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Cocktails at six Kitchens designed for easy entertaining are the social centre of the home – a place to serve drinks, meals and bonhomie
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Twice as good This sleek, front-of-house kitchen is matched by a parallel kitchen behind, where clutter and food preparation can be hidden from sight Entertaining on a small or a grand scale is a whole lot easier when everything flows smoothly and there’s ample space for food preparation and serving. Designer Leon House, who was asked to redesign this kitchen and living area in an ’80s house, says the owner enjoys being in the kitchen and loves to entertain. “The original kitchen had no scullery and was rather dated, but there was plenty of space to try something new,” House says. “We experimented with a range of options, eventually settling on a layered
approach, with a front-of-house kitchen and a second fully equipped working kitchen and coolroom behind.” The designer says the owner also loves design and took a very hands-on role in the project. “He is well travelled, and the kitchen needed to be of an international standard – the term Hollywood sophistication was used. But at the same time, it needed to be a fun place to entertain.” High-end materials reflect the design brief. Solid Romano Italian travertine
Preceding pages and facing page: With its sleek travertine marble floors and Corian cabinets, this new kitchen in an ’80s house reflects an international design approach. The white cabinets are framed by tall units in a light timber veneer. Contrasting dark charcoal stone wraps around the island. The colour is repeated in the custom dining furniture and bar stools by Christian Liaigre. Above: Providing ample bench space was a priority, says designer Leon House. In addition to the space in this front kitchen, there is a fully functioning kitchen and walk-in coolroom behind.
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Legend to plan: 1 front kitchen, 2 computer station, 3 second kitchen, 4 walk-in coolroom. Above and above right: A sliding door to the second kitchen can conceal the room if required. This kitchen runs parallel to the front kitchen and has a full complement of appliances, including four ovens, refrigerators, a dishwasher and cooktops. Facing page: Warm neutral furnishings in the living area tone with the kitchen materials and finishes. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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features on the entire floor throughout the living area, and wraps up the front of the long island. It is teamed with white Corian cabinets and a textural charcoal stone on the island. This was flamed and brushed to contrast the sleek finish of the Corian. Benchtops are in Caesarstone Snow. “It was important to keep the finishes quiet,” says the designer. “We dismissed many samples as too loud or too busy.” The attention to detail extends to the insides of the cabinets, which have a light silver-coloured interior.
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Functionality is a given – House says although the front kitchen is fully equipped, virtually all the food preparation takes place in the matching second kitchen. This has three ovens, a series of cooktops, two sinks and refrigerators. resources & more images 46091 at trendsideas.com a video about this project 46099 at trendsideas.com
Signature dish Serving up a treat – this cafÊ-style kitchen was designed for a family with inside knowledge of the hospitality industry
Preceding pages: Coffee colours and natural woodgrains bring an inviting, warm look to this new kitchen. Designer Toni Roberts of Kitchen Architecture says the kitchen, which was designed for a couple who own cafés, features three separate work zones – the main food preparation area, a drinks area on the right, and a baking zone on the rear wall. Above: A warm brown stain on the oak bar top highlights the grain. The suspended shelf is dark-stained oak.
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Modern cooking can provide a real sense of theatre, especially if the chef is a professional. But even for amateur cooks, the kitchen has become a focal point for entertaining. This new kitchen was designed for Tracey and Dave Bartlett, who run a highly successful café and catering business, and not surprisingly, it had to meet the needs of the professional chefs in the family. Toni Roberts of Kitchen Architecture was commissioned to remodel the kitchen, to make it larger and better equipped. “The family love to entertain, but they also use their kitchen for food testing and baking,”
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Roberts says. “They required a main work area that would allow Dave to cook facing outwards, so he could talk to guests. There also needed to be bench space to plate up for 10 or more people. And they required a separate baking area and a drinks zone.” Roberts configured a 1.5m extension to the house to accommodate these elements, collaborating with the architectural draftsperson to ensure the design met council requirements. “We needed to angle the ceiling at the end of the kitchen, but this is largely concealed by the bank of full-height cabinetry.”
The designer positioned the baking area on this rear wall, but retained part of the original walls to accommodate cavity sliders and to minimise structural changes. “These doors can be closed to screen off the baking zone from the drinks area on the right. This is especially helpful if the food mixer is being used. It functions like a scullery, but it’s a lot more open and pleasant to work in – we introduced a new full-height window to this end of the kitchen so it is flooded with light.” The main food preparation area comprises a sink bench under the window, and a long island
with an induction cooktop. An L-shaped bar top provides additional bench space for plating up. “We continued the mainly black and white colour palette from the family room, but also introduced warm coffee shades, which give the kitchen a café aesthetic,” says Roberts. The mid-brown stain of the oak bar top highlights the woodgrain, while a dark-stained suspended shelf visually balances the Cosmic Black granite of the benchtop beneath. “We teamed this with ‘new classic‘ white cabinetry – recessed panel doors provide an enduring, handcrafted look,” says Roberts.
Top: A removable wood prep board is integrated into the black granite benchtop beside the induction cooktop. The board is raised a few millimetres above the bench surface so items can be transferred easily to cooking pans. Above: Positioning the main work area so it faces outwards ensures the owners can socialise with guests as they prepare meals. The long bar top provides extra space to plate up meals.
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Right: A place for everything and everything in its place – baking supplies are kept above and below the baking workstation. With three ovens and plenty of bench space, it is possible for several people to work in the kitchen simultaneously. The splashback features shimmering mochaccino-coloured glass mosaics that ensure glamour is not sacrificed for functionality. The door at right leads into a matching laundry.
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Charm and contrast This design splits cooking and baking work spaces between a front-of-house kitchen and a large walk-in scullery – it finds balance in other ways, too
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It makes sense to match a kitchen to the style of the home, but there’s no need to be exact. To add a contemporary accent to a classic design, all it takes is a textural surface or a bold contrast. With understated framed panelling, simple crown mouldings and pilasters on the island, this kitchen by designer Kyla Hunt of Carlielle Kitchens works in well in its traditional surroundings. Here, the choice of contrasting dark and light tones adds a modern appeal, she says. “The charcoal grey island benchtop works well with the dark lime-washed oak floor and the white cabinetry stands out against them.”
Above left: A dark splashback, charcoal grey island benchtop and lime-washed oak floors contrast white cabinetry in this kitchen by Carlielle Kitchens. Above: A mirror splashback and uniform grey tones give the bar area a quiet, furniture-like aesthetic. Left: Room with a view – the new kitchen looks out bifolding doors to a rural aspect. The glass-fronted cabinet displays a collection of china.
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Above: The open door to the scullery shows that similar cabinetry flows throughout the space. While open shelving allows speedy access behind the scenes, cabinetry seen from the living spaces is used for display. Stainless steel appliances work well in the two-tone design. The limed oak floors that run through most of the interior inspired the high-contrast colour scheme.
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Another modern touch is the reflective tile splashback in the kitchen and walk-in scullery. “These dramatic 3m x 1m Laminam Filo Ghisa porcelain ceramic tiles have a textural surface and are easy to keep clean – the large format avoids the need for joins, where dirt could be trapped in the grouting,� says Hunt. The kitchen is beside the dining area and adjacent to that is a dedicated bar. This unit is in a similar cabinet style to the kitchen but with an all-grey finish and a mirror splashback to achieve the furniture-like look the owners wanted. The splashback brings the additional
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benefit of reflecting light, mitigating the effect of the dark cabinetry and grey benchtop. The latter is a match for the bench on the island, and helps to tie everything together. The scullery is effectively a back kitchen. For a large family with several teenagers, this feature makes it easy for everyone to be cooking or prepping or baking at the same time. The front kitchen is used for family meals, but when the owners entertain, prepping and cooking are relegated to the rear work space. Both areas are equipped with refrigeration, sinks, cooktops and rangehoods, and the clean lines of
these appliances provide another contemporary accent in the design. “The owners’ collection of pottery and artefacts was displayed by introducing a glassfronted cabinet in the main kitchen and open shelving in the scullery,” says Hunt. “The floating shelves either side of the front cooktop are mainly for display, whereas the open cabinets in the scullery are more about speedy access. “The stainless steel benchtop in the scullery is a change from work surfaces elsewhere. Its Linen finish is pleasing to touch, gives a seamless look and resists scrapes and scratches.
“Taken together, the kitchen, scullery and bar are crisp and clean, with a contemporary classic look. Touches such as the cupboard to one side of the island and the single grey cabinet in the scullery, contribute to the individual, casual style the owners wanted.” resources & more images 46323 at trendsideas.com
Above: A single charcoal grey cabinet helps avoid a uniform look in the scullery, which is almost the same size as the front kitchen. Used for prepping and cooking when the owners entertain, this space also features a sink, cooktop and refrigeration. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Command central Positioned in the heart of the home to serve both indoors and out, this stainless steel kitchen takes its cue from commercial kitchens
With views in one direction, and an outdoor entertaining area in the other, the kitchen in this house was designed to take advantage of both. Architect Dave Strachan of Strachan Group Architects, working with owner-architect Rachael Rush, positioned the kitchen right in the heart of the home. Designed in a U shape, the kitchen is open above bench height on all sides – to indoor and outdoor living areas. There is a view from the sink over the lawn to the sea in the distance. On the opposite side, the kitchen opens up to provide a seamless serving area to a barbecue patio.
