Designed by Josh Cooper, this Palmerston North kitchen embodies sleek minimalism, with the island as its undeniable focal point. Set in a modern new build, the client’s brief was simple: they wanted a statement piece more than a purely functional kitchen. With that in mind, Josh designed a space where every detail complements the bold central island.
The island itself stands as a piece of art, with a Trendstone Nero Venato Polished benchtop offering dramatic contrast to the otherwise monochromatic palette. This black-and-white scheme continues throughout the kitchen, emphasising cleanlines and simplicity. The cabinetry, crafted from Raven Purematte by Impress Panels, adds a subtle texture, while the island base cabinets in Stylelite Arctic Trumatte lend a sophisticated contrast.
The benchtop surrounding the cooktop area features Silestone Blanco Zeus Polished, adding a touch of elegance to the workspace, along with a matching splashback to maintain visual continuity.
The theme is masterfully continued throughout the rest of the house including the bathrooms where Trendstone Nero Vena to makes an encore appearance.
Meet the Designer
Josh Cooper
Initially trained and working as a joiner in various kitchen and joinery factories, I later turned my skills to renovation projects, giving me valuable insights for the next stage of my career. In 2012 I joined Kitchens by Healey as a cabinet maker, eventually becoming a designer for Mastercraft Kitchens and I haven't looked back. I absolutely love this job! It gives me so much satisfaction seeing my clients’ reactions to the kitchen design and finished product. Every client is different, and I love the challenge of coming up with designs that my clients will fall in love with.
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