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Year of completion
2023
Price range to build
$0 - $0.25m
Building style
Contemporary
Awards
Kitchen Bath & Bedroom (KBB) Design - International Finalist - 2023
2024 Winner of NZ Kitchen Designer TIDAs - 2024
The design evolved around the discovery of a spectacular statement quartzite stone, an art piece in its own right. It features brushstrokes of jade green veining and shimmering golden highlights on a chalky crystalline bed.
This Viridian stone is formed into a bold island block then bravely encapsulated with yet another equally artistic dark stone frame to create a breakfast bar. Its textural pattern echoes Heather Straka Maori portraits adjacent while its monochromatic expression allows the jade Viridian stone centre stage. Together the two ancient materials interlock to create a distinctive sculpture of richness and colour.
The same stormy charcoal stone is used on the sink bench and walls for a moody textural backdrop to everchanging harbour views. A metal-infused black lacquer is specified for the kitchen’s joinery while anthracite and brass tapware and soft oyster floor tiles complete the rich palette. The double sinks, fridge, three ovens including a sous vide, and pantry storage are perfectly arranged within the hob-centred zone to allow the home chef efficient flow and access.
The layout is practical and centers around the hob shifting to the island. This facilitates the cook’s visual engagement with guests yet is defined by a measured separation through changing levels.
Beyond the integrated fridge, continues a freezer, wine chiller and hidden wine bar each embellished with black snake-skinned handles with polished brass-tip detailing; a nod to gold-leafed furniture collections. Amongst this tall charcoal block, the displayed backlit wine collection is a welcome golden glowing interruption.
Opening the wine bar door reveals a treasure box of magic. A splash of “Jalapeno” nail-polish red is rendered in a glamorous gloss finish to emphasize its sophistication and delight the senses. With the door pocketed away, a compilation of glass shelving, a stone bench top, drawers for spirits, bar snacks and black felt-lined drawers are all beautifully detailed, fittingly enough to remain open.
A daytime drinks area is centered around a brass-rendered tap dispensing chilled, sparkling and boiling water on the island. Related coffee cups, teas boxes and glasses are stored in touch-motion drawers opposite. Several custom-dimensioned drawers hosting the owners’ extensive dinnerware and serveware collections, are positioned conveniently beside the dishwasher.
A simple L-shaped shelf is a refined design evolved from Versace’s signature border motif. This quietly interrupts the textured stone-clad wall to provide opportunity to display playful sculptures, just for fun.
It was a great honour to WIN the 2024 TIDA NZ Kitchen Designer Award for this exciting project. The TIDA judges were impressed with how the designer handled the combination of such strong patterns and colours to produce a cohesive and opulent design that’ video
It was a great honour to WIN the 2024 TIDA NZ Kitchen Designer Award for this exciting project. The TIDA judges were impressed with how the designer handled the combination of such strong patterns and colours to produce a cohesive and opulent design that’

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