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What to consider when building your kitchen
The golden rules of kitchen design.
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When building a new kitchen, focus on a functional layout using the work triangle principle, keeping the sink, fridge, and oven easily accessible.
Choose your appliances first to determine your cabinetry needs, and maximise storage with pull-out drawers and full-height cupboards. For surfaces, select durable flooring and the best quality benchtop your budget allows.
Finally, ensure a well-lit space by layering ambient, task, and accent lighting for safety and atmosphere, creating a valuable kitchen that lasts.
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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