Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 69

Designer: Glen Diprose, di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture Cabinetry manufacturer: di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture Cabinetry: Bestwood melamine, colour Carbon, matte finish for doors; carcass in Prime melamine, colour Anthracite Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Island – Eurostone in Serene Trace; rear benchtop – Dekton in Sirius. Flooring: Ultratop polished concrete by Mapei Splashback: Window glass Kitchen sinks: Blanco by Hafele Taps: Buddy Tapware, from Mico Plumbing Oven, cooktop: Gaggenau, from Kitchen Things Ventilation: Whispair, from Kitchen Things Refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele from Kitchen Things Wine fridge: Vintec Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jahl Marshall While having only a simple recessed handle pull running right across the bank of cabinetry adds to the kitchen’s minimalist look, it wasn’t that easy to achieve in practical terms. “It was tricky to continue the finger pull handles across the integrated fridge/freezers,” Diprose says. “In the end, we applied custom steel to the appliances and painted this to match the cabinets – thus continuing the handle line.” A glass balustrade was chosen for the adjacent stairwell so the kitchen wouldn’t feel constricted by the proximity of the stairs. The kitchen’s perimeter benchtop is in a dark Dekton to match the rear cabinetry. And Diprose ran this heat-resistant surface on beyond the window as part of the outdoor barbecue area. “However, the waterfall countertop on the kitchen island is in a white Eurostone – giving it a stand-out presence. The front of the island, drawers included, is finished in wood to bring a warm contrast to the cool wall cabinets.” Wood is also repeated in the cooking zone to visually connect the front and rear of the kitchen. To save and share online: search 268557005 at Trendsideas.com Far left: The perimeter cabinetry’s minimalist lines achieve a clean-lined presence without detracting from the panoramic sea views. Left: A fixed low glass window is incorporated into the kitchen design as a splashback – throwing natural light directly onto the cooktop zone. The Dekton bench and contrasting dark cabinetry and wood surfaces are all continued outdoors in the adjacent barbecue area. search | save | share at