Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Rich allure Share Tweet Help A dramatic benchtop stands out against black matt European birch laminate with its own glam custom brass handles in this contemporary yet glamorous kitchen Designed by Chris Wilson and Liliana Sequeira, Wilson & Hill ArchitectsFrom the architects:The owner wanted to link the old villa to the modern extension, restoring all the lovely details of the villa, while at the same time giving a fresh and modern feel to the extension. They wanted the two to be completely different, but at the same time linked. The main challenge for us as architects was to increase the light in the family room in the extension. By reorganising the space and relocating the kitchen, we already had better use of the space. Still, when compared to the villa, with the high ceilings and high windows, the existing extension lacked light. To overcome this we raised the doors and windows in the extension and added new skylights. This made a huge difference to the space. The kitchen area certainly reflects this family’s needs for a large single space for family living and kitchen. The dark oak floors add depth in predominantly white surroundings with carefully design joinery complemented by the family collection of beautiful artwork. A feature of the kitchen is the richly coloured granite set against the black cabinetry with custom made brass handles. Credit list Architects Chris Wilson and Liliana Sequeira, Wilson & Hill Architects Benchtops Stone, from Shane Boyd Granite Benchtops Lighting Island pendant by Designer Lighting Kitchen sink Eco-granit sink, by Heritage Hardware Oven, cooktop, ventilation Miele, from Kitchen Things Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Cabinetry Plytech, Polaris HPL - European birch finished with solid 1mm black matt laminate Flooring Listone Giordano siena traccia - French Oak, by Metrofloor Splashback Tile and window glass Taps Buddy kitchen mixer, from Oakleys Refrigeration Fisher & Paykel French door fridge/freezer, from Kitchen Things Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Charlie Jackson 31 Jan, 2021 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