Kitchen Renovation to Sell - Trends Property

Designing your dream kitchen starts with a clear plan.

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Blue subway tiles work well with the existing rimu wall boards.

Echoing the home's timber and stone cladding, the kitchen features rich timber joinery paired with soft natural stone – modern island included.

The wood veneer cabinetry colour was sparked by the owner's much loved resin cheese knife in a soft, marshmallow pink tone.

Giant sliders glide back to access the covered patios from the living spaces with hardwood floors..

Integrated appliances and handleless wood-veneer cabinetry reduce visual clutter within the open-plan living area.

The beautifully plastered wall offers a balancing counterpoint to the richly veined stonework and sculptural bath.

The home, with metal cladding, is organised around a north-running linear spine that connects the ends of two hillside cul-de-sac streets

The designer borrowed a palette of materials from a bygone error and put them together in a way that felt contemporary yet as if they had always been there – features include ceramic tiles, compact vanity and mirror.

In-ground pool, cabana for teenagers and metal arbours all feature at the rear of the home.

Two (non-functioning) vintage fireplaces were reinstated – for aesthetic impact.

Living area with sofa and coffee table open to formal lounge.

This bathroom with wall-mounted vanity unit was designed as a richly layered retreat, with inspiration drawn from the Arrowtown aesthetic.

The pre-cast concrete-clad home fans out to make the very most of the coastal surroundings.

The owners wanted a kitchen that would embrace natural materials and subtle contrasts, including wood vener cabinetry and stone benchtops and splashback.

Bespoke cabinetry plays a central role in maximising storage without visual clutter.

The linear modern island bench with seating visually continues through the glass sliding doors to the exterior.

Looking from the entertaining deck with outdoor lounge and firepit back towards the house.

Powver room with mirror and compact vanity.

Looking right through the home from sheltered outdoor lounge with feature fireplace to the vineyards beyond.

At the centre of the design sits an expansive hardwood deck that extends the home's living spaces outdoors.

The rear of the indoor-outdoor home is open to the garden, pool and wider environment courtesy of wall-high sliding doors..

The design response was guided by the natural landscape visible through the windows – hazy olive greens, soft neutrals, natural timbers and marble benchtop..

Natural wood finishes predominate even to the living area display shelving.

A bespoke Corian wall-mounted vanity with fluted detailing and integrated basins anchors the room.

Original wood floors have been dark stained – adding to the contrast and drama with the modern island in stone..

North-east elevation showing timber deck.

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