TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens By Design

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TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens By Design
TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, property, real estate, room, black, white
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TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, real estate, room, white
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The existing kitchen in this villa didn’t flow well and was very tired. The layout was U-shaped and too tight when more than one person was in the space.


TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – countertop, flooring, interior design, kitchen, room, sink, tile, gray
TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens By Design

Also, the client had already purchased new appliances, and they were rather large for such a small kitchen. This created a huge challenge of how to maximize storage as well as accommodate the new appliances.

TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, floor, flooring, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, kitchen stove, property, room, tile, wood flooring, black, white
TIDA NZ 2017 – Designer kitchen entrant – Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens By Design

Although the floor area available was small, I was allowed to extend into the dining room if it meant a better flow. The stud height was three metres.

Nov 06, 2017
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