Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 2 | Page 15

too , albeit in rather an unexpected way .
“ Given its location , there was limited access to local artisans or local materials and this lack of ready resources meant outsourcing some things ,” says the designer . “ So with fabricated elements sourced both in-house and abroad we sought to avoid issues that might arise from dimensions not aligning on site . This led us to create several zones as freestanding elements .”
As a result , the scullery sink and flanking cabinets , the prep island and cook island are all stand-alone , unaffected by adjacent structures .
To achieve the glamour-meets-industrial chic look , Gjesdahl created several feature elements .
“ The rangehood is supported with polished stainless jewel-like prongs , adding a touch of elegance ,” she says . “ Similarly , custom supports were designed for the suspended shelf and benchtop bar on the front island .”
Other features are the rich hardwood ceiling , the flagstone floors , the mitred waterfall granite bench on the cooking island – complementing the weight of the range – and the eye-catching chandeliers over the adjacent dining table
An outdoor kitchen of a similar calibre is just a few steps away across the terrace .
Above : To avoid possible issues of mismatched sizes when components are sourced from very different places , most elements in the kitchen ’ s various zones are actually stand-alone . Wall ovens and pantry storage are located to the side of the kitchen , with the clean-up zone positioned under the bifold windows at the rear of the workspace , away from the sight of guests .
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