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of the glamorous kitchens that we’re known for,” Xia says. “The design offers a natural, peaceful aesthetic with cabinetry finishes in warm Dusty Elm Wooden Wilderness panel matched with a crisp, mirror-finish high-gloss lacquer.” Touches like echoing the form of the stepped peninsula in the entertainment cabinet alongside contribute to the kitchen’s elegant presence. “The design also reflects a clever use of space. Both the rear cooking area and the dining room behind the kitchen can be quickly screened from sight with pivot-slide doors, for a clean look.” The luxurious designer kitchen also boasts all the latest smart technologies. It is equipped with an advanced voice-controlled system for hands-free control over the lights, television and air conditioner. The voice-operated LED lighting comes with 16 million colour options – letting the owners change the ambience at will. The cabinetry has Blum Servo-Drive, touchto-open systems integrated into Blum premium Legrabox drawers, which are a pleasure to use. For details, contact Aurora Australis Interior, Unit 1/155 Blenheim Rd, Christchurch, phone: [phone], email: [email protected] or go to the web: www.aurorakitchen.co.nz These pages This luxury kitchen is by Aurora Australis Interior, a company focussed on upmarket, technologyrich kitchens. The advanced kitchen was installed by Markov Installation while the house it features in was built by Maxhome Construction. MF Turnbull Christchurch created the kitchen’s gleaming lacquer finishes. Images by Diederik Van Heyningen. see more online: search 48125 at Trendsideas.com search | save | share at