Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 1 New Zealand | Page 96

Previous pages and above: For this
kitchen, designer Jan Goldman,
of Kitchen Elements, designed the
central island to help organise the
space and provide a furniture-like
piece. The bright, white hues are
grounded by the warmth and tone of
natural wood floors.
Facing page: This above-counter
cabinet is in a light silver, contrasting
the mainly white cabinetry and
building on the idea the kitchen was
gathered together over time.

The classic country look often includes pieces
collected here and there over several years. And
this casual, relaxed aesthetic has found its way
into more urbane kitchen environments as well.
For this renovation project by designer Jan
Goldman, the owners asked for an updated
gourmet kitchen that was to include a functional yet stylish island with seating for family
and guests. A large range and spacious walk-in
pantry were also requested, says Goldman.
Since the existing kitchen footprint was too
small to accommodate these elements, the new
kitchen was relocated to a larger room next to

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the old kitchen. Besides providing the necessary
space, the new location has the added benefit of
being more centrally located in the home so the
view from the foyer is now a welcoming kitchen.
An outdated powder room adjoining the
new kitchen was transformed into a walk-in
pantry while the old kitchen has become an
eating area, separate laundry, and powder room.
“In the new kitchen space, we replaced a
sliding door leading to the garden with a large
window to create a sink wall and garden view.
The window is flanked on both sides by glassfronted cabinets to evoke a light, airy feel.”