large Viking range, are integrated
into the cabinets, with the microwave oven kept in the adjoining scullery. Another key feature is the mirrored splashback behind the range. This reflects the water view opposite, ensuring the owners always enjoy a close link to the great outdoors. resource list | images | share Search 44832 at my.trendsideas.com
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Outside the box These kitchens explore new ways to use colour and materials, with unexpected results
In the limelight Like a theatre set for a performance, this kitchen has a sculptural island at centre stage
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Kitchens within open-plan living spaces are often pared back so their more functional aspects don’t intrude on the overall space. This kitchen takes the idea one step further. Many of the appliances are tucked out of sight in an adjoining scullery, leaving the island as the centrepiece, which is just what the owners ordered, says kitchen designer Mal Corboy.
“The kitchen is an integral part of the living area in a new clifftop house designed by architect Lindsay Mackie of Archimedia,” Corboy says. “The space is framed by travertine marble, and this set the scene for a dramatic island in the centre. The owners specifically requested an island that would look as though it was floating.” Corboy says he took his
Preceding pages and above left: This kitchen in a new contemporary house is pared back to a single, sculptural island and a bank of zebrano cabinetry. The more functional part of the kitchen is in a scullery at one side. Above, far left and left: Lighting defines and transforms the kitchen, which was designed by Mal Corboy. The suspended ceilings are lit at the sides, and the island features multicoloured LED lighting.
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These pages: Cabinets are in zebrano veneer, with stainless steel and white glass in the scullery (above). The climate-controlled wine cellar (far right) incorporates 450 stainless steel support rods. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Kallan Macleod
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design cue from the waves in the ocean, which can be seen from most rooms in the house. “I played with the idea of using thermoformed solid surfacing to create the base of the island. After various experiments with the material, the final shape was chosen – the arc of the wave-like form was designed to leave enough room for people to sit on bar stools at the counter.”
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The designer says the base is illuminated from within, with multicoloured LED lighting able to transform the room. The lighting also enhances the sense of translucency, so the island appears to float. Solid surfacing forms the 8mm island top as well. This is inset with selected South African zebrano wood veneer at the sides, similar to the cabinetry veneer. The joins
are mitred to create a seamless finish, and the veneer is bookmatched with the cabinetry on the inside of the island. “There is a lot of fine detail that helps to give the kitchen a very crisp, clean feel,” Corboy says. “The rear cabinets, for example, are separated by a pencil line detail of solid surfacing material – the benchtop appears to turn down on each side like a waterfall feature
that sits right up against the two tall cabinets.” The designer says the fine white line breaks up the expanse of wood veneer, helping to define both the base cabinets and overhead units. An all-white niche with a white colourbacked glass splashback heightens the contrast. Zebrano veneer also forms the door of the scullery, the cabinetry in the media room,
and walls in the adjoining wine cellar, which can be glimpsed through a clear glass door. The scullery, on the opposite side of the kitchen, provides the main food prep area. In keeping with this role, the base cabinets and benchtops are in stainless steel, while the overhead cabinets feature white glass. Here again, negative detailing defines each element in its own right. A
servery window opens up to the barbecue area outside. Corboy says the kitchen is fully electronic – every door and drawer operates on an electric touch open-and-close system. And overhead cabinets automatically rise at the touch of a finger. “In many ways, the kitchen is ahead of its time, but the owners say they love every part of it.”
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With an American accent Evoking the rich, textured look of the Desert Modern style, this project won the NKBA Trends Innovative Kitchen Award
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The classic bright, white kitchen is definitely not for everyone. Sometimes clients will request a design that exudes both colour and character. For this kitchen project interior designer Natalie Du Bois was asked by the homeowners for a kitchen that would be in tune with their Palm Springs-inspired home, filled with iconic Desert Modern-style furniture. “The couple had a dislike of sterile, white workspaces,” says Du Bois. “They wanted a bold, eclectic kitchen, defined by warm, natural materials, along the lines of American kitchens from the latter half of the 20th century.”
“As the house is used by family and friends mostly at weekends, the kitchen had to be easy to negotiate and find things in. An open, walkin pantry was also required.” To work in with the home’s architecture and mid-century feel, Du Bois selected Tasmanian Blackwood for its rustic grain and strong similarities to timbers used in the 1950s. The cabinets feature a custom handle inspired by a piece of furniture that she had discovered from the same era. The large kitchen has several dark, natural elements that complement the stained cabinetry.
Above left: In pursuit of an American Desert Modern aesthetic for this kitchen, Natalie Du Bois designed the island with curved elements reminiscent of furniture styles from the latter half of the 20th century. Working with several surfaces and textures, the designer emphasised straight lines and curves to ensure everything is in harmony. Dark tones fit the style and suit the kitchen’s light-filled location. Tiles on the splashback and island front offer a playful contrast in scale.
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These include the Titanium granite benchtop, with a leathered finish, the island’s front panel in large-format copper relief tiles, and the mosaic tiles on the splashback. The adjacent butler’s pantry extends this look, featuring the same cabinetry style and an eye-catching copper-coin mosaic splashback. The herringbone-pattern floor is one of the few light surfaces in the room. “These elements, along with the antique copper sink and end-grain oak butcher’s block, give the kitchen the crafted, Mid-century Modern air requested – as do the rangehood, cooktop and double oven.”
“Most shelving is open, to help family and visitors find things. The shelves at the rear of the kitchen are suspended from copper rods. These will develop a patina with time, helping make the whole space feel more lived in.” With a variety of materials, textures and patterns used in the kitchen, the relatively tight tonal range and emphasis on clean and curved lines draws the project together. resource list | images | save | share Search 43942 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: American-brand appliances reinforce the theme. Top left and right: The butcher’s block and antique copper sink add to the crafted aesthetic. Above left and right: Custom cabinet handles were inspired by furniture from the era. A copper-coin mosaic splashback is seen in the pantry. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Shining example A large polished stainless steel island with an inverted pyramid table top is the show-stopping centrepiece of this minimalist kitchen
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Challenging locations often inspire the most innovative design solutions, as this project illustrates. Kitchen designer Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens says the highly contemporary house features angled walls and spaces that inspired the design response. “It is also a very large area, and it was clear that the new cabinetry needed to fill the space – it had to be of a similar scale,” Cronin says. “And it’s look needed to fit with the rest of the home, which has a very retro-futuristic architectural style.”
The designer took his cue from a wall of highly polished stainless steel cabinet doors and mirrored open shelving that the owners had already commissioned. He designed a large stainless steel island, which follows the line of the angled walls. The doors have a highly polished mirror finish, while the benchtop has a classic finish that is resistant to scratching. “To reduce the apparent size of the large benchtop, we slightly elevated an inverted pyramid stainless table top at one end,� Cronin says.
Above: Just two key finishes define this architectural kitchen in a retro-futuristic house – polished stainless steel and white lacquer. Designer Morgan Cronin created a large island that follows the line of the angled walls. The stainless steel doors have a mirrored BA finish, while the island top is in scratch-resistant classic stainless steel. The elevated table top at one end resembles an inverted pyramid. Left: Appliances, fixtures and accessories were chosen to complement the minimal material palette. Cronin also specified a concealed ventilation unit.
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Preceding pages and above: The island complements an existing bank of polished stainless steel cabinets and mirrored shelving. Facing page: White lacquered cabinets on the perimeter conceal an integrated refrigerator. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Kallan Macleod
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“The stainless steel table top is 70mm thick on the edges, which gives it a suitably solid form to anchor this end of the island.” Because the island needed to be the focus of the kitchen, Cronin specified unobtrusive white lacquered perimeter cabinetry with a white Corian benchtop. “It was important to have a minimal number of different colours and materials in the kitchen, to retain the sense of drama created by the island,” he says. “Even the commercial vinyl flooring is white. And
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we tiled one entire wall in white – this is a continuation of the splashback. The tiles help to bounce light around the kitchen.” An integrated refrigerator-freezer is positioned next to the wall ovens, while the pantry is on the side wall. The pantry doors open up to reveal a benchtop, allowing the owners to prepare snacks. “There are two integrated refrigerator drawers within the island as well, so the kitchen is well equipped for entertaining. It also has a seamless link to an alfresco dining area.”
