Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 2 | Page 44

Previous pages: The kitchen runs along the central axis of the home and includes a semi-concealed pantry containing the oven, fridge and storage, as well as a plate rack holding 160 plates. Designer Leon House used brass instead of glass in the over- counter cabinets in the main kitchen – a feature he recalls seeing in his grandmother’s kitchen. Above: A variety of heights and the mix of materials add to the unfitted look in the kitchen. Glass storage is in a shop-like nook with open shelving and white tiles, chosen for their handmade look. The rangehood is also tiled, providing a practical, easy to clean surface. search | save | share at Kitchen designer: Leon House Cabinetry: Victorian Ash painted black and quartz stone, by Antry Cabinets Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Alba Dolomite by Aurora Stone Splashback: Victorian Ash from Copenhagen Timber Tiles: Manual Ocean, Masia Blanco and Masia Negro from Myaree Ceramics Sink: Alba Dolomite, custom made by Aurora Stone Taps: Armando Vicario Tink mixer from Sea of White Water dispenser: Zip Hydrotap Oven and cooktop: Wolf Ventilation: Bosch Dishwasher: Miele Refrigeration and wine fridge: Sub-Zero Lighting: Dimension 8 Flooring: Polished concrete Pendant lights: Sourced at French vintage market Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Peter Ellery see more images online: search 50217 at Trendsideas.com