Resene Habitat Magazine Issue 6: a Renovated and Enlarged Kitchen
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words: June-Ann Russell kitchen pictures: Doc Ross a place for everything Christchurch designer Ingrid Geldof and the owner of this says. “Fortunately, Ingrid appreciated and respected my Avoid fly spots on ceilings with Resene kitchen established a great rapport right from the start of love of collecting, and really listened to what I wanted in SpaceCote Flat Fly the renovation. They bounced ideas off each other and terms of layout and storage. I’d tell her about my ideas, Deterrent. Designed to discourage flies from brainstormed the available space and how it could be and if she had better ones, she’d offer alternatives… and landing on the painted used most efficiently to create better storage and flow. reasons why. I think she took the best of what I liked and surface, it reduces the appearance of The original galley kitchen was relatively small, and like made the most of it.” unwanted fly spots. the laundry next door, was contained in a separate space Simply demolishing the wall between the existing kitchen “Transform my tired, old kitchen into a sleek, streamlined space” – it’s a brief off the hallway. And although the owner, Sue, liked the and laundry to combine the two little oblong rooms convenience of having such a tight area to cook in, the wasn’t going to be practical. Losing the wall would have many designers get on a regular basis. However, throw into the mix a client lack of storage was becoming a problem. cut down storage options and there still wouldn’t have Resene Eighth Stonewall who’s an avid collector, loves bright colours and – despite admiring the style “I am a bit of a collector, and my many bits and pieces been enough room for an island, she points out. She was Resene – finds it “impossible to be minimalist”, and things start to get interesting. had begun to clutter various parts of the kitchen,” she also keen to retain separate laundry facilities. Saffron 74 | | 75 words: June-Ann Russell kitchen pictures: Doc Ross a place for everything Christchurch designer Ingrid Geldof and the owner of this says. “Fortunately, Ingrid appreciated and respected my Avoid fly spots on ceilings with Resene kitchen established a great rapport right from the start of love of collecting, and really listened to what I wanted in SpaceCote Flat Fly the renovation. They bounced ideas off each other and terms of layout and storage. I’d tell her about my ideas, Deterrent. Designed to discourage flies from brainstormed the available space and how it could be and if she had better ones, she’d offer alternatives… and landing on the painted used most efficiently to create better storage and flow. reasons why. I think she took the best of what I liked and surface, it reduces the appearance of The original galley kitchen was relatively small, and like made the most of it.” unwanted fly spots. the laundry next door, was contained in a separate space Simply demolishing the wall between the existing kitchen “Transform my tired, old kitchen into a sleek, streamlined space” – it’s a brief off the hallway. And although the owner, Sue, liked the and laundry to combine the two little oblong rooms convenience of having such a tight area to cook in, the wasn’t going to be practical. Losing the wall would have many designers get on a regular basis. However, throw into the mix a client lack of storage was becoming a problem. cut down storage options and there still wouldn’t have Resene Eighth Stonewall who’s an avid collector, loves bright colours and – despite admiring the style “I am a bit of a collector, and my many bits and pieces been enough room for an island, she points out. 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A door leading from the Swivel Spout Tall Basin Mixer laundry to the garden was removed, but a large window meal for two or entertaining a crowd, she adds. was left in place to provide both light and views. “As far as day-to-day cooking goes, there’s no dashing 4 x 4e Shower Mixer Next door, while the original kitchen layout was largely in and out of the scullery to grab things. I have all my maintained, features such as crisp new white cabinetry condiments, oils and flours in a handy cupboard next to 4 x 4c Basin Mixer and benchtops, along with stainless steel appliances, give the cooktop and oven, with crockery, cutlery and cooking 4 x 4g it a fresh, understated look. utensils all right there.” Shower Rose Crafted in New Zealand since 1969 Ph: 0508 FORENO or 64 9 630 6464 TRINITY/HabitatFORENO 4X4IFACAPR Visit our website at www.foreno.co.nz 76 | AMI 3491_275x218. pdf Page 1 22/ 2/ 07, 2:18 PM On the other hand, the scullery is ideal when Sue is entertaining or really Designer: Ingrid Geldof wants to spread out. A sink and ample benchspace mean food preparation of Ingrid Geldof Design can be carried out easily and any associated mess kept out of sight. There’s a Kitchen manufacturer: specially designed drinks cabinet, and items such as vases, platters and best Lyall Park Joinery crockery are stowed away above the sink. And a large bank of open shelving now lines one side of the room. Resene Eighth Stonewall “I wanted the shelves to be at least wide enough to take a case of wine,” says Sue. Cabinets: 18mm MDF, finished in Resene Eighth All sorts of goodies, from bulk food to storage boxes, are stashed here. Stonewall Benchtops: Quarella “The open shelving makes everything convenient and so easy to get to. Blanco from Taomina Precision Stone Having said that, having an odd assortment of items on display like this was another way Ingrid paid tribute to my love of colour and collecting.” Resene Spinnaker Back in the kitchen, an extended bench used to be the bits and bobs depositing point. Recognising this, Ingrid designed a special cupboard as part Splashback: Back-painted glass in Resene Saffron of the refurb, and Sue reckons it’s been a brilliant idea. Sink: Franke IN 110.45 “It works as a functional, central hub. We put all sorts of everyday things in and AR 110.35 ™ there, such as car keys, phones, letters – there’s even a pull-out ironing board Oven: Scholtes FP955 900mm and a place for my laptop when I come home from work.” Resene AMI multisaver Because the kitchen essentially comprises two spaces sitting side by side, it was Moroccan Spice important to use colour and materials as a linking device. The walls throughout Hob: Miele domino sets The more you insure, the more you save. are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Saffron, a fresh KM 406, KM405 & KM 418 new take on the bright yellow surfaces that once adorned the original kitchen. Ventilation: Miele DA 329-1i fully integrated AMI multisaver is designed to save you money with worthwhile premium discounts. All you need to do is insure your To complement the walls, back-painted glass has been used to create glossy vehicle and contents with AMI and you’ll enjoy multisaver 2 discounts. feature splashbacks above both the cooktop and the scullery sink. Quarella marble benchtops give the kitchen its pared-down look. This is further Resene enhanced by the application of Resene Eighth Stonewall on the cabinetry Half Pearl Lusta doors, with Resene Half Stonewall on the toekicks for colour variation. + = Get the interior look with Resene SpaceCote Low Recessed handles on the cabinetry – “protruding styles would have Sheen tinted to Resene compromised space,” says Ingrid – also contribute to the modern look. Saffron and Resene Add your house insurance and you’ll save even more with multisaver 3. Many other combinations apply, so ask us today ArmourCat acid-catalysed how you can save with multisaver.