Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Relaxed meets rustic by the sea Share Tweet Help Sandy tones and natural textures create a relaxed, easy upkeep vibe for this seaside kitchen complete with wood floors and scullery behind Designed by Sophia Cole, Yellowfox TaurangaFrom the designer:The settingPerched atop of the Pukehina sand dunes in the coastal Bay of Plenty, this house is a combination of relaxed modernity and rustic touches.We were given the task of translating our owner's enthusiasm for a laid-back beach lifestyle into the very fabric of the home. Wider design briefThe design brief was clear: to create a rustic-modern beach house that was both relaxed and tranquil, whilst still retaining a homely feel.The interior design of the house draws heavily from the natural landscape and palette. For the kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces, we chose lighter sandy tones, reflecting the beach just steps away. The kitchen – reflecting the beachThe kitchen and scullery feature Dekton, Nilium benching, setting the stage for the kitchen to become the focal point of this beachside retreat. Nilium's light tone and subtle warm flecks, reminiscent of a rusted boat hull, seamlessly fit the beach house's laid-back vibe. We also chose our off-white favourite Bestwood Limestone melamine for all of the base cabinetry, and accented this with Bestwood Simply Eucalyptus to frame the design, and complement the warm timber in the flooring. For the kitchen to be used as efficiently as possible, we specified Hettich soft-close drawer runners and hinges, paired with a Blum HK Aventos lift system for the overhead cupboards. Rustic touchesLastly, rustic glazed off-white tiles are featured in the splashbacks of both kitchen & scullery spaces to complement the design.Our owner was a dream to work with, and responded positively to our design suggestions at every step of the way. The only challenge to overcome was that he wanted a standalone fridge on the back wall which meant we had to increase the depth, as we otherwise would have suggested an integrated fridge to blend in a bit more seamlessly.Panoramic views of the sea and Whakaari / White Island add to the aesthetic, in the home co-created by JMAC Architecture and DC Builders. Credit list Kitchen designer Sophia Cole, Yellowfox Tauranga Cabinetry Bestwood Limestone velvet and Bestwood Simply Eucalyptus timberland melamine Kitchen sink PearlArc Cayman Black Pearl, undermounted Benchtops Dekton Nilium, 12mm, by Cosentino Lighting Social Light Oven Bosch, Pyrolytic self-clean Ventilation Schweigen Naum-6 Dishwasher Bosch, built-under Other credits Hostess Kitchens Photography Jess Lalich from Someday Photography House designer Jason Macdonald, JMAC Architecture Cabinetry hardware Hettich Taps Uno Etch Square in gunmetal, by Robertson Splashback Zellige Gesso Gloss, by Tile Warehouse Flooring Engineered Oak Cooktop Bosch, induction, black glass Refrigeration F&P 790 French Door, w/ ice & water Wine fridge Eurotech 85L beverage centre Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Helpful links Windows and Doors Altus Windows and Doors Cabinetry Hardware Blum Spas Hot Spring Spas Home Builder G.J. Gardner Roofing Dimond Roofing Heating The Fireplace Flooring Plantation Bamboo Taps Merquip Kitchen Design Poggenpohl Home Design Buildology Story by: Trendsideas 29 Sep, 2024 Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Hettich Design with premium Hettich hardware Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Island lights 06 Oct, 2024 Soaring above the City of Angels 06 Oct, 2024 Blue, brass and bespoke 06 Oct, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Trends 40-09 40-09 Read More Similar Stories