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Claiming to own “the worst corner cupboard in Auckland” and knowing their small kitchen could be better designed, these clients engaged Toni to work her magic in their compact down-sized home. They requested a “smarter”, more efficient kitchen for their
Here the island is shifted to below the leadlight window so the entire room can be utilised for dining or living. Perfect for the large gatherings of friends and families in such a compact efficient cottage.
With a low Kauri ceiling forming the floor above, cabinetry and flooring is kept light to give the kitchen the aspired open and bright feel.
To keep the island bench lightweight, an acrylic bench top with a honeycomb substrate was specified. While its custom slightly random shiplap skin echoes the home’s exterior cladding.
Storage space was maximized wherever possible, with easy accessibility to stored items. Toni optimized storage space by adding secret toe kick drawers under the joinery.
Pet bowls are especially accommodated by hanging the cabinetry from the wall slightly higher, allowing room for their cat’s head and in an area where the humans don’t kick the water bowl on passing.

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Toni Roberts CKDNZ BArch is an award-winning independent kitchen designer who works directly with homeowners to establish a design that performs and looks fantastic. With in-depth know-how about materials and their properties and an architectural eye for detail, the design solution is made to last both in durability and style-wise.

Toni’s 25+ years design management expertise means the logistics run to plan, with frustrations and costly mistakes avoided. She is said to have an intuitive and pragmatic understanding of how spaces work for the people who use them. This, combined with her architectural training, has imparted the skills to help many homeowners achieve their very own unique and satisfying new kitchen: experiencing the day to day enjoyment of living in and around their kitchen space.

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