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 …

Sleek and Stylish

Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2023Winner – Kitchen Distinction Award Under $30K Designer – Amanda Meikle – Kitchen Studio Christchurch SouthDesign Brief This family home needed to be able to cater for the needs of everyone, by creating space to move around and have more than one person in the kitchen at once. This small kitchen had a large L shaped …

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Timeless Contrast

Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2023Highly Commended – Kitchen Distinction Award Under $30KDesigner – Courtney Ewing – Kitchen Studio New PlymouthDesign Brief This Kitchen was one part of a full home renovation these clients were undertaking. We discussed the key things that we wanted to achieve in this space, which was Functionality, Optimal Storage and a well contrasted but balanced colour …

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 …

Dancing With Detail

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2022 Winner – First Time EntrantDesigner – Madison Matthews – Kitchen Studio North ShoreBrief ‘Dancing With Detail’ Clients wanted a modern, all black kitchen with a touch of warmth and attention to hidden detail. They love to entertain so a space that suited social settings was important. Challenges: Recessed closet area Limited floor space available for …

Artistic Expression

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2022 Highly Commended – First Time Entrant Highly Commended – Best Kitchen Design Up to $25KDesigner – Courtney Ewing – Kitchen Studio New PlymouthBrief  ‘Artistic Expression’ The Clients were a young family that were undertaking a large extension to their home. The extension provided them with opportunity to have a large living/dining/entertainment area and the Kitchen …

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 …

Finesse

Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020 Winner – Visual Impact Highly Commended – Kitchen of the YearDesigner – Surita Nel – Kitchen Studio North ShoreClient Brief The open plan living space leads the eye out to the lake view. Located by the entrance, the kitchen needed to be practical and elegant while capitalising on the view. Issues: The island upstand was …

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 …