Penthouse Apartment at Citylife Apartments in Auckland
By Nicola Manning Design
Award winning kitchen: - 2017 NKBA Colour Excellence - 2017 NKBA Kitchen Distinction 25k-40k - 2017 NKBA First Time Entrant Our client had purchased a very outdated penthouse apartment to completely renovate. His brief was to create a luxurious “city-pad” retreat. The kitchen is in a very prominent position and needed to set the scene for the rest of the apartment. The existing kitchen was nearly half the size of the new space and only had an entry point at the right hand end. To access the laundry you had to walk right around and through the kitchen. We relocated the laundry to a storage room adjacent to the existing laundry and used the space to enlarge the kitchen and to create entry points at both ends with a large island bench. This apartment has wonderful light and a double height living space, so we could be bold with colour choices. I specified dark cabinetry and benchtops to create a luxurious and moody feel and to be a strong anchor at one end of the large living space. These dark colours are complimented by the warm tones and texture of brass mosaic tiles, rich coloured splashback and the walnut veneer, further enhanced by LED strip lighting.
Photography by Mark Scowen.
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Nicola Manning Design is an experienced award winning interior design practice offering all a full range of interior design services, from new builds, renovations, apartments, small commercial projects and sourcing beautiful interior products.
We take a "no surprises" approach to our project partnership, with clear communication and a proven design process, focusing on three foundation pillars; the design, the budget and the timeline. We feel so grateful to work with a range of wonderful clients on their homes, apartments, beach houses and commercial properties.
After nearly twenty years in the interior design business, we know great design can not only lift the value of your home, but also enhance the quality and enjoyment of your life. Many people find it difficult to verbalise or explain exactly what they are visualising. Our clients really appreciate that we can take their ideas and help them bring them to fruition.
“I believe your home is not just a financial asset, it should also be your haven. Whether you're building, renovating, downsizing or moving into a different size or style of property, we will help you create beautiful and functional spaces that feel like home”.
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- Listen to you and understand what you are wanting to achieve and helping you make it a reality.
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Nicola Manning, Director and Principal Designer, is a qualified interior designer with professional membership of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) and membership of the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA NZ). Nicola is a member of the NKBA Executive Board and the chairperson of the Designers of NKBA. Nicola Manning Design was established in 2002.
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