Hot Chocolate
A Moreish New Zealand Kitchen
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Rising like a Phoenix from the ashes of its ‘difficult’ former self, this kitchen renovation is a dark chocolate delight.
Designed by B+P blog favourite, Annika Rowson, the original 70s kitchen was trapped by its awkward layout that disconnected it from the rest of the home.
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One of the first moves was to raise the ceiling top open up the space and give a better flow into the adjacent dining/living space. The extra height allows the dark chocolate oak veneer cabinets to run free and lay the tonal foundation for the new kitchen. Buster + Punch’s SMOKED BRONZE hardware gives it added spice and complements the bronzed glass doors.
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The hob was moved over to the clean, functional island in Dekton Liquid Shell, and the sleek cabinets house a host of stash cupboards and a sneaky built-in bar.
A discreet pivot door opens into a practical pantry with warm timber flooring, layered with sheer curtains.
Smart, detail rich, with a great balance of aesthetics and function. One for the mood boards.
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[project. ANNIKA ROWSON.]
[photography. GINA FABISH.]