The owners were after a kitchen for their first home, situated in a new coastal subdivision on the outskirts of Auckland – so the concept needed to reflect the light, bright and beachy surroundings.

The warmth of herringbone floors in an oak finish provide an ideal counterpoint to the dark veneer of the tall cabinetry. The structural post was cladded in a pearl mosaic.

The kitchen enjoys spectacular water outlooks.

The homeowner wanted the kitchen to be the centrepiece of the living area, a subtle commercial statement.

Copper-toned tiles in the scullery connect with the wood-tones of the cabinetry.

A Fisher & Paykel gas hob is set flush in the natural stone perimeter benchtop.

Being a draftsman, the owner’s penchant for clean lines, attention to detail & balance needed to be reflected, while still ensuring the kitchen was a practical space to work in.

The island includes a mitred stone down turn half rebated into the timberland frame and box section.

The substantial timber kitchen cabinetry is matched with slender benchtops.

Touching aesthetic – it may look like this tap has been turned on 10,000 times, but the brass mixer has, of course, an aged finish.

The island's sumptuous curves.

The capacious scullery includes plenty of open display shelving.

The carpeted and natural-toned media room. - Bold meets a natural feel -

This new kitchen design is for a young family looking at revamping their home and kitchen to suit their lifestyle. After photo.

The drinks station can disappear from sight with the close of pocket doors.

Wood floors and wood cabinetry bring a natural feel to the dining/kitchen living space that opens to the covered outdoor room with room-height sliders.

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Before two.

The use of a retractable door system allowed for the ovens and the drinking zone to be hidden when not in use.

After

Mesh cabinet door inserts are in keeping with the home's heritage status aesthetic.

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The design avoids overbearing the space with cabinetry while providing enough storage for the couple and their future plans to on-sell.

Discreet push to open upper perimeter cabinetry gives way to open display shelving beside the dining area.

Stained larch on the island storage cupboards providing a cohesive link with larch used on other interior and exterior walls.

A door in the kitchen scullery opens to the laundry beyond.

Before the transformative makeover. Edgy yet cosy

Situated at the end of a large living and dining pavilion, the kitchen needed to have a strong presence and be well grounded with its layout and detail.

Wood floors complement both the stone and wood cabinetry finishes.

The large central island provides a wash and prep zone, as well as storage facilities for everyday crockery and tableware. The flooring is stained oak timber flooring in a striking herringbone pattern.

With budget and a designer linear look in mind, consideration was given to the clever use of materials and alternative ways to create luxurious details on a shoestring budget

The engineered oak floor was chosen by the designer.

The large central island provides a wash and prep zone, as well as storage facilities for everyday crockery and tableware. The flooring is stained oak timber flooring in a striking herringbone pattern.

Recessed pulls keep the look clean and avoid protruding handles that might snag on the busy chef's clothes.

The island is modest in size but carefully planned to include a generous butler’s sink, a dishwasher, bins, microwave, and drawer.

The laundry is painted in Porters Paint Dark Newport Blue.

Media room to the left, stairs to the right, front door straight ahead and kitchen/dining/living behind the photographer.

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Cornices and panelled cabinetry give the kitchen a traditional accent.

Concealed lighting accentuates the kitchen's various feature materials.

The existing kitchen was replaced with a galley kitchen.

The kitchen occupies a corner of the restructured mid-century industrial warehouse – the architect was given free rein to be bold

The centrepiece of this kitchen is its island, providing to-hand-space-saving functionality and visual impact.

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The chunky stone island benchtop overhang provides an ideal breakfast bar.

Vintage elements in living room.

Timber cabinetry interior.

The design is set out in an L-shape format, providing the backbone to the overall result, and allowing a strong connection to the outdoor spaces beyond.

The laundry cabinetry echoes the board look-fronted cabinets in the kitchen.

The original Fletcher cast iron stove has been repaired and restored and is a feature of the kitchen.

Subtle patterning in the stone work area benchtop is just one of the examples of the cohesive detailing that went into the design of this kitchen.

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Elevated southern glazing above the cabinetry ensured the kitchen, living, scullery and laundry were bathed in light without excessive overheating.

