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Contrasting earth tones add a subtle sophistication to this new kitchen featuring materials from The Laminex Group

Kitchen with light grey cabinetry, white benchtop, and countertop, furniture, kitchen, black, gray — Kitchen with light grey cabinetry, white benchtop, and dark grey splashback with cooktop and rangehood.

Closeup of kitchen island with Laminex Innovations laminate architecture, black and white, daylighting, glass, interior design, light, lighting, line, wall, window covering, gray, black

Front of kitchen island with Laminex Innovations laminate chest of drawers, floor, furniture, product design, table, gray

Kitchen with grey laminate cabinetry and light coloured cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, furniture, interior design, kitchen, product design, gray

Cream benchtop with cooktop and kettle, and glossy glass, interior design, product design, room, table, black, gray

Kitchen with grey laminate cabinetry and light coloured cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, furniture, interior design, kitchen, gray

Kitchen with grey laminate cabinetry and light coloured countertop, cuisine classique, furniture, interior design, kitchen, sink, gray, white

View of front of kitchen island with Innovations chest of drawers, end table, furniture, product design, table, gray

Closeup of textured Laminex laminate panels with contrasting angle, interior design, light, line, product design, structure, wood, gray, black

Kitchen with grey cabinetry, and white CaesarStone benchtop, countertop, furniture, interior design, kitchen, gray

Kitchen with light grey cabinetry and white benchtop, countertop, furniture, product design, gray, black

View of textured laminate panels used in kitchen lighting, product design, wood, orange, brown

In any new kitchen there are numerous surface materials to consider. Benchtops, cabinetry, splashbacks and panels on the front and sides of an island all need to co-ordinate for a harmonious look. But knowing where to start can be difficult.

For Icon Homes, the company that built the kitchen featured on these pages, the solution was to consult with The Laminex Group. The result is a sophisticated tone-on-tone kitchen that was also cost effective, say Icon Homes directors William Orrick and Rex de Baugh.

The Laminex Group's products featured here include a Seratone Silverseal Graphite splashback. The darker shade of the Seratone is contrasted by CaesarStone benchtops in Osprey.

Front of kitchen island with contrasting laminate panels angle, chest of drawers, desk, floor, furniture, product design, sideboard, table, wood stain, gray — Front of kitchen island with contrasting laminate panels in shades of grey, white benchtop and accessories on bench.

The front panel of the island features Laminex Innovations laminate in Sheer Mesh, which provides a soft, textured look. Seratone Oxide Fossil side panels complement this and have a light-diffusing effect.

William Orrick says the combination of products from The Laminex Group helps to lighten the kitchen, creating a pleasant working environment, which blends in with the rest of the home.

The durability of the products was a key consideration for the company. Not only are the surfaces easy to keep clean, they are also heat resistant and hardwearing.

For more details, contact The Laminex Group, Private Bag 3, Papakura, Auckland, phone 0508 The Laminex Group (843 526). Website: www.Trendsideas.com and www.thelaminexgroup.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas

23 Aug, 2004

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