Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 6 New Zealand | Page 101

This project sits in the context of a beautiful
Arts and Crafts residence. The owners loved the
home’s classic style featuring natural materials
and hand-crafted detailing, but not so much the
small, dark, outdated kitchen that went with it.
In its place, they wanted a modern kitchen
opening out to a courtyard and terraced garden,
says designer Pauline Stockwell.
“I designed a user-friendly kitchen suitable for a family of four plus friends. The four
metre-long, white Corian benchtop doubles as
a dining table for six. And, being engaged from
early on in the design, I was able to locate this

directly under the two skylights which provide
sunshine at breakfast time. Corian was chosen
for its aesthetic, with stainless steel used on the
hob bench for practicality and ease of cleaning.”
For a busy family, plenty of storage was a
must and the designer added a large side pantry
for food stuffs and breakfast preparation. There
are also extra-wide kitchen drawers and overcupboards for functional cooking items, while
the extra-deep island houses additional storage.
The combination of dark and light materials
accentuates the sleek design and also works
with the wider Arts and Crafts interiors.

These pages: This airy kitchen by
designer Pauline Stockwell offers a
modern departure to the Arts and
Crafts house it inhabits. Toekicks
in stainless steel connect with the
perimeter and pantry benchtops in
the same material. The deep toekicks
coupled with concealed lights give
a floating effect to the cabinetry
at night – creating another visual
dimension to the reworked room.

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