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The simple, highly functional design of traditional Shaker furniture has inspired a new kitchen collection from Harvey Norman
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A view of a kitchen by Harvey Normans. cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, interior design, kitchen, real estate, room, gray
A view of a kitchen by Harvey Normans.
A view of a kitchen by Harvey Normans. cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, interior design, kitchen, real estate, room, gray
A view of a kitchen by Harvey Normans. cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, laminate flooring, room, wood flooring, orange, gray
A view of a kitchen, stainless steel flooring, cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, home, interior design, kitchen, room, window, white, gray
A view of a kitchen, wooden cabinetry, white cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, drawer, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home appliance, interior design, kitchen, kitchen appliance, kitchen stove, room, tile, brown, orange, white
A view of a kitchen, brick and tan cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, laminate flooring, room, wood, wood flooring, brown

Our lives may be more complex these days, but our homes are generally less cluttered. And it's probably ironic that the trend towards simple, pared-back, functional design and honest materials has its roots in a 300-year-old tradition.

The simplicity of Shaker-style furniture, first developed in America in the 18th Century, has inspired chic kitchen designs in Europe and can now be seen at Harvey Norman Wairau Park.


A view of a kitchen, stainless steel flooring, cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, home, interior design, kitchen, room, window, white, gray
A view of a kitchen, stainless steel flooring, wooden cabinetry and benchtops, light mounted form the ceiling, many kitchen accessories, stainless steel sink and fuacetry.

Most noticeable for its panelled door design, the Shaker style embodies the principles of its founders: unadorned, functional design combined with skilled craftsmanship. The Harvey Norman kitchens update this look with contemporary handles and easy-glide drawer systems.

Harvey Norman Wairau Park also showcases a variety of other kitchens, designed to be price-competitive. Cabinetry varies from solid cherry wood to Melamine, with a choice of up to 10 colours.

A view of a kitchen, wooden cabinetry, white cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, drawer, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home appliance, interior design, kitchen, kitchen appliance, kitchen stove, room, tile, brown, orange, white
A view of a kitchen, wooden cabinetry, white tiled floor, black stone benchtop, many kitchen accessories.

To help you plan the best kitchen for your needs, the company offers a free design service. Harvey Norman's experienced in-house designers can even show you a 3-D view of your kitchen on an in-store computer, though appointments are recommended.

For more information, or to view the kitchen displays, contact Harvey Norman, 10 Croftfield Lane, Wairau Park, Auckland, phone (09) 441 9750.

Jul 29, 2006
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