Above: While the island’s marble waterfall
benchtop doesn’t dominate when the kitchen is
viewed from the dining area, it has a dramatic
impact as the first thing you notice when you
enter this area from the adjacent hallway. White
oiled oak flooring completes the emphasis on
natural materials.
Facing page: Large sliding doors connect the open-
plan family-cum-entertainer’s space with the tree
and water views.
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kitchen, while other wood elements in the
interior and the pohutukawa trees connect
with the oak-fronted cabinetry.
“A feature of the kitchen is the slender
marble benchtops on the island and side
cabinetry. The richly veined stone links
with the oak cabinetry and prominent use
of wood and brass throughout the home.”
To further assimilate the kitchen, Lloyd
minimised visible hardware, with push
catch and recessed handles used on much
of the cabinetry.
Some appliances are also integrated,
such as the large double fridge set behind
closed doors to the right of the wall ovens.
On the other side of the kitchen, back
from the prep counter, a timber bulkhead
matching the cabinetry leads through to a
walk-in scullery. This helps to keep the on
show kitchen clutter-free in visual terms.
As a social hub, the kitchen also had
to be easy to use by more than one family
member at a time. To this end, there are sev-
eral work surfaces, while appliances such
as the fridge and wine fridge are easy to
reach without entering the kitchen proper.