By Suede + Stone
This penthouse apartment has stunning views but hadn’t been touched since it was originally built in the early 2000’s.
So, it was out with the old and with the new.
The kitchen was on the back wall of the open plan dining and living zone and has been the starting point for the progressive and total renovation of the apartment.
While the original kitchen was already positioned to take in the views, the revamped design had to address the challenge of fixed services that had to be retained.
In particular, this meant the voids on either side of the kitchen footprint could not be moved to allow walls to be straightened and gain additional space.
The only exception was being able to extend the kitchen to provide a bar area in the dining room.
Using Gaggenau allowed a large number of appliances to be accommodated in what is a relatively small kitchen and, most importantly, they could be incorporated within the length of the fixed angled walls.
The TIDA judges felt that use of antique white granite on the island, and in strategic positions on the perimeter wall, means this kitchen now makes a strong statement in the room, while it is also ideally designed for daily functionality and frequent entertaining.
View the full article on Trends website here- https://trendsideas.com/stories/suede-stone-wins-2023-tida-new-zealand-designer-kitchen-of-the-year
Kate Gardham is the Lead Interior Designer for SUEDE + STONE based in Auckland.
SUEDE + STONE have won multiple awards including Tida Designer Kitchen of the Year for our designs in Kitchen and Bathrooms. We like to be involved in projects from the early stages, enabling us to capture the client’s brief. I love the design journey of collaborating with my clients to create beautifully designed and functional spaces.
We offer bespoke design & manufacturing in the residential sector, whether it is a renovation or a new build.
We have created our own in-house range of Mirrors and Marble Vanities, with endless possibilities for colours, finishes and custom sizing.
Our clients love that we can take care of the whole process from design, project management through to the installation. We have a lot of experience in renovations and new builds and enjoy seeing the transformation that happens as part of this process.
SUEDE + STONE style is contemporary with a splash of luxury, using quality materials and innovative solutions to deliver a home her clients will love and enjoy.