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accents, which adds further interest.
The ply is teamed with engineered
stone benchtops in a neutral grey shade
reminiscent of concrete, and a distinctive
metallic mosaic tile splashback chosen by
the owners.
The position of the island, at right
angles to the sliding glass doors, ensures
there is an easy flow to the outdoors and
the barbecue on the deck.
“There is also a fantastic view of the
sea from the kitchen island, which is the
social centre of the house,” says Elliot.

Preceding pages and above left: This new holiday
home, designed and built by Box Living, features
contrasting plywood walls, ceilings and cabinets.
The walls are radiata pine, the ceilings are poplar
and the cabinetry is gaboon, an African hardwood
with a swirling grain and pink tone.
Above: The island is positioned at right angles to
the sliding doors to maximise the indoor-outdoor
flow and the sea views.
Left: Gaboon shelving contrasts the radiata
pine plywood that wraps around the integrated
rangehood. Cabinet handles are routed pulls.

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