Home Trends Vol. 27/2 NZ2702 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Kitchen Back to back Poolside entertaining steps up a level when you have two adjacent kitchens to cater to every requirement Laps before breakfast An extension to this 1890s house provided space for a large kitchen, scullery and family living room, and seamlessly integrated the interior with a new pool and outdoor living area Vanishing act This kitchen was designed as a seamless, quiet backdrop to a dynamic living space defined by a series of sculptural elements Pivotal role Not only the centre of operations for a busy family, this award-winning kitchen is also a chef's domain from the work triangle to the choice of appliances Close to nature Varying the floor levels in this home ensures views of nearby bush and sea can be enjoyed from both the kitchen and living areas Alfresco living Positioned beside the pool terrace, this kitchen-family room opens right up to the outdoors for easy entertaining Treading lightly Existing traditional touches inspire a delicate design for this kitchen Feel the difference Tactile surfaces seamlessly merge in this kitchen to create a modern, yet visually warm composition Artisan appeal This kitchen presents an earthy material palette and an attention to handcrafted detail Gone fishing Designed for a coastal holiday home, this new kitchen features recycled rimu cabinets that appear as box-like inserts in the living space Picture perfect Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a shared graphic wall ensure this kitchen and courtyard work together By invitation only With its bar-style counter and sleek, contemporary design, this kitchen puts a whole new spin on home entertaining Out of the past This contemporary kitchen renovation combines an industrial look with a nod to the home's original 1890s aesthetic Reflected glory This central kitchen has a contemporary, understated air that enhances rather than detracts from the views Generations of experience A long and successful family history of working with natural stone ensures Architectural Stone is well qualified to help its clients A happy place Bright artworks, comfortable seating, and all the appliances needed to create meals for family and friends make this kitchen a great place to be in Solid approach Low-upkeep benchtops are a must for any kitchen design project durable Borelli surfaces from Mercer Products also offer versatility and affordability Winning outlook Crisp white benchtops set against jet cabinetry, and abundant display niches make this kitchen by Joinery Specialists a focus of the living spaces Potpourri Warm timber veneer, crisp white quartz and sleek laminates from The Laminex Group create a lively mix of materials in this new kitchen From the Emerald Isle There's no reason to stay neutral when it comes to the use of colour in the kitchen. Surfaces in this kitchen feature several complementary shades, including Resene Moxie a bright shamrock green Wood is good Warmth and natural beauty are among the qualities of a solid wood benchtop from The Woodsmiths In the pink To contrast hot pink glass cabinetry, the designer of this high-end kitchen specified a Corian cantilevered benchtop in Glacier White Happy days All the fun of the '50s is reflected in this pool house kitchen Layer upon layer Making a feature of natural materials such as wood, stone and metal creates a rich, textured space Clean aesthetic Clutter on surfaces can mar the look of any kitchen discreet Hideaway Bins from Kitchen King offer fast solutions Seen and not heard Whisper-quiet appliances are in high demand as designers and homeowners pay greater attention to comfort levels in open-plan living environments Right at hand Where you position the Bosch ActiveWater Smart¢ modular dishwasher is up to you Double vision Twin islands in this new kitchen by Celia Visser Design allow views in two directions Set in stone Hand-crafted granite and quartz countertops can bring a kitchen design alive Stone Warehouse has a variety of options Modern Deco The Art Deco heritage of this home is recognised in its renovation by interior and exterior designers Yellowfox Silent partner Your rangehood needs to combine discretion with power Smooth-Air has some invisible options Conversation piece Apartment kitchens don't have to be spare and minimalist warm and inviting is a more apt description of this transitional kitchen Attention to detail With its clean lines and top-quality hardware, this kitchen, built by RH Cabinetmakers, looks good and functions well Mediterranean flavour To complement the Tuscan-style architecture of a new house in Alexandra, the Kitchen Focus team modelled this kitchen on traditional lines We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories
