A rich, sumptuous kitchen palette includes chocolate cabinetry, aged brass accents, and dark-stained parquet flooring.

After the flood

Renovated, then flooded, this re-renovated kitchen was born again with fresh changes driven by owner rethinks and the needs of now older children

After the flood

Renovated, then flooded, this re-renovated kitchen was born again with fresh changes driven by owner rethinks and the needs of now older children

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Designed by: Katie Scott, Sticks+Stones Design

Photography by: Mark Scowan

The renovation of the ground floor of this arts-and-craft villa on the slopes of Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) was a ‘phoenix’ project for the designer.

First time round

At the end of 2022, the home had just been renovated; then came the floods of January 2023 – according to the homeowner, the water swept through the home from back to front, destroying all in its path.

After extensive site works, shoring up the section and protecting the house from future deluges, work began again on renovating the interior, along with a new centrepiece kitchen, which tied everything together.

 

stylish kitchen interior featuring white or light-colored marble countertops
The original, intricately veined Silver River marble chosen for the pre-flood renovation was swapped out here for a more robust engineered stone.

After the flood

This time, the owners asked for something ‘extra extraordinary’, taking cues from the classic original features of the home.

Referencing these features – and also what we (and the owners) had learned from the first renovation – the goal was to make the space better than it was.

The owners have two toddlers, both boys, so the space needed to be child-friendly, too.

 

Contemporary kitchen featuring an induction hob.
The Silver River marble splashback is a standout feature of the texture-rich and colour-rich kitchen.

Re-renovation adapted

With the boys now a couple of years older – and more mobile – the re-renovation gave my homeowners the opportunity to adapt the layout of their living spaces to accommodate their toddlers’ newfound freedom and needs.

Back-to-back living spaces – one for the children, the other for the adults – were created, while the dining space was pushed closer to the kitchen and the outdoor entertaining area, and the size of the scullery was increased to include a dedicated coffee/drinks station.

 

the scullery cabinetry in a kitchen designed by Sticks+Stones Design, emphasizing its functionality and style
Second time round, the size of the scullery was increased to include a dedicated coffee/drinks station.

Bold impact

The owners were not afraid to go bold with their choice of materials and colours.

A rich, sumptuous palette was agreed upon, which included luscious chocolate cabinetry, aged brass accents (including brass skirtings and toe kicks on the island to protect the timber veneer from the young boys), and dark-stained parquet flooring.

The original, intricately veined Silver River marble was swapped out for a more robust engineered stone.

 

Kitchen with wooden flooring by Sticks+Stones Design
Post flood, work began again on renovating the interior, complete with a new centrepiece kitchen.

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Credit List

Designer
Katie Scott, Sticks+Stones Design
Cabinetry
Dezignatek Oyster Oak veneer
Cabinetry hardware
Blum
Benchtops
Silver River, by CDK Stone
Flooring
Goodwood parquet oak, custom stain
Lighting
Powersurge
Splashback
Kitchen – Silver River, by CDK Stone; scullery – Fez warm white ceramic tile, by Quantum
Kitchen sink
Blanco
Taps
Buddy Plumbline
Oven, cooktop, dishwasher
Bosch
Ventilation
Schwagen
Refrigeration, wine fridge
Fisher & Paykel
Water dispenser
Hydrotap
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended

The renovation of the ground floor of this arts-and-craft villa on the slopes of Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) was a ‘phoenix’ project for the designer.

First time round

At the end of 2022, the home had just been renovated; then came the floods of January 2023 – according to the homeowner, the water swept through the home from back to front, destroying all in its path.

After extensive site works, shoring up the section and protecting the house from future deluges, work began again on renovating the interior, along with a new centrepiece kitchen, which tied everything together.

 

stylish kitchen interior featuring white or light-colored marble countertops
The original, intricately veined Silver River marble chosen for the pre-flood renovation was swapped out here for a more robust engineered stone.

After the flood

This time, the owners asked for something ‘extra extraordinary’, taking cues from the classic original features of the home.

Referencing these features – and also what we (and the owners) had learned from the first renovation – the goal was to make the space better than it was.

The owners have two toddlers, both boys, so the space needed to be child-friendly, too.

 

Contemporary kitchen featuring an induction hob.
The Silver River marble splashback is a standout feature of the texture-rich and colour-rich kitchen.

Re-renovation adapted

With the boys now a couple of years older – and more mobile – the re-renovation gave my homeowners the opportunity to adapt the layout of their living spaces to accommodate their toddlers’ newfound freedom and needs.

Back-to-back living spaces – one for the children, the other for the adults – were created, while the dining space was pushed closer to the kitchen and the outdoor entertaining area, and the size of the scullery was increased to include a dedicated coffee/drinks station.

 

the scullery cabinetry in a kitchen designed by Sticks+Stones Design, emphasizing its functionality and style
Second time round, the size of the scullery was increased to include a dedicated coffee/drinks station.

Bold impact

The owners were not afraid to go bold with their choice of materials and colours.

A rich, sumptuous palette was agreed upon, which included luscious chocolate cabinetry, aged brass accents (including brass skirtings and toe kicks on the island to protect the timber veneer from the young boys), and dark-stained parquet flooring.

The original, intricately veined Silver River marble was swapped out for a more robust engineered stone.

 

Kitchen with wooden flooring by Sticks+Stones Design
Post flood, work began again on renovating the interior, complete with a new centrepiece kitchen.

Search similar articles


Credit List

Designer
Katie Scott, Sticks+Stones Design
Cabinetry
Dezignatek Oyster Oak veneer
Cabinetry hardware
Blum
Benchtops
Silver River, by CDK Stone
Flooring
Goodwood parquet oak, custom stain
Lighting
Powersurge
Splashback
Kitchen – Silver River, by CDK Stone; scullery – Fez warm white ceramic tile, by Quantum
Kitchen sink
Blanco
Taps
Buddy Plumbline
Oven, cooktop, dishwasher
Bosch
Ventilation
Schwagen
Refrigeration, wine fridge
Fisher & Paykel
Water dispenser
Hydrotap
Awards
Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended

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