Designed by Josh Cooper, this Palmerston North kitchen embodies sleek minimalism, with the island as its undeniable focal point. Set in a modern new build, the client’s brief was simple: they wanted a statement piece more than a purely functional kitchen. With that in mind, Josh designed a space where every detail complements the bold central island.

The island itself stands as a piece of art, with a Trendstone Nero Venato Polished benchtop offering dramatic contrast to the otherwise monochromatic palette. This black-and-white scheme continues throughout the kitchen, emphasising cleanlines and simplicity. The cabinetry, crafted from Raven Purematte by Impress Panels, adds a subtle texture, while the island base cabinets in Stylelite Arctic Trumatte lend a sophisticated contrast.

The benchtop surrounding the cooktop area features Silestone Blanco Zeus Polished, adding a touch of elegance to the workspace, along with a matching splashback to maintain visual continuity.

The theme is masterfully continued throughout the rest of the house including the bathrooms where Trendstone Nero Vena to makes an encore appearance.