Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 2 | Page 76

Above: The two laminate finishes – a dark wood look on the wall cabinetry and majority of the island with a light wood look on the outer side of island – both have a textured finish. Right: The glass splashback can be written on with a wax pen – a novel way for the owner to have notes and recipes to hand when cooking. The stainless steel appliances offer an effective complement to the wood- look laminate and glass panels. search | save | share at ductwork and plant in a discreet fashion. “A second wall of storage at the side of the space finishes short of the ceiling – bringing a feeling of openness, and creating a transition down to the third element, which is the large centre island,” says Levant. With all the storage and dedicated work areas established, the interior and kitchen designer was able to introduce dramatic floor- to-ceiling windows on the remaining wall. This feature element within the room moves the eye outside and makes the kitchen volume seem twice as large as it actually is.