Designer: Nicola Smylie 

Date: 2022

Worktop: 20mm Calacatta Gold, Stone Group 

Cabinet Front: Nobilia, #945 Easytouch Graphite Black, #157 Natura Oak Montreal Reproduction

Handle: Recessed Line-N handle in Black

This renovation was a delight-removing the enclosed blue and rimu old kitchen, and replacing it with a modern black and timber handle-less open entertaining space. The pillar was structural and so was used to anchor the island, allowing wide open flow all around the island and out to the dining are, and to the deck and pool. The high stud and light-filled space allowed the owner to be brave with tall black lacquered cabinetry, with light oak chosen for the island to soften the look. Black recessed handles unified the look throughout.