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Well-being in mind: Open living kitchen design

A contemporary, open-living villa extension by Jones Architects in Auckland’s Mt Eden.

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 2 min read
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This Mt Eden villa extension by Jones Architects features an open-living kitchen designed by Kristen Basra of Spatial Studio. Created for a nutritionist, the space prioritizes practicality and functions as a demonstration kitchen for her work.

Key design elements include custom oak L-shaped handles for easy use and contrasting veneers for texture. A crucial consideration was the client's health, requiring the use of natural materials and careful installation processes to ensure her well-being was not affected.

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Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
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