“The owners wanted a highly functional kitchen with a commercial feel,” Strachan says. “So we chose Arclinea stainless steel cabinetry modules and benchtops, and added a suspended stainless steel shelf with integrated rangehood, pot rack and exposed ducting.” The commercial materials, and the small stainless steel appliances on the benchtop reinforce the raw, semi-industrial look created by the exposed timber joists and blackened steel I-beams in the living area. The front of the island and the tall pantry cabinetry at one side feature birch plywood.
Preceding pages and facing page: This kitchen in a new home takes centre stage – it offers a 360° view of the indoor and outdoor living areas. To provide a commercial look, modular Arclinea stainless steel cabinets are teamed with birch ply. Above: The kitchen has a U shape, with deep stainless steel benchtops. On one side, the kitchen opens up to provide a direct serving area for a barbecue patio.
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Above: The minimal timber and steel material palette continues throughout the open-plan living area. A suspended stainless steel shelf with an integrated rangehood and exposed ducting enhances the linear look. The pantry, at right, incorporates a stainless steel bench for breakfast items. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Patrick Reynolds
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Sized to optimise modular storage for items such as Tupperware, the pantry incorporates a stainless steel bench. “There is a place for everything in this kitchen, from general utensils, wraps and paper, to oils, chopping boards, herbs and spices, and miscellaneous items for birthday parties,” says Strachan. “Even the corner storage is maximised with a Häfele Le Mans corner system.” Functionality also determined the design of the integrated double sink. This is large enough for oven trays, and has a square-edged aesthetic, with a small radius for easy cleaning.
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Heart of the matter Located on the darker side of an open-plan space, this kitchen benefits from reflective surfaces and sculptural cabinetry composition
Sometimes the constraints on a project can bring out the best in a designer. For example, working with fixed interior elements or limited natural light sources are just two issues that require thinking outside the box. The owners had built this house five years earlier and now the time was right to create an open-plan kitchen to match the home’s modern, light aesthetic, says Lara Farmilo, an interior design consultant at Poggenpohl Akzente. “The kitchen is in an area that is dug into the hillside so it could have been quite dark, even though there are skylights. However, instead of
light colours, we specified a black backpainted glass splashback that extends around the walls. This surface reflects natural light through the space and complements the pine wood and the green cabinets. “The owners had saved a brochure of the exact kitchen they wanted at the time they built the house – the Poggenpohl Segmento. We tweaked the composition and layout of the design to allow for the stairwell,” says Farmilo. “The cabinetry wraps in under the stairs, and we were able to put the services and plumbing into the toekick.”
Preceding pages: This Poggenpohl kitchen by designer Lara Farmilo is constrained by a stairwell to the left and a sloping floor at the front. The cabinetry is set in and around the stair, while the island and bar stop short of the change in floor level. These pages: A black backpainted glass splashback and Tebas Black Silestone benchtops reflect light through the kitchen. Relatively thin 12mm worksurfaces give the space a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
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Above: The black glass and Sandpine timber cabinet fronts are contrasted with cabinet faces in an Apple Green RAL colour. A sample of this was produced in Germany and sent to New Zealand for the client’s approval. Floating the central cabinet units contributes to the dynamic of the overall composition and accentuates the cooking zone. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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The cabinet units under the hob are elevated and suspended to highlight the cooking area, while the tall units are set at different heights to create a stepped effect and accommodate the differing ceiling levels. The Apple Green RAL colour was chosen by the owners. Part of the overall brief was to connect the kitchen with the scenic outlook, says Farmilo. “To achieve this, we introduced a raised bar table set at right angles to the long dimension of the island. Seating on both sides of this creates a social atmosphere and the inside seats offer views out to the estuary.�
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In this kitchen an all-white island bench and all-black rear cabinetry play on the separation of light and dark. A red Vola tap was chosen by the client to add a playful element, as well as some colour.
The galley kitchen combines a striking sharpness of contrasts between texture and colour, while adding focus to the space. The design blends into the surroundings harmoniously, with a light and airy feel.
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A new look Regardless of size or style, these updated kitchens share a number of commonalities – refined aesthetics and improved functionality among them
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The big picture Renovating this house was all about opening it up to the views front and back, with a kitchen right at the centre It makes sense to position kitchens and living areas where you can enjoy the best view, and this may well be on the top floor of a house. This inner-city San Francisco house, which has been extensively renovated by architect Jonathan Feldman and his team at Feldman Architecture, already had the living areas on the top floor. But the rooms were compartmentalised and the kitchen was a small galley area in between a bedroom and the living room. To create the large, contemporary living space the new owners required, the entire floor was gutted – along with the rest of the house. This opened up the top floor to the spectacular views at the front and back. As well as floor-toceiling glazing at either end, light penetrates the kitchen in the middle of the space through large skylights above a perforated metal ceiling. “This screen runs across the ceiling and wraps right down the wall beside the stairs, connecting all four storeys,” Feldman says. “Light travels through the screen not only from the skylights, but also from windows and artificial lighting behind the metal, including LED lighting within a reveal at the top. Additional natural light travels down to the floor below through a glazed floor beside the island.” Because the owners are both serious cooks, the kitchen is highly functional, yet it maintains an uncluttered, minimalist aesthetic. The cabinetry, which extends beyond the kitchen on both sides, conceals a wall of storage and large amenities, including a fridge-freezer, powder room, media centre and lift. High cabinets can be accessed by a ladder on a rail. “We crammed a lot into a sleek facade,” says Feldman. “There is even extra-deep storage behind the cooktop and sink.” The architect teamed a mid-toned grey wood veneer with a lighter laminate and durable quartzite benchtops. All the materials are hard wearing and easy to clean.
Preceding pages and left: The entire living area is on the top floor of this extensively renovated house, to maximise great views across San Francisco. The kitchen is positioned in the centre of the space. Skylights above a perforated metal ceiling bring in plenty of natural light. Above: The open-plan family living area opens to balconies at both the front and rear. This small balcony, at the front of the house, replaces a former bay window in a bedroom.
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This page: Cabinets mix a mid-grey veneer with a lighter laminate. Facing page: A kinetic sculpture by Reuben Margolin appears to extrude from the perforated metal ceiling. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Joe Fletcher
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Fresh face This spacious, airy kitchen is full of New England cottage-style charm, with functionality built into every nook and corner Above: A new bar and hutch were added to the dining room as part of this major kitchen renovation by designer Susan Templer. The two cabinets finish short of the ceiling and walls, and were designed with crown cornices to give them the look of furniture. The pale blue colour complements the white New England cottage-style kitchen behind. Italian pendant lights chosen by the owners add a contemporary touch to the old-world design.
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It’s a common problem for kitchen designers – what’s the best way to improve presence and functionality when limited by the size of the space? This project by designer Susan Templer resolved just such an issue in several ways. The new kitchen was created in a classic New England cottage style, ideally suited to the 1930s villa. A subway tile splashback, panelled cabinet
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doors, butler’s sinks and a custom hood designed by Templer all add to the look, requested by the owners – one of whom is American. The couple also wanted the design to offer plenty of storage and display space. “However, the kitchen had to sit within the same footprint as the existing design, which was itself a refit,” the designer says. “To gain a little more
space, we repurposed the laundry as a walk-in scullery. This light, spacious room continues the look of the main kitchen, except the cabinets here have simple flat doors.” Templer also added corner cabinets in the kitchen proper and maximised internal space within all the new cabinetry. “To conform to a classic look, some cupboards and drawers have double doors
or drawer faces with roomy storage behind. I also specified space-efficient drawer dividers and corner storage units.” In addition, the designer added two cabinets outside the kitchen – a bar and a tall hutch, both facing the dining area. “I gave these pieces the look of freestanding furniture, complete with crown cornices. This detailing works well in the slightly more formal space.”
The original beam ceiling was retained as it suited both the house and the work space. The kitchen’s pale blue and white colour scheme was also appropriate and catered to the tastes of the owners Although the floor looks like traditional wood, it features contemporary textured tiles. These are laid randomly, in three lengths, to resemble a wide-plank timber floor.
The Italian pendants over the dining table offer another modern accent. “The kitchen also fulfils a special request,” says Templer. “One of the owners is a surgeon and his love of detail is reflected in the design. He wanted all the straight lines to meet. For example, the decorative ledge that the scullery sink appears to rest on is exactly in line with the cabinetry.”
Above: He wanted blue, she wanted white – together they achieved a two-tone colour scheme that ideally suits the traditional kitchen and dining area. While loosely following the original cabinetry layout, Templer added a small peninsula to house the oven and to provide a small breakfast nook, with bar stool seating on the far side. Grey grouting was chosen for the crisp white subway tiles to make them “pop”, the designer says.
