Kitchen Studio Design Award 2021
Runner Up - Creative Excellence
Designer - Wai Mihinui - Kitchen Studio WellingtonClient Brief
This monolithic clad home came with some existing architectural constraints, a curved roof with no roof space, an existing vent hole and a north facing window that was too low for high cabinets. The kitchen itself was the centre of this split-level house but a large wall as you entered the home hid the kitchen around a corner. We would remove this wall to create a modern open plan space, the challenge was then to create a showstopping dream kitchen that would greet you as you entered the home. Storage and an island layout was high priority for the client. Once she fell in love with Titanium Gold Granite the design evolved from there.
Key Client Requirements:
Create an open plan design that will create connection between the split levels. Use a dark colour palette that compliments the Titanium Gold Granite and has a pop of timber for warmth. Ensure there was good storage as the main wall for storage in the current kitchen was being removed. Reuse the existing hole for venting a powerpack.
Design Solutions:
Removing the existing kitchen wall allowed space for an island that connected the separate split levels. The F&P integrated fridge freezer created a seamless look.
Wall units packed out from the wall covered the bottom of the north facing window and maintained a seamless look but retained the natural light.
Timber accents were used as open nooks, floating shelves, and the wall unit under panel.
Space saving storage solutions, such as the Blum Spacetower pantry, built-in spice shelves, hidden Kessebohmer oil pull-out and plenty of drawers were selected for a seamless look without compromising storage and access.
‘Titanium Gold’ PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LIST
CABINETRY
Prime, Acrylic, Black, Matt Finish
Melteca, Melamine, Planked Urban Oak, Naturale Finish
BENCHTOP
Granite, Titanium Gold, 60mm
APPLIANCES
Enfasi, 90cm Freestanding Oven w Gas Hob
Falmec, 90cm Powerpack
Miele, Integrated Dishwasher
Fisher & Paykel, 90cm Integrated Fridge Freezer with water
Clients existing Microwave Oven
HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
Sink - Hafele, Blanco Subline 480/320-U, Anthracite
Tap - Supplied by client
Waste Bin - Hideaway, 2x 20L Concelo, Cinder
Handles - Elite Hardware, Kasia Pull, Satin Black / Blum Extended Tip-ON push-to-open mechanism / Wall lift up, drop down door for finger pull access
Splashback - ColorIt, Grey reflector glass
Drawer Inserts - Hafele, 2x White translucent Cusio
Hardware Blum - Tandembox Antaro Blumotion & Tip-ON drawer runner / Blum, Blumotion hinges / Blum, Tandembox Spacetower pantry / Blum, Aventos HF wall lift
This monolithic clad home came with some existing architectural constraints, a curved roof with no roof space, an existing vent hole and a north facing window that was too low for high cabinets. The kitchen itself was the centre of this split-level house but a large wall as you entered the home hid the kitchen around a corner. We would remove this wall to create a modern open plan space, the challenge was then to create a showstopping dream kitchen that would greet you as you entered the home. Storage and an island layout was high priority for the client. Once she fell in love with Titanium Gold Granite the design evolved from there.
Key Client Requirements:
Create an open plan design that will create connection between the split levels. Use a dark colour palette that compliments the Titanium Gold Granite and has a pop of timber for warmth. Ensure there was good storage as the main wall for storage in the current kitchen was being removed. Reuse the existing hole for venting a powerpack.
Design Solutions:
Removing the existing kitchen wall allowed space for an island that connected the separate split levels. The F&P integrated fridge freezer created a seamless look.
Wall units packed out from the wall covered the bottom of the north facing window and maintained a seamless look but retained the natural light.
Timber accents were used as open nooks, floating shelves, and the wall unit under panel.
Space saving storage solutions, such as the Blum Spacetower pantry, built-in spice shelves, hidden Kessebohmer oil pull-out and plenty of drawers were selected for a seamless look without compromising storage and access.
‘Titanium Gold’ PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LIST
CABINETRY
Prime, Acrylic, Black, Matt Finish
Melteca, Melamine, Planked Urban Oak, Naturale Finish
BENCHTOP
Granite, Titanium Gold, 60mm
APPLIANCES
Enfasi, 90cm Freestanding Oven w Gas Hob
Falmec, 90cm Powerpack
Miele, Integrated Dishwasher
Fisher & Paykel, 90cm Integrated Fridge Freezer with water
Clients existing Microwave Oven
HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES
Sink - Hafele, Blanco Subline 480/320-U, Anthracite
Tap - Supplied by client
Waste Bin - Hideaway, 2x 20L Concelo, Cinder
Handles - Elite Hardware, Kasia Pull, Satin Black / Blum Extended Tip-ON push-to-open mechanism / Wall lift up, drop down door for finger pull access
Splashback - ColorIt, Grey reflector glass
Drawer Inserts - Hafele, 2x White translucent Cusio
Hardware Blum - Tandembox Antaro Blumotion & Tip-ON drawer runner / Blum, Blumotion hinges / Blum, Tandembox Spacetower pantry / Blum, Aventos HF wall lift