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Written By Kim Manunui
 

THE BRIEF

Our clients were undertaking an extensive renovation project which included opening up the existing kitchen space to create an all-inclusive living and social hub within their home. The home is family focused but with their adult children having moved out, it was time for them to create their own space to enjoy for the years to come.

 

THE SOLUTION

Our clients were wanting a modern functional kitchen, but to have the rustic and recycled appearance of a traditional farmhouse style kitchen. The area was compact and to fit everything they were wanting within the kitchen there was an emphasis on five specific things:

  • The new design needed to work within the footprint of the existing kitchen

  • Internal cabinetry solutions to provide accessibility

  • A designated coffee station area

  • A large island to also provide a social connection with the kitchen

  • A particular finish to the kitchen cabinetry

 

THE RESULT

To maximise storage and accessibility a combination of drawers with internal accessories, an internal corner solution and pull out food storage mechanisms were used.

The kitchen Island bench top was set at a specific height of one metre to create a large preparation space, but also a warm, comfortable seated area where friends and family can connect socially.

The kitchen was complemented with the decorative freestanding Smeg fridge and Falcon oven finished in black, white subway tiles for the splash back, porcelain butler sink and industrial styled pendant lighting.

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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