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These pages: Granite benchtops with a textural leathered finish flow right through the kitchen, scullery and dining area. Subtle detailing underscores the traditional sensibility. For example, both the butler’s sinks are set on ledges, giving them a practical, no-nonsense feel. Storage is optimised with new corner cabinets and high-tech compartmentalised dividers. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Touching impression This elongated kitchen brings a tactile, artistic element to the adjacent living spaces – at the same time, a muted palette lets it hide in plain sight Above: Multi-hued marble tiles on the front of the island in this kitchen by Natalie Du Bois connect with a textural pattern on the rear wall. Facing page: A rectangular privacy element on the island hides kitchen clutter from the living spaces. The backpainted tan glass surface is repeated on the splashback of the cooking niche. The white kitchen merges with its surroundings but stands out against the hardwood Vitex floor.
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Material connections in a kitchen can speak softly or state their presence boldly – and when it comes to tactile surfaces, a simple change in viewing angle can affect the conversation. This kitchen, by designer Natalie Du Bois, responds to the owners’ brief for a white work space with a taupe benchtop. These elements set the scene for an understated colour palette that doesn’t overwhelm the home’s generally subtle decor, says Du Bois. “There are plenty of tonal connections here. The granite frame on the privacy panel links with the dark-stained Vitex wood flooring and
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the tan backpainted glass is repeated on the splashback. The multi-hued marble front on the island was chosen to pick up on these colours, too, and the taupe work surface on the island provides a mid-tone between the other surfaces. Nevertheless, the predominating colour is white and this merges with the adjacent white walls. “One of the strongest linking elements is texture, not colour. The marble island front is in a raised, variegated tile that looks different from different angles and is pleasing to the eye. And this surface finds an echo in the textural, grooved cabinet wall to the rear.”
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Preceding pages: Natalie Du Bois designed the sunburst pattern on the cabinetry based on an image the owners had seen in a magazine. Above: The handleless push-to-open latches on the rear wall make the wealth of cabinetry doors almost invisible. The 5m-long island is home to two 90cm-wide dishwashers.
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The owners had seen a sunburst pattern in a story in an Australian edition of Kitchen Trends and asked Du Bois to re-create it for them here. Other wow factors in the design include a tall bookcase with a ladder and a glass panel in the floor that offers a glimpse of the wine cellar on the level below. A high-tech feature of the design goes undetected – that is, until someone opens the cabinetry. While the 5m-long island contains two over-sized dishwashers, most of the kitchen’s functionality is tucked behind electronically operated cabinet doors.
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A light touch of a button opens a pantry with pull-out storage to the left of the refrigerator. Using a similar smooth-gliding operation, the horizontal bands above the cooking niche concertina up to reveal spacious cabinet interiors. With another touch, they close back down the same way. This kitchen extends beyond the footprint of the original. The patterned rear wall and bookcase both lead the eye upwards, drawing attention to the 3.5m-high ceiling. At the same time, the long, narrow design doesn’t impinge on the adjacent living spaces.
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Left: A glass floorplate lets guests admire the well-stocked wine cellar on the floor below. The three long panels above the cooktop fold upwards at the touch of a button, and close back down with the same operation – the mechanism makes it easier to access these high storage spaces. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Shooting star This bold, contemporary kitchen presents tonal and graphic links to a popular Asian icon
Preceding page and above: A custom backpainted glass splashback featuring bamboo plants caters to the clients’ love of Asia in this apartment kitchen by interior designer Kim Duffin. Facing page: This two-tone design celebrates connections and contrast. The green of the island upstand continues as a negative detail under the slender, modern benchtops. Rich cabinet hues – one polished, one matt – set off the wood flooring.
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Often a kitchen design is not so much about the individual elements, but rather about how they come together – this is particularly true of the material and colour palette. This sleek kitchen in a riverside apartment replaces a 20-year-old work space that had suffered from poor connections to the views and adjoining spaces. Designer Kim Duffin removed walls to improve the outlooks from all areas, the kitchen included. “The owners had spent the past 10 years in Europe and Asia and wanted an Oriental influence in the new design,” says Duffin.
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“To achieve this, I designed a custom glass splashback with a bamboo motif. This was laid as two panels, with the shelving and rangehood positioned afterwards. However, to prevent the bamboo green colour from taking over, the splashback evokes these fast-growing, iconic plants in silhouette, while the raised cabinet on the island introduces the appropriate tone. “The green appears again as a shadowline beneath the benchtops.” Contrast as well as connection features in the design. The green sets off the metallic blue of the perimeter and island base cabinetry.
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Above: The reflective cabinetry surfaces and full-height glass splashback optimise a light, airy aesthetic in the reinvented kitchen. Together with the surrounding living spaces, it now provides panoramic views to the botanic gardens and river below. Although the apartment is on the 15th floor, shutters were introduced on one side to provide privacy from adjacent high-rises.
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At the same time, both colours work with the wood floors and metal appliances. The painted surfaces also offer a play of contrasting finishes; one being a lustrous metallic, the other matt. A slender aluminium detail line runs across the top of the splashback and through the side wall of cabinetry above the refrigerator, offering another linear linking element. These clean, crisp architectural details are echoed in the brushed stainless steel toekick. “In terms of functionality, the galley-style layout allows the island to be used as a buffet for the nearby living spaces,” says Duffin. “ The
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long island has a conveniently located wine cabinet at one end, and the raised front cabinet is home to plates and glassware. “One of the owners has restricted movement, so we were asked to set the oversized oven high on the side wall, with an integrated microwave directly above. Everything is in easy reach. In addition, all the cabinetry latches are touch-to-open or electronic, again for ease of use by the owner. The handleless look perfectly suits the contemporary aesthetic.” A new dropped ceiling was an integral part of the project. Custom designed by Duffin, this
helps define the work space visually and at the same time contributes to its functionality. “In a concrete apartment tower you are often restricted by solid, immovable ceilings that leave no room for services,” says the designer. “Introducing this feature provided an easy way to run air conditioning through the kitchen to central vents. It also provided space for the wiring for task lighting over the work areas.” No longer separate rooms, the open-plan kitchen and adjacent living and dining areas are now ideally set up for entertaining. They also provide unrestricted park and river views.
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Above: The raised front cabinet on the island provides storage and shields kitchen clutter from the living spaces. The vibrant green colour calls to mind the colour of bamboo. Apart from a wine cabinet at one end, the island is appliance-free – it is used only for storage and as a buffet counter to serve the living and dining spaces beyond. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Steve Ryan
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Summer days With its natural, raw materials and shades of driftwood, this kitchen reflects its role as the social heart of a holiday home beside the beach
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There are multiple ways to fine-tune a preferred design for a new kitchen, but capturing images of other projects you love is good place to start. This was the approach taken by the owners of this extensively renovated house, Bayne and Scott Belair. The couple presented designer Sean Daigle of Downsview Kitchens with a raft of images, and it was clear the new kitchen
in the family’s holiday home would feature natural, raw materials that would provide a connection to the beach, one block from the house. “We wanted it to be very organic and natural, but with a modern twist,” says Bayne Belair. “We wanted to create a spa-like feel, with a design that would be in keeping with the existing architecture.” Walls were removed to
replace a “hodge-podge of small rooms” with one large family living area that opens to the outdoors. To provide an appropriate backdrop, the existing wood ceiling, with its long, narrow skylights, was sandblasted and stained in a driftwood colour that matches the wire-brushed oak floor. The kitchen was placed along one wall, with a large
island forming the centre of operations. The wall behind the island features embedded stone – the colours of the stone are echoed by the antiqued patina on the custom rangehood, and by matching shelving units with wood slats. The cabinetry is also defined by a strong sense of symmetry, but that is where the formality ends. Furniturestyle cabinets at either end
Above: Natural, organic materials feature throughout this new kitchen, part of a large family living area in a renovated holiday home. The wall behind the kitchen is embedded with natural stone. The tall, wire-brushed oak cabinets at either end of the rear wall accommodate an integrated refrigerator-freezer and a large pantry. The end units on the island house items used less frequently.
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of the island, and two large armoire cabinets feature textural wire-brushed oak that evokes a windswept beach. “It’s a very comfortable, casual look well suited to a house by the beach,” says Daigle. “For a little fun, there are black slate inserts on the drawer fronts and benchtops on the end units, which the family can write on. “The perimeter cabinets
feature a custom painted finish with stainless steel strapping around the doors and drawers, while the island has recessed panel doors.” To further enhance the idea of different furniture elements, the end units have grey limestone tops, with a custom ogee edge, rather than the chunky profile of the Carrara marble island top. Handles are also in two different styles.
Facing page: Stepped benchtops help to reduce the visual mass of the island, which is large enough to accommodate six people sitting at bar stools. Woven pendant lights introduce another natural, textural element to the kitchen. Above left: Steel shelving units with driftwood-coloured wood slats create a display above the rear cabinets. These cabinets are a similar colour, and feature stainless steel strapping around the drawer edges.
