Entertainer’s Dream
A Functional & Bold Kitchen
For this kitchen renovation in a modern architectural style home, the client sought something unique and welcomed creative ideas. The space, which included both the kitchen and scullery, featured timber flooring that was to remain. The challenge was to maintain a similar layout to the original kitchen while completely transforming its aesthetic from the previous black, white, and stainless-steel scheme.
The client wanted integrated appliances for a sleek, contemporary look and requested darker tones to introduce some drama. Our designer, Pieta, worked closely with the clients to find the perfect balance—incorporating dark, textural joinery, gold accents, and a bold benchtop. The combination of Nobilia’s ‘Stone Art’ in Slate Grey, Gold ‘LineN’ Handle Profiles, and Cosentino’s ‘Dekton Entzo' created a beautifully cohesive design.
One key request was to create a space suitable for entertaining, including dedicated wine storage. Pieta designed the island to offer seating on both the front and back for up to six people. A tall wine fridge was incorporated along with storage for glassware, spirits, and serve ware. This not only balanced the design with the integrated fridge and freezer at the opposite end of the kitchen but also created a spacious L-shaped work area ideal for meal preparation and cooking.
The upper cabinetry includes a mix of cupboards and floating shelves, complemented by inbuilt LED lighting to enhance both task lighting and the overall visual appeal. This combination provides practical illumination while maintaining the aesthetic.
The scullery was designed to maximise storage in a compact space, featuring a broom cupboard and a microwave positioned above the benchtop at an easily accessible height. To optimise storage efficiency, three types of pantry systems were included: shelving, pull-out drawers, and a pull-out larder unit. The use of a screw-on gold handle instead of a vertical channel in this area allowed for better space utilisation without compromising on style. Floating shelves with integrated LED lighting keep the scullery feeling light and airy.
Overall, the design successfully brings together striking aesthetics and functionality, creating an entertainer’s dream kitchen. The seamless flow between spaces is enhanced with integrated appliances, stone-look laminate joinery, and luxurious gold finishes. Ample storage, feature LED lighting, and well-lit work areas make this kitchen a perfect balance of beauty and practicality, ideal for both cooking and entertaining.
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Designing and installing exquisite kitchens in NZ is what we do. With our showroom in Christchurch and servicing all of New Zealand - from the moment you step inside our Palazzo Kitchens showroom - you can rest assured you're in great hands.
The outstanding quality, advanced design, and environmentally friendly German kitchen products made by Nobilia have been quickly recognized by the New Zealand kitchen market, all products are extensively tested to meet the extremely rigid German quality and environmental laws. As such we are very much up to date with the latest European kitchen industry developments, and can offer a huge range of very unique materials and finishes, not otherwise seen or available in the New Zealand kitchen market. Palazzo Kitchens's talented and qualified kitchen designers have immense industry experience and a wealth of creativity behind them. We have been working with New Zealand architects, developers, housing companies, and homeowners for many years.
A German manufactured kitchen will add both value and prestige to your property for years to come. Here at Palazzo, we offer a thoroughly professional service, we are extremely proud of the products we supply and very much value the importance of working closely with our clients, through to a project's successful completion.
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From Concept Creation to Installation
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Take the first steps to your dream kitchen by visiting our Mandeville Street kitchen showroom. Or get in touch to book a no-obligation design consultation. We have appointments available Mondays to Saturdays.
PLANS For a new build kitchen consultation - you can bring your plans at any stage - from draft or concept plans, to fully consented plans. To get started on your kitchen renovation, all we need is a sketch of existing floor plan marking windows and door placement and sizes. Also, photos of the existing space which the designer will use to draw your space into our 3D software.
PHOTOS/INSPIRATION For a new build kitchen consultation, some clients like to bring inspiration pics, or their Pinterest saves! Allow about an hour for this initial consultation which takes place in our Mandeville Street kitchen showroom.
NO OBLIGATION DESIGN CONSULTATION Spend time with your Palazzo kitchen designer, discussing your project, deciding your must-haves. Choose some colours and finishes, check out your drawer and door options at the showroom.
CONCEPT DESIGN Your Palazzo kitchen designer will invite you back in within a week or two, to view your concept design. This will be in photo-realistic 3D on screen. If you like where the design is heading, we work together until the point you are ready for a site measure and to 'push go'!
INSTALL Once your joinery is in production, we stay in touch in the lead up to install. We can help with project management as much or as little as needed, and we will schedule your install with our in-house team. We co-ordinate benches, taps, sinks, appliances, etc!
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