Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 2 New Zealand | Page 12

Refined air
Dual islands, exotic finishes and thoughtful
space-planning mean this kitchen delivers
in terms of function as well as aesthetics

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When you build a substantial house intended
to look its best for decades to come, how do you
address the kitchen? The answer is to give it a
matching timeless appeal – and rich surfaces
and transitional cabinetry never fall from favour.
Such was the approach taken by designer
Shirley McFarlane for this kitchen within a new,
traditional-look limestone-clad home.
“The kitchen had to work with the overall
classic interiors but offer modern functionality.”
In terms of function, the kitchen is laid out
with parallel his and her islands and the cooking
zone running along one side wall. The baking