Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 5 New Zealand | Page 17

“We set the two Linea Smeg ovens side by
side at the owners’ request as they didn’t really
want a stacked effect in the galley kitchen. We
then added the beautiful Smeg four-in-a-row
gas hob, with its classic raised trivets, alongside.”
Hannah says that installing the delicate glass
benchtop can be unforgiving – so being able to
position the slender hob effortlessly in the rear
bench with minimal cutting was a major bonus.
And the designer specified the Smeg double
sink in the island for similar reasons. The sink is
in the same slender proportions as the hob and
as such provides a pleasing symmetrical link.

In addition, the sink has a mixer and air switch
built into the central stainless steel partition so
it’s easy to use and again avoided the potential
to compromise the glass by cutting holes into it.
“The recessed aluminium strip handles and
toekicks ideally complement the matt stainless
steel accent strips on the Linea appliances.”
For detailed information on the Smeg Linea
Collection, visit the web: www.smeg.co.nz
search: smeg or 48815
at Trendsideas.com

Facing page: The shiny boldness
of this kitchen by designer Damian
Hannah is offset by pops of colour
from rugs and artworks. The black
cabinetry runs on into the next room,
too, blurring the lines of the kitchen.
Above: A picture of black backpainted glass, the kitchen has two
Linea wall ovens, a Linea gas, fourburner hob and a double stainless
steel sink with mixer and air switch.
Photography by Paul McCredie.

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