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Chef’s eyrie Light and open, this kitchen connects with its natural setting in several ways One of the most important features of a new kitchen is its placement in the home – both in terms of its relationship to the living areas and the exterior outlooks. Set on an outer corner of a home that hugs a steep hillside, this kitchen is in an ideal position to enjoy views across the valley and bay. The house, by Eric Haesloop and Mary Griffin with interiors by Margaret Turnbull, optimises connections to the setting at every angle. This includes picture windows and sliding doors that open to a spacious wooden deck. There are attractive vistas to the rear of the kitchen, too, says Haesloop. “A diagonal sightline from the breakfast table through the kitchen takes in the pool, and clerestory windows allow glimpses of the hill behind. This is an immersive kitchen space – standing at the island, you feel you’re part of the wider environment.” Appropriate to its natural setting, the house has an eco-friendly makeup, with recycled elm featuring on the floor and walls. This species is continued as a veneer on the kitchen cabinets, making for a seamless flow. The benchtops and splashback are in a similar-toned granite. A slim profile for the two benchtops adds to the light, airy ambience, says Haesloop. “The owners wanted the kitchen to connect to the adjacent open-plan living and dining spaces, but not be on show. To achieve this, we introduced a dividing wall of freestanding cabinets across the centre of the room. This acts as a screen between the kitchen and dining table without blocking the sightlines that run along the front and rear of the interior on this level.” Margaret Turnbull chose the round Noguchi table to fit in the available corner space. “This chic, slender table also has a light feel,” she says. “And the Bocci chandelier above it provides an eye-catching sparkle without detracting from the panoramic outlooks.”
Left: This kitchen was designed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop. A wealth of under-bench storage on the island allowed the pair to limit the number of overhead cabinets. This optimises visual corridors and light penetration across the space. Above: A round Noguchi table provides the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and take in 270° degree views out over the valley and bay.
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Left: Clerestory windows provide views of the hillside rising behind the house, and sliding doors open onto the pool and courtyard area. The freestanding wall of cabinets contains integrated appliances and screens cooking mess from the dining table on the other side. The rear wall of cabinets – also freestanding – helps define the circulation corridor behind. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by David Wakely
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Perfect recipe Great kitchens are made by mixing clever designs, efficient solutions and top-quality products – all blended to suit your taste
Designer’s own There’s plenty of the wow factor in this designer’s kitchen. Suyin teamed vibrant glass and granite with the latest Smeg appliance technology Kitchen designers are exposed to the very latest products, materials and design ideas, so it’s always interesting to see what they choose for their own kitchens. Multi award-winning designer Suyin, CKDNZ, who won the Smeg People’s Choice Award in the NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, doesn’t disappoint with her recently completed kitchen. Suyin’s kitchen reflects her innovative approach to design and attention to detail. “I wanted a kitchen that would be rich and warm in colour and texture, with a bit
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of drama and the wow factor,” she says. “I introduced Recon walnut veneer cabinetry to provide visual warmth and depth. This is paired with highly veined Titanium Gold granite benchtops. A bold GlassArt textural glass splashback in the colour Nitrous adds further drama.” Smeg cooking appliances feature in the kitchen, including the streamlined, contemporary Smeg PX140 gas cooktop. “This was a ‘must have’ hob,” she says. “At 100cm, it is extra-long – here it sits on a textured stainless steel bench, adding a
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functional element to the overall look.” Other Smeg appliances in Suyin’s kitchen are the SCA709X 70cm underbench oven, PUM90X 90cm extractor and DWA157X dishwasher. Suyin says she likes the look of the Smeg appliances, and the reputation of the brand. And she appreciates the ease of choosing the appliances at Kitchen Things stores, where they are displayed. “The appliances also fit into a medium price bracket, which adds to their appeal.” Other features of the kitchen include a
large pantry at one end, with frosted glass doors that help to keep the entire space light and contemporary. Additional storage is provided by the lower cabinets. Not surprisingly, Suyin says it is imperative, for all her kitchens, that the cabinetmaking meets her high standards – from the detailing and finishing to the installation. Her kitchen was built by Patrick Goodin of Good Kitchens Ltd in Takanini. “Good Kitchens is my cabinetmaker of choice,” she says. “The cabinetmaking
was second to none, and no job was too difficult. Good Kitchens also made my bathroom cabinetry, and custom-built shelving around the fireplace.” To contact Suyin, phone 021 773 2012. For information on Good Kitchens Ltd, visit www.goodkitchens.co.nz For more details on Smeg appliances, visit the website: www.smeg.co.nz. save & share 45009 at trendsideas.com
Facing page: Kitchen designer Suyin CKDNZ says the extra-long Smeg Linea PX140 gas cooktop was a “must-have” appliance for her new kitchen. The sleek look and low profile of the cooktop complement the contemporary design of the kitchen, which features a mix of Linen stainless steel and Titanium Gold granite benchtops. Above: Everything is right at hand, including kitchen knives and chopping boards that sit within a trough. On the rear wall is a Smeg SCA709X 70cm under-bench oven and a Smeg PUM90X 90cm extractor built into a custom rangehood.
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Talking point Just as every household is different, so is every project by Apollo Bathroom and Kitchen – each is distinctive in its own right
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Crisp aesthetics, precision joinery and high functionality – a great kitchen brings together all these elements, and adds a dash of individuality. For Apollo Bathroom and Kitchen, personalised kitchens and bathrooms are a specialty. The company provides a full design, manufacturing and installation service for projects large and small. This may involve a complete new kitchen, or simply a change of benchtop or cabinet doors for a renovation project. Similarly, a new bathroom might be
requested, or just a change of vanity units. Apollo also designs and builds wardrobes and laundries. The company places an emphasis on precision manufacture, using professional 3-D CAD software and machinery. This means you can take a 3-D virtual tour of your new kitchen or bathroom. Apollo says the experienced designer you work with will oversee and guide you along every step of the process, from concept design and product selection through to manufacture and installation.
The kitchen shown on these pages teams high-gloss lacquered cabinets with 60mm-thick engineered stone benchtops. For more information or to visit the showroom, contact Apollo Bathroom and Kitchen, 155 Sunnybrae Rd, Hillcrest, Auckland 0627, phone (09) 441 7077. Email: apollo.kb@gmail.com. Website: www.apollokb.com save & share 46414 at trendsideas.com
Above left: This eye-catching kitchen designed and built by Apollo Bathroom and Kitchen in Auckland features a long island and a 60mm-thick engineered stone benchtop with a waterfall end. Other special features of the kitchen include a dark wood veneer front to the island and black glass splashback. Above: The kitchen incorporates a scullery that provides ample storage space. Recessed handles enhance the sleek, contemporary lines of the cabinetry. Apollo Bathroom and Kitchen offers a wide variety of materials for cabinets and benchtops.
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Right at hand Wherever you live, you can be sure of high-quality, professional kitchen design and manufacturing from Mastercraft Kitchens Admiring a great kitchen in a magazine can be an inspiration for your own project, but who do you call when the kitchen company is based at the other end of the country? Mastercraft Kitchens has the perfect solution. With 30 nationwide locations, the business is New Zealand’s biggest collective of independent kitchen and bathroom designers. And because these companies are aligned, you are assured of the same professional approach to both the design and manufacture of your kitchen.
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The kitchen featured on this page, in a Waikato home, was designed by Linda Moyle of Mastercraft Waikato and built in the firm’s Hamilton factory. All of the Mastercraft Kitchens operations can produce a similar high-end kitchen, with the same attention to detail and similar high-quality materials. Each kitchen or bathroom is produced locally, so there are no long-distance co-ordination challenges. This also helps to ensure you are informed and consulted through every step of the process.
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All Mastercraft Kitchens operations put an emphasis on friendly service. For peace of mind, there is a solid, 10-year transferable workmanship guarantee. For additional information, contact Mastercraft Kitchens, phone 0800 67 67 67. Website: www.mastercraftkitchens.co.nz save & share 44812 at trendsideas.com Above: This high-end, traditional kitchen was produced by Mastercraft Waikato.
The perfect family choice: Freshness on a grand scale
Liebherr of Germany introduce their latest Side-by-Side combination with five climate zones and SoftSystem door closure. With BioFresh Plus technology, food retains its healthy vitamins, fresh appearance and full flavour for up to three times longer than an average refrigerator compartment. Adjustable from -2°C (fish) to + 6°C (exotic fruits). Professional quality temperature and freezing performance thanks to DuoCooling and NoFrost technology in the freezer compartment: never defrost again!
The IceCentre is a highlight for any kitchen, supplying ice (crushed or cubed) and chilled water via contact sensitive paddles which are lit by LED lighting on demand. Other variations of this Side-by-Side combination are also available including our new French Door model.
