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Panelled cabinetry adds to the traditional vibe.

Classic looks, contemporary efficiency

An on-show aesthetic is melded with hard-working functionality in this kitchen makeover – a walnut finish rangehood and marble look three-side waterfall island are standouts

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Concrete Manhattan is used on the island, complementing the Neolith Iron Copper Satin benchtops and splashback.

Concrete and walnut

Strong material choices recommend this pared back kitchen, which balances family-friendly functionality with being a visual feature for the adjacent living spaces

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Incorporating natural materials, warm tones, and industrial-style elements the kitchen with modern meets classic island exudes a timeless appeal.

Twice as effective

A character barn door separates off, or includes, the scullery in this marble-rich, modern country kitchen which is ideal for family living with door open and stream-lined for entertaining with door closed

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The family gather around the generous island with marble benchtop in the hub-of-the-home kitchen.

Sunlight, storage and sightlines

This sunny kitchen hub boasts classic-look, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, including frost glass doors, and a generous scullery – the open layout means the chef can always keep tabs on the children

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Warm oak cabinetry anchors the space and complements the stand-out porcelain island.

Elevating the everyday

A sculpted granite-look porcelain island is complemented by rich oak laminate cabinetry in this pared back kitchen that balances refinement, durability and day-to-day functionality

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More than a pTHe kitchen features a contemporary island with brass accent.levated.

Refined and well connected

This heart-of-the-home kitchen design brings flow and family connection, grandmother included – brass and timber highlights evoke an air of refinement while light and reflection also play their part

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The kitchen is a sculptural and functional space that seamlessly integrates with the living and dining areas.

Sound and vision

This kitchen deftly balances a sculptural presence with sound functionality – form, materiality, and subtle detailing are all on show while integrated appliances and a discreet pantry all keep their head down

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Eternal Twilight

This client envisioned a kitchen that felt like “her first kiss under the most beautiful sunset,” with the bold desire for a black kitchen. The brief was to create a space that felt both intimate and social, with a modern Art Deco aesthetic.

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Inviting Haven

A dark, timber-clad kitchen is reimagined as a bright, timeless hub with Taj Mahal stone, an open scullery, and streamlined storage.

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Class Act

Feast your eyes on this exquisite contemporary kitchen that encompasses some of the best storage and kitchen technology options available.

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Renovation Innovation

The owner of this home had a straightforward request when they met with Design Consultant Gleniss Kehely from Mastercraft Kitchens Waikato.

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Eye-catching contemporary kitchen design by Mastercraft Kitchens

Sleek white lacquered cabinets teamed with Inifinity solid surface benchtops in this contemporary kitchen with scullery in family home

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Open-plan kitchen and living areas form the central hub of the home.

The epicentre of this home is undoubtedly the kitchen and connected living areas.

The pop-up extractor keeps the ocean views uninterrupted.

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.

At the heart of this kitchen is a moody, modern material palette—anchored by cost-effective Black Wilderness cabinetry from Bestwood, delivering visual depth without breaking the budget.

The material palette, as requested, is dark – the cabinetry is cost-effective Black Wilderness from Bestwood.

Designer: I used the pipe style extractors to minimise the obstruction of the mountain views and to echo the style of the round rustic feature table.

Designer: I used the pipe style extractors to minimise the obstruction of the mountain views and to echo the style of the round rustic feature table.

Island overhang suits casual use and socialising.

The generous overhang on the generous-sized island is ideal for socialising, homework, or light meals.

Crisp white kitchen with sleek modern lines.

- Crisp and contemporary -

Modern kitchen island built by Penney Constructions

Internal spaces are spatially generous with a series of two storey voids that connect the ground and upper levels.

Kitchen with skylight and perimeter cabinetry with concealed lighting.

Kitchen with skylight and perimeter cabinetry with concealed lighting.

Early in the design process it was identified that on-trend curves would be showcased in this house – the kitchen included.

a modern kitchen island designed by Urbane Projects, showcasing its minimalist aesthetic and functionality

The homeowners wanted a kitchen that felt inviting but also embraced the elegance of bronze mirror finishes.

Contemporary kitchen island designed by C. Kairouz Architects.

Aiming for enduring appeal, the home/and kitchen avoid trends in favour of enduring design principles.

The dual-island layout features an outer island for seating and an inner island for cooking—an arrangement that supports both daily family life and effortless entertaining.

The layout has the outer island where you sit, and the inner island with the cooktop in front of the back wall with the sink area. The owners spend time at home with family and entertaining so the layout and design needed to be very functional.

Niche pull out storage cabinet elements in the kitchen island maximise storage and keep everything close to hand.

Niche pull out storage cabinet elements in the kitchen island maximise storage and keep everything close to hand.

Finger tiles give the kitchen island a detailed yet understated presence.

Finger tiles give the kitchen island a detailed yet understated presence.

Modern country kitchen with timber and matte black features.

The owners had a modern country style in mind with timber elements and a matt black theme.

The kitchen offers a wealth of work surfaces with natural task lighting provided by a skylight and strip lighting. The double sink and induction hob have an understated presence.

The kitchen offers a wealth of work surfaces with natural task lighting provided by a skylight and strip lighting. The double sink and induction hob have an understated presence.

Kitchen island complete with breakfast sitting.

Renovated kitchen with Carrara marble flooring and open layout.

This kitchen was part of a large renovation that included removing walls and replacing the dated marble floor tiles with new large format slabs of 20mm thick Carrara marble.

Underlighting beneath the island benchtop enhances the stone’s texture, casting a dramatic glow that elevates the kitchen’s ambiance.

The island benchtop is underlit to dramatic effect.

High-quality materials have created a kitchen that is both attractive and functional.

Curved and softened edges, as seen here on the island, enhance visual cohesion throughout the home.

Curved and softened edges, as seen here on the island, enhance visual cohesion throughout the home.

White leathered granite brings tactile beauty to the island.

White leathered granite gives the island both a tactile and aesthetic presence.

A breakfast bar adds to the kitchen's day-to-day functionality.

A breakfast bar adds to the kitchen's day-to-day functionality.

Large island seats up to ten.

The island has a staggering capacity of seating for ten (not all breakfast stools shown here).

Open kitchen-dining layout ensures visual and functional connectivity within the home.

The bigger picture – the kitchen is close to the home's dining area.

Now you don't see it – now you do. The central bar area reminds behind closed cabinet doors until the party gets started in this kitchen by Hub Design.

Now you don't see it – now you do. The central bar area reminds behind closed cabinet doors until the party gets started.

Kitchen island with tile finish by Buck and Simple.

One of the primary challenges was ensuring the kitchen maintained a cohesive connection with the rest of the home while also serving as a functional and hard-wearing space.

Island designed as furniture-like centerpiece with integrated seating at one end.

The island was to be treated more like a piece of furniture than a kitchen, with seating at one end.

The kitchen works well within its wider setting.

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