Kitchen Studio Design Awards 2023
Winner - First Time EntrantDesigner - Clare Grimwood - Kitchen Studio North Shore
Design 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 the house exterior, seating to enjoy the spectacular sea view, and a scullery. All to be encompassed in a small footprint. As my clients are both architects, they had done their homework and even had hand-drawn plans and elevations. Through lots of discussions and sharing of expertise we refined and reworked their ideas into a stunning kitchen, which also met their specific budget.
Black cabinetry was lifted and defined by specifying three benchtop materials; resilient and visually striking Dekton Laurent to working areas, warmed, and softened by the solid wood seating area and practical stainless steel in the scullery. Three different bench thicknesses also meant three different base cabinet heights!
An open drinks cabinet with a mirrored back and Laurent serving shelf, welcomes you into the kitchen. Sitting level with the solid wood waterfall of the bar, this area defines the kitchen from the lounge.
Another must, was keeping all horizontal lines level throughout the kitchen and scullery. This was achieved by careful consideration of the appliance heights, and placement of floating shelves and wall cabinets.
Every millimeter was put into use – from creating a scullery with a second sink, to fitting shelving into the space created by the back of the fridge. A stunning space with ‘wow’ factor!
Kitchen Specifications
Cabinetry
Kitchen: Dezignatek Acrylic Laser – Black – Matt
30mm Floating Shelves: Prime Melamine Original Oak – Timberland
Drinks Cabinet Interior: Bestwood Melamine – Black – Velvet with Glass Shelves
Benchtop
Kitchen: Dekton Laurent 12mm Pencil Edge
Scullery: Stainless Steel 5mm Plate
Timber Benchtop: The Woodsmiths Euro Oak Wood Table 40mm – Finger Jointed Mitred Waterfall End – Oiled Finish
Splashback
Kitchen: Dekton Laurent
Drinks Cabinet: Image Glass Stopsol Classic Grey Smokey Mirror
Hardware
Blum Tandembox Plus
Handles
Mitred Negative detail
Finger-pull to Rangehood
Blum Tip-On above Oven, Fridge, and Drinks Cabinet
Sinks and Tapware
Kitchen: Reward Hospitality BFD540R15 Single Bowl
Kitchen: ABI Interiors Elysian Gunmetal Tap - with Filter – Supplied by Client
Scullery: Reward Hospitality Orbit Circular
Scullery: ABI Interiors Elysian Gunmetal Tap - with Filter – Supplied by Client
Lighting
Hafele LOOX5 Warm White
Accessories
Hafele Moulded Exzellent Cutlery Tray x2
Blum ORGA-LINE x3 300mm Herb Holder
Blum ORGA-LINE Bottle/provisions set
B&F BFDDT15 – Drainer Tray