Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 10 New Zealand | Page 26
Top: The American oak was crown
cut to provide a larger grain pattern
that a quarter-sawn cut. This creates
a sense of movement that adds
visual interest.
Above left and right: Fisher & Paykel
appliances feature throughout the
kitchen – two DishDrawers are
integrated into the island cabinetry.
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Dan Max
Caesarstone benchtops in
White Snow help to lighten the
interior, countering the shading effect of the 2.4m eaves
requested by the owners.
The design avoids a harsh
feel, however, thanks to the
natural materials. The veining
on the Alarti marble splashback, for example, provides a
textural contrast that helps to
soften the look. And a red Vola
tap specified by the owners
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introduces a playful touch.
Functionality
is
also
assured. There is plenty of storage, and high-end appliances,
many of which are integrated,
reinforce the seamless design.
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Architect: Evelyn McNamara,
Evelyn McNamara Architecture
Kitchen manufacturer: Mastercraft
Kitchens
Cabinetry: Dark-stained American oak
Benchtops: Caesarstone Snow
Splashback: Alarti marble from
Artedomus
Sink: Ecogranit Aoraki from Heritage
Hardware
Tapware: Arne Jacobsen Vola in red
from Metrix
Flooring: Stained American oak
Appliances: Fisher & Paykel