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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015 Best Use of Small Space – Kitchen winner Tracey Giles HK Kitchens Bay of Plenty Chapter Designer Designer statement Tracey Giles HK Kitchens Tauranga [phone] [email protected] [email protected] heirloomkitchens.co.nz The clients, who have their own design business, and their teenage family required a kitchen that interacted with the adjoining lounge/dining/study area while allowing them to enjoy the beautiful rural views. It also needed to work with their busy lifestyle Perimeter cabinetry Melteca Black Puregrain Overhead and island cabinetry Melteca Sublime Teak Natural Benchtops Stainless steel; Laminex Sublime Teak in natural finish Appliances Oven, hob, ventilation, dishwasher by Bosch Splashback Azulej tile, by Mutina and Patricia Urquiola Sink Aoraki Nero from Heritage Hardware Tapware Waterware Nova Hardware Hettich Accessories Häfele softclose bin Photography Nikki South Photography Not wishing to replicate an apartment kitchen, they wanted an industrial, contemporary design that would work with the accents of black throughout the rest of the home. The kitchen also needed to be practical, with plenty of work space. The island proved to be a challenge as the client wanted to replicate a thick timber block, but without actually using timber. Choosing a laminate top and matching Melamine with a negative detail meant we could form a thick top to three sides. The dishwasher, being of a defined height, proved to be an issue. So we designed a frame look to the inside o f the kitchen wall while maintaining the block look on the outside. Colours were chosen to work with the clients’ prepurchased patterned wall tiles and with the colours in the industrial polished floor – notably grey and ginger. The beautiful views on the northeast side of the house were taken into consideration when designing the layout. The kitchen is the feature of the main living area and works well with the family lifestyle. Judges’ comments The island bench makes good use of cost-effective materials to produce an elegant result. Being open at one end, the top cabinet adds a light touch to the kitchen, while its floating design adds an impression of length. Good use of colour makes this a warm and inviting space. search | save | share at trendsideas.com