Character study Country, with an urban edge – this kitchen in a new house on a rural property offers the best of both worlds Natural, raw materials are typically featured in country homes, but this new kitchen takes a somewhat different approach. Rather than designing a kitchen with a lot of natural warm timber, Guy Shallard of Formatt Bespoke Joinery chose to frame key elements in raw concrete and structural steel. Shallard says the owners came from a large, traditional
country house, and although they wanted a modern home, they didn’t want to sacrifice all sense of tradition. “The design was always going to be a balance,” he says. “We needed to provide every modern convenience and crisp materials and finishes, but it was also important to keep some traditional references.” The designer says that the architecture helps – the gabled
roofs are reminiscent of a traditional country house. The high raked ceilings also allow a very spacious, airy interior. “When it came to the use of materials, I took my cue from the house, which features a lot of steel. I incorporated this into the kitchen. Here, it forms a decorative front to drawers on the long island. The steel was finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on
Facing page: Solid concrete frames the 5.4m-long island in this kitchen in a new country house, designed by Guy Shallard. The light industrial look is reinforced by blackened structural steel drawers within the island. Drawers below the benchtop are in white lacquer. Above: The kitchen has a sense of symmetry. However, one end of the island is elevated with a granite surface that serves as a bar top.
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and then buffed off to get the required look. Steel also forms the shelving above the cooking centre.” The entire island is framed by raw concrete, which was poured on site and lifted into place by a mini crane. The concrete retains the patterning of the formwork. Concrete also forms the splashback. A deep benchtop of black granite is sandwiched between
the concrete framework on the island, contrasting the rough with the smooth. In keeping with its sophisticated look, the granite forms a raised bar top that’s ideal for serving food and drinks. The rest of the island and rear benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel plate that creates a fine, crisp edge detail. “The wall cabinetry is framed with structural steel
Left: The kitchen provides a galley work space, with a separate scullery at one end. Benchtops feature 5mm stainless steel plate. Above: Concrete also forms the splashback for the cooking centre. This entire area is framed with blackstained American oak, while the shelving is blackened steel. LED strip lighting brightens the interior.
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This page: Storage is provided in tall cabinets either side of the cooking centre, as well as the lower drawers. There is also a separate scullery where all the food preparation takes place. Facing page: The kitchen is positioned in the heart of the home, at one end of a large family living space that opens to the outdoors. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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continuing the industrial look of the monochromatic colour palette,” says the designer. “The tall doors at either side of the unit are inset with stainless steel plate that’s similar to the benchtops.” Functionality was also high on the agenda. The tall cabinets on the left side at the rear accommodate pantry storage. A similar cabinet on the right, with pull-out shelving
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for plates and glasses, is positioned next to the oven tower. “The kitchen has a wealth of storage, with a lot of this provided within the island,” says Shallard. “There is also a separate scullery that can be closed off from view with sliding doors. The owners undertake all the food preparation in this part of the kitchen, where there is a refrigerator and a separate sink.”
To provide further visual continuity, an extended fire surround at the opposite end of the room features similar raw concrete, blackened steel and black-stained American white oak panels. Stone floor tiles also help to tie the spaces together visually. save | share | resource list Search 44831 at my.trendsideas.com
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Renewed vitality Removing walls and repositioning the kitchen in this contemporary house enabled Kira Gray from Fyfe Kitchens to completely transform the family living space
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The importance of the kitchen and the role it plays in family life can never be underestimated. In this home, the original kitchen was placed on the south side of the house, and blocked off from a family room that opened to a sunny deck on the north. Not surprisingly, opening up the entire space was a priority for designer Kira Gray, who redesigned the kitchen, which was manufactured by Fyfe Kitchens. “Because the family room did not relate to the kitchen, it was essentially a dead
space in the middle of the house,” Gray says. “By removing a few walls, including a wall separating the central stairwell, we were able to open up the house from front to back – and top to bottom. We also extended the glass balustrade to the stairs. These changes immediately opened up the space, the light poured in and a sense of flow was created.” The designer says the working kitchen was given top priority, and positioned near the doors opening to the outdoors. “The owners wanted a kitchen that
Above left and top: To create one large kitchen and family living area in this home, designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens had several walls removed and moved the kitchen to the north side of the house. A large island, wrapped in Antique Brown granite from Stone Warehouse forms the centrepiece. The dark-stained timber framing the cabinetry on the perimeter of the kitchen is echoed in the shape of the island, with its waterfall sides. Above: Glass balustrading enhances the sense of space and light. The kitchen was manufactured by Fyfe Kitchens.
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would be a real conversation piece – it needed to have plenty of dramatic impact. To help achieve this, the working part of the kitchen is framed in timber. This wraps right around the cooking centre and forms a pelmet for the lighting.” The designer used a similar framing device for the island. Polished Antique Brown granite from Stone Warehouse forms the benchtop and waterfall sides. The perimeter cabinetry also features Antique Brown granite benchtops, while the cabinets are lacquered in white.
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“We chose polished Antique Brown granite to make a dramatic centrepiece,” says Gray. “The granite is studded with crystals that sparkle under the light and flash with pops of blue, gold and bronze.” Acrylic bar stools contrast the dark granite and help to open up the circulation area beside the stairwell.” To visually separate the oven tower and a narrow pantry, the designer specified brushed stainless steel doors. The integrated refrigerator, second sink and a larger pantry with its own bench are
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positioned further along, closer to a new booth seating area with a television. The cabinets wrap around the wall, with a Cameo White Corian benchtop and tabletop helping to keep this end of the room light and bright. “We provided additional storage for audiovisual equipment in timber drawers beneath the seating. The cushions in this area feature the same denim blue as the backpainted glass splashback.” The kitchen also features extensive LED lighting and downlights.
For details, contact designer Kira Gray, phone 027 271 4705; Fyfe Kitchens head office, phone (09) 274 7055; or visit the showroom, 225 Great South Rd, Greenlane, Auckland, phone (09) 520 4752. Website: www.fyfekitchens.co.nz Or to contact Stone Warehouse, 11 Cowley Pl, Albany Auckland, phone (09) 415 0715. Website: www.stone.co.nz save | share Search 44672 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page, top and lower: The cabinetry wraps around the end of the room to link with a casual seating and dining area. The booth seating has timber drawers beneath where audiovisual equipment is stored – there is a television on the wall opposite. Kira Gray specified blue cushions to match the denim blue backpainted glass splashback in the kitchen. Above and left: The Antique Brown granite from Stone Warehouse incorporates crystal flecks that reflect the light in myriad colours.
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Detail matters Precision joinery and high-quality materials define this new kitchen by RH Cabinetmakers Working closely with an architect and builder helps this kitchen manufacturer create high-end kitchens where nothing is compromised. Rob Hendrickx of RH Cabinetmakers says the new kitchen shown here is a good example. The custom kitchen needed to meet the client’s high expectations. “We liaised closely with the client, the architect and the builder to ensure every detail was accurate. The cabinetry in the main kitchen was precision crafted from Tasmanian Ash veneer, which is bookmatched to provide a seamless finish. The scullery features a Laminex woodgrain.” Solid Tasmanian Ash was specified for the L-shaped bar top, while the rest of the benchtops are Classic Polish stainless steel. In keeping with the high standard of finish, the cabinetry is equipped with Blum hardware, including Blum Tandembox soft-close drawers. Much of the food preparation and cleanup takes place in the scullery, which has ample storage, a large sink, dishwasher and wine refrigerator. RH Cabinetmakers has been operating for more than 20 years, and manufactures all interior cabinetry, including laundries, bathrooms and entertainment units. 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 44605 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This kitchen by RH Cabinetmakers features Tasmanian Ash veneer cabinets and Classic Polish stainless steel benchtops.
