Kitchen Studio Design Award 2020
Winner - Peoples Choice
Highly Commended - Creative Excellence
Designer - 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 and submitted for wiring well ahead of time – before the home was even built! Working closely with the client ensured that the design would fit within the pre-fabrication company’s dimensions as well as meet all of their requirements.
This entertainers kitchen required generous space for family and friends, as well as a breakfast nook, spices and oil storage and open shelves for displaying various items collected over the years.
I specified a large 5mm thick stainless steel benchtop which gives the kitchen a light feel, whilst providing an expansive benchtop for entertaining.
Hidden away are the breakfast nook beside the fridge and tea towel pull out near the sink. These features met the customers’ requirements and assisted with a pet hate for having tea towels hanging in view.
The use of black cabinetry and rich earthy tones in the splash back create a relaxed feeling that nestles the kitchen into the green surroundings of Mangawhai.
Kitchen Specifications:
Cabinetry:
Dezignatek, Thermal, Milan Square, Black, Satin
Bestwood, Melamine, Dusky Elm, Wilderness
Benchtops:
Staybrite Stainless Steel, 5mm Stainless Steel Plate, Classic Polished
Appliances:
Samsung, Side by Side Fridge, Gentle Black, Matt
Smeg, 75cm Pyrolitic Oven, Stainless Steel Classic Aesthetic
Asko, 75cm Gas cooktop, Anthracite Black, Matt
Asko, Undercounter dishwasher, Stainless steel, brushed
Falmac, 87cm Powerpack, Stainless steel, Scotch Brite
Insinkerator, stainless steel
Hardware:
Blum: Drawer runners, Tandembox Plus, Silk White
Hinges, Blumotion, Brushed silver
Accessories:
Elite Hardware: Handles, Lucia overlay, Gunmetal, Matt
Hafele: Tea Towel Pullout, 2-rail, base pull-out, Chrome
LED lighting, Warm White
Burns and Ferrall: Sinks, single and 1 ½ undermounted bowls, Stainless steel, Satin
Blum Orgaline: Cutlery tray, stainless steel
Utensil tray, stainless steel
Oil Pull-out, drip tray, stainless steel
Herbs/ spice holders, oil pull-out , stainless steel
Tray pull-out, wall divider, Silk White