Inside World-Class Chef Josh Emett's Dream Kitchen Featuring the Stunning Convivium Collection by Arclinea from Matisse

“If you look at life the way I do, food comes first,” says Josh. “So much of what I do revolves around food, so when we were renovating the house, naturally the focus was on the kitchen. We wanted it to be truly exceptional.”

Josh has significant experience in setting up commercial kitchens, but creating a space that balanced commercial flexibility with home comfort required a different kind of attention to detail. “I know, roughly, where I want everything to go and how I want it laid out,” he says. Josh and Helen’s wish list was ambitious but not extravagant—two dishwashers, a large double fridge, a Sub-Zero wine fridge, a scullery to keep the mess out of sight, a drying cupboard, and a spacious Wolf double oven. “We put a lot of thought into the way doors open, and how they open, because it really affects the flow,” says Josh.

The kitchen’s standout visual elements include the stunning Arclinea Convivium cabinetry, which pairs beautifully with stainless steel and elm wood veneer to create the elevated, beachy feel the family desired.

The Convivium Collection, designed by Antonio Citterio, was the perfect solution for ensuring a modern yet functional design. The walls of the room become warm, welcoming, and practical, with an island-table at the centre and canopy shelving running around the entire room at picture rail height.

Our in-house design team is available for a complimentary kitchen design consultation at our new showroom at 130 St George's Bay Road. Email design@matisse.co.nz to book now.