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Italian style A range of high-end appliances designed in Italy is on display in the showroom of kitchen fashion brand Eisno
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The world of upmarket designer appliances is constantly evolving and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest functional advances and aesthetic trends. A trip to a well-appointed showroom with a focus on style is an easy way to find the best solution for your project. Eisno Lifetech Appliances is a joint-venture Italian fashion brand that offers a broad range of clean-lined kitchen appliances that are at the forefront of design technology, says national sales manager Chris Gomes. “Our dynamic company has more than 20 years of experience in this fast-evolving
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 of 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 knowledgeable staff will help you select the right look and model for your project. All models have a two-year warranty, backed with Eisno’s famous customer service. For 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. Or visit the website: www.eisno.co.nz save | share Search 44498 at my.trendsideas.com
These pages: Italian fashion brand Eisno is now available in New Zealand. The company has a full range of appliances on show at the Home Ideas Centre in Parnell, Auckland. Comparing appliances side by side offers an easy way to see which model will best suit your own kitchen. All models have a twoyear warranty, backed by decades of professional manufacturing experience and an excellent aftersales customer care team, as well as easy access to parts and accessories.
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As you like it Distinctive kitchens that respond to a family’s every need – this is the Mastercraft way Standard, off-the-shelf kitchens – there are certainly plenty of them about. But there is another option – a kitchen that’s tailored to your requirements, looks the part and performs exactly as desired. Mastercraft Kitchens takes personal kitchen design seriously. Each Mastercraft location designs and makes its kitchens locally – no kitsets are available. Each oneoff kitchen is installed by skilled artisans and is backed by a 10-year transferable guarantee to ensure peace of mind. The kitchen featured here, by Mosgiel Mastercraft designer Robyn McFarlane, responds to her client’s every whim. “This clean-lined kitchen is set up for family life and entertaining. After close discussion with the client, we opted for an extra-deep 100mm benchtop, glossy white colourbacked glass cabinet fronts, and a deep island display niche. These elements combine to form an eye-catching focus for the adjacent open-plan living spaces. “Practicalities are addressed too. A walk-in butler’s pantry screens mess from sight and is ideal for prepping family meals. The vinyl-fronted island is built to withstand a lot of wear and tear.” All Mastercraft showrooms include display kitchens, a wide range of samples, and a digital library of work completed. To find a Mastercraft Kitchens location near you, phone 0800 676 767, or visit the website: www.mastercraftkitchens.co.nz save | share Search 44770 at my.trendsideas.com This page: From sleek feature surfaces to high-tech Bosch appliances and a custom light pelmet, this Mastercraft kitchen reflects the needs of its owners.
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Cook in colour There’s no doubting the pièce de résistance in these kitchens – it’s the Richmond cooker from the Belling colour boutique range Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, so the cooker is the focal point of the kitchen. With a history of more than a 100 years, vintage-style cookers by Belling are still being manufactured in Britain. These cookers have a strong aesthetic appeal, and a notable point of difference from most traditionally styled cookers – the Belling colour selection. Belling‘s original 12 colours proved immensely popular, so the service was expanded to offer a custom colour
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boutique that allows you to get the exact shade you want in a smooth, high-tech, high-gloss finish. General manager Karl Brooks says many people are looking to make a strong design statement in their kitchen. “The Richmond cooker is the first thing you see – it becomes a real conversation piece. But it’s also about intelligent practicality with the multi-cavity ovens. Depending on the cooker size – 90cm or 110cm – there are three or four separate independently operated ovens.
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“All the ovens might be in use at once for a special occasion, such as Christmas Day. You may have a pavlova cooking in one, a turkey in the other, and roast vegetables in the third oven. Yet for everyday cooking, you may need just a single small oven. This means you are not using more energy than you need heating up a large oven for a small dish.” The Richmond also caters to all your cooktop needs, with either gas or new energy-efficient induction hobs. The kitchens featured on these pages
showcase the Richmond 110cm model in Wild Berry, and 90cm cookers in Day’s Break and Metallic Red. Richmond cookers are exclusive to Harvey Norman stores throughout the country. For more details, contact Belling, phone (09) 274 8265. Or visit the website: www.belling.co.nz save | share
Facing page: A 90cm Richmond dual-fuel cooker from Belling is the focal point of this kitchen. The cooker, in the colour Day’s Break, has three ovens that operate independently, and an induction hob. Above and left: Belling offers a colour boutique service, which means you can have your cooker custom painted in the colour of your choice. These cookers are painted in Metallic Red (above) and Wild Berry (left). The 110cm cooker at left has four ovens and gas hobs.
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Sunny side up This new kitchen needed to be simple, sharp, bold and yellow. A Resene Fuel Yellow painted cabinet and Resene Black and White wallpaper fit the bill Bold colour accents can transform a room, and there can be no clearer example than this small kitchen. Mark Bruce CKDNZ, Dip KD of Beaver Kitchens in Whakatane designed a cantilevered cabinet with doors painted in Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer. This is teamed with white acrylic benchtops, and a dark Madagascar timber veneer on the tall cabinet. The glass splashback features Resene Black and White wallpaper. Resene Fuel Yellow is described as an intense, weighty orange-yellow. It is
an ideal complement to black and white, ensuring the kitchen is the main feature of the small apartment. If kitchen walls are to be painted, Resene recommends SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom paint. This waterborne, low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint provides a durable, washable finish. It is formulated with antibacterial 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. For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, or freephone 0800 RESENE (737 737). Or visit the website: www.resene.co.nz save | share Search 44576 at my.trendsideas.com Above: Resene Fuel Yellow lacquer features on the doors on this cantilevered cabinet.
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Right at hand Talking to the local experts is a sure way to get the kitchen you really want. Apollo Kitchens offers a full service to meet all budgets Researching kitchen design, products and materials can be time consuming, but not if you can do it all in the one place. Apollo Kitchens can take all the hard work out of choosing and commissioning a new kitchen. For starters, the company has a showroom with lots of inspiring ideas. Kitchen vignettes allow you to see just how certain designs and materials could
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look in your own home. This makes it easy to compare cabinetry and benchtop materials, for example. And because Apollo Kitchens sources many of its products internationally, you can be sure you are seeing the latest technology at work. The company recognises that every kitchen needs to be a custom solution to meet individual requirements. So Apollo Kitchens’ designers will listen
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to your thoughts and ideas and fine-tune a design so it works best for you. The free design, measure and quote service is backed by a sophisticated manufacturing operation. Managing director York Yu says the company handles every aspect of the manufacture in house, including cabinetry construction and stone cutting, so there is no need to outsource products.
“We also work locally, which saves you money and reduces delivery time,” he says. “And it means our designers directly oversee every step of the manufacturing process, which ensures the overall vision for the kitchen is retained, and there are no compromises.” Following on from the success of its Auckland business, Apollo Kitchens will
soon be opening branches in Hamilton and Warkworth. For more information or to visit the showroom, contact Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen, 155 Sunnybrae Rd, Hillcrest, Auckland, phone (09) 441 9088. Email: apollo.kb@gmail.com. Website:www.apollokb.com save | share Search 44673 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page and above: New materials, products and design ideas can be seen at the Apollo Kitchens showroom in Hillcrest, Auckland. This kitchen features a hard-wearing engineered stone benchtop with waterfall side, and high-gloss lacquer and Melamine cabinets. Left: The Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen showroom presents many kitchens in life-like settings.
