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Classic detailing, a furniture look, some colour and visual connections were all part of the equation for this home's character-filled family kitchen

Part of the design brief was to make
Part of the design brief was to make
To keep in step with the existing home's
The wood dining setting connects with the timber
A replica Oly Pipa bowl chandelier completes the
The gleaming on-show appliances are almost the only
Recycled Matai floors underpin the colourful, classic look.
Curved character features were worked into the scheme.
A pressed tin Clover pattern, spray painted in
Touches like traditional cabinetry handles and the classic
Traditional detailing on the island and panelled cabinetry
Storage is also incorporated into the classic-look rangehood.
A study area with plenty of natural light

Designed by Mona Hurnen, Callidus Architects

From the whole house architects:

Context

Upgrading this classic bungalow in Khandallah meant a total review of the entire house, from kitchen to landscaping. 

Suffering from extensions done in the infamous 1970s, the house was fully reworked throughout to achieve in-keeping period details and a consistent flow of the living spaces to suit a busy family of five.

The owners wanted more colour than their previous new build they had moved from to add more character to the spaces.

Detail and custom finishes throughout results in a correct design response suiting the house and its heritage, while being fully upgraded to suit today's standards of living comfort.

Flexible open plan living with large internal doors allows for easy family interaction and passive surveillance of the smaller children.

To keep in step with the existing home's

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The kitchen

The design intent for the kitchen was to have something different, in keeping with the house and with some colour. 

At the same time, the kitchen needed to blend successfully into the open-plan living area and have the look of attractive furniture.

The challenge when converting older character homes from more traditional individual rooms into more modern open plan is to ensure that the character of the property is not lost.

To this end, careful attention to detailing, column finishes, panelling and the incorporation of curved character features were all part of the scheme.

The wood dining setting connects with the timber

Custom design options allowed for clever storage cupboards disguised to look like panelling or even set above the freestanding oven to read as part of the large rangehood. 

All the owners appliances were measured as part of the design process to ensure that they fitted into the various storage areas.

It was important to keep the views out to the garden from the sink position as well as allowing for passive surveillance of children sitting at the dining table or at the study desk area, which was also inbuilt into kitchen design.

Pocket doors can be closed off to the adjacent family lounge – allowing for family life versatility.

Timber trim and scotia and ceiling treatments together with traditional tapware, lighting and accessories completes the overall final look.

Credit list

Architect-designed kitchen
Cabinetry hardware
Mardeco pull handle, antique brass, from Sopersmac
Splashback
Pressed tin Clover pattern, spray painted in Resene Rice Cake
Oven/cooktop
Freestanding, induction
Refrigerator/freezer
Fisher & Paykel, freestanding, French Door Refrigerator; ice & water dispenser
Flooring
Recycled Matai
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended
Cabinetry
Hadrian Noble; Noble kitchen island – PU 5608 Satin finish, spray painted in Resene Merino; balance of cabinets – PU 5608 Satin Finish, spray painted in Resene Powder Blue
Benchtops
Caesarstone – Carrara
Kitchen sink
Shaws Classic Brindle 800 fully undermount white
Rangehood
Sirius, under-mount
Dishwasher
Miele, fully integrated
Lighting
Over island – Early Settler Buckingham 3 Light Servery; over dining table – Early Settler, replica Oly Pipa bowl chandelier

Designed by: Callidus Architects

Story by: Trendsideas

Photography by: Aramani Brouwer

06 Nov, 2022

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