Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 3 | Page 41

Designer: Steve Gliosca, Urbane Projects Cabinetry: Cleaf Matrix, Noce Daniela, by JH Wilberforce Benchtops: Staturio Venato Marble Splashback: Quantum Quartz in Ultra White Kitchen sink: Piazza Plus, undermount, with glass sink cover, from Abey Taps: Armando Vicario, from Abey Oven, cooktop, refrigeration: Miele, from Winning Appliances Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel, from Winning Appliances Wine fridge: Vintec Lighting: Estiluz Volta pendants, from Alti Lighting Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Joel Barbitta see more: search 340438117 at Trendsideas.com in another timber element. The breakfast bar extends over the side cabinetry as an under- stated, playful design element. Recessed niche cabinetry handles contribute to a minimalist feel that avoids detracting from the views. On a more pragmatic note, they avoid clothing catching when more than one chef is operating in the kitchen at once. “The island’s waterfall benchtop keeps this star feature simple in form, while the integrated fridge, concealed rangehood and a flush-set cooktop also contribute to the understated aspect of the kitchen design,” says the designer. Left: Cooking with views. As well as looking to the sea on one side, the kitchen looks out across the dining and living areas to an outdoor room and swimming pool beyond. The outdoor room becomes one with the indoor entertainment zone with the retraction of two substantial sets of stacker doors. Strip ventilation in the kitchen at ceiling height avoided the need for a bulky extraction unit. search | save | share at XXX