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Larger than life: The heart and soul of small kitchen design
Living in smaller spaces is a reality for many. With this comes the need for clever design solutions.
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Discover inspirational designs for compact kitchens across New Zealand. This showcase highlights five unique projects, from a Northland home with timber and matte black features to a Punakaiki Forest cabin inspired by nature.
Architects like Cheshire Architects and Stacey Farrell use natural materials, smart layouts, and vintage touches to prove that small spaces can deliver big on style and function, creating a kitchen that is the true heart of the home.
A compact rural kitchen of tactility and striking simplicity
In a bungalow, a small kitchen renovation delivers a calm and warm aesthetic
This small kitchen by Cheshire Architects can open to the outdoors, allowing for more guests when required. Image: Sam Hartnett
A tiny kitchen in a cabin among the trees of Punakaiki Forest
In this tiny kitchen, space is maximised with deep benches allowing guests to congregate at the kitchen bar. Image: David Straight
In a bunker-like bach, this compact kitchen design references days gone by
This small kitchen in black and timber is a source of refuge from the harsh surroundings. Image: Simon Devitt
Within an unassuming home in Central Otago, a small kitchen delivers performance on a large scale
This small, high-performing kitchen in Central Otago creates a sense of warmth with the use of natural materials. Image: Andrew Urquhart
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