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harmonise well with the blackened oak floor.”
To achieve this, Holder introduced a balanced
combination of dark- and light-stained oak cabinetry matched with Silestone benchtops – all
contrasting subtly with the dramatic floor.
In terms of appliances, the contemporary
Smeg oven, hob and rangehood were integrated
in the main kitchen, with a second fridge, extra
dishwasher and microwave in the utility room.
“The clients chose Smeg for the key frontof-house appliances as they had the sleek look
to blend with the style of the kitchen. They also
had great functionality and were well priced.
“We also had to include plenty of practical
storage solutions and lots of bench space.”
To this end, space saving storage solutions
included corner drawers, and compartmentalised
drawer interiors all set below the sleek benchtops.
“The kitchen’s light and dark tones were
enhanced with copper pendants and LED lighting – creating a beautiful statement in the space.”
For details on the featured Smeg appliances,
go to the website: www.smeg.co.nz
see more online: search 49064 or
smeg at Trendsideas.com
Above left: This kitchen created
by designer Colleen Holder and
manufactured by McGregor Kitchens
features light- and dark-stained oak
cabinetry, which tones with the rich
oak flooring.
Top and above: The sleek Smeg
oven and cooktop were chosen to
complement the kitchen’s modern
look while offering up-to-the minute
functionality. A Smeg rangehood is
integrated into the cabinetry above.
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