Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a light wood floor. Features track lighting, open shelving with dishes, and a window by the sink.

tuhimata home

Builder: The Building Surgeon

Photographer: Stephanie Creagh

Special thanks to: Hettich & Premier Appliances

Responding to a brief to open up the living spaces of this St Heliers house, designer Andrea Burney has created a warm and textural kitchen in keeping with the 1960’s vibe of this home.  The constraint of trying to retain the existing timber ceiling in the existing kitchen provided a challenge which turned out to be one of the stars of the show. Designing the break as a lighting feature over the stunning Archant woven brushed brass panelling of the breakfast bar, it demarcates the space and creates a warm enveloping feel. 

Lots of texture & subtle patterns were brought in of differing gloss levels to give the space interest as well as practicality. Chunky Dekton benchtops top off the durable Prime melamine timberland cabinetry, the handmade look of the Tile Warehouse tiles creates a stunning backdrop to the oak veneer shelves & the Metallier hood surround, and the beautiful, engineered flooring by Creative Flooring anchors and ties the scheme together.  

Tapware by Robertson, handles & ecogranite sink by Archant, and secret push to open hardware by Hettich complete the look.  The clients are delighted to now enjoy the functional yet beautiful space and can now live and entertain in style.

Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, pendant lighting, and a breakfast bar with black stools. The room features wood flooring, a backsplash with tiles, and a large window on the right.
Kitchen countertop with three wooden cutting boards, a jar labeled 'Cookies are made with butter & love,' and a mortar and pestle, against a tiled backsplash.
Modern kitchen with a white countertop, black faucet, and under-mounted sink
Modern kitchen with dark cabinets, light countertops, and a green tile backsplash. Open wooden shelves display decorative bowls, cups, and a teapot. Cutting boards and a cookie jar are on the countertop.
Dark wood kitchen cabinets with black handles and a built-in oven.
Modern kitchen interior with black bar stools, light wooden flooring, white countertop, dark cabinetry, green tile backsplash, and open shelves with decorative items.
Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, open shelves, and a white countertop. The backsplash features vertical tiles with wood accents, and there are three bar stools at the island. A window allows natural light to illuminate the space.
Modern kitchen interior with dark wooden cabinets, open shelves with white ceramic dishes, tiled backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and built-in coffee machine and stove.
Modern kitchen interior with a wooden ceiling, dark cabinets, and a large island with black barstools. The kitchen features open shelving, a tiled backsplash, and a window providing natural light.

the beginning stage.

  • Interior of a living room and dining area with beige armchairs, a round wooden dining table with chairs, a decorative lamp, wooden doors, and large windows with curtains.
  • Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, tile floor, stainless steel oven, large window, and ceiling track lighting.
  • Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, tiled floor, and ceiling. Features a built-in oven, countertop with a jacket draped on a chair, open shelves with dishes and fruits, and a refrigerator.
  • Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, tile flooring, and a wooden ceiling, featuring a stainless steel dishwasher, a countertop with barstools, and a window overlooking a residential area.

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