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

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

The capacious scullery includes plenty of open display shelving.

The light-filled family room.

Before the transformative makeover. Edgy yet cosy

Altus (2)

The island features a semi-industrial paint finish.

Wood floors complement both the stone and wood cabinetry finishes.

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

Feature light pendant.

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.

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.

The big picture.

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

The rangehood is absorbed into the cabinetry.

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.

NSW-OceanView-Project-Gavin-Hepper-2-A (1)

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

Vintage elements in living room.

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

The kitchen enjoys spectacular water outlooks.

The existing kitchen was replaced with a galley kitchen.

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

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.

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.

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

The kitchen boldly contrasts with the pale wood floor.

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.

Timber cabinetry interior.

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

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

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

Brass tapware meets stone-look splashback.

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

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

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.

Before two.

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

Wood detailing on the island.

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

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

The laundry is painted in Porters Paint Dark Newport Blue.

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

Cornices and panelled cabinetry give the kitchen a traditional accent.

The island's sumptuous curves.

Before one.

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 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.

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

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

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

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Before

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

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

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

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.

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After

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.

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

The engineered oak floor was chosen by the designer.

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.

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

Concealed lighting accentuates the kitchen's various feature materials.

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 substantial timber kitchen cabinetry is matched with slender benchtops.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Formal living room.

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.

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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

- Yellow wattle blooming -

A Peach Nood basin features in the bathroom.

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

Altus (4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Timber cabinetry interior.

- Yellow wattle blooming -

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.

BR1_5012-Edit_2023-08-31-012907

Z8A3408

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

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.

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

Formal living room.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The big picture.

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.

Wood floors complement both the stone and wood cabinetry finishes.

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.

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

DSC01293

Brass tapware meets stone-look splashback.

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 engineered oak floor was chosen by the designer.

KateGardham-Hurstmere-Kitchen-22

The existing kitchen was replaced with a galley kitchen.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

After

Wood detailing on the island.

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

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

The light-filled family room.

The island features a semi-industrial paint finish.

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.

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

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

Altus (4)

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 kitchen enjoys spectacular water outlooks.

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.

Before one.

Vintage elements in living room.

A Peach Nood basin features in the bathroom.

The kitchen boldly contrasts with the pale wood floor.

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

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

Before

NSW-OceanView-Project-Gavin-Hepper-2-A (1)

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

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

The island's sumptuous curves.

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

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

The capacious scullery includes plenty of open display shelving.

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.

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.

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

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

The rangehood is absorbed into the cabinetry.

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

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.

Cornices and panelled cabinetry give the kitchen a traditional accent.

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

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

Feature light pendant.

0132192

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concealed lighting accentuates the kitchen's various feature materials.

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

DSC01012

The laundry is painted in Porters Paint Dark Newport Blue.

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

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

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.

Altus (2)

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

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

Before two.

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

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

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.

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

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

Before the transformative makeover. Edgy yet cosy

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

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

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 laundry cabinetry echoes the board look-fronted cabinets in 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

Wood detailing on the island.

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.

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

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

The island features a semi-industrial paint finish.

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

KateGardham-Hurstmere-Kitchen-22

The kitchen enjoys spectacular water outlooks.

DSC01012

The laundry is painted in Porters Paint Dark Newport Blue.

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.

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

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 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.

- Yellow wattle blooming -

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

Feature light pendant.

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.

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

Before

NSW-OceanView-Project-Gavin-Hepper-2-A (1)

Concealed lighting accentuates the kitchen's various feature materials.

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

The capacious scullery includes plenty of open display shelving.

Brass tapware meets stone-look splashback.

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

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.

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

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

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

Before two.

A Peach Nood basin features in the bathroom.

Timber cabinetry interior.

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

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

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

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

Formal living room.

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

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

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.

Altus (2)

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

The kitchen boldly contrasts with the pale wood floor.

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

Before the transformative makeover. Edgy yet cosy

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