The Forever Kitchen

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Written By Kim Manunui
 

THE BRIEF

For this retired couple, longtime holidaymakers now settling permanently in Kinloch, this wasn’t just another kitchen. It was part of their forever home. They brought with them a clear vision for how they wanted their space to work.

The wife, an avid cook, needed a kitchen that was practical and functional, while her husband took on the cleaning duties. A scullery with a dual-zone working area was non-negotiable, giving each of them their own space to prep and clean without getting in each other's way.

 

THE SOLUTION

From the beginning, this kitchen was a real collaboration - with the clients, the builder, the architect and our SMJ team all working closely together to bring the vision to life.

We incorporated clever lighting design, with wall linings and window jams finished to match the Dekton benchtops, framing the kitchen and scullery windows beautifully.

Materials were carefully selected for both durability and aesthetic appeal. Dekton benchtops, soft-touch acrylic cinder cabinetry, and ashin timber for warmth. The integrated fridge freezer and rangehood meant extra attention to detail was needed to ensure a perfect fit.

One of the biggest technical challenges was creating cabinetry and panels using set-sized wall-lining timber provided to us.

But with a collaborative approach we made it work. We even custom-built a wooden vent to match the cabinetry, skipping the plastic alternative to keep the design cohesive and elevated.

 

THE RESULT

A stunning, highly functional kitchen and scullery space that truly reflects the way this couple lives and works together.

With thoughtful zones for cooking, cleaning, and storage, every detail has been crafted to make daily routines easy (and beautiful!).

It's a warm, welcoming space built to be enjoyed for years to come.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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