NKBA Conference 2010. 8th to the 11th of July 2010 QUEENSTOWN 
NKBA Awards 2009
Winner Kitchen Design of the year 2009
Auckland Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Robyn Labb
Company: Kitchens by Design - Auckland
Phone: (09) 966 2902
Judge Comments: The judges were unanimous that this was their winner this year and had the following comments to make. The owners wanted a great kitchen as a feature to the entertaining areas, with some of the appliances and a work area away from the dining space.
The stunning kitchen displays drama and style, makes a bold statement, and balances the space with proportion and strength. The use of the dark slab marble to encase the long island, and to clad the back wall gives a strong impression. The linear white wall units give relief to the solid colour and reinforces the strong lines of the island. The canter levered solid oak floating table bisects the island, adds a focal point and makes the most of the expansive space for entertaining. The high polished stainless steel drawer fronts with a negative detail handles complete this creation that won the unanimous approval of the judges.
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Runner-up Kitchen Design of the year 2009
Highly Commended
Designer: Morgan Cronin
Company: Cronin Kitchens - Auckland
Phone: (09) 813 6192
Judge Comments: With clever transformation of this expansive space, the new design makes the most of the length and light, creating a striking kitchen with contrast. The main focus is the long back wall featuring the thick stainless steel bench, marble splashback, and tall high gloss cupboards which strengthen the overall concept. The strong elements are a statement and repetition of form and balance add to the consistency of the design approach.
A stunning striking kitchen.
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Winner Bathroom Design of the year 2009
Canterbury Region Bathroom Design 2009
Designer: Davinia Sutton
Company: Detail by Davinia Sutton - Canterbury
Phone: (03) 365 9995
Judge Comments: This bathroom design uses the limited space creatively by effective zonal use, while giving a subdued and calming influence Refined detailing and good material selection all contribute to the linear feel and blends with the home’s contemporary architecture. The wall of mirror reflects both the light fitting and the natural light, and creates an illusion of space within the narrow bathroom. The timber elements exudes warmth, while the round white mosaic tiles give a feeling of refinement, adding to the ambiance of the zen like atmosphere
An elegant creation
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Runner-up Bathroom Design of the year 2009
Auckland Region Bathroom Design 2009
Designer: Robyn Labb
Company: Kitchens by Design - Auckland
Phone: (09) 966 2902
Judge Comments: Our judges decided this grand bathroom has a very inviting Spa resort style feel, which exudes luxury and glamour, from the generous spaces to the design to the products used.
The contrasting large floor and wall tiles add a robustness which is emphasized by the white sloped majestic ceiling, a captivating feature of the grand space. The stand alone bath with ambient floor lighting, is offset by the thick slab floating vanity, flanked by strong walls to create balance and proportion. A very glamorous bathroom indeed.
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Renovation Kitchen Design of the year 2009
Wellington Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Damian Hannah
Company: German Kitchens Ltd - Wellington
Phone: (04) 802 4805
Judge Comments: This modern striking kitchen with dark dramatic finishes creates a solid feel in a light traditional elegant space and celebrates the contrast of old and new. This renovation kitchen included the removal of an internal wall to successfully combine with clever use design elements, reflective surfaces, creative lighting and linear lines stretching along the buffet area, to strengthen the character of the home and highlight the traditional dark timber floor and the feature bay window. – A clever renovation
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Renovation Bathroom Design of the year 2009
Designer: Davinia Sutton
Company: Detail by Davinia Sutton - Canterbury
Phone: (03) 365 9995
Judge Comments: The simplistic design and creative detailing makes this bathroom renovation and elegant and inviting space. The main points include - the large mirror to bounce light into the space - the vanity top with the recessed negative gives a suspended feel, - the tall red mosaic tiled wall
separates the shower and bath, and also but bisects the wall of white linear tiles. All of these design elements work towards the overall concept, and combined deliver a clever renovation.
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Any Region Kitchen Design 2009, which gives Designers the opportunity to showcase their work out of the Membership Region
Designer: Natalie Du Bois
Company: Du Bois Design Ltd- Auckland, with a Wellington kitchen
Phone: 021 608 236
Judge Comments: This discreet kitchen cleverly uses design elements to subtly blend into the space, and in doing so creates a contemporary style in this modern home. The use of light, dark and highly polished reflective surfaces, is completed by the addition of the bright orange accent colour to draw the attention and the eye.
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Canterbury Region Kitchen Design 2009
Highly Commended
Designer: Davinia Sutton
Company: Detail by Davinia Sutton - Canterbury
Phone: (03) 365 9995
Judge Comments: And we have seen this one before - This kitchen radiates refinement and restraint, and is evidence of great attention to detail with planning and products chosen. A great design for taking full advantage of the interior and exterior requirements and the long table allows for full social interaction by both aspects. The simple lines work exceeding well with the architecture and captures the modern indoor outdoor flow with elegance.
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Wellington Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Damian Hannah
Company: German Kitchens Ltd - Wellington
Phone: (04) 802 4805
Judge Comments: This modern striking kitchen with dark dramatic finishes creates a solid feel in a light traditional elegant space and celebrates the contrast of old and new. This renovation kitchen included the removal of an internal wall to successfully combine with clever use design elements, reflective surfaces, creative lighting and linear lines stretching along the buffet area, to strengthen the feature of the traditional bay window.
