Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 65

Architect: Rob Nerlich and Kate McMahon, McMahon and Nerlich Cabinetry: Custom – Dulux matt finish, 2 pac in North Sea Hardware: Satin chrome pull handles from Designer Doorware Benchtops and splashback: Arabescato Vagli marble, from Signorino Tile Gallery Kitchen sink: Blanco Subline 700, single bowl, undermount Taps: Sussex Scala goose neck pullout sink mixer, chrome finish Oven and cooktop: Cormatin classic range oven and hob, by Lacanche Ventilation: Qasair executive range 800 Lismore undermount rangehood Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel fully integrated French door fridge Dishwasher: Miele fully integrated dishwasher Wine storage: Macphee Bordex Racking Flooring: Tongue & groove engineered oak, in colour Bistre, from TNG Flooring Lighting: Gemini track lighting, from Masson for Light; Darkon and Louis Poulson pendants, from Cult Design Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Shannon McGrath fridge and tall pantry – are located together at the inner end of the kitchen, facing the French doors,” Nerlich says. “The appliances and sink are arranged on the long bench to the rear.” Beneath the frameless, flush rangehood, the Lacanche cast-iron range is proudly on show, bringing a touch of country charm to the kitchen and complementing the French doors. Storage is addressed by the pantry, drawers on the business side of the island, the perimeter cabinetry and the open display shelving. “The deep overhead cupboards imply a con- tinuous surface, subtly resolving the junction with the pantry and creating a recessed area to contain the air conditioning unit.” And the kitchen is just as elegant behind the scenes. The tall pantry doors open to reveal marble-lined interiors lit with sensor lights. Free of services, the island is the central focus, providing a generous preparation area and space for relaxed gatherings. Melding with the living, dining and courtyard spaces, the kitchen completes the informal living zone. To see more images online: search 268562153 at Trendsideas.com Facing page: The end cabinetry houses the fridge and a tall pantry. The Lacanche range adds a country accent to the design. Above: Open timber shelves provide a pleasing aesthetic end-piece for the tall cupboards and allow for display of glassware and objets d’art. These are continued in other areas of the ground floor living zone too, helping to draw the spaces together. search | save | share at