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### Blog post

# Smooth Transition

Aaaand breath…. Our beloved kiwi baches/cribs provide the opportunity to pause, rest and forget the demands of our busy day-to-day lives.   

10 February 2021

The brief for this beachside kitchen was for a carefree space that connects effortlessly with the outdoor entertaining area and views beyond.  

The result is a design that achieves this ambition by employing a combination of semi-industrial and Scandi aesthetics, and a layout which encourages connection and relaxed living. 

An informal atmosphere has been created by choosing stainless steel on the island bench and plywood cabinetry in two colour tones featuring laser-cut grips.  

The inclusion of open shelving above the cooktop adds to the informal vibe.  For the indoor/outdoor bench with a sliding window partition through the middle, stone (a necessarily solid material that could weather the elements) was a natural choice.  

This bench features a wide section that functions as an outdoor bar leaner and indoor kitchen servery. 

 

 

##### Kitchen Specifications

**Benchtop: **Pacific Stone – Granite Atlantic, Honed

**Cabinets: **Plytech – Birch Premium Pre-Lacquered Ply & Futura Matt Black Ply

**Hardware:** Blum Tandembox 

**Sink: **Burns & Ferrall

**Electrical:** PDL Iconic Sockets & Switches

**Stainless Steel Features: **The Workshop, Whangamata

**Acknowledgements: **Architect: [Alignworks](https://www.alignworks.co.nz/). Builder: Warwick Hamilton

By [Mastercraft Kitchens Whangamata](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/licensee/mastercraft-kitchens-whangamata)

Designed by Carly Mohan-Druce

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