Marsden Valley

Bathroom  Interior  Kitchen
Location: Marsden Valley
Designer: Klaus Todt
Photos by: Virginia Woolf
Architect: Redbox Architects

Kitchen

Living design bathroom sink looking outside
Living design bathroom sink and shower

The Approach

We really enjoy the challenge of a new build kitchen; the process of creating a brand-new kitchen from that designated space on an architect’s plan. We go on a journey involving lots of discussion, design options for kitchen layout, decision-making and product research with the owners, collaborating our way to creating a beautiful and functional kitchen together. This project was no exception – a new family home set in a picturesque valley in Nelson.

This kitchen, as in many contemporary homes, is the focal point of the family living area, so it called for minimalist design, sleek lines and no clutter. Multiple storage options are cleverly hidden behind the brushed Oak veneer and Linoleum, handle-less cabinetry with just the designated coffee station and shelving for favourite items in view.

The bench tops are silverTouch stainless steel, and the island integrates a BORA Pure compact induction cooktop with a distinctive extractor system. An integrated sink provides water close to the cooktop for convenience. The island offers seating for conversation, dining or to keep the kids close with charging stations for laptops, as well as further storage and a wine fridge.

“This kitchen, as in many contemporary homes, is the focal point of the family living area, so it called for minimalist design, sleek lines and no clutter.”

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BORA Cooktop
Extractor Fans

Opposite the main sink bench, out of sight of the kitchen, is another kitchen/pantry area for food preparation and storage. The cupboards and drawers are finished with a white lacquer finish in here, combined with the brushed Oak veneer brought through from the main kitchen. Special 270-degree hinges allow the corner cupboard to fold back on itself, so there’s no risk of anyone hitting the door as they walk through. Attention to detail is obvious – what looks like a shelf above the bench is actually a clever cookbook stand. Together with feature lighting, including an indirect light source from a translucent wall panel at the far end, this is a nice, light workspace.

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silverTouch
Stainless Steel
Benchtops

Bathroom

We crafted beautiful, brushed art oak veneer vanities for the bathrooms. In the powder room the vanity is offset by dramatic dark wall tiling and subtle lighting; it’s an otherworldly experience in contrast to the light of the rest of the house but a lovely surprise which works really well.

Interior

Beyond the kitchen/pantry, separated by a cavity slider, is the utility room – a laundry and mudroom with built-in cupboards and a back door to the outside. The white lacquer cabinetry finish continues in here, a great finish for utility rooms being so easy to wipe clean.

Our Exclusive Products

silverTouch
Stainless Steel
Benchtops