The team at BoxMakers are proud to show the special kitchen we’ve been working on for the Auckland Home Show. With a meticulous amount of hard work, planning, and collaboration, we’ve prepared a display that showcases the very essence of what BoxMakers are all about!
The key themes for kitchen are dynamism, naturality, and timelessness.
Starting with the cabinetry and the main body of the kitchen, we chose MDF for the core material, thanks to its durable build and diverse range of possible finishes. Laminex’s Timber Veneer in Mink Shadow was chosen as the primary finish. The rich finish exudes a timeless essence, capable of seamlessly incorporating with a range of layouts and fixtures, whether they’re modern or traditional. We partnered with Laminex and Impey’s for the MDF, melamine, and veneer. Their excellent materials and finishes were imperative to completing our look.
Putting the materials to work, our cabinetry arrangement consists of an enclosed design surrounding the benchtop, stemming from the base cabinets. The Mink Shadow panels box in the main benchtop and rangehood, making for a cosy and sophisticated look. To the left, dual cabinets span the full height of the arrangement, providing an incredible amount of storage. Further left is an incredibly elegant display cabinet, complete with half a dozen shelves and rear LED lighting. Royal Glass graciously sponsored our kitchen with their 4mm toughened panels for the display doors, while Fit NZ supplied the Apex Dark Profile LED lighting.
The cabinet handles are supplied by our friends at ENKO, who also provided our pull-out pantry handle. The primary model used is their Arpa Plate series, by Viefe, finished in Brushed Black. The Art Deco-inspired design compliments the cabinetry with a cool, quasi-retro design.
Our cabinets and drawers wouldn’t be complete with the components that make them run – Häfele were our partners for making sure our work opened and closed as smoothly as possible, with a wide range of push-to-open and soft-close mechanisms, such as the minimalist Nova Pro Scala by Grass. Inside, we collaborated with Blum for the internal drawer systems.
Also in fitting out our cabinets, we’re again pleased to work with Fit for the pantry systems and pull-out bin. Ritma’s Soft Close Pantry System was chosen for two of our internal drawers, bringing generous storage with a gentle touch. The Tanova pull-out bin provides clandestine waste storage without the smell.
We’ve partnered with Stone Space for our benchtops – for both the island and cooktop. The latter features Dekton’s Sirius finish, a dark, textured surface, while the island is finished in Taj Mahal quartzite. While the Sirius subtly blends in amidst the dark cabinets, the vivid Taj Mahal island creates a striking contrast against the rich backdrop. As the island is meant to stand dynamically as a common space – for more than just cooking and dining, the wavy white serves to balance the kitchen aesthetic to be all-purpose. Enhancing the texture’s contours is the fluted panel that wraps around the island. Dezignatek’s Swurves Taranaki was chosen for this, in close collaboration with them – a tactile choice with classical influences.
For our splashback, we chose MosaicFX’s Honed Kit Kat finished in Verde Green. As perhaps the most eye-catching component of our kitchen, we chose this tile selection for its curious verdant touch. The woodland greens blend perfectly against our deeply coloured cabinets, creating a natural aesthetic that evokes imagery of New Zealand’s wildlife. Showerwell are our partners for this beautiful splashback selection. Completing the countertop look is the rangehood, which is wrapped in an elegant enclosure of Bronze Brushed Melamine, in partnership with Impey’s.
We worked with Häfele again for the sink, which is a Subline 400-U Sink, Blanco Silgranit Range, finished in white. Compact, elegant, and geometric, it fits flawlessly into the pale kitchen island. Mico sponsored us when it came to the kitchen tap, which is a Level Mixer by Paffoni, finished in stainless steel.
Panasonic provided us with a quality cooktop, oven, and dishwasher for our kitchen. Featuring incredibly innovative and high-tech solutions, each fixture and appliance brought the best of modern technology to blend with our timeless kitchen. The cooktop is a black-finished touch panel induction unit with a mesmerising flush design, and the oven, likewise in a dark finish, also features a touch-LCD panel, while also providing features such as air-frying, gliding shelves, and pyrolytic cleaning. The dishwasher is also a smart appliance, featuring a versatile touch menu that supports a wealth of cleaning options.
The combination of a timeless, natural aesthetic, with cutting edge appliances and fixtures make this kitchen not only visually refreshing, but a breeze to work with. Providing ample room for cooking, storage, and general family activities, all in a classy, visually striking package, this kitchen dynamically brings the best of form and function together.
