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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015 People’s Choice Award winner Ingrid Geldof Ingrid Geldof Design Canterbury Chapter Designer Designer statement Ingrid Geldof Ingrid Geldof Design Christchurch (03) 377 2557 [email protected] igd.co.nz The clients wanted a semi-traditional, industrial look to the south-facing kitchen space for their old threebedroom villa. They had already removed the existing wall lining and flooring Cabinetry The kitchen was narrow and had no connection to the outside deck. There were windows on three sides, so wall space was limited. I decided to put French doors with sidelights to the west. This opened the kitchen directly to the deck and outdoor barbecue area, providing extra light and a fabulous indoor-outdoor flow. European crown-cut ash stained black Benchtops Artisan Stone Black Velvet granite Appliances Freestanding range, matt black rangehood by Ilve; microwave by Panasonic; refrigerator/freezer by Fisher & Paykel; dishwasher by Asko Sink Sergio Butlers basin in stainless steel Tapware In Residence Ionian English bronze Handles Heritage Hardware Arnwick matt black Tiles Self Natura Bianco Hardware Blum, Hettich, Hafäle Lighting LED; port lights; black industrial shade; black spotlights; vintage Anglepoise by Jeff Merrin Floors Solid knotted timber Photography Diederik Van Heyningen The roof trusses looked great, so we decided to retain and expose them. They create a more spacious feel and allow for creative lighting. An L-shaped kitchen fitted well to the space, and the utilisation of a new narrow wall area next to the kitchen provided enough room for a working pantry. This provides additional, hidden bench space and is a place to store small appliances. We chose black-stained oak joinery and textured black benches with white handfinished wall tiles for a crisp yet moody, classic feel. Knotted timber floors, creative lighting, a stainless steel butler’s sink, black iron handles and the English bronze tap with black handles were added to strengthen the industrial look. The result is a total transformation of the way the clients live in their home. The kitchen, although compact, has ample bench and storage space. It is now an integral part of their outdoor entertainment area. search | save | share at trendsideas.com