Mosaic/kitkat tiles provide a cohesiveness in colour and a subtle repetition of lines and curves, echoing the ripples and movement of the ocean.

The splashback and benchtops pick up the tones of the grey cabinetry.

The owners set about modernising, extending and adding spaces, with the new kitchen retaining its status as the heart of the living areas.

The light-filled family room.

The island became the centrepiece of the industrial design direction, a unique framed system allowing it to float above the floor.

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"Classico Ora" cabinetry was turned inside-out to achieve the easy care matte finish required, complementing the refurbished Tawa flooring with all its dings and scrapes.

The long island with two benchtops while the scullery entrance is to the rear.

Sleek, impactful and bursting with functionality, the island also keeps sightlines clear to the ocean outlooks when the pop-up is retracted into the benchtop..

The television's placement is ideal for chef and guests.

The door between kitchen and dining was widened and the stairs were carefully restored, retaining the hollows in the treads that seem to tell the tales of the past occupants.

The kitchen's overlying wood benchtop is from The Woodsmiths.

Feature light pendant.

Wood detailing on the island.

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Brass tapware meets stone-look splashback.

Two custom sinks are set into the Florim island benchtop provide ideal prep and clean-up facilities.

The renovation takes inspiration from the yellow wattle blooming around Perth Hills in the spring, as well as one owner's love for mustards and pinks.

Natural light falls on a marble-look work surface – the classic/modern kitchen is a pleasure to use.

To capitalise on the views from the kitchen, the designer removed the servery window, replacing it with a motorised retractable blind, and extending the Staron benchtops from the kitchen sink area through to the servery – thus connecting it to outdoor lifestyle entertaining.

Made in the shade – the louvre roofed outdoor room extends the indoor living spaces.

The satin nickel Tradco Classic hardware range and English style Falcon oven ideally complement the traditional joinery and country style home.

Before one.

The island features a semi-industrial paint finish.

The rangehood is absorbed into the cabinetry.

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A Peach Nood basin features in the bathroom.

The reinvented kitchen now has an island with soft curves at both ends.

Working with the original Federation Queen Anne fabric to restore and celebrate its history, the architect developing this kitchen to also suit modern living.

The working pantry zone houses hidden appliances including dual fridges, all integrated to reinforce the refined detailing. This changes in the entertainment and bar section of the cabinetry, for which the box frame doors and woven brass metal inlay deliberately reinforces a furniture-like aesthetic.

The front door – conscious of the location of north, the designer created a courtyard at the front entry that allows peeks of morning sun into the house.

The bar area is also tucked into the entertainer's kitchen.

Formal living room.

Flush fitting the induction cooktop into the Staron creates a seamless plane across the rear benchtop. The metal rangehood cover is another design feature.

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The big picture.

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The kitchen boldly contrasts with the pale wood floor.

A large warehouse was the perfect canvas for the owners to create their new urban retreat/home, including an art studio, generous garage and character kitchen.

The porcelain benchtop provides strength and durability – one of the requests of the design brief.

The oven was custom-sized to achieve a functional corner pull-out unit beside it.

The designer: this kitchen is truly a reflection of champagne taste on a shoe string budget.

The 60mm Tasmanian Blackwood top has a seductive heart shape that invites close contact.

Seating was retained in the same area as for the old kitchen.

To celebrate the building’s rich history, articles from circa 1880 were chosen to sit alongside more modern elements, including the restored antique wall clock.

The chunky marble-look island is the kitchen's leading feature – enhanced by the skylight structure above it.

The kitchen's tones, stools included, connect with the sea and bush views beyond the windows.

A feature woodgrain rangehood box sits seamlessly between tall cabinetry, creating negative space and a sense of lightness.

The integrated fridge has been detailed as a large armoire-style cabinet.

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While most of the Cesar cabinetry is handle free, handles are present on the working side of the island.

A 3mm shadow line referenced throughout the kitchen adds a subtle detail to the discerning eye.

Banks of skylights and splashes of coloured glass imbue the interior with ever changing light patterns.

The designer chose to use James Hardie Titan panel painted with Porters Paint to give a rust effect finish.