This project required redesigning a whole house in a stunning Auckland location, with a beautiful view over the CBD. Designer Velyade Kirmach was tasked with reconfiguring and modernising the kitchen, bar, wine cellar, bathroom, laundry and wardrobe areas.

The client wanted to keep the traditional look of the kitchen, but update it to create a timeless, enduring appeal. There are large windows in the area and a traditional kitchen complements the existing space. The idea of combining the style of shaker profile doors with a handleless channel profile and push-to-open mechanism running across the cabinets achieves the desired modern look.

There is plenty of natural light coming into the room therefore the monochromatic colour scheme has primarily been used. The bar is made from melamine black timberland to contrast with the white in the main kitchen area. The same material is used in the wine cellar to keep consistency throughout the house.

The Caesarstone white snow benchtop works in harmony with the white cabinetry to compliment the style of the room.

A simple splashback was added to complete the look. The plain off-white tiles with a tasteful pattern and white grout adds just enough detail to make a statement. The cabinetry itself has the “wow” factor and creates the main event in the room so the splashback is there to support with neutral tiles and avoids overshadowing or competing with the cabinetry’s detail.

With all these features combined, we were able to create the clients desired timeless aesthetic.