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All in one place A renovation boutique is just what you need to ensure you get the most up-to-date design and technology – that’s Reno4u in Christchurch
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Many people have stories to tell about home renovation projects that have taken their toll. But there is an easy way to ensure your project is smooth and hassle free, and delivered on time. Reno4u in Christchurch is a one-stop renovation boutique that has everything you need for a successful project. If you are just setting out, the firm’s professional design team – Aurora Kitchen – can work with you to ensure your finished renovation is a perfect fit for your family and lifestyle.
Commercial manager Murray Hart says it also helps to be able to see lots of different materials and products under the one roof, so you can make comparisons. “The Reno4u showroom displays an extensive range of up-to-the-minute appliances, cabinetry and benchtop options, along with a variety of tapware and hardware,” he says. “We carry high-quality Eisno and Haier appliances, and the Trenz bathroomware brand. Our discount pricing structure is another point of difference – we offer very competitive packages.”
Every kitchen and bathroom is made in New Zealand, with a speedy delivery from four weeks. All Reno4u kitchens have a 10-year warranty that remains valid even if you sell your home Reno4u Christchurch is at Unit 1/155 Blenheim Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, phone (03) 423 9067. Email info@ reno4u.co.nz. Website: www.reno4u.co.nz save & share 46351 at trendsideas.com
Above left: Dark wood veneer contrasts white lacquered cabinetry in this new kitchen designed, manufactured and installed by Reno4u, a one-stop renovation boutique in Christchurch. The company has its own design business, Aurora Kitchen. Materials, products, appliances and kitchen ideas are displayed in the Reno4u showroom. Above: The 60mm-thick composite stone benchtop in this kitchen is cantilevered at one end. LED lighting makes the cabinetry appear to float above the floor.
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Perfekt in form und funktion Nothing should get in the way of achieving beautiful results. That’s why AEG product designers are dedicated to creating appliances that help you pursue your passion - your own personal definition of perfection. The new AEG whiteware and cookware ranges combine superior performance and innovative technologies with design to enhance your experience, every time you use them. AEG is truly ‘perfekt in form und funktion’.
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AEG dishwashers are designed to guarantee seemless integration into your kitchen, and the AEG ProClean™ cleaning system takes it all in its stride, with one of the largest loading volumes available. Combined with 5 spray levels and a satellite spray arm, water jets reach every corner. And whether you only have a few dishes to clean or a party’s worth, you will find AEG’s dishwasher range to be its quietest ever. Freestanding Dishwasher . . . . . . . .from $1599 (left) In-Built Dishwashers . . . . . . . . . . . .from $2899 (right)
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AEG ovens use high grade materials that you won’t always see, but you’ll know they’re there. They provide a feeling of strength and balance whilst operating in a quiet, unruffled way. Visually, the AEG range of built-in ovens have a sophisticated, easy-to-use control panel with an information-rich user interface. The displays are red when lit, as on all AEG appliances, so that there is just one key ‘accent’ colour throughout your kitchen. 60cm Multi-Function Oven . . . . . . . . $1999 (left) 60cm Pyrolytic Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3499 (centre) • 10 Functions 60cm Pyrolytic Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4999 (right) • 19 Functions • Navisight™ LCD control panel
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Hidden agenda Concealing a bin that can cope with a large family’s kitchen rubbish can be tricky – Hideaway Bins offer a smooth-gliding solution Where’s the bin? Hiding the rubbish receptacle has been the bane of the kitchen designer’s life. Thankfully, there’s a way forward that’s cleaner and fresher, with hands-free operation. A cabinet handle is all you encounter when clearing the decks with a Hideaway Bin, says general manager Jamie Bertelsen. “Hidden when not actually in use, the system has sturdy polypropylene buckets that glide under the bench, saving floor space and avoiding the need to touch the bin when cooking. Instead, you sweep
waste off the bench straight into the bin. The system’s German soft-close runners over-extend for easy access. Their long reach means the rear bin can be removed independently from the front bin.” There are 15, 20, 40 and 50L Hideaway Bucket options available, with a twin 40L system ideal for larger families. The buckets have a holder to keep the bin liner in place and your hands clean, and there’s a friction-fitted lid for odour control. This has a Clinikill anti-bacterial powder coating, for hygiene and safety.
The system can be used for rubbish and recycling. There are also Hideaway Bins fo r us e in the b a th room or laun dr y. For details, contact Hideaway Bins, phone (09) 426 7456. Alternatively visit the website: www.hideawaybins.co.nz save & share 46403 at trendsideas.com Above: Never part of the scenery, Hideaway Bins keep kitchens looking clean and clutter-free. This kitchen features a twin 40L bucket configuration.
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Making it pop Every kitchen needs a hero and the splashback makes an effective one – Illuminati backlit glass panels offer a spectacular new range of options A splashback’s primary role may be to keep your work space clean – but it can also be a blank canvas on which to make a statement and have a little fun. Instant wow factor is one way to describe the myriad colourful glass panel splashbacks created by Auckland firm Illuminati. These products are suitable for splashbacks, bathrooms, room dividers and shower stalls, says managing director Brett Forder. “We offer printed and patterned glass, as well as standard colour-backed glass or
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our new high-end Illuminati backlit glass panels featuring static or programmable colour-changing LED light capability.” There are many advantages to backlit panels. They extend the colour theme of any room in a vibrant way, offer adjustable mood lighting, and can be turned right down to create an ambient night light. “You can design your own individual piece or have our in-house designers work with you to help create a look you will love. Colour-backed glass can transform your project, wherever it is in the home.”
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LED lights are available in more than 4000 colours. Size is not an issue – the patterned or backlit panels can be built to any size for wall decoration in any room. For further information, visit the web: www.illuminatiglasspanels.co.nz save & share 46345 at trendsideas.com These pages: Touch of class – printed or patterned Illuminati glass panels, available in more than 4000 colours, add a vibrant focus to any interiors project.
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Tanova systems provide a hassle-free solution to keeping kitchen waste out of sight.
Out of sight Strong, hygienic, and conveniently to hand, smooth-gliding Tanova waste and laundry systems help keep interiors fresh and uncluttered Today, kitchens are often on show to the living spaces and always need to look their best. That’s why a handy utility that keeps the rubbish bin hidden away is a welcome one. Access Group’s latest range of Tanova Bin Systems offers discreet, space-saving waste and laundry solutions for the busy family home, marketing manager Maria West says. “Ideal for kitchen waste
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and recycling, Tanova bins glide quickly out of sight, yet with fully extending heavyduty steel runners they are also speedily accessed. Handles on the bins hold the plastic liners snugly in place, and make emptying and cleaning the bins convenient and hassle free. There are several options available. The Tanova Deluxe has the Harn Triomax® runner system for a smooth operation.
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Its Sylent® cushioning system intuitively adapts to the speed and weight of the drawer. The Tanova Simplex unit combines a compact size with ultimate space efficiency. This system moves on ball-bearing slides and the heavy-duty carriage is 1.2mm-gauge steel for added strength and durability. The Tanova system is also available for the laundry. Here, roomy, breathable baskets that
slide out of sight are ideal for ensuring that dirty clothes don’t just end up on the floor. For further information on Tanova Systems, visit the website: www.accessgroup.co.nz save & share 46238 at trendsideas.com This page: Tanova systems provide a hassle-free solution to keeping waste and laundry tucked away out of sight.
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High-end surfaces, the latest hardware, and sleek, eco-friendly appliances all contribute to the look of your new kitchen or bathroom. But it’s the trained eye and extensive know-how of a professional designer that make a project sing. The Certified Designers Society (CDS) is a group of qualified designers within the noted National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA). By selecting a CDS designer for your project you are assured that your interior will be carefully designed and the work overseen with the highest standard of professionalism, skill and integrity.
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To achieve a winning result, CDS designers work closely with a homeowner throughout a project. With an awareness of potential pitfalls, and taking the time to understand a customer’s individual needs, a CDS designer will take you through the process of creating a balanced and exciting mix of colours, surfaces and products. You can be confident of a visually pleasing, ergonomically efficient design with no hassles, avoidable waiting times, or budget surprises. An accredited NKBA-qualified designer will bring skill, experience and sound product knowledge to the table. With three passes in the
NZQA National Diploma Advanced Level in Kitchen Design, a designer can apply to join the CDS. These credentials are recognised around the world and signify a minimum of four years’ design industry experience. For a professional outcome to your project, go to the Certified Designers Society directory of qualified kitchen and bathroom designers at the website: www.designers.org.nz save & share 46356 at trendsideas.com
This page: This kitchen by designer Sue Gillbanks CKDNZ, of Kitchens by Design, won CDS Best Kitchen Design at the 2014 National Kitchen & Bathroom Association Awards. The design was praised for providing a clear picture of the intended result – an attractive kitchen that meets the owners’ needs. Cabinetry is in Resene Half Merino and Resene Dune, with a metallic finish. Benchtops are in White Macaubus granite; linen-finish stainless steel; and stained American white oak.
