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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015 myTrends Innovative Kitchen Award winner Rachel Barnes Ingrid Geldof Design Canterbury Chapter Designer Designer statement Rachel Barnes Ingrid Geldof Design Christchurch 03 377 2557 [email protected] igd.co.nz The clients wanted a holiday home that would be their full-time residence in the future. Cabinetry American white oak Cabinetry carcasses Dark oak with matching PVC edges Benchtops Absolute Black granite with satin finish by Trethewey Artisan Stone Appliances Freestanding range and ventilation by Viking; refrigeration by Liebherr; dishwashers by Fisher & Paykel Splashback/feature tiles Belgium Blue by Artedomus Island tiles Copper Sinks Franke Kubus Tapware Tara Ultra by Dornbracht HANDLES Como by Hettich Hardware Blum; Hettich; Hafele Accessories Blum; Hideaway Bins Lighting LED rangehood lights by Ventech; Flos Compass; ceiling spotlights from ECC Lighting Flooring Belgium Blue stone by Artedomus Photography Diederik Van Heyningen The kitchen needed to be treated as a place for relaxing and entertaining larger groups, while still having the practicalities of a fully functioning family kitchen. The kitchen is central to the main living room with magical views overlooking farmland towards mountains. All joinery was to be sophisticated, dark and masculine to contrast with the rough, pale textures of a bagged schist feature wall. Belgium Bluestone tiled flooring was selected for its naturally aged look, and was also used for the splashback. The client wanted a semi-commercial feel, so a large stainless steel oven was chosen, with feature red knobs to add a pop of colour. To ensure a simple material palette, satin black granite was selected for the island top. The custom-made rangehood allows for adequate lighting over the back bench while delivering very strong but quiet extraction for the large cooker – its stainless steel finish ties in with the benchtops and cooker below. The integrated refrigerators, which include a wine fridge, provide a sophisticated enhancement and practical solution. The scullery is a utility space for everyday use, however it also doubles as a service space when entertaining guests and larger family groups. It includes a steam oven, warming drawer and full-sized dishwasher and sink. The result is a highly functional and stunning space to work in. Judges’ comments This is a kitchen that needed to establish its presence in a large space. Dominant masculine finishes give it enough weight to achieve that admirably. But close inspection also reveals some very refined design features, such as the chamfered drawer pulls. search | save | share at trendsideas.com