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Discreet advantage Durable, hygienic and valuable space-savers in an apartment kitchen, Hideaway Bins offer a simple way to avoid bench clutter Perhaps the most often used accessory in a kitchen is the rubbish bin. However, as well as being less than a showpiece, a bin can take up valuable space – a fact that’s most apparent in an apartment kitchen. The installation of a Hideaway Bin can transform the way your kitchen operates, says general manager Jamie Bertelsen. “Discreet and easy to use, Hideaway polypropylene buckets slide out of sight under the bench at a push, saving room and avoiding the need to reach down into cupboards to dispose of rubbish. And let’s
face it, it’s easy to be lazy when it comes to kitchen clean-up, so the simplest way is also the most effective way to go about it.” The high-quality runners on Hideaway Bins over-extend so you can remove the rear bucket easily when two are installed – one for rubbish and one for recycling. A friction-fitted lid, with an advanced anti-bacterial Clinikill powder coating, is a feature of most Hideaway Bins. This protects against harmful bacteria, yeast and fungi for a safe kitchen. “It’s the focus on detail that makes
Hideaway Bins a practical addition to any kitchen, big or small,” says Bertelsen. For details, contact Hideaway Bins, phone (09) 426 7456. Alternatively, visit the web: www.hideawaybins.co.nz save | share Search 44623 at my.trendsideas.com Above: Swept from sight – Hideaway Bins provide a hassle-free way to dispose of kitchen clutter or recycling with a light push of the finger.
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Fairest of them all This kitchen benefits from a classic subway tile splashback and Ultra White Bianco Carrara honed marble benchtops crafted and installed by Absola Stone A single, dramatic surface can lift a kitchen design to the next level – and none more so than a gleaming marble benchtop. Silky and smooth to the touch and finely veined, this natural stone surface brings luxury and character to any workspace. Established in 1999, Absola Stone imports a wide variety of natural stone from Italy, turning each slab into one-off benchtops, vanities or fireplaces, says company director Pam Williams. This light, airy kitchen benefits from benchtops in honed Ultra White Bianco
Carrara. Mitred to create the impression of solid stone, the exotic marble surfaces were shaped and installed by Absola Stone. “The marble was selected by the client for its visual presence. The Ultra White Bianco Carrara has exceptionally delicate veining and is the whitest Carrara marble available – a great match for the kitchen.” Absola offers an extensive range of exotic stone – everything from the Bianco Carrara to the deep, lustrous Notte Cielo black-and-white granite. In fact, over 50 stones are displayed at its showroom,
including versatile Stone Italiana quartz. For more details, contact Absola Stone, 216 Marua Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland, phone (09) 571 3330. Email: info@absola.co.nz. Website: www.absola.co.nz save | share Search 44762 at my.trendsideas.com These pages: Mitred and honed Bianco Carrara marble benchtops are a key feature of this kitchen. Absola Stone crafted and installed the surfaces.
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Cocktails at five A crescent-shaped bar with a sparkling plinth is a feature of this extensively remodelled kitchen by Nicola Cumming Design Before and after images can show the dramatic changes to a kitchen, but it’s the greatly improved lifestyle that really makes a project a success. This new kitchen, which was designed by Nicola Cumming Design, replaces a tired ’80s kitchen. Removing a hallway and adding new doors and windows to the outdoors has created a much larger, free-flowing space that maximises the link to an alfresco living area and pool terrace. Nicola Cumming also elevated the role of the kitchen, making this much larger,
so that the whole space works as a casual entertaining area for friends and family. An island with a crescent-shaped bar creates a dramatic centrepiece. This features a textural metal plinth in bronze, silver and antique gold, and a sparkling Avonite benchtop in Copper Canyon. “We photographed the plinth and used the design as the basis for the colourbacked glass splashback,” says Cumming. ”In contrast, the cabinets have a neutral lacquer, with Corian Organics benchtops.” Functionality is not overlooked, with
a separate scullery for food preparation and storage. The kitchen also has separate refrigerators to meet family requirements. For details, contact Nicola Cumming Design, phone 021 805 981. Or visit the website: www.kitchendesigner.net.nz save | share Search 44702 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This new kitchen is by Nicola Cumming, who has more than 30 years in the design industry.
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Smooth as silk With just a touch of a finger, you can effortlessly open full-extension drawers featuring the ArciTech drawer system by Hettich Above: This kitchen is fully equipped with the new Hettich ArciTech drawer system that can accommodate weights of up to 80kg. This drawer features DesignSide – the top side of the drawer is transparent glass. Facing page: ArciTech drawers all run effortlessly and are soft closing. They have full-extension runners, so items can be easily accessed, even at the very rear of a drawer.
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Drawer storage is changing kitchen design, with drawers getting wider and taller. And it’s no surprise to Hettich, a company continually researching new storage solutions. The company has used German precision engineering to design a drawer system with components that can be relied on to accommodate these trends. Hettich describes the new
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drawer system, which is called ArciTech, as groundbreaking. “In addition to providing a soft-close smooth running action, the drawer system can hold weights of up to 80kg, believed to be the heaviest in the market.” ArciTech comes in a wide variety of styles and designs, including Classic Railing, TopSide, and DesignSide, which features see-through glass on
the top half of the drawer side, and all are available in white, silver and anthracite. ArciTech has won a coveted IFP Product Design Award for outstanding design achievement. To contact Hettich NZ, phone 0800 HETTICH (438 8424). Website: hettich.co.nz save | share Search 44837 at my.trendsideas.com
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Ready to cook The NKBA winning kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, thanks to Fisher & Paykel Behind every great kitchen is a designer who understands that the aesthetics must be matched by high functionality. For Melanie Craig of Melanie Craig Design, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to choosing kitchen appliances – she always recommends Fisher & Paykel products. “I’m a Kiwi at heart, and I like to support New Zealand companies,” she says. “But it goes further than that. Fisher & Paykel’s cooking philosophy is aligned with New Zealanders and the way we like to cook. These appliances are designed for our market. I also appreciate their sophisticated looks.” For this kitchen, Craig specified a Fisher & Paykel French Door refrigerator with Ice & Water. A stainless steel trim kit provides a seamless edging detail. The kitchen also features the Fisher & Paykel Companion Series 60cm oven, compact oven and steam oven. These are positioned at waist height within a cabinet, so dishes can be removed easily and placed directly onto a heat-resistant surface. A Fisher & Paykel induction cooktop provides fast, energy-efficient cooking, while steam and odours are removed quickly and efficiently by a power pack. Two single DishDrawer dishwashers are another ergonomic solution. For details, visit the Fisher & Paykel website: www.fisherpaykel.com. Or visit www.melaniecraigdesign.co.nz save | share Search 44501 at my.trendsideas.com This page: Designer Melanie Craig (right) specified a full complement of Fisher & Paykel appliances for this kitchen in a new house.
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Chef’s special Everything in this kitchen reflects a close attention to detail by Dunedin specialist Kitchen Focus Word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a kitchen company. So, too, is being able to see completed kitchens in print, online and in situ. Kitchen Focus is a Dunedin-based design and manufacturing company that receives clients through all these means – one of the firm’s kitchen projects is currently enjoying plenty of attention at the Kitchens Queenstown showroom. Spencer Bremner of Kitchen Focus says the U-shaped show kitchen was designed to be the social centre of a home. Simply White Melamine cabinetry is teamed with Wilsonart Black honed benchtops with a waterfall side on a long peninsula. Open shelving on the front of the peninsula is wrapped in Siena Dusty Mule timber veneer, with a white glass splashback. Additional storage is provided by a bank of tall cabinets and a row of overhead cabinets with flush doors and no visible handles. Other features include a deep stainless steel channel on the benchtop that can be used for storing cutting boards, herbs and fruit. Kitchen Focus has an experienced team of designers and craftspeople who can create all kinds of cabinetry. The company 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 44511 at my.trendsideas.com This page: This kitchen at the Kitchens Queenstown showroom was built by Kitchen Focus.
