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What to consider when building your kitchen
The golden rules of kitchen design.

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Designing a functional kitchen adds significant value to your home. For an efficient layout, consider the classic work triangle principle, optimising the space between your sink, fridge, and oven.
Choose appliances based on your lifestyle first, then plan your storage. Maximise space with clever solutions like pull-out drawers. For surfaces, select the best quality, hard-wearing materials your budget allows. Finally, a layered lighting scheme with ambient, task, and accent lights is essential for safety and atmosphere.
Creating the most functional layout
The 2023 Kitchen of the Year, Speargrass House Kitchen by Arent&Pyke sits within a refined Queenstown home. As an open plan it communicates perfectly with its surrounding zones and creates a family hub that is personable and grounded.
Everything and the kitchen sink
This kitchen, in Wings Over Water House in Queenstown by Kamermans Architects, is defined by a dark and moody material palette within a highly sculptural home. Image: David Straight
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