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Central Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Robert Gale
Company: Kitchens by Healey - Fielding
Phone: (06) 355 4646
Judge Comments: This large kitchen space was cleverly designed into intelligent distinction of zones to accommodate the clients everyday and entertaining needs. From the discreet practical scullery, to the positioning and placement of specific appliances, this was all paramount to of the overall success of a well thought out design
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Hawkes Bay Region Kitchen Design 2009
Highly Commended
Designer: Damian Hannah
Company: German Kitchens Ltd - Hawkes Bay
Phone: (04) 802 4805
Judge Comments: The balance, proportion and clean simple lines of this understated elegant kitchen integrate and compliment the horizontal lines of this new architecturally designed home blending with sophistication.
The streamlined kitchen radiates refinement and restraint, and with cabinetry to the ceiling heightens the space. The monochromatic palette gives a subtle balance and puts focus on the timber floors and sea views.
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Bay of Plenty Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Mark Bruce CKDNZ
Company: Beaver Woodwork - Whakatane
Phone: (07) 308 7642
Judge Comments: This kitchen renovation re-uses the space with great effectiveness, and displays a flexibility of design styles and sensitively, bringing together a palette of contrasting materials. It’s a contemporary design, with a distinctive European flair.
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Taranaki Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Peter Baylis CKDNZ
Company: Vogue Kitchens & Appliances - New Plymouth
Phone: (06) 758 7241
Judge Comments: A well designed kitchen that uses intelligent distinction of zones and symmetry to create a good organisation of spaces centered around the island. The hidden office area cleverly doubles as a feature wall creating balance and interest in the space.
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Waikato Region Kitchen Design 2009
Designer: Robin Caudwell
Company: Designer Cabinets Ltd - Hamilton
Phone: (07) 849 3757
Judge Comments: The combination of the old and new come together with dramatic effect in this relaxed yet functional space, creating a harmonious entertainment centre. By incorporating the white linear wall board and the polished concrete floor into the kitchen space, creates an outdoor relaxed feel, beside the coastal sea views.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Davinia Sutton
Company: Detail by Davinia Sutton - Canterbury
Phone: (03) 365 9995
Judge Comments: This kitchen radiates refinement and restraint, and is evidence of great attention to detail with planning and products chosen. A great design for taking full
advantage of the interior and exterior requirements and the long table allows for full social interaction by both aspects. The simple lines work exceeding well with the architecture and captures the modern indoor outdoor flow with elegance.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Natalie Du Bois
Company: Du Bois Design Ltd - Auckland.
Phone: 021 608 236
Judge Comments: The clients request for a café style kitchen at home, was achieved by combining the warm mouth-watering colours and tones based on chocolate, caramel and butter. To reinforce the café feel the focus is the central table styled island which incorporates the cook top and casual seating. The kitchen design oozes warmth and combined with the natural elements completes a contemporary elegant picture
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Highly Commended
Designer: Morgan Cronin
Company: Cronin Kitchens - Auckland
Phone: (09) 813 6192
Judge Comments: Balance with refined detailing and restrained but stunning lighting, together with sharp contrasts in colours and materials all contribute to a great kitchen. The design uses strong symmetry that relates to the surrounding outdoor living spaces works, and works brilliantly with the home’s contemporary architecture.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Toni Roberts
Company: Kitchen Architecture - Auckland
Phone: (09) 444 6383
Judge Comments: This delightful sophisticated kitchen achieves the partial separation from the public areas with an easy feel, and combined with the natural muted colours inspired by the native landscape, it compliments the surroundings beautifully.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Jessica Valintine
Company: Carlielle Kitchens - Auckland
Phone: (09) 238 5222
Judge Comments: A great design for taking full advantage of the wonderful exterior sea views and allowing for full social interaction by being able to work around the central table. The kitchen design is simplistic, and uses dark contrasts and a splash of playful bold colourful stripes to relax the space and brighten the seaside dining experience.
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Innovation use of Lighting Award
Designer: Ant Paulsen
Company: Fineline Kitchens Ltd - Auckland
Phone: (09) 379 2470
Lighting is a subtle feature in this kitchen design, and by illuminating with a grazing effect the honed masonary blocks that form the base of the island, gives a floating feel to the bench-top. And with the clever positioning of the down-lights this creates a vibrant reflective shine off the stainless island bench-top, bringing the kitchen to life - this designer was not afraid to shine.
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Innovation use of Timber Award
Designer: Davinia Sutton
Company: Detail by Davinia Sutton - Canterbury
Phone: (03) 365 9995
This design is worthy of the Timber Award by its prominent use of timber to bring form, texture and the warmth to the social space. The combination of the timber elements from the ceiling to the cabinetry doors, to the table top, brings a sustainability, durability and evokes a feeling of warmth and beauty and timeless style.
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Creative Excellence Award
Designer: Bei Bei Yuan
Company: Tang Ming - Auckland
Phone: (09) 272 8252
The judges were looking for creativity, and this speaks for itself with elements that went beyond imagination and showed that the designer had vision. Both the strong linear lines and rectangles are effectively offset by the splash of blue and the interesting