Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 73

units, with retractable recessed doors, set to both sides of the ovens. These pantry and appliance units have internal Caesarstone benchtops that match the cooking zone benchtop and expansive island benchtop. The wall units and the other kitchen cabinets are all seamless in design, with no handles. Instead they feature the latest Servo-Drive, push-to-open mechanisms. The substantial refrigerator is set to the side of the kitchen and is easily accessed from the living areas without actually entering the kitchen. Cabinetry beside this houses the microwave and coffee maker, while the dishwasher is in the island. “The large island with its cantilevered benchtop is a stand-out feature of the kitchen,” says Morris. “It provides a large worksurface and a casual breakfast bar.” This kitchen offers a sense of freshness and lightness through its grand stature and strong forms, flowing indoors to out. Recessed lighting over the island and around the kitchen perimeter adds a subtle ambience to the design, while the high-set air-conditioning grille is unobtrusive. Facing page: The kitchen features two tall wall cabinets, to the left and right of the cooking zone. Fitted with advanced opening mechanisms, the doors pull back and then slot into the side of the cabinets – leaving plenty of room for the chef to work, even when the cabinets are open. The fridge is set at the side of the kitchen for easy access. Above: The long, clean lines of the kitchen match the crisp, linear nature of the room itself. Having large marble-look porcelain floor tiles run right through the space further harmonises the kitchen with its open-plan surroundings. search | save | share at