Cardrona Views Located on a Central Otago lane, this kitchen was the second project completed by the designer for this client. A brand-new home in a typical prominent gated community, the client sought a contemporary interior that cleverly juxtaposed the exterior of the house.

Four years from design to completion, everything was made from the ground up. Despite this, it’s perfect for 2023 showcasing the refined taste at play. This kitchen needs to have a day-to-day function and also function for corporate entertaining. As such, electric doors open up to a large back end, where a complete scullery can be found.

For inspiration, the designer drew from a palette of rich, earthy colours. Under-cabinet lighting complements these tones well, adding a softness to the clean lines and sleekness of the design. The designer chose hard wearing and long-lasting Corian and black glass to create this unique look.

The visual impact of this modern kitchen is particularly striking due to the contrast of the exterior. Rather than clash with it, the clever design of this modern kitchen marries well with the overall feel of the home. One of the challenges in this project was keeping the kitchen on trend due to the amount of time that had passed from design to completion.

People being blown away with the final result, not having seen anything like it in the community and after several successful corporate events, the kitchen is functioning as requested. Described as “world-class” by the architect, it has truly surpassed the client’s expectations, in design and function.