Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 2 | Page 80

One for all So how do you approach designing a new kitchen that deftly meets the needs of the three generations to use it? search | save | share at An effective kitchen has to suit its immediate surroundings and offer a functional workspace. This kitchen by designer Lara Farmilo delivers on both fronts – but that’s not the full story. “The owners wanted a Poggenpohl kitchen that would suit all three generations of their family,” says Farmilo. “The design had to include all modern conveniences required for Asian cook- ing, keep their children settled during mealtimes and also have a fully kitted out scullery where their grandparents could also prepare and cook. “Lastly, they wanted a beautiful kitchen they could be proud of when entertaining guests.”