Award Winning Kitchen - City Chic

Winner: Best Kitchen $30–50K (National) & Best Kitchen Design (National) The Dark Elegance by Design kitchen is a showcase of dramatic style and everyday practicality. Crafted for a new Oakbridge home, this space balances moody sophistication with functional design, making the kitchen the true centrepiece of the home. With its bold, black-on-black palette, handleless cabinetry, and concealed scullery, this kitchen feels both seamless and striking. A backlit bar area adds warmth and versatility, perfect for transitioning from casual family life to stylish entertaining. Premium finishes and features Archant Marble Laurent Porcelain benchtops & splashbacks Bestwood Black Timberland cabinetry Blum hardware for durability and flawless usability Bosch Series 8 appliances for performance and elegance This project demonstrates how thoughtful design, quality materials, and expert joinery can transform a kitchen into a statement of both luxury and function.

For many adults, the kitchen is the heart of the home, where meals are made and social interactions take place. The best kitchen designs enable the space available to be used in the best way to support your lifestyle, but as we go through life our needs and abilities naturally change. A kitchen that once served you well, may no longer meet your needs. Mobility, vision, and strength can decline, making a thoughtfully designed kitchen as essential as looking fabulous. Designing a kitchen to cater to the needs of seniors requires more than simply aesthetic appeal, it’s about creating a space that prioritises safety, accessibility, and independence. Working with Finesse Joinery’s experienced kitchen designers in Christchurch ensures every kitchen design element from layout to custom kitchen cabinets are carefully considered with the capacity to evolve with you - planned for potential future needs to remain a comfortable, functional space for years to come. Understanding senior-friendly kitchen design The concept of ageing in place is central to senior-friendly kitchen design. This means a kitchen design that has a stylish aesthetic yet allows older adults to live independently and safely for longer. A kitchen design that: · Reduces the risk of hazards. · Minimises opportunities for strain. · Supports ease of movement. Aging in place design is not a one-size-fits-all solution. All Finesse Joinery’s kitchen designs are individual to meet the unique needs, preferences, and lifestyles of our clients, and an aging-in-place kitchen design is no different. By working closely with our award-winning professional kitchen design services in Christchurch, you can create a kitchen that seamlessly integrates with your lifestyle, budget, and long-term comfort.