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You in mind Its distinctive custom projects have attracted over 70 industry awards – this is Kitchens by Design The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but each member of the family uses this key space in a different way. Kitchens by Design knows what it takes to create a responsive kitchen that works for everyone, says the company’s experienced in-house team. “We’ve taken this approach since 1987, when our company first broke the mould of standard designs in favour of more dynamic spaces that reflect the owners’ personal choices and are carefully tailored to suit their family’s lifestyle.
“Our effective, eye-catching kitchens have won 70-plus industry awards and our expertise extends to bathrooms and lifestyle spaces,” the team says. A good place to start is the company’s well-appointed Newmarket showroom, with its array of top-of-the-line products, materials and innovations. Decisions are made easier with the help of Kitchens by Design’s experienced, insightful team. “Our three qualified design stars work with every client throughout a job – from design to manufacture and installation.”
Kitchens by Design completes projects on time, to budget and with minimal fuss. Visit the spacious Kitchens by Design showroom, 7 Melrose St, Newmarket, phone (09) 379 3084. Alternatively, visit the website: www.kitchensbydesign.co.nz save & share 46452 at trendsideas.com This page: Two quite different kitchens reflect the level of skill, planning and attention to detail that goes into every Kitchens by Design project.
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Design hub Because projects won’t always wait, the Home Ideas Centre is open seven days a week Whether renovating or building afresh, the kitchen and bathrooms are often the focal points of a project. Given this, it’s important to get a hands-on idea of the latest products available for these spaces. This is where the Home Ideas Centre can help. Open seven days a week, this hub of product innovation is an easy way to find out what is popular and new – all conveniently gathered in one place. The contemporary displays encourage homemakers to interact with and get a feel for emerging product ideas and how they might be suited to their own project. In addition to free entry to view and interact with an array of items, the Home Ideas Centre hosts free seminars on various related topics, such as kitchen and bathroom design. Fronted by noted, award-winning designers, these provide a quick, helpful overview of what to expect when undertaking a given project. There are tips and hints on what needs to be considered, information on the latest materials available, and related topics. Choosing an eye-catching material or energy-saving product will help ensure an interior shines and doesn’t date. To this end, the knowledge offered by the Home Ideas Centre is invaluable. Visit one of three Home Ideas Centres located at 165 The Strand, Parnell; 37 Mandeville St, Riccarton; or Cnr Hutt Rd & The Esplanade, Petone. Alternatively, visit the website: www.homeideas.co.nz save & share 46413 at trendsideas.com This page: Baths, sinks, laminates, storage – these are just some of the product options set out in contemporary displays at the Home Ideas Centre.
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Polished performer A black granite waterfall benchtop, white lacquered cabinets and gold LED lighting bring a touch of drama to this Otago kitchen by Kitchen Focus It has been proven time and again that a great kitchen can sell a house. And it’s easy to see why – this is the single most important space in the home, the centre of all operations. But the secret to a good investment is always in the detail. A kitchen is only as great as the design, finish and cabinetmaking, which is where Kitchen Focus has an edge. The Dunedin-based firm specialises in customised kitchens and whole-house cabinetry fit-outs, with an emphasis on
quality. The company handles every stage of a project, from the concept design and drawings right through to the manufacture and installation, effectively providing a valuable one-stop solution. Director Spencer Bremner recently spent a year working with leading European companies, bringing back the latest technical expertise and design insights. In the kitchen shown above, white lacquered cabinets are teamed with a black granite waterfall benchtop and gold LED lighting to create a modern aesthetic.
The lustrous surfaces play off a muted rich oak floor. For details, contact Kitchen Focus, phone (03) 488 5288, fax (03) 488 5298. Email: spencer@kitchenfocus.co.nz. Or visit the website: www.kitchenfocus.co.nz save & share 46422 at trendsideas.com Above: This modern kitchen is by Kitchen Focus. The company works on projects throughout Otago, Southland and Central Otago.
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Colour story To enhance the visual drama of this new kitchen, the designer specified a mix of Resene shades, including the extra-bright Resene Wazzup There was no doubting the design brief for this new kitchen – the owners wanted a real conversation piece, with plenty of dramatic impact. Designer Kira Gray specified a mix of material and colours to help achieve this, including Antique Brown granite and dark timber, which frames the cooking centre. The main wall colour is Resene Quarter Pavlova, a warm cotton-beige tone. This is contrasted by Resene Akaroa, a muted pebble grey, and Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta, a barely-there cream, on all trims.
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Gray also introduced an adventurous touch that reinforces the wow factor – a bright yellow-gold feature wall painted in Resene Wazzup. The walls are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom paint. This waterborne, low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint provides a durable, washable finish. It is formulated with anti-bacterial silver and MoulDefender that gives added protection against bacteria and mould. For kitchen ceilings, Resene SpaceCote
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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 46412 at trendsideas.com Above: This new kitchen, designed by Kira Gray and built by Fyfe Kitchens, features walls painted in Resene Quarter Pavlova and Resene Wazzup.
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The connoisseur Foodie clients with a long wishlist that included a leading-edge design determined the look of this new kitchen by Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens
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A passion for great cuisine can spark a similarly innovative kitchen design response, as this project shows. Designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens says the owners wanted a futuristic kitchen that would complement their modern, high-tech home and cater to their love of entertaining. “They required three defined areas that would cater to specific purposes – the main kitchen, a scullery and a bar area.” Kira Gray positioned the kitchen close to the front balcony, with the cooking area
beneath a window to maximise views to Rangitoto Island. This work area has a neutral stainless steel benchtop, which lets the waterfall granite benchtop on the cantilevered island be the hero. The highly textural granite, from Stone Warehouse, also features in the adjacent bar area. Satin-lacquered cabinets are teamed with timber veneer. This helps to warm the kitchen visually. But the high-tech look is not compromised – a deep stainless steel toekick and negative detailing enhance the sleek, floating look of the island.
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 46796 at trendsideas.com
Facing page and top: A textural granite benchtop with waterfall ends wraps the long island in this new galley-style kitchen designed by Kira Gray and manufactured by Fyfe Kitchens. The Arctic Cream granite is from Stone Warehouse. Above left: Glass display cabinets with interior lighting enliven the bar area near the dining table. The bar also features wine refrigerators, a fullheight mirrored splashback and a railing system to store wine glasses. Above: Hidden behind a sliding door, the scullery has a coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher.
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Fresh and crisp Dark-stained oak veneer contrasts gleaming white surfaces to a make a bold visual statement in this new kitchen by Arcadia Joinery
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Modern kitchens have become the busy social centre of the home, and their design needs to reflect this standing. This was one of the motivating factors behind the design of this new kitchen by Arcadia Joinery. Project manager Fred Jing says the kitchen needed to be sleek, distinctive and easy to maintain, with clutter hidden from view. To this end, Arcadia Joinery designed a galley-style kitchen with a scullery, a long island, and overhead cabinets in dark-stained oak veneer. A tall bank of
cabinets housing the oven tower, pantry and refrigerator is gloss lacquered in white, with a buffed finish, and framed with a dark-stained trunk veneer scriber panel. This helps to define the kitchen within the large, open-plan living space. The clean-lined look is enhanced by invisible handles. These are mounted onto the carcass behind the doors, which can be opened by narrow recessed pulls. Benchtops, including the waterfall island top, are white engineered stone, chosen to match the cabinets. These
feature high-quality German hardware. Arcadia Joinery manufactures and installs all its kitchens, which come with a five- to seven-year guarantee. Several kitchens can be viewed in the showroom. For details or to visit the showroom, contact Arcadia Joinery, 6 View Rd, Henderson, Auckland 0612, phone (09) 838 8883. Email: arcadiajoinery@gmail.com save & share 46792 at trendsideas.com
Facing page, top and above left: A two-tone colour palette brings a touch of drama to this new kitchen, which was designed, manufactured and installed by Arcadia Joinery. The cabinets are a mix of crown cut, dark-stained oak veneer and white gloss lacquer with a buffed finish. Dark-stained timber veneer also frames the tall bank of white cabinets that houses the oven tower, pantry and refrigerator. Above: At one end of the kitchen, a scullery provides additional storage and prep facilities. Arcadia Joinery designs and manufactures a wide range of additional joinery items for the home.
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Light fantastic These bathrooms in a contemporary family home combine a love of texture with a soft, soothing colour palette Above and facing page: This combined master ensuite and dressing room is by architect Craig Rossetti, who also designed the house. Reflected in the bathroom mirror, floor-to-ceiling slot windows contribute to the bathroom’s sense of lightness. Right: Seen in reflection, the dressing area is in timber cabinetry, which connects back to other areas of the home. The mirror and floating vanity add to the feeling of space.
