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Top: White marble contrasts the dark timber on
the island – the rest of the benchtops and shelves
throughout the living space are in steel plate.
Visual continuity is also provided by similar timber
cabinetry in the living area.
Above: This long entertainment unit is one of the
first things people see on entering the apartment.
Downlighting enhances the sense that the cabinet
is floating. Cameron says the success of the
project reflects the highly co-ordinated response
from the team, which included co-designer Belinda
Ellis, interior designer Mike Steiner from Steiners
Rotorua, and Allan Crompton of Crompton’s Joinery.

The kitchen and utility cupboards
were designed to provide a continuous,
flowing backdrop to the living spaces.
Dark-stained American oak cabinets with
a custom profile feature in the kitchen and
living area, while the utility cupboard
doors at the rear are in folded copper, with
the same profile.
“The dark timber echoes the trunks of
the acacia trees outside the window and
creates a dramatic contrast to the white
walls and ceilings, which are illuminated
by concealed lighting,” Cameron says.

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To enhance the completely seamless
look of the kitchen, appliances are integrated wherever possible – handles are
formed within the timber profile. And a
near-invisible induction cooktop is flush
with a sleek, stainless steel benchtop.
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