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European lines This light-filled galley kitchen took top honours in the Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2014 You know a specialist kitchen company takes creative skills seriously when it holds a high-profile design competition for all its stores right across the country. Kitchen Studio is a leading full-service provider offering design skills, craftsmanship, after-sales support and a 10-year guarantee, says CEO Dianne McAteer. “Each year we hold The Kitchen Studio Design Awards as a way of giving back to our 16 stores nationwide.” “This year we are pleased to announce that Christchurch-based design consultant
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Helen Reason has won the Kitchen of the Year Award, sponsored by Blum.” For this project, the owners requested the sleek, uncluttered lines of a Europeanstyle kitchen, says Reason. “The galley layout keeps food storage and the cooking zone aligned on one side. The kitchen’s clean lines are softened with asymmetry, colour and textural contrast.” The quartz benchtop is matched with a stainless steel bench for the cook zone, while Prime Sovereign Oak cabinetry panels add warmth to the neutral palette.
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For more information, contact Kitchen Studio Christchurch, 447 Blenheim Road, Christchurch, phone: (03) 982 5888. Email: christchurch@kitchenstudio.co.nz. Or visit the website: www.kitchenstudio.co.nz save | share Search 44615 at my.trendsideas.com This page: A clean-lined European-style kitchen by Helen Reason of Kitchen Studio Christchurch won the company’s 2014 nationwide competition.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
Best Traditional/Classic Kitchen Design winner Peter Baylis CKDNZ Vogue Kitchens & Appliances
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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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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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.
NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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
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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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2013
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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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Leonie von Sturmer, Von Sturmer’s
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Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens
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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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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2014
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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contents 144 SANCTUARIES Quiet and calm This master suite with a meditation room won the NKBA Trends Innovative Bathroom award
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Light fantastic Airy and spacious, this master bathroom displays an Art Deco influence
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156 BATHROOM DIRECTIONS Plenty of thought goes into the modern bathroom, which is all about relaxation and creating a tranquil haven
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172 USE OF MATERIALS Puttin’ on the Ritz Everything about this suite references a more glamorous era
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All that glitters Sparkling gold tiles, crystal sconces and black walls bring drama to this powder room
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Paradise found No need for a trip to a tropical island – these bathrooms provide that away-from-it-all feeling at home
Quiet and calm This master suite with a meditation room won the NKBA Trends Innovative Bathroom award – the design is by Leonie von Sturmer
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The bathroom is often the only place in a home where peace and privacy are a given. Many suites are created to enhance this sense of escape and respite – and none more so than this restful Japanese-influenced design. Here, the owners bought the adjoining apartment and combined the two to create this luxury master suite. The brief to Leonie von Sturmer was to include a bedroom, ensuite, and separate office, together with a meditation room with a tea centre and separate lounge area. “The couple wanted the suite to have a serene mood and follow the seven aesthetic
principles used in traditional Japanese garden design,� says von Sturmer. “These include simplicity, asymmetry and understated beauty; together with a sense of nature, tranquillity and freedom from habit. The spirit of these principles is carried through all spaces in this expansive, spa-like master suite.� In keeping with a resort-style sensibility, the bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub and a luxurious steam shower. Von Sturmer set the tub in a raised plinth to accommodate the one metre depth required. The plinth was necessary because the apartment tower is built entirely of
concrete, which meant there was no under-floor space to utilise. The plinth, steps and shower cubicle are all in porcelain tile with a wood-inspired pattern, combining a natural aesthetic with a practical water-resistant surface. And while the bathroom follows age-old design concepts, it also achieves a modern air, evoked in its clean lines, off-centre marble basins, sculptural tapware and curved stair handrail. The bathroom walls are finished in a hand-applied, textured plaster which has been highly polished. This creates a damp-resistant, almost luminous surface.
Preceding pages and these pages: Italian porcelain tiles resembling timber planks contribute to a natural aesthetic in this master bathroom by Leonie von Sturmer. At the request of the owners, the space adheres to traditional Japanese principles of good design. The soaking tub is set within a raised plinth to accommodate its depth. White Corian vanity tops with natural stone basins add a touch of luxury.
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The bathroom is on one side of the suite, connecting through to the master bedroom with the meditation room, office and sitting room beyond. Sliding shoji screens were integral to the design, partitioning the areas to avoid a direct sightline from the bedroom to the office or meditation room. “The black-lacquered tea area, at one end of the meditation room, has a Bisazza mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight before the rising sun,” says von Sturmer. “The Northern Star is set to the north within the tile square, which is inlaid in the pale timber floor.”
Genuine tatami mats were imported for the meditation and tea room, and have been laid in a pattern said to bring good fortune. To enhance contemplation, a poem has been etched into the plaster wall above the black lacquer and marble prayer table. “Offset elements, singular features, and natural surfaces have all come together to create a serene, inspirational environment.” resource list | save | share | video Search 43945 at my.trendsideas.com
Facing page: A black lacquer tea cabinet features a mosaic splashback depicting cranes in flight. The dark cabinetry plays off the black marble prayer table in the meditation area. Above: With no sub-space available in the apartment, the designer had to build up the floor in order to be able to inset the tatami mats. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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The most obvious way to achieve a sense of separation for a master suite is by setting it right away from the public spaces on an upper level. This is more likely to allow light-filled, open spaces that aren’t tempered by considerations of privacy from other rooms or the street. This serene upstairs master bathroom was created by architect Nick Murray as part of his modern addition to a traditional home. The existing bathroom at the front of the house was cramped and dark, says Murray. “Unsurprisingly, the owners wanted the new bathroom to feel light and expansive.
To achieve this, we combined the dressing room with the bathroom and introduced a row of windows at the end of the space. These look out to a mature oak tree – the leafy view can be seen in the master bedroom and from the entire upper level.” The windows rise above a run of mirrors punctuated by vertical strip task lighting. A curved ceiling adds to the light, airy feel. To optimise use of the space, Italian-made full-height cabinets line the bathroom walls. And while most contain the owners’ clothing, one conveniently houses the laundry chute.
An open, glass-topped bureau in dark wood, by the same Italian cabinet company, sits at a rakish angle in the middle of the room, bringing a sense of ample casual space. Overall space planning was critical to achieving the feeling of openness required, says Murray. “At the end of the bathroom – away from the bedroom – we set recessed niches on each side. In one is a spacious modern shower stall with colourbacked glass and in the other, the toilet and bidet.” Both niches have sliding glass doors with chrome fittings that match the upstands.
Above left and top: An open bureau takes centre stage in this combined bathroom and dressing room by architect Nick Murray. Italian cabinetry accentuates the height of the room and provides ample storage. Above: The well-connected master suite occupies the new top floor of the contemporary extension. Engineered wood floors feature in most areas of the large home.
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Preceding pages: A line of mirrors bounces natural light around the bathroom. The contemporary, clean-lined mirrors, strip lighting, glass sliding doors and minimalist cabinetry are juxtaposed with the Art Deco-style sinks and pedestals and traditional taps. Above: A chocolate-toned utility niche runs the width of the room and matches the window frames.
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This discreet positioning declutters the main bathroom space in visual terms. It also ensures both niches are relatively private. Some design juxtapositions in the bathroom reference the direction taken elsewhere in the house. Interiors at the front of the ground level combine the classic lines of the original home, while the addition has more modern detailing. Influences of both styles can be seen in the bathroom, Murray says. “We contrasted the crisp frameless mirrors with traditional sinks, Art Deco-look chrome stands and period-style taps. The rich-veined
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marble feature wall offers a mid point between these elements – the natural stone works well with both modern and old-world elements.� The window frames are chocolate and a long soap niche above the sinks is in the same colour. These elements connect with the dark porcelain floor tiles laid in the wet areas of the space. The rest of the floor is in engineered wood, a surface that runs through most rooms. resource list | images | video Search 43941 at my.trendsideas.com
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Changing perspective Plenty of serious thought goes into the modern bathroom, but the end result is all about relaxation and creating a tranquil haven, as these Mico Bathroom projects show
Key themes There are several prominent bathroom trends that will be influencing design and product selection in the coming months, says Mico Bathrooms
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New Zealand designers and suppliers in the bathroom industry travel the world to keep up with the latest products and trends at world fairs, such as the recent trade fair in Milan. Hamish Kofoed, specification and design manager for Mico Design New Zealand, says the ideas that spring from international fairs determine the look of new bathrooms over the next few years. “Several key directions are emerging that will play an important part in bathroom direction for 2015,� Kofoed says.
