KITCHENs

A small collection of our favourite kitchen projects.

moody and well-crafted

This is a wonderfully quirky kitchen with beautiful tiles and a big family island bench. A cosy sitting room is adjoined to the right; a second lounge for the kids and a place to hang out while the dinner is cooking or a quiet nook for reading. Highly functional cabinetry, open shelving for quick access and easy-clean cupboards and drawers. Amber hues in the lighting and gold accessories in the living spaces accent the stunning moody tones in the kitchen.

POLISHED FAMILY KITCHEN

The kids gather around the island to eat, do homework and chat with their parents in this light and airy kitchen. A polished concrete floor defines the kitchen while open to the remainder of the house, white cabinetry and oak detailing compliment the bright space. Tidy oak trims are set into the concealed drawer pulls and the top of the cabinetry, and simple pendants hang over the island unifying the finishes in this clean and functional space.

kitchen with class

This kitchen packs in a lot into its defined space. An ample pantry with bench space sits behind sliding doors to conceal the clutter behind. A large fridge and double oven are also neatly tucked in. Beautiful detailing with plywood cupboard fronts, open shelving and spacers tie in the clients original timber floor and vintage furniture. Topped off with black fittings, green glass pendants and tiled splash back, this kitchen is timeless and functional.

KITCHENS ARE THE HUB OF THE HOME

Funky knobs, open shelves and practical finishes are what we wanted in our kitchen. Our kitchen is well used and open to the dining/living spaces - the wheel away island is where the family comes together for breakfast, friends sit for drinks, our daughter does her homework or chats away about her day. The combination of materials add warmth, vibrancy and an element of quirk, which we love.

High Gloss and tech Fancy

A large renovation involving the removal of a wall and a steel beam concealed in the ceiling. This project had the involvement of every trade imaginable involving a lot of hours, problem solving and attention to detail. The result is stunning!  The beautiful oak/ply feature wall with touch screen computer and photo box makes use of what would have been a blank wall. The angled shape of the island works well to connect the adjacent spaces. The electronic opening drawers offer a streamlined look and are super easy to use.  And the various lighting features add warmth and accentuate the great combination of materials.

White with a Hint of Black

The removal of some spectacular late 90s aubergine and apricot colour accents was a good start to the transformation of this space into a stunning minimalist high gloss white kitchen with the perfect amount of black features.

Warm White

Over 6 years old, this project highlights how the pairing of timber with white is a no fail classic combination. Stainless steel, white stone and white cabinetry may sound like a recipe for a sterile, cold environment. Paired with timber accents, timber floors, linen curtains and some playful artwork this kitchen oozes warmth!

Go with the Grain

This was our showroom kitchen for 3 years.  A really great opportunity to experiment with materials and design details as well as show off the latest Blum hardware and storage solutions. This included electronic opening overhead cupboards and rubbish bin drawers as well as their famous space tower pantry unit.  We love the horizontal grain of the hand stitched veneer and the solid timber clashings.  

Accessories a Must

Working with a number of textures, colours and materials can be quite daunting, but with clients who knew exactly what they wanted and had a great collection of furniture, accessories and art this job came together perfectly to recreate the hub of the home.

Plywood Delight

We love the lightness and warmth of the Maple Veneer on Birch Ply.  This kitchen renovation involved a rethink of storage solutions, swapping what was predominantly cupboard space with drawers and maximising storage space below the bench. A large new freestanding oven was incorporated into the design.

No handles thanks

A small kitchen that packs a big punch!  No handles throughout this kitchen were important in accentuating the edge detail that plywood has to offer as well as keeping a nice streamlined effect.  We also love the introduction of a hint of mint green, subway tiles and concrete grey benchtop. 

Old with the new

The decision to keep the existing exposed brick wall was an easy one in this renovation.  The brick wall adds massive amounts of character to the space and helps tell a story about the building's history.  This is another great example of how the pairing of white with timber and other colours and textures helps to warm up the space and really make it feel like a home. 

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Photography Credit -
Jeff McEwen - Capture Studios Wellington