St Heliers - Fabric of Nature

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This elegantly balanced kitchen draws inspiration from a mid-century architectural aesthetic, featuring textural battens with natural materials, where the very fabric of connected family living in all its beauty is experienced. Our clients wanted a welcoming feel with warm, earth-sourced materials, a connection to the garden and a bespoke furniture look for their St Heliers new build.

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In true mid-century style, a dramatic 4.2 metre elongated window is configured as a key form. Long oak cupboards above and white drawers below repeat the same horizontal rhythm and proportions, emphasised by layering hidden LED lighting to each of the thr
In true mid-century style, a dramatic 4.2 metre elongated window is configured as a key form. Long oak cupboards above and white drawers below repeat the same horizontal rhythm and proportions, emphasised by layering hidden LED lighting to each of the thr
Weaving materiality with form, oak veneer warms the tall walls with battens expressed in an L-shaped motif. This motif is echoed in veneer treatments of both tall walls and subtly evident in the island plan.
Weaving materiality with form, oak veneer warms the tall walls with battens expressed in an L-shaped motif. This motif is echoed in veneer treatments of both tall walls and subtly evident in the island plan.
The clients wanted it to feel “like the garden is right there”. Toni designed the 4m bench and three surrounding panels to extend deep into the window jambs - a complex detail created to seamlessly frame their intimate garden beyond.
The clients wanted it to feel “like the garden is right there”. Toni designed the 4m bench and three surrounding panels to extend deep into the window jambs - a complex detail created to seamlessly frame their intimate garden beyond.
This view from outside reveals the scullery beyond and the attention to fine detailing of each material to the glass frame; a careful collaboration of several trades at site. Wanting appliances hidden yet intuitively accessible, we tucked the fridge and
This view from outside reveals the scullery beyond and the attention to fine detailing of each material to the glass frame; a careful collaboration of several trades at site. Wanting appliances hidden yet intuitively accessible, we tucked the fridge and
Meeting the client’s wish for the messy functions of baking and juicing, an open scullery is discreetly located behind; fitted with a sparkling chilled water tap and an overflow dishdrawer. Its materiality reiterates the kitchen in highly serviceable yet
Meeting the client’s wish for the messy functions of baking and juicing, an open scullery is discreetly located behind; fitted with a sparkling chilled water tap and an overflow dishdrawer. Its materiality reiterates the kitchen in highly serviceable yet
For the home planning centre and tall ‘breakfast pantry’, custom oak recessed handles are handcrafted with precision to fold seamlessly into the veneer door faces and side.
For the home planning centre and tall ‘breakfast pantry’, custom oak recessed handles are handcrafted with precision to fold seamlessly into the veneer door faces and side.
Benchtops feature an elegantly patterned quartzite, chosen for its serene beauty and earth-real character. Hand-picked at the suppliers, the Champagne stone with its textural grain and warm hues complement the oak cabinetry and waterbourne-finished floors
Benchtops feature an elegantly patterned quartzite, chosen for its serene beauty and earth-real character. Hand-picked at the suppliers, the Champagne stone with its textural grain and warm hues complement the oak cabinetry and waterbourne-finished floors
To encourage family connections, a hidden home-planning zone doubles for both home craft and games. Two solid oak drawers inside are exquisitely crafted with simple round finger openings and a place for everything.
To encourage family connections, a hidden home-planning zone doubles for both home craft and games. Two solid oak drawers inside are exquisitely crafted with simple round finger openings and a place for everything.
Kitchen Architecture’s ‘Activity Zoning’ design methodology with accessible storage planned with intentionality, have been rigorously created throughout this kitchen to keep the flow and ergonomics at its prime.
Kitchen Architecture’s ‘Activity Zoning’ design methodology with accessible storage planned with intentionality, have been rigorously created throughout this kitchen to keep the flow and ergonomics at its prime.
The island continues the battened pleat-like story balanced in white, allowing the stone to shine. For mere delight, Toni carved out a delicate curve to shape a seated gathering place. Each exquisitely crafted batten remains equally spaced using radial mo
The island continues the battened pleat-like story balanced in white, allowing the stone to shine. For mere delight, Toni carved out a delicate curve to shape a seated gathering place. Each exquisitely crafted batten remains equally spaced using radial mo

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St Heliers - Fabric of Nature

Laminex Woodgrain Collection
Laminex Woodgrain Collection
By Laminex New Zealand
Resene Wan White
Resene Wan White
By Resene
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Toni Roberts CKDNZ BArch is an award-winning independent kitchen designer who works directly with homeowners to establish a design that performs and looks fantastic. With in-depth know-how about materials and their properties and an architectural eye for detail, the design solution is made to last both in durability and style-wise.

Toni’s 25+ years design management expertise means the logistics run to plan, with frustrations and costly mistakes avoided. She is said to have an intuitive and pragmatic understanding of how spaces work for the people who use them. This, combined with her architectural training, has imparted the skills to help many homeowners achieve their very own unique and satisfying new kitchen: experiencing the day to day enjoyment of living in and around their kitchen space.

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