Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Taming the landscape Share Tweet Help The designer didn't have to look far for inspiration for this kitchen – its tones and textures inspired by the rolling landscape beyond the kitchen windows Designed by Nicola Manning DesignFrom the designer:I wanted to embrace the textures and colours of the landscape – which is very much is part of this kitchen space – rather than competing with them.The earthy colour palette and the textures of the light hitting the many different plains of the surrounding landscape inspired me to select a combination of a dark stained timber veneer, dark lacquered cabinetry and copper features.I fell in love with the Dekton Laurent and decided to use this as a central feature for the island benchtop, the movement of the veining in the stone is reminiscent of the movement and textures in the landscape.I wanted to use copper to add warmth and texture to the kitchen so I clashed the Dekton benchtop with copper. The curved ends of the island speak to the curved walls used through the design of the house. I designed lacquered vertical slats to curve around the island ends and alternated these with vertical strips of copper. I added small LED downlights every second vertical copper space to wash the copper with light.The manufacture of the hammered copper rangehood shroud was a challenge due to its size, the sloped ceiling and the work involved. I am so happy with the organic, textured finish and the sculptural element it provides the kitchen. Rather than competing with the view, it sits well in the space. The shroud contains the integrated rangehood and has a beautifully finished oak panel with LED strip lighting to provide functional light and a decorative element.For the sink cabinetry and pantry benchtops, I have used Dekton Radium to provide a functional contrast to the Laurent and to visually disappear.We have used integrated appliances throughout the kitchen. On the back wall we have an integrated Sub Zero fridge/freezer and 'hidden' doors into the pantry and hallway. For these doors, we have used the same stained timber veneer as for the cabinetry, bulkhead and interior wall cladding. This created a streamlined backdrop for the feature island and the sculptural rangehood, allowing these to become the focal point. Credit list Designer Nicola Manning Design Cabinetry hardware Blum Flooring Forte Flooring Artiste, colour Da Vinci Kitchen sink Blanco Silgranit Subline, in Rock Grey Oven Miele Pyrolytic, in Graphite Grey Ventilation Miele Rangehood, Miele Charcoal filter, Miele Conversion kit for air recirculation, Miele Rangehood control module Dishwashers Miele, fully integrated; Fisher and Paykel Wine fridge Miele, Built Under Photographer Marina Mathews Cabinetry Prime Art Sawn Planked Brushed and sawn, colour Microstain 2001 Earth Conc; Resene Ironsand Two Pot Lacquer Benchtops Dekton Lighting Hafele Look LED Taps Plumbline Arena Kitchen Mixer with Pull Out Spray, Iron finish Cooktop Miele Induction Cooktop Refrigeration SubZero Side-by-Side Water dispenser Zenith Hydrotap; Zenith stand-alone font Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Helpful links Windows and Doors Altus Windows and Doors Hardware Blum Pools and Spas Hot Spring Spas Home Builder G.J. Gardner Roofing Dimond Roofing Heating The Fireplace Flooring Plantation Bambooo Taps and Sinks Merquip Story by: Trendsideas 11 Aug, 2024 Kitchen New Zealand TIDA Kitchens Blum REVEGO Pocket systems for new space concepts Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Rounded perspective 15 Dec, 2024 Everyday opulence 15 Dec, 2024 'Something different' 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