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Year of completion
2023
Project cost
$0 - $0.25m
Building style
Classic
Modern Age Kitchens and Joinery
Canterbury
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Located in a 1920s Merivale home, the brief was to utilise the existing footprint whilst increasing storage and bench space.

The homeowners wanted a light and calming kitchen, something special that embraced the space. As the brief was to utilise the existing footprint, pushing out the kitchen to the end of the wall and creating a U-shape made sense for the space. This then created more storage and more bench room.

The incorporation of curves and minimal handle design creates a softness which sits well with the character of the home and the items collected from the homeowner's travels.

Coconut Acrymatte with a beautiful 12mm Liquid Shell Dekton was specified to add texture and lightness. Liquid Shell was created to honour what lies beneath the ocean and moon with pearlescent shades of white with rippling patterns of the landscape of the ocean floor, reminiscent of the rhythmic nature of life.

Creating a biophilic design by using materials that mimic nature is known to decrease stress and this is exact what it feels like sitting in this kitchen.

Wrapping the majority of the kitchen in this Dekton and enhancing it with warm lighting allows it to be a feature and embrace the calm.

Designed by Larissa Breukelaar of Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery, this stunning contemporary piece creates a beautiful finish for the client's home.

This project is featured in the 2024 Excellence in Design coffee table book by the NKBA.


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We want you to be proud of your home. That’s why we listen to what you need and what you want. Whether you want a small revamp or a complete house fit-out, we’ll work with you to create the perfect solution for you!

Why choose Modern Age?

With a great team and over 30 years of satisfied customers, we know that when you get your joinery done with us, you'll walk away happy. And if you want more reasons why you should pick up the phone then check out the list below. Work with the best on your next project.

  • We love kitchens. We design them, build them, install them and use them. We know they’re the heart of the home and we want to give you one you really love.
  • We love our other joinery too. We want you to enjoy every room in your house.
  • We listen to you. We understand how important this is to you and we want to give you a home you’re proud to invite people in to.
  • We have an in-house designer, giving you cohesion and ease from start to finish.
  • We’ve won a bunch of awards. Yes, we’re very proud of those!
  • We’re members of the Master Joiner’s Association. That means we adhere to their code of ethics and best practice.
  • We’re really good at what we do.

We look forward to meeting you soon.