--- title: Symphony of Style description: The owners of this contemporary architectural home wanted a show-stopping kitchen that met the requirements of a family who love to entertain.   image: https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/78A6707-2-1.jpg --- [![MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full colour-no gradient](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/MCK%20Logos/MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full%20colour-no%20gradient.png?width=1150&height=229&name=MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full%20colour-no%20gradient.png "MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full colour-no gradient")](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/) [Shop ](https://shop.mastercraft.co.nz/) [Member Login ](https://nexus.mastercraft.co.nz/_hcms/mem/login) No video selected Select a video type in the sidebar. ![78A6707-2_jpg-nggid042339-ngg0dyn-180x0-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010-1](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/78A6707-2_jpg-nggid042339-ngg0dyn-180x0-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010-1.jpg?width=180&height=120&name=78A6707-2_jpg-nggid042339-ngg0dyn-180x0-00f0w010c010r110f110r010t010-1.jpg) ### Blog post # Symphony of Style Not afraid to be bold, the owners of this contemporary architectural home on the Whitianga Waterways wanted a show-stopping kitchen that met the practical requirements of a big family who love to entertain. 10 February 2021 A glamorous aesthetic has been achieved by selecting materials and textures that are stunning on their own, yet combine in a symphony of style.   Competing light and dark elements are married together by the granite benchtop and splashback which provides dynamism and drama. Mosaic tiles in a pearlescent gold adorn the wall and scullery splashback, creating a soft balance. The full-sized open-shelf scullery makes food preparation and high-use functions both easy and tidy, leaving an uncluttered and beautiful space to take centre stage for cooking, serving and entertaining.    Note the drop in levels with this island bench – creating a unique space for additional activity. Our project extended throughout this exquisite home to include bathroom vanities, laundry, a hide-away study nook, a built-in bookshelf and more, all which continue the hues and style of the kitchen.     ##### Kitchen Specifications **Benchtop & Splashback: **[Pacific Stone](https://www.pacificstone.co.nz/) – Granite Cococabana **Scullery Benchtop: **[Pacific Stone](https://www.pacificstone.co.nz/) – Dekton Aura **Cabinets: **[Dezignatek](https://www.dezignatek.co.nz/) – Crown Cut American Oak Ply in Black Stain & Ecru **Scullery Cabinets: **[NZ Panels](http://www.nzpanels.co.nz/) – Melamine, Sea Fog **Electrical:** [PDL Iconic Styl](https://www.pdl.co.nz/products/iconic-styl) SH Sockets (Black) **Acknowledgements: **Architect: [Pacific Environments](https://www.pacificenvironments.co.nz/). 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