Sleek minimalist family kitchen in Ashburton

The owners were very sure about their proposed renovation ideas for this kitchen, with the footprint to remain the same. The scale of space was large and adequately laid out with reasonable storage already in place. The functionality of the kitchen was essential for this young adult family. Bench space and storage capacity were noted as items of importance along with the lighting. A sleek minimalist space has emerged through the design process, with the designer taking the opportunity to move the oven to the rear wall alongside the pantry spaces. Effectively this opened up the bench space either side of the hotplate. The inclusion of drawers under the bench and throughout the internals of the multiple pantries allowed for more usable storage A mirror splashback was placed behind the hotplate with LED strip lighting creating an ambient light for the night time setting. The consistent theme of black appliances and accessories adds to the structure of the space. This kitchen performs well in an entertainment capacity with a bar fridge built into the rear of the kitchen facing the living zone, along with more cupboards to store glassware and beverages