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Designing the master bathroom to be a spa-like retreat relies on more than the selection of high-end fixtures and materials. The most important design elements are intangibles that subtly invoke a primeval feeling of wellbeing. These bathrooms – a master ensuite and children’s bathing space – form part of a home by architect Craig Rossetti with interior design by Doherty Lynch. For the combined master bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, the owners wanted a refined, spa-like air, says Rossetti. “Several approaches were taken to achieve this. We chose a sculptural tub and set that at
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Above: Small hexagonal tilework used on all wall surfaces in the children’s bathroom helps to unify the space visually, while also making it seem larger and more inviting. Mirrors of differing heights and frames add a random, playful accent to the room and accommodate the different heights of the children. Recessed handles were chosen for the vanities in both rooms for a clean aesthetic.
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one end of the space, with a textured tile wall behind. A shower is set discreetly on the other side of the wall, with a small window in this area looking out to the front veranda. “The wall disappears into a ceiling niche,” says Rossetti. “This conceals lighting that washes the tilework, accentuating its texture. “Addressing perhaps the most important creature comforts, I wanted to make the ensuite as spacious and light-filled as possible. To achieve the former, a large mirror doubles the size of the bathroom visually and the floating vanity adds to the sense of space. For the latter,
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a skylight floods the room with natural light, supplementing several floor-to-ceiling narrow windows that deliver strips of sunshine, views and privacy. The understated beige colour scheme adds to the calm, natural ambience.” Tall wood wardrobes extend the natural feel and tie in with formwork elsewhere in the home. Their warm tones complement the walls and present an understated appearance when viewed from the master bedroom. “We chose a similar light, welcoming colour scheme for the other bathroom,” the architect says. “The design request for this space was
simply for a roomy, fun space for the owners’ two children. To achieve this, playful round mirrors were introduced that correspond to the different heights of the children. They continue a circle motif seen elsewhere in the home. “A honeycomb tile features on most of the wall surfaces in this room. The uniform look makes the space appear simple, friendly and bigger than it actually is.” A bathtub takes centre stage here, too, with frosted windows bringing privacy. The wood vanity with recessed handles connects with a similar piece in the other bathroom.
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Above: A curvaceous bathtub takes pride of place in the children’s bathroom. Frosted windows admit natural light and maintain privacy. Large format floor tiles make the hexagonal wall tile surfaces seem even smaller and more delicate. The wall-mounted tapware doesn’t obstruct the tub, and adds to the spacious feel. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andrew Ashton
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What’s hot? Researching key design trends is a great way to ensure your new bathroom will continue to impress for years to come
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Where inspiration starts Modern fixtures and fittings can make the world of difference to your new bathroom. The Mico Bathroom Book 2015 features inspirational ideas and the very latest international design trends Planning a new bathroom provides a great opportunity to explore new ideas and products – and you can be sure a lot has changed in the past few years. It’s not just the look of modern fixtures and fittings that is so very different, but their functionality. And that’s just the start. Even the way master suites are arranged today is a far cry from the bathrooms of a decade ago. Mico Bathrooms offers two easy ways to keep up with all the design trends – you can visit one of the many stores around
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the country, or take a close look at the new Mico Bathroom Book. The book highlights all the latest trends, and showcases in situ bathrooms where it all comes together. The featured bathrooms have been especially selected to showcase Mico Bathroom products and the latest design trends. Products from Europe’s leading manufacturers sit right alongside cutting-edge and established New Zealand brands. The book also offers pages of handy hints to help you work out the best design solution for your bathroom.
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Mico Bathrooms has its own team of specialist designers, who say the ideas that spring from international fairs determine the look of new bathrooms over the next few years. They also say homeowners are far more aware of design trends than in years gone by, and are taking a much more proactive approach to their bathroom design. “They are coming to us with a vision already in place, and it is exciting to be able to bring this to fruition.” The team says the role of the modern
bathroom is also changing as people cope with busy schedules, multi-tasking and changing technology. It has become much more of a private sanctuary, not just a place to bathe. “A well-designed bathroom can be a place for quiet contemplation – an escape from the hectic demands of the real world. At the same time, high functionality is critical. When both these elements are in harmony, the bathroom experience is greatly improved.” Mico Bathrooms points to several key
Preceding pages: A contemporary home interior needs a master suite to match. This bathroom features a living wall and the Escale freestanding bath from Kohler, available from Mico Bathrooms. Facing page: A Blanc bathtub by Caroma is the centrepiece of this glamorous bathroom. Above: Kohler products feature in this dramatic bathroom. They include July tapware, a Forefront basin and Evok drop-in bubble massage bath. Left: This Mico Bathroom project highlights contemporary Tahi tapware from Methven.
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trends, including wet rooms, where the shower is open to the room, rather than in a stall. The company says that while it does require expansive tiling, a full wet room will likely increase the lifespan of a bathroom by at least five years. Wallpaper for bathrooms and kitchens has also been singled out as one of the hottest trends to emerge from the international design fair in Milan. The concept of a living wall, whereby greenery is brought into the bathroom, is another concept creating a lot of attention,
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in line with the demand for sustainable design and eco-friendly products. In terms of colour, the moody blues are popular, with deep, dark blue tones taking over interior colour schemes. Monochromatic palettes, such as black and white, are also in vogue. These hues reflect the move towards simple, uncluttered looks. These shades work very well with more modern and minimalist tapware designs. The experienced consultants at Mico Bathrooms can help you with your project, no matter whether you are working with
a designer, architect or builder. A booking is recommended if you wish to talk to a bathroom specialist. 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 46468 at trendsideas.com
Facing page, top: This sleek, contemporary bathroom showcases Toobi tapware by Kohler, available from Mico Bathrooms. Above and left: Never underestimate the power of a monochromatic colour palette. The black and white bathroom above features the New York Subway Collection with Kohler Reve wall-hung basins. The bathroom at left highlights Adesso bathroomware, which combines European styling with affordable pricing. Far left and left: Kitchen tapware at Mico Bathrooms includes the Karbon mixer by Kohler.
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of water designed to collide and create thousands of droplets of optimum size and pressure. Methven calls this ‘water volumising’. It’s a best-of-both-worlds solution – it gives you a soft, luxurious shower that at the same time has the power to invigorate and clean.” The Satinjet range at Pecks Plumbing Plus features three new faceplate colour options in the Koha and Waipori styles – Satin Chrome, Graphite or White. Pecks is part of Plumbing Plus, a group of independently owned plumbing,
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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: vicki@pecks.co.nz. Website: www.pecks.co.nz save & share 46416 at trendsideas.com Above: Soft as gentle tropical rain but also delivering invigorating cleansing, the Satinjet is available in three new finishes from Pecks Plumbing Plus.
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Visual continuity creates a seamless flow through a house, unifying both the architecture and the interior design. But it’s not just the continuity of an interior colour palette that works – replicating exterior materials on the inside also helps to provide a strong visual link between inside and out. This is precisely the case for this modern country house, designed by Guy Shallard of Lat Forty Five. Bathrooms feature raw shuttered concrete walls that show the formwork marks from where
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they were poured insitu – similar walls feature on the exterior of the house. “These concrete walls also form a wet area shower in each bathroom,” says Shallard. “We teamed the walls with roughsawn, white-painted cedar boards that bring a rustic touch to the interior without compromising the contemporary feel of the house.” Each bathroom has a vanity in solid American oak treated with a black stain. Deep drawer bins in the base of the vanities are in blackened steel. The steel was
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finished with iron paste – the treatment was rubbed on and then buffed off to get the required look. A similar treatment on cabinets in the kitchen provides further visual continuity. The designer says a freestanding tub in the family bathroom and sculptural round marble basins and wall-mounted taps in all bathrooms ensure the look remains modern. There is also a glamorous element to each bathroom, with large, silver-framed mirrors. These are rectangular in the
master ensuite and family bathroom, and oval in the guest ensuite. The master bedroom continues the monochromatic look, with black-stained American oak walls and a black headboard on the bed. The black walls help to frame perfect views of the green countryside. Both the master suite and the family bathroom also look out to sheltered landscaped courtyards – one on either side of the house. Bed linens and upholstered seating in black and white continue the theme.
Preceding pages and left: This master suite in a contemporary country house designed by Guy Shallard features a mix of raw and refined materials. The bedroom walls are black-stained American oak, while the bathroom features raw, shuttered concrete. Above left and above: Similar materials feature in the family bathroom. As with all the main bathrooms, this room also features roughsawn, white-painted cedar boards. The vanity cabinets are all in solid American oak, stained black. Deep drawer bins in the cabinets are blackened steel.
