Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 2 | Page 59

Architect : Roy Tebbutt , Strachan Group Architects ( SGA ) Cabinetry : Bamboo drawer fronts and panels from Woven Bamboo ; clear 2-pot lacquer finish Cabinetry hardware : Blum Benchtops : KSoul Grain ; Absola Flooring : Wordup GR tiles from Mobile Ceramics Lighting : Bing pendants from Simon James Design ; Manuka pendant from Backhouse Interiors Splashback : Techlam sheet tile from PSP Kitchen sink : Zerox 500U by Blanco Taps : Hansa Linga from Franklin ’ s Ovens : Electrolux oven ; E-Line IOI pyrolytic oven Rangehood : Smeg power pack Refrigeration : Samsung
Awards : Trends International Design Awards ( TIDA ) Kitchens – Highly Commended
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search : tida kitchens at Trendsideas . com natural surfaces . The splashback is made from a single large-format porcelain tile with the matt finish helping to downplay rather than highlight the surface . And the engineered stone countertops with the look of Carrara marble are slender – again , downplaying their presence .
While the cabinetry and the island almost literally disappear into the woodwork , the kitchen ’ s functionality is also downplayed in visual terms . The tall cabinet to the right of the cooktop includes a pantry with pocket doors that allow easy access to the internal countertop and shelves for food and appliances . The other tall cabinet that bookends the cooking area also has a small pantry that ’ s used as a coffee station .
In addition , the ovens below the cooktop are partly concealed from sight behind the island .
The equally discreet rangehood is set flush under the central upper cabinet , its mechanics hidden behind the inoperable central frosted panel above . The panels to the left and right slide across to access additional storage space .
Everything was considered to merge the kitchen into the greater interior . The ends of the island have book shelves on them , giving the kitchen a furniture feel when seen from the hall .
Above : The island ’ s engineered stone countertop includes an understated sink , while a dishwasher , rubbish station and further storage are all set into the business side of the island . The hallway extends beyond the kitchen in both directions . Running perpendicularly across this , the pergola-like orienting feature is made from wooden slats . Floor tiles extend from the kitchen out to the pool area , another way the design blurs the lines with its surroundings .
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