Kitchen distinction $40–$60k

THE WINNER

Emma Morris Eterno Design

THE DESIGN

A warm and welcoming space in a modern family home, a key strength of this Scandiesque kitchen is its indoor-outdoor flow. The utilisation of different heights between the scullery, oven units and wall units helps to define the spaces.

The marble-topped island is wrapped in oak panels that drop down into a bespoke dining table. Supported by a stainless steel leg to create a floating effect, it’s enhanced by a cluster of pendant lights overhead.

This is a stylish, highly functional space with easy flow between the kitchen, adjoining scullery, workstation and outdoor entertaining and dining areas. The simplicity of the design and attention to detail create a wonderful canvas to which the owners can bring their own personality. Additional texture and interest is achieved through a porcelain-tiled splashback in the scullery, a veritable masterpiece in itself.

THE SPECS

Cabinetry Matt lacquer texture coat in Resene Wan White, and stained American oak. Internal carcasses Melamine Arctic White. Plinth Aluminium. Benchtops Carrara marble and Caesarstone Snow. Drawers and hinges Blum. Sinks Blanco. Taps Hansgrohe. Ovens, cooktop and warming drawer Gaggenau. Fridge and CoolDrawer Fisher & Paykel. Rangehood Award Appliances. Dishwashers Asko. Waste disposal Insinkerator.