Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 4 | Page 35

Keep it strong , keep it fresh , and keep it simple could be the drivers behind the design of this dramatic kitchen , designed by Nikki Rankin at Pepper Design .
“ Prior to this refit , the existing kitchen had uncharacteristically not been tired or dated ,” says Rankin . “ On the contrary , it was bright , white and smart – but , it lacked storage space and a sense of connection to the adjacent outdoor space .”
Working within the same footprint , Rankin introduced the require functionality and added personality to the new kitchen .
“ The rear wall of the kitchen has a long window and this led the overall design ,” says Rankin . “ We created a slender powder-coated black steel frame and shelving around the black window frame to create a display shelf and hide the rangehood .”
The rangehood body is in a porcelain marble-look finish and stands out as a feature . The minimalist base cabinets are comprised of compartmentalised drawers which together with the pantry provided the required storage .
“ The flush-mounted induction cooktop
Above left : Rear wall cabinetry in white glass with a gloss finish contrasts both the new , improved island with a matt black glass finish and the blackpainted bulkhead in this contemporary , two-tone kitchen renovation by Pepper Design .
Above : As part of the refit , the reinvented island is longer than the original one and runs almost right up to the sliding doors , strengthening the link to the outdoors and providing a service point for the deck which is often used for entertaining .
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