Description:

We were involved from the beginning of the renovation, initiating the design process and
spatial layout, and engaging the trades through construction.
Top of the wish list was the addition of a scullery, plus making the island area a more
functional space and the hub of the home for their young family. This involved a complete
rethink of how the top floor was laid out. The new scullery utilises a space previously used as
a second lounge, which they didn’t need. Extending a wall allowed for a longer ‘back wall’ in
the kitchen.
The island's location was moved away from the pinch point between the deck and the back
wall, which was preventing it from being utilised as a seating space. The new banquet
seating/dining created a connection between the kitchen and the adjacent outdoor
entertaining area, and a feature mirror wall reflects views of Rangitoto Island, making the
room feel larger and emphasising the home’s beautiful coastal location.
The ovens are conveniently located so they could be used from the both kitchen and the
scullery area. Other services had to remain where they were, as the rangehood extraction
through and external wall couldn’t be moved – and the clients wanted it that way. For both
these reasons the conventional ‘triangle’ could not be achieved.
Part of the brief was to create a statement kitchen – to be bold and unique. The Ceppo
marble was the starting point, adding soft peachy and blush tones to the monochromatic
design and strong architectural lines. The addition of curves softens the space and makes it
easier to move around.