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Arts and crafts kitchen

A classic white with kitchen with Arts and Crafts features

This kitchen renovation by Neil McLachlan of Neil McLachlan Design aimed to modernise the functionality of the space, and also bring it into alignment with the Arts and Crafts details of the rest of the house. Below, McLachlan explains how they opened up the design to better suit a modern family, while retaining a classic look.   HOME What was your brief for this space, and how did you go about fulfilling it? Neil McLachlan, Neil McLachlan Design

Kitchens: Lovell O’Connell melds openness and intimacy

Ana O’Connell of Lovell O’Connell Architects believes a good kitchen should reflect the food culture of the people who will use it. This Wanaka kitchen acts as a command station for a client who loves to cook and entertain. Here, O’Connell tells how they created a kitchen that occupies its own zone but remains open and ergonomic for socialising.   HOME This kitchen is part of a living and dining area, but it clearly occupies its own