Delwyn McLennan, Kitchen Studio Hamilton - River Road

River Road

Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2023Highly Commended – Creative Excellence Designer – Delwyn McLennan – Kitchen Studio HamiltonDesign Brief The client spends extended time overseas and wanted a haven in New Zealand to return to. The entire house was under scrutiny with the kitchen tagged to be modernised. The layout was improved by stacking the combi and standard ovens on the …

An Architect’s Dream

Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2023Winner – First Time Entrant Designer – Clare Grimwood – Kitchen Studio North ShoreDesign Brief This property is nearing the end of an amazing transformation. Redesigned, with a new lease of life given to the exterior and entranceway, it was time to tackle the kitchen. The brief was specific- modern, with wow factor, black, to match …

Elephant in the Room

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2022 Highly Commended – People’s ChoiceDesigner – Delwyn McClennan – Kitchen Studio HamiltonBrief ‘Elephant in the Room’ The initial idea was to add a scullery in the neighbouring laundry to complement the existing kitchen. During the Home Consultation it was clear the Client was open to ideas – the only criteria was Black!! The wall between …

Black Beauty

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020 Winner – Kitchen of the Year Winner – Peoples ChoiceDesigner – Surita Nel – Kitchen Studio North ShoreClient Brief Nestled in the rougher terrain of Warkworth’s countryside, this rusticated industrial home housed a pokey kitchen that was impractical and outdated. The clients were clear. ‘Design me a sleek but unique kitchen that inspires in every …

Black and White Appeal

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020 Winner – First Time EntrantShowroom – Kitchen Studio Palmerston NorthClient Brief Black and white never goes out of style and this was what my client wanted – a kitchen that was sleek and modern but would not lose its appeal in years to come. The space for this kitchen was only small and kept the …

Made in Australia, Perfected in New Zealand

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020 Winner – Peoples Choice Highly Commended – Creative ExcellenceDesigner – Natasha Ronaldson – Kitchen Studio North ShoreClient Brief Pre-fabricated homes, constructed on site are becoming far more common in the ever evolving building industry. This bespoke, Australian manufactured home presented a unique challenge as all kitchen walls were pre-determined and plans needed to be completed …

East Meets West, an Oriental Infusion

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020 Highly Commended – Visual Impact and Peoples ChoiceDesigner – Wai Mihinui – Kitchen Studio WellingtonClient Brief An award-winning architecturally designed home known for its uses of Feng Shui methodologies called for a uniquely light-handed approach for the new kitchen design. It was imperative to create a sleek modern design that nestled into the existing architecture …

A Black and White Decision

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2019 – Kitchen of the Year Winner – Peoples Choice Winner Designer – Andrea Ellis – Kitchen Studio North Shore Client Brief There is no grey here or beige for that matter. The client wanted drama. Monochromatic black kitchens are dark and dramatic, whilst all-white kitchens feel light and airy, my clients wanted to combine these two aesthetics to create …

A Modern Touch of Retro

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2019 – Creative Excellence Highly Commended Designer – Wai Mihinui – Kitchen Studio Wellington This kitchen design also won… At the NKBA 2019 Excellence in Design Awards, Wai took home two well deserved awards for this beautiful kitchen design. Winning Kitchen Distinction under $25k and Wellington Chapter Recognition Kitchen. DESIGN BRIEF An eye catching WOW kitchen …

Zen Vibes

Design by Li-Swan Lim – Kitchen Studio Hamilton Design Brief The couple, whose children have left home, were building an architecturally designed home that had to cater for entertaining and family visiting. An open plan living design meant the kitchen is the hub and centrepiece. They cook mainly Asian cuisine. They like the inter play of texture and of organic …