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Right: Black and white bed linen is also a feature of the guest suite. A large pocket door opens up the room to the ensuite bathroom. As with all the other large bathrooms, a silver-framed mirror sits above the vanity. The round marble basin replicates the basins in the other bathrooms. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel
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Upon reflection This traditional Singapore shophouse has been transformed by a contemporary remodel – the top floor accommodates a spacious, light-filled master suite
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Just as family rooms have been opened up in recent years to provide spacious, flowing living areas, so are master suites becoming a lot more seamless. The entire top floor of this traditional Singapore shophouse, which has been remodelled by Ong&Ong Architects, is given over to a new master suite. The bedroom, at one end, is open to the bathroom at the other, with a staircase between. Architect Maria Arango says despite the fact that these two rooms are separated by what appears to be a communal space,
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they have a strong sense of connection. “Both rooms have wide openings, soaring ceilings with timber beams, and a long limestone vanity top in the bathroom extends right along the wall to form a desk area beside the bedroom.” A long, low mirror, backlit by LED lighting, and additional lighting beneath the cantilevered cabinetry reinforce the connection between the spaces. To provide privacy, the toilet room and shower next to the stairs are screened by a sandblasted glass wall. This also allows
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the natural light to pass through the space, from a skylight in a lantern roof directly above the stairs. High-gloss wardrobe doors lining one wall of the bedroom also help to reflect the light. A sculptural freestanding tub takes centre stage in the bathroom. This sits on a replica shophouse-tile floor, and is positioned so the owners can enjoy an attractive garden outlook – glass sliding doors open to a living wall of greenery. There is also a slatted timber screen on the balcony to provide privacy.
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Preceding pages: Natural light streams into this bathroom from a glazed roof over a balcony. To provide a connection with nature, the bathroom overlooks a living wall of greenery that extends the full height of the three-storey house. Facing page, above and left: A dramatic sculptural staircase winds up all three floors, to the centre of the master suite. Skylights in a lantern roof above the staircase bring additional light into the space. Facing page, lower: Sandblasted glass doors and walls screen the toilet and shower. The decorative floor tiles replicate traditional shophouse tiles.
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It’s a wrap A curved freestanding wall in this bathroom hugs the bathtub, and conceals service areas
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Many homes have bathrooms that are semi-ensuites, which means they can be entered from the main part of the house or from the master bedroom. This ensuite bathroom was once such a space, which designer Owen Barnes of Bubbles Bathrooms describes as “neither one thing nor another”. Barnes says to create a private ensuite and a separate powder room for guests, the original semi-ensuite and a toilet room were rearranged. “We were able to move walls here and
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there, with a little give and take, to create two completely separate rooms, and to give the owners their own private space.” The designer says the couple wanted the bathroom to have the wow factor. With this in mind, he created a freestanding wall that curves to hug a sculptural bathtub in the centre of the room. “The wall incorporates a niche that provides a landing space for bath items – or a glass of champagne. And because it adjoins the tub right around the curve, there are no difficult places to clean.”
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The wall has another function – it conceals the toilet on the left, and the shower on the right. While the front of the wall features light charcoal-coloured tiles, including narrow vertical tiles on the curves, the rear wall has large-format tiles with minimal grouting for easy cleaning. “We also created space within the wall to store toilet items,” says Barnes. His-and-hers vanities sit either side of the entry, at 90°. With black Caesarstone tops, these units continue the bold, monochromatic look of the bathroom.
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Preceding pages, above left and left: A curved freestanding tiled wall that wraps around a sculptural bathtub forms the centrepiece of this remodelled bathroom. Originally a semi-ensuite, the room is now a fully private ensuite to the master bedroom. Top and above: Every square millimetre of space has been utilised. The wet area shower is positioned behind the curved wall on one side. The toilet is around the opposite side of the wall. Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Paul West
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index Abey
8-13
Access Group
60-61, 94
Craig Rossetti Architects
Häfele
Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders
SCE Stone and Design
50-53
106-109
50-53
44-49
Schwan
20-23
IFC-1, 7,
Hamilton Sinker
Methven
104, 110-115, OBC
Harvey Norman
Accurate Tile & Marble
68-71
Crane Distribution
Acquello
50-53
Adesso
7
Akzente Amber Flooring
8-13, 14-18, 20-23, 68-71
34-35
Daigle, Sean
68-71
Heritage Hardware
14-18
44-49
De Dietrich
14-18
Heritage Tiles
54-59
Miele
8-13, 14-18, 20-23,
SJ Crosbie Stainless Steel
50-53
Hideaway Bins
36-40, 62-67, 72-75
DL Cabinetmaking
Doherty Lynch Design Studio
Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen
Home Ideas Centre
106-109
82-83
House, Leon
Dornbracht 28-32, 68-71, 72-75
Applico
Hunt, Kyla
Downsview Kitchens
68-71
Hydrotherm
130-133
Du Bois Design
54-59
Du Bois, Natalie
54-59
Ikegami, Tai
44-49
Duffin, Kim
62-67
Dulux
62-67
5, 33, 80-81 126-129 72-75
Architectural Lighting Works 44-49 28-32 106-109
Asko
28-32
Attica Tiles
8-13
Award Appliances Barnes, Owen
85 130-133
Baumatic
5
Benjamin Moore
72-75
Billi
20-23
Blanco
14-18
Blum
14-18, 20-23, 50-53,
54-59, 62-67
Bocci
44-49
Boffi
120-125
Bosch
14-18
Bubbles Bathrooms Burns & Ferrall
130-133 20-23
Caesarstone
8-13, 20-23, 54-59, 130-133
Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors
72-75
Eby
44-49
Eclipse Stainless
44-49
Ecogranit
14-18
Edward Linacre
106-109
Eisno
86-87
Electrolux
20-23
ELP
72-75
Farmilo, Lara
36-40
Faustina Pace Antiques 68-71 Feldman Architecture
44-49
Feldman, Jonathan
44-49
Felton Industries
19, 117
14-18, 91 100
68-71
Starphire
130-133
Image Glass
20-23
Molina, Diego
126-129
In Residence
50-53
Mondoluce
Inlite
28-32 20-23, 50-53,
54-59
Jacobsens
14-18
Janper
130-133
Katalog
28-32
Keating-Moore Construction 68-71 Kesseböhmer
54-59
Kim Duffin Designs
62-67
Kimberley
62-67
Kings Fourth Generation 14-18 Kitchen Architecture
14-18
Kitchen King
91
Kitchen Things
2-3, 24-25
Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co
Kitchens by Design
99
68-71
120-125
Kohler
Carlielle Kitchens
20-23
Forte Flooring
20-23
Kouzina Appliances
28-32
CC Interiors
20-23
Fox Marble
44-49
Laminam
20-23
Certified Designers Society
Franke
72-75
Leonhouse
8-13
96-97
Fremantle Furniture Factory 8-13
Lincoln Sentry
Chris French Metal
Fyfe Kitchens
Lougee, Lisa
Clearwater Baths Corian
44-49 135 130-133 8-13
Gaggenau GE Gessi
14-18 44-49, 62-67 44-49 130-133
95
Mizu
Fisher & Paykel 14-18, 20-23, 50-53
Technology
Illuminati Glass Panels 92-93
InSinkErator
44-49, 54-59
8-13
Mueller Nicholls
72-75
myTrends 43, 76-77, 98, 118 Natasha Law
68-71
Naylor Love
120-125
Nikles
130-133
NKBA
96-97
Oliveri
62-67
Ong&Ong Palecek Pecks Plumbing Plus Perini
Poggenpohl
Stylus
8-13 106-109
Sub-Zero 28-32, 68-71, 72-75 Sublime Architectural Interiors 62-67 Superlux Sussex Taps Tanova Systems
20-23 130-133 60-61, 94
50-53
68-71
20-23, 90 The Lighting Centre
50-53
50-53
Thermador
68-71
20-23
Tsai, Jule
72-75
86-87
Renovation Resource
28-32
Studio Italia
The Laminex Group NZ
41
Reno4u
Strachan, Dave
Templer, Susan
8-13
Quartz Tech
Strachan Group Architects 28-32
44-49
34-35, 36-40
Qasair
62-67
50-53
106-109
Plumbline
50-53, 120-125
28-32
116
Perrin & Rowe
33, 50-53, 80-81
Templer Interiors
126-129
OnViu
36-40, 62-67
Targetti
103
Resene 14-18, 50-53, 54-59, 102, 120-125 Reuben Margolin
44-49
62-67
Roberts, Toni
14-18
44-49
Rohl
68-71
Lynch, Doherty
106-109
Ross Enterprises
Marblo
130-133
Rossetti, Craig
106-109
84
Rush, Rachael
28-32
Mastercraft Kitchens
Smeg
20-23
Mitsubishi Black Diamond
120-125
28-32, 50-53
SpazioCasa
101
106-109
68-71
Miller’s Fine Decorative Hardware
Kitchen Focus
Fennell, Steve
Miller, Mitch
8-13
California Designs
Clearlite Bathrooms
54-59
Mico Bathrooms IFC-1, 7, 104, Shallard, Guy 110-115, OBC Silestone
88-89, 136-IBC
130-133
Artedomus
106-109
106-109
Arclinea
Schweigen Sergio Urbane
44-49
Any Tile
Arborica
28-32
Crystalite
Andave Cabinets
Arango, Maria
119
Metrix
68-71
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
72-75
Turnbull, Margaret ASID 72-75 Upgrade Commercial Interiors 106-109 Ventair
130-133
Viking
72-75
Village Architects
68-71
Wilson, Royston
54-59
Winning Appliances
8-13
Wolf
28-32
Zip
8-13
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