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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 kitchen, part of a villa extension by Jones Architects, was designed by Spatial Studio for a nutritionist client. The contemporary, open-living space prioritizes practicality for cooking demonstrations.

Key features include custom oak L-shaped handles for easy use and a textured island with contrasting veneers. Crucially, the design used natural materials and careful installation processes to accommodate the client's autoimmune disease, ensuring a healthy home environment for well-being.

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Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
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