To begin with, Anne chose AGM Uniquartz Stone with a sleek veined organic pattern as the benchtop material for both main benches. Framing the island bench is an American White Oak breakfast bar constructed from 70mm solid timber and featuring two, arris-joined waterfall ends. This chunky construction conveys a rock-solid permanence. Above the Burns and Ferrall sink, a practical utility channel also features an extra tap for hand wash or detergents.

Over on the back wall, the Uniquartz Stone reappears in the form of a large, wall-to-wall splash-back, beautifully underlit with LED lighting from the range hood shelf above which also features the American White Oak and enhances the visual connection between the two benches.

The clever flat grey acrylic panels are courtesy of Laminex and offer a practical, toned-down base to proceedings. Acrylic panels are fingerprint resistant, extremely durable and easily cleaned with a simple wipe. All doors and drawers are of course soft-close, with push-to-open above the bench and discrete Archant Furnipart Straight Edge lip black handles on doors and drawers below the bench line.

The bi-fold doors to the left of the oven hide a big secret – the walk in pantry. This treatment allows the kitchen to maintain its minimalist vibe without skimping on practicality.

Again, when you have a good thing going, why stop? An entertainment wall, laundry and office were all designed and built by Mastercraft Kitchens Southland to extend this sensational theme throughout the home.