Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 71

A predominantly white kitchen in a large white entertainer’s space sounds a bit like a simple disappearing act. However, with this project, by designer Emma Morris of Eternodesign, the kitchen is a central focus within the wider indoor-outdoor space. This architecturally designed family home reflects a wonderful use of spaces and forms – conveying a modern feel through an interplay of textures and light, and simplicity of forms, says Morris. “Essentially, we wanted to complement the forms and spaces through a generous kitchen design and a strategic palette of materials and colours.” The combination of high gloss lacquer cabinetry finishes and the Vanilla Noir Caesarstone benchtops gives the design a sense of both practicality and style. “The white cabinet surfaces connect the kitchen with its wider surroundings, as do the marble-look porcelain floor tiles that run right through the space. The tiles also add to the design’s strength and presence.” In terms of form – and also function – the kitchen is designed around the tall wall Above: With handleless cabinetry closed, this pristine white entertainer’s kitchen by designer Emma Morris of Eternodesign melds with the surrounding white living and dining spaces. The stand-out exception is the chunky, engineered stone, black with white veining benchtops – particularly the one on the central island. The island benchtop also includes a negative detail, creating a floating effect. search | save | share at