Planning, layouts and finishes to help you design a kitchen that works beautifully every day.
Kitchen Design4 June 2026 · 4 min read
Power points are the thing people forget until the kitchen is finished. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners plan outlets early, so nothing ends up in the wrong spot.
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Kitchen Design4 June 2026 · 4 min read
Most kitchens get torn out before they wear out. I want to help you design one that still works for your family ten and twenty years from now.
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Kitchen Design3 June 2026 · 4 min read
Two-tone kitchens look great until the contrast goes wrong. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners pick which cabinets get which colour, and keep it timeless.
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Kitchen Design1 June 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked about benchtops more than almost anything else. Here's how I think about landing space, prep room, and the honest amount you actually need.
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Kitchen Design1 June 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked almost weekly what cabinets are actually made of. Here's an honest rundown of MDF, ply, particleboard and melamine, and where each one earns its place in your kitchen.
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Kitchen Design27 May 2026 · 4 min read
After years of building kitchens for Gisborne families, I've learned what really holds up to school lunches, muddy boots and busy mornings. Here's where I'd start.
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Kitchen Design22 May 2026 · 3 min read
Before you choose a single handle or benchtop colour, get the layout right. Here's how I plan kitchens that work beautifully every day.
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Kitchen Design8 May 2026 · 3 min read
Your benchtop takes more punishment than any other surface in the house. Here's how to choose one you'll still love in ten years.
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Kitchen Design2 May 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked all the time whether handles and tapware have to match exactly. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners pull the finishes together without it looking fussy.
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Kitchen Design17 April 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked about panelled-in appliances on nearly every kitchen we design. Here's my honest take on what to integrate, what to leave freestanding, and why.
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Kitchen Design18 March 2026 · 4 min read
After years of building kitchens here in Gisborne, I've watched plenty of bold colour choices fall out of love fast. Here's how I help clients pick schemes that age well.
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Kitchen Design26 February 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked weekly whether a butler's pantry is worth the space. Here's the honest difference between a pantry and a scullery, and how to plan one that actually earns its keep.
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Kitchen Design5 February 2026 · 4 min read
A small footprint doesn't mean a compromised kitchen. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners get real storage, good flow and a bright feel out of a tight room.
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Kitchen Design8 January 2026 · 4 min read
I get asked this in nearly every kitchen consult: are soft-close runners and good hinges really worth paying for? Here's my honest take after years on the tools.
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Kitchen Design15 October 2025 · 4 min read
I get asked about splashbacks on nearly every kitchen we build. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners weigh tiles, glass and stone without the sales spin.
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Kitchen Design15 July 2025 · 4 min read
I get asked about door styles in almost every kitchen consult. Here's how shaker, flat, profiled and handleless really compare once you live with them.
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Kitchen Design15 April 2025 · 4 min read
Most kitchens I see are lit by one big light in the ceiling. Here's how I layer task, ambient and accent light so your bench is bright where it matters.
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Kitchen Design15 January 2025 · 4 min read
I get asked this in nearly every consultation: should we knock through to open-plan, or keep the kitchen its own room? Here is how I help people decide.
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Kitchen Design16 July 2024 · 4 min read
An island can be the best part of a kitchen, or the bit that makes it feel cramped. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners get it right.
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Kitchen Design12 January 2024 · 4 min read
I'll walk you through exactly how a kitchen comes together with us, from the first conversation to the day you cook your first meal, so there are no surprises.
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Kitchen Design1 January 2024 · 3 min read
A qualified cabinet maker, more than a decade on the tools, and a simple vision: bring honest, made-to-measure joinery to Gisborne homes. This is the story behind Flow Joinery.
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