Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Patterns of change Share Tweet Help Crowned by a batten ceiling, this kitchen combines traditional materials with contemporary innovation view of the kitchen area showing the kauri floors, kitchen appliances, benchtop When the kitchen is part of a larger, open-plan living area, its design shouldn't overwhelm its surroundings. Clever use of materials is a way of bridging the gap between an effective work space in the kitchen and a relaxing ambience in the living and dining areas.In this historic bungalow, kitchen designer Nicola Cumming took her cue from the striking pattern of cedar battens in the formal dining area. She encouraged the owners to replicate this look on the ceiling in the kitchen, even though it is an addition to the original home."It's important to sympathise with the home's character and to make the look of the kitchen an integral part of the overall design."Dividing the kitchen and dining area is a large custom-made cabinet positioned at the end of the island. view of laminate benchtop, cabinetry and kitchen appliances The cabinet's wooden legs help create the illusion of a freestanding piece of furniture. This effect is further enhanced by the lead lighting on the glass door, made in the same pattern as the windows in the dining room.On the other side of the cabinet, there are two high cupboards and an open compartment housing small appliances, such as the toaster.The sides of the island splay outward from one end of the cabinet to form a trapezium shape. This allows a generous gap for a walkway between the kitchen and dining area. As the opposite end of the island is wider, there is plenty of room for people to comfortably sit at the bench.Visually connecting the dark wooden furniture with the stainless steel appliances are blue-panelled cabinets with drop handles. The cabinet doors have been custom-made in a traditional style, to keep with the period in which the home was built. view of kitchen cabinetry which hint an historic look Behind their panelled facade, Cumming says the cabinets have plenty of pull-out drawers, compartments and thoughtful storage accessories."The homeowners wanted to eliminate as much surface clutter as they could, so most of the cooking implements are stored out of sight."Opposite the island, horizontal tiles complement the rectilinear shape of the rangehood. White-coloured tiles and the neutral wall tones enhance the overall look of the kitchen. Credit list Architect Dave Strachan Kitchen manufacturer Kitchen Link Cabinets Lacquer satin Brittany blue Flooring Kauri Lighting Allumination Lighting Sink Franke Oven Bosch Ventilation Bosch canopy Dishwasher Bosch Hot water system Continuous Flow Interior designer Kathy Anderson Interiors Window/doors Cedar Western Joinery Benchtops Laminate Wallcoverings Loafa from Resene Splashback Tiles Taps Grohe Hob DeLongi Gas Refrigerator Fisher & Paykel Waste unit Fisher & Paykel Bar stools Titan Industries Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Bruce Nicholson Patterns of 18 Feb, 2005 Kitchen Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Stretching out to nature 21 Apr, 2024 Weathered charm 21 Apr, 2024 Natural is always in style 21 Apr, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > AU2102 AU2102 Read More Similar Stories