Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Iconic architect-designed home gets an appropriate lush kitchen Share Tweet Help Context is key in any kitchen design. This engaging, material rich kitchen more than rises to the occasion. Designed by John Mills, John Mills ArchitectsFrom the architect:We completed an extensive refurbishment and additions to this iconic Athfield Architects home a few years ago.The kitchen and bathroom were left until recently in their original and unlovely state of mild distress.The owners are enthusiastic cooks and have a large collection of excellent equipment, recipe books and exotic ingredients – so the new kitchen was to be an important focus in the home. The kitchen space available was long and narrow. Their brief called for practicality and luxury, including a place to engage with guests as the cooking magic was happening – over a glass or two of Syrah perhaps!A slab of exquisite hand-picked granite forms both a wonderful working surface and a colourful place to catch up or share great wine and food. A slab of exquisite hand-picked granite forms both a wonderful working surface and a colourful place to catch up or share great wine and food.The mix of dark walnut joinery, natural plaster and hand-made tiles celebrates a lush and engaging aesthetic in contrast to the current minimal fashion. All the dark and natural interior surfaces provide an evocative visual frame for our kitchenCareful detailing with hand-finished joinery woodwork is complemented by brass negative details.Lighting design was an essential part of our design, as most entertaining is in the evening. Credit list Architect John Mills, John Mills Architects Cabinetry hardware Custom walnut-formed handles Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchen – Highly Commended Cabinetry Dark walnut veneer Benchtops 6mm stainless steel and granite top, by Bramco Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Paul McCredie 18 Oct, 2020 Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Deep in the jungle 22 Dec, 2024 Mixing it up 22 Dec, 2024 The Living Pā 15 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Kitchen Here's all the inspiration, ideas and information you need to get started on your Kitchen Read More Similar Stories