Some of these are specific to the changing functional requirements of bathrooms, and some are purely trend related that are applicable to interior design in general, such as the strong return to the natural timber aesthetic, which was a key theme of the recent 2014 fair in Milan. “Timber and timber veneer surface treatments are a leading trend for 2015. Designers are also taking cues from stone palettes, with interesting new ‘cool greige’ tones providing textural interest in both bathrooms and kitchens. We are
also seeing a return to the semi-industrial aesthetic of the early 2000s. This is a modern, almost revisionist interpretation of a natural product.” Kofoed predicts this will be a strong direction for bathroom palettes, particularly as Kiwis love to use natural products. “We are also seeing the mainstreaming of the home spa, with customers demanding a more sensory experience from their product selection. Discerning clients are gravitating towards luxury features, such as steam showers, two-person showers
Preceding pages: A highly contemporary home interior needs a master suite to match. This bathroom features a full complement of products from Mico Bathroom, including the Escale freestanding bath from Kohler. Facing page: This Mico Bathroom project features Tahi tapware from Methven. Above: A bathtub always creates a centrepiece in the bathroom. This home features the Purist dropin bath by Kohler. It has a natural wood surround.
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with overhead rainheads, body jets and massage jet functionality. These former luxuries are becoming more affordable.” Kofoed says Mico Design is working with designers and architects that are looking to marry these features with organic materials, such as feature pebble and stone inlays, decking-style timber floor inlays and indoor plants. “The home spa allows one to find an escape, away from technology, a place to relax, think and recharge.” The need for design flexibility is also
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another key trend. Twin-basin vanities and ample counter space are paramount to provide the required space, and halfand full-height privacy partitions are also transforming the look of our bathrooms. “Storage options are not overlooked either. These help to reduce the morning clutter. We recommend clients plan for recessed mirror cabinets, cavity spaces, and ample towel shelving.” The concept of a living wall is also appealing to more and more homeowners. “A new twist to our Eco bathroom suite
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is the Woolly Pocket planters that have a built-in moisture barrier to ensure your wall fixings remain dry,” says Kofoed. “This greenery can transform bathrooms.” In terms of the colour palette, moody blue overtones are taking over. The very directional Stiffkey Blue, for example, endows a room with a wonderful moody atmosphere, inviting relaxation. “Monochrome hues for tiles are in vogue. We are seeing larger-format tiles and simple tonal colour combinations in sleek, polished and contrasting matt tiles.
These complement modern and minimalist tapware designs. It’s all about simplicity, reducing clutter and creating a premium look with high-quality materials.” The Mico Bathroom Book highlights all these trends, and showcases in situ bathrooms where it all comes together. These houses have been specially selected to showcase Mico Bathroom products and the latest design trends. The Mico Bathroom Book also presents the New York Subway Collection – a semiindustrial look that’s perfect for loft-style
interiors. And the book offers pages of handy hints to help you work out the best solution for your bathroom. With 90 branches spread nationwide, Mico Bathrooms stores are within reach of virtually every household. For a copy of the Mico Bathroom Book, or to visit a showroom, phone 0800 844 448. Or visit the website: www.micobathrooms.co.nz save | share Search 44744 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left: Natural timber also features in this contemporary bathroom. Mico Bathroom products include Metris Classic tapware by Hansgrohe. Top left and right: These bathrooms feature a Purist bath and Laminar flow spout (left) and Toobi tapware by Kohler (right). Centre left and right, and above: Other products include the Axor Starck Organic tapware by Hansgrohe (centre left); the New York Subway Collection with Kohler Reve wall-hung basins (centre right); and a blue bathroom with Axor Urquiola tapware (above).
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Forever clear Keeping your shower glass clean and sparkling is effortless with Diamond Fusion EasyClean Luxury in a modern bathroom is not just about comfort – it’s also about attractive fixtures and low maintenance. And let’s face it – your shower glass is one of the key elements you want to keep looking as good as it did in the showroom. Protecting the glass against mineral deposits that can damage the surface is not hard, however. With an application of Diamond Fusion EasyClean, you can ensure your shower will keep its sparkling clean glass for years to come. Diamond Fusion EasyClean offers a
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permanent treatment that is applied to the shower glass before use, to seal and protect it. Treated surfaces become water repellent as well as scratch, stain and impact resistant. Using sophisticated nano technology, Diamond Fusion EasyClean works in two stages to protect glass from impurities that can dull the surface. The first stage fills in the rough, porous surface of the glass, and the second stage caps this layer with a clear material that makes the surface easier to clean and resistant to weathering.
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Diamond Fusion EasyClean is available on all Athena and Clearlite showers, and comes with a lifetime warranty. For more details, or to find your nearest retailer or agent, phone 0800 666 785. Or visit www.diamondfusion.co.nz save | share Search 44628 at my.trendsideas.com This page: Diamond Fusion EasyClean will keep shower glass looking as new as in the showroom.
In one place An array of products, a modern showroom and a skilled team – this is Pecks Plumbing Plus An experienced plumber will take time to locate the best product retailer around. And DIYers find it reassuring to source their own plumbing needs from an outlet frequented by trade professionals. Pecks Plumbing Plus is a merchant that has a strong reputation with trade-based clients. Its modern Manukau showroom is also a favourite with retail customers, drawn by its wide range and popularity in trade circles. Experienced staff who can offer advice and customer service that goes the extra mile are other advantages, says managing director Geoff Peck. “Whether you’re browsing our website or checking out the latest products in person at our showroom, Pecks carries everything you might need for your project. That might be an inset laundry sink, a high-powered rainhead shower, a double-sided outdoor fire or the latest energy-efficient dishwasher. If it relates to the bathroom, kitchen or any plumbing or heating need, we have it in stock or will quickly source it – Pecks Plumbing Plus offers trusted brands at affordable prices.” Pecks is part of Plumbing Plus, a group of independently owned plumbing, bathroom and kitchen outlets operating throughout New Zealand and Australia. To contact Pecks Plumbing Plus, 28D Lambie Drive, Manukau City, phone (09) 262 1462. Email: geoff@pecks.co.nz. Website: www.pecks.co.nz save | share Search 44339 at my.trendsideas.com This page: From showerheads to heated towel rails and everything in between, Pecks Plumbing Plus offers a range of products for retail and trade.
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What’s new? Key bathroom trends are discussed by exhibitors at Home Ideas Centre Homeowners are taking an increasing interest in bathroom design, as they seek to create a relaxing haven. And one of the best ways to keep up with trends is to talk to exhibitors at Home Ideas Centre. Lucan Donovan and Andrew Burns from St Michel have recently returned from this year’s Milan Furniture Design Fair. They say textured Melamine woodgrains are in vogue as they offer a natural look and environmental benefits. “The other exciting trend is solid surface vanity tops. Although not new, these slim-profile benchtops are being engineered in an array of colours, and are usually matched with sleek ceramic inlay or under-counter basins. Handles are disappearing in favour of seamless drawer fronts, creating a clean, streamlined look.” Jennifer Price from GWA says that bathrooms are being designed to allow clients to stay in their homes as long as possible. This means they cater to people with limited mobility. Multi-use shower systems are also being installed to meet the needs of all members of the family. Price says many bathrooms feature soft, organic designs. And colours include warm, earthy palettes and day-spa looks. On another level, mood and LED lighting create drama for many new bathrooms. For details, visit the Home Ideas Centre in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Website: www.homeideas.co.nz save | share Search 44574 at my.trendsideas.com This page: A complete range of bathroom products can be seen at Home Ideas Centre, including Caroma tubs and St Michel vanities.
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Cover story A snug shower stall and a steam-free bathroom – two benefits offered by a Showerdome A warm shower is a winter essential, but so is protecting the rest of the house from damp and moisture. Now there’s an easy way to address both. Showerdome is a clear acrylic dome that attaches to an existing shower stall to prevent steam forming in the bathroom, says national manager Ross Van Horn. “With a Showerdome, the cold air in the bathroom is prevented from mixing with the warm, moist air from the shower. Therefore no steam is created, either in the bathroom or in the shower cubicle.” New Zealand-designed, Showerdome comes in 11 shapes and sizes – trimmed from a 1m x 1m or a 1.2m x 1.2m blank. Van Horn says that while Showerdome can be installed by a homeowner, he recommends using the company’s own highly experienced team of installers to obtain the optimum fit. “A dry bathroom gives you so many benefits – there’s no mould and mildew on ceilings and walls, so your home is healthier; mirrors don’t mist up and paintwork is protected from moisture damage; and you won’t need an extractor fan.” Showerdome is in high-grade acrylic, guaranteed to stay clear for over 20 years. For details, contact Showerdome, freephone 0800 541 22 33. Visit the website: www.showerdome.co.nz. Or go to Facebook: facebook.com/showerdome. Twitter: ShowerdomeNZ save | share Search 44854 at my.trendsideas.com This page: Simple but highly effective – introducing a Showerdome traps moisture, protects floors and ceilings, and makes for a great shower experience.
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Natural flair This bathroom and powder room benefit from the experienced design team at Yellowfox and its valued suppliers
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To achieve an interior that really stands out, it makes sense to approach a design company with the know-how and industry connections to make a project shine. For these attractive spaces, interior design specialist Yellowfox drew on the services of a number of valued collaborators to achieve the look required. The clients wanted a warm, organic feel with an accent of green – their favourite colour – for their bathroom, says designer Ursula Vlasic. “Marble bowls from Robertson created a natural look, while large-format Sahara Beige
lappato-finish tiles from the Tile Warehouse were chosen for the walls and floor to bring subtle texture and warmth. Bestwood veneer features on the vanity, adding to the softness, while the Angola granite benchtop offers a pleasing contrast to the cabinetry and bowls. Resene Black White features on the walls as a calm, neutral surface backdrop.” Powder rooms present an opportunity to create a wow factor and that is what Yellowfox achieved in the powder room of the home. “The clean-lined sink is from Robertson, as is the tap mixer and toilet,” says Vlasic. “But it’s
the leafy green wallpaper that brings this small room to life – we sourced this from Aspiring Walls, previously known as Vision. Lappatofinish tiles from the Tile Warehouse also feature in this room, this time in Galaxy Charcoal. The mirror is our own custom design.” For details, contact Yellowfox Auckland or Yellowfox Waiheke, phone 09) 525 3450, or visit the website: www.yellowfox.co.nz save | share Search 44876 at my.trendsideas.com
Above left: For this project, the homeowners wanted the bathroom to have a natural, organic feel. Yellowfox responded with Bestwood veneer on the vanity, an Angola granite benchtop and marble vessel basins. Large lappato-finish tiles are on the floor and walls. Above: The powder room continues the green theme, with feature wallpaper from Aspiring Walls. Lappato tiles from the Tile Warehouse also feature here.
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Puttin’ on the Ritz Everything about this master suite, from the ornate furnishings to the antique-style cast-iron bathtub, references a more glamorous era When you enter a suite in a five-star hotel, you close the door on the world outside and walk into a private sanctuary. That is precisely the feeling created by this master suite in a new display home built by Oswald Homes. At 800m2, the house itself is grand, and the master bedroom has similarly grand proportions – it is large enough to boast a seating area. But the pièce de résistance is the view through wide doors to the bathroom featuring a large antique-style clawfoot tub on a raised plinth.
A tiled floor with a black-and-white chequerboard pattern laid on the diagonal serves to lead the eye directly to the tub, which is also dramatic in black and white. The look is not severe, however – the white marble tiles have grey veining that helps to soften the look. With character all important, the design team chose to line all the walls with Bianco Carrara marble tiles – the same marble that features on the plinth. This provides a strong visual continuity and conveys an old-world aesthetic.
Preceding pages: Although this bathroom features a limited palette of materials, it has plenty of glamour, thanks to the dramatic positioning of an antique-style clawfoot bathtub on a marble plinth. Facing page: All the walls, including the shower niche, are lined with Bianco Carrara marble tiles, which provide textural character. Above: The colours in the master bedroom – black, gold and silver – set the tone for the bathroom beyond. Regency-style wallpaper, a dramatic area rug and a wide opening to the bathroom are distinctive features of the suite.
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Above: Chandeliers reinforce the glamour in both rooms. The bathroom also features antique-style mirrors that reflect the sparkling light. Right: Luxuriating in the bathroom is even more relaxing with music – the suite incorporates a reticulated sound system. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
The Manhattan vanity cabinetry is similar to the kitchen cabinetry, with hand-painted recessed panel doors and fluted mouldings. Other special features that enhance the glamorous look of the suite include goldframed mirrors, the chrome clawfoot legs on the tub and sparkling chandeliers in both the bedroom and bathroom. save | share | resource list Search 44767 at my.trendsideas.com
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All that glitters Sparkling gold tiles, crystal sconces and black walls bring a touch of drama to this glamorous powder room
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Powder rooms provide a great opportunity to be a little adventurous with your decor, while creating an inviting, fun space for guests. And that’s precisely what the architect and owners of this new house did. Architect Henry Lin of PTG Architecture says they chose to clad the powder room in black tiles to provide a very dramatic look. The tiles on the walls
around the vanity resemble mosaics that catch the light to enhance the glamorous feel. “These tiles are very large, so while they create the same sparkle as mosaics, there is less grouting to interfere with the overall effect.” A chunky, highly polished Star Galaxy granite vanity top, which is flecked with gold, also reflects the light. This is contrasted with a sleek, white
Villeroy & Boch basin that has a contemporary, organic form. The lacquered cabinetry is also clean-lined, with negative detailing and recessed pulls to maintain a streamlined look. “The drama is reinforced by Swarovski crystal sconces positioned either side of a large recessed mirror, which we framed with gold,” says Lin. “This border is framed, in turn, by sparkling gold tiles
Facing page and above: Textural black tiles enhance the glittering look of this powder room in a new house designed by architect Henry Lin. The gold tiles framing the recessed mirror are a similar style. These are illuminated by LED lighting around the mirror. The vanity top is a highly polished, gold-flecked granite. Left: The toilet area is tucked away behind the vanity wall.
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Above: The wall tiles lining the toilet area in the powder room are a matt black. They feature a wave pattern reminiscent of rippling water. Above right: A sauna room adjoins the powder room. This is lined with cedar, both inside and out. LED uplighting enhances the intimate ambience of the space. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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that line the recess. These tiles are similar to the black ones on the surrounding walls. But we calmed down the look by introducing a smooth black granite edge to the niche.” The toilet area of the powder room, behind the vanity, features a matt black wall tile that has a distinctive wave pattern. This references the rippling water of the sea beyond the clifftop house.
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“We chose a matt surface for these tiles so the texture would be more pronounced with the natural light streaming through the window,” says the architect. This part of the room has an electronic toilet with bidet, and a urinal. There is also a sauna room adjoining the powder room. This is fully lined with cedar, and features LED lighting.
The flooring in both rooms is a dark timber-look porcelain tile that introduces another textural element to the interior. save | share Search 42962 at my.trendsideas.com
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index Abey 26-31 Absola Stone 96-97 Acrygloss 102 AEG 14-18 Akzente 84-85 Ala Designs 20-25 ANA Cabinets 20-25 Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen 92-93 Applico 90, 94, 98 Architectural Stone 105 Armadale Doors 38-43 Artisan Painting Decorating 86 Ascot 32-36 Asko 66-71 Astra Walker 172-176 Award Appliance Group 5 Bamstone 20-25 Baumatic 94 Baylis, Peter 111, 115 Beaver Kitchens 111, 116, 125 Belling 88-89 Bentons Plumbtec 150-154 Bestwood 128 Bisazza 144-149 Black Diamond Technologies 2-3 Blanco 56-59, 66-71 Blum 8-13, 14-18, 56-59, 60-65, 66-71, 119, 120-121 Bocci 20-25 Bonham Interior 111, 123 Bonham, Jason 111, 123 Bosch 38-43 Bruce, Mark 111, 116, 125 Burns & Ferrall 124, 125 Burrows, Sarah 111, 117 Caesarstone 8-13, 14-18, 38-43, 80 Canam Joinery 50-55 Candlewick Interiors 38-43 Canterbury Sink & Tap 150-154 Carbone, Marcello 26-31 Carmen Hubber Interior Design 117 Cavalier 38-43 Celia Visser Design 129, 132, 134 Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom 181 Clark 14-18 Clearlite Bathrooms 181 Commex Concepts 14-18 Construction Marketing Services 116
Corboy, Mal CKDNZ 50-55 Corian 60-65, 144-149 Corporate Culture 20-25 Corsi & Nicolai 20-25, 150-154 Craig, Melanie CKDNZ 8-13, 103, 111, 112-113, 122 Crane Distribution IFC-1, 140, 156-161, OBC Cronin Kitchens 60-65, 111, 119 Cronin, Morgan 60-65, 111, 119 D’Amelio Stone 26-31 DC Short 143 De’Longhi 20-25 Designer Benchtops 60-65 Detail by Davinia Sutton 110, 129 Devo Construction 178-180 Diamond Fusion 162 Distinctive Granite and Marble 44-49 Dorf 14-18 Dornbracht 144-149 Dovetail Furniture 44-49 Du Bois Design 56-59, 111, 117 Du Bois, Natalie 56-59, 111, 117 Duffin, Kim 14-18 Dulux 20-25, 150-154 Duravit 150-154 ECC Lighting 1 78-180 Eisno 82-83 Eternodesign 111, 129 Eveneer 26-31 Fabulous Kitchens 178-180 Fat Hippo Design Group 8-13 Faze 26-31 Fell, Angela 110, 129 Felton Industries 171 Ferguson 44-49 Fisher & Paykel 8-13, 14-18, 26-31, 56-59, 103, 112-113 Formatt Bespoke Kitchens 66-71, 111 Frameless Impressions 20-25, 150-154 Frisina Design 26-31 Frisina, Dominik 26-31 Fyfe Kitchens 76-79, 129, 130-131, 137, 138 Gaggenau 60-65 German Kitchens 111 Gessi 26-31 Gillbanks, Sue 111, 114 Glen Dimplex Australasia 88-89
Godfrey Hirst 38-43 Gray, Kira 76-79, 129, 130-131, 137, 138 Grohe 66-71, 178-180 Häfele 8-13, 14-18, 26-31, 60-65 Hannah, Damian 111 Hansgrohe 26-31, 60-65, 150-154 Heirloom International 170, 177 Hera 14-18 Heritage Tiles 144-149 Hettich 100-101, 114, 50-55, 132 Hickory Chair 44-49 Hideaway Bins 95, 56-59 Home Ideas Centre 164 Home Prize 106 Hubber, Carmen 117 Hunt Heating 20-25 In Residence 56-59, 136 Jacobsen Creative Surfaces 178-180 Jasmax 110, 129 JD MacDonald 38-43 Johns, Glen 111 Kaldewei 144-149 Kelley Designs, Inc 44-49 Kitchen Architecture 111, 126 Kitchen Focus 107 Kitchen King 95 Kitchen Studio 108-109 Kitchen Things 115, 184-IBC Kitchens by Design 111, 114 Kitchens by Glen Johns 111 Kitset 38-43 Kouzina Appliances 50-55 Kurve Ltd 72-73 Lane, Dana 38-43 Larking, Leanne 111 Latitude Forty Five 66-71 Leading Edge Joinery 8-13 Liebherr 5, 56-59, 60-65 Lighthouse 183 Lighting Illusions 14-18 Lighting Network 183 Lin, Henry 178-180 Lincoln Sentry 14-18 M Carbone Design 26-31 Mal Corboy Design 50-55 Margaret Young Designs 111, 127, 129 Mastercraft Kitchens 87 Matisse 7, 155
Melanie Craig Design 8-13, 103, 111, 112-113, 122 Methven 167 Metrix 144-149 Mico Bathrooms IFC-1, 140, 156-161, OBC Miele 20-25, 26-31, 50-55, 60-65, 66-71 Mitsubishi Electric 2-3 Morris, Emma 111, 129 Murphy, Tracy 111, 117 Murray, Nicholas 20-25, 150-154 Neospace 7, 155 New Age Cabinets 26-31 Nicholas Murray Architects 20-25, 150-154 Nicola Cumming Design 99 Nicolazzi 32-36 Nikles 144-149 NKBA Design Awards 110-119, 122-123, 125-127, 129-138 Oswald Homes 32-36, 172-176 Panelform Industries 8-13 Paterson 178-180 Patricia Urquiola Design 150-154 Pecks Plumbing Plus 163 Perrin & Rowe 44-49 Plumbing World 167 Poggenpohl 84-85 Poliform 150-154 Prime Panels 134 PTG Architecture 178-180 Qasair 50-55, 60-65 Quattro Uno 111 Reece 20-25 Renovation Resources 106 Resene 8-13, 20-25, 91, 110, 122, 129 RH Cabinetmakers 81 Rick Bent Flooring 44-49 Roberts, Toni 111, 126 Robertson 144-149, 178-180 Rohl 44-49 Rowntree, Harry 110, 129 Sage Doors 102 Samsung Electronics 20-25, 139 Samsung Solid Surfaces 72-73 Savannah Hardscapes 44-49 Sette Windows 38-43 Shallard, Guy 66-71, 111 Shaws 32-36
Shearing, Nathan 8-13 Shelley Glass 26-31 Showerdome 165 Sibu Design 8-13 Siemens 32-36 SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel 60-65 Smeg 90, 98, 118, 127 SpazioCasa 66-71 Stewart Scott Cabinetry 110, 129 Stone Manufacturers International 20-25 Stone Warehouse 76-79 Sub-Zero 44-49 Sublime Architectural Interiors 14-18 Sutton, Davinia 110, 129 Techlam 8-13 Technopik 50-55 The Botanical Group 20-25 The Glass Splashback Company 14-18 The Laminex Group 80, 126 The Light Post 44-49 The Stringer Group 44-49 Tillick, Jill 117 Tom Dixon 56-59 Toto 178-180 Traditions in Tile and Stone 44-49 Trends Publishing International 19, 37, 104, 117, 135, 166 Urban Edge Ceramics 150-154 Vaughan, Gregory 44-49 Vekart 111, 117 Viking 44-49, 56-59 Villeroy & Boch 178-180 Visser, Celia 129, 132, 134 Vogue Kitchens and Appliances 111, 115 von Sturmer, Leonie 129, 133, 135, 136, 144-149 Von Sturmer’s 129, 133, 135, 136, 144-149 Wayne Windham Architect 44-49 Windham, Wayne 44-49 Wolf 60-65 Wood Creations, Inc 44-49 Wood, Heather 110, 129 Yellowfox 168-169 Young, Margaret 111, 127, 129 Zenith 56-59 Zook, John 44-49 Zug 20-25