By Kitchens by Design
On seeing the beautiful traditional kitchen in our Takapuna showroom, these clients fell in love with its classical, timeless design and asked for it to be replicated and adapted for their home in Tauranga. They particularly liked the subtle profile of the detailing on the cabinetry.
The design solution included increasing the footprint of the existing kitchen, keeping the sink in the same position, wrapping and returning the benchtop and cabinetry along an existing dividing wall, and creating a new seating ‘peninsula’ with a raised, solid oak leaner that invites guests to sit and interact with what’s going on in the kitchen. Tall storage cabinetry and the fridge were integrated into a bulkhead wall opposite.
A statement Quartzite benchtop material with a polished finish was introduced, which was continued as a pantry bench and splashback the new induction cooktop. A subtle white from Resene was chosen to compliment the stunning hues in the benchtop and also to pick up on the pewter drawer pulls and handles. Brushed stainless steel toekicks help transition the cabinetry to the new, lighter tiled flooring. More subtle design accents include a grey-coloured, granite-finished sink, and a smoked glass above the splashback that brings reflected light into the space.
Beautiful Kitchens by experienced designers using exquisite materials
The design team at Kitchens By Design — Marianne Gailer, Michelle Gillbanks and Karen Brown — are passionate about great design and are all certified and qualified design professionals. They maintain reliable relationships with their manufacturers and suppliers that span over 30 years, so our clients can be assured they are in expert hands every step of the way to their new kitchen.
At Kitchens By Design, we are passionate about creating functional lifestyle spaces for your home and will guide you through the myriad products and materials that are available in the marketplace today. We design bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, and living spaces, as individual as the clients who live in them. And our expertise extends to working with our clients throughout the entire project – from concept design through to manufacturing and installation of the finished product.
Over 70 design awards and hundreds of happy and satisfied clients are testament to the talents and professionalism of our design team.