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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-plan kitchen designed by Spatial Studio. Created for a nutritionist, the space prioritizes practicality and serves as a demonstration area for recipes.

Key features include custom oak L-shaped handles for easy use and a mitred-edge island to soften its appearance. Crucially, the design used natural materials and careful installation processes to support the client’s well-being, accommodating a specific health condition and creating a beautiful, functional space.

The scullery

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Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
Editor in Chief, HOME