Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 2 | Page 30

Art meets life This kitchen downplays its functionality, letting sculptural forms and materials draw the eye search | save | share at This clean-lined kitchen, designed by architect Matthew Murfett of Mitsuori Architects forms part of a larger modern renovation to a heritage home. “The owners wanted a comfortable and functional family kitchen to reflect the wider contemporary, minimalist aesthetic and also their preference for black joinery,” says Murfett. Two key zones comprise the new kitchen – the main, open-plan workspace and, alongside, a utility-pantry-laundry room. The latter doubles as a mudroom and informal entry to the home. “The main kitchen area creates a backdrop