A kitchen design often references elements
beyond its own footprint, complementing or
enhancing the wider interior design or even the
home’s architecture or its views. This project, by
designer Kirsty Davis, is a pared-back example.
“The kitchen forms part of a concrete,
tilt-slab modern home with soaring 3m-high
ceilings, an open layout, lots of windows and
polished concrete floors.
“In keeping with this look, the kitchen itself is
sleek and contemporary – while at the same time
creating its own statement,” says Davis.
“The kitchen is the hub of the home both
in terms of entertaining and family life. So, the
owners wanted a generous island with space
for casual seating. In response, we designed the
large, 6m-long central island with a mitred water-
fall benchtop at one end and a gravity-defying
1.2m-long cantilever at the other – making it a
feature and a secondary, informal dining space.”
In reality, the long, floating bench is under-
pinned by a steel supporting structure.
“The owners also wanted to take in the
home’s rural and tree views while they prep or
clean, so the hob and sink are set on the island.”
Another feature of the home is a rich Rimu
Previous pages and above left: This
modern kitchen by Hagley Kitchens
includes a 1.2m-long cantilevered
island benchtop supported by a
hidden steel support structure. The
island holds drawer storage, while
the rear wall, finished in a white
glossy vinyl, has pull-out pantries.
Above: The large walk-in pantry has
black-painted glass splashbacks
to echo the wall-mounted row of
appliances in the kitchen proper. All
toekicks are brushed stainless steel.
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