Black beauty
Kitchens are often designed to disguise their functionality and this kitchen
is no exception. Here, painting the entire kitchen in Resene Nero created
a furniture-like appeal and gave the room a heightened sense of depth
Few things have a greater impact on a
kitchen design than its material finishes –
and so, by extension, its colour.
Architect Evelyn McNamara designed
this kitchen as part of a wider renovation
and contemporary extension to a classic
villa. The kitchen connects with the black,
rectilinear add-on it forms part of, but
there were other considerations too.
“The owners wanted the kitchen to be
both bold and recessive, since it’s such a
large element within the open-plan living
space,” says McNamara. “In response, we
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opted to go with all black. We finished the
wall that backdrops the kitchen in Resene
SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Nero and
continued the colour on the cabinetry.”
To complete the dramatic picture, the
benchtops are in Corian Deep Nocturne.
“The black on black aesthetic makes
the kitchen cabinetry seem more like built-
in furniture joinery, enabling it to sit easily
within the main living space.”
The black tones also help to create an
illusion of space and depth in the room.
“Simplicity was also key to this design
as the kitchen had to be fully functional,
while appearing more like a bar area when
not in use,” says McNamara.
For details, visit a Resene ColorShop,
freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363), or head
online: www.resene.co.nz
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Above: In this kitchen by architect Evelyn McNamara,
Resene Nero features on the walls, while the ceiling
is finished in Resene Half Alabaster.