Project: Cooper
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand 
Designer: Michele, Prime Kitchens Dunedin

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For this stunning before and after transformation, this project was designed by Michele from the Prime Kitchens Dunedin team, turning this kitchen from a dated, closed off space into a modern dual-toned black and white kitchen. The original space was restricted by high olive green serving benchtops and a door which disconnected the cooking area from the rest of the home. 

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To modernise the space, the design team removed the visual barriers to establish a bright, open-plan flow. The new design centers on a bold, high-contrast palette, pairing deep black cabinetry with white architectural stone benchtops. This dual-toned approach is complimented by warm timber upper cabinets and slatted feature walls. 

‍Key Features & Material Selections

Joinery | Prime Kitchens Black & Sweden Elm: The kitchen used Black Ice Flow base units, paired with Sweden Elm upper cabinetry to add warmth and contrast.

Benchtops | Lucino Statuarietto Zero: The benchtop used 20mm Lucino Statuarietto, a stone with a white base with grey veining, adding a contrast to the joinery

Handles | Brushed Brass Edge Straight: Sleek, profile handles in a brushed brass finish compliment the dual toned colour palette.

Splashback | Dark Textured Tile: A large-format, dark textured tile runs along the back bench, creating a cohesive, seamless look that complements the matte joinery.

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The Outcome

The result is a functional kitchen that balances modern design with everyday usability. By removing the restrictions of the old kitchen and opening up the space in colour, texture and materials with the matte joinery, architectural stone and brass hardware. The kitchen has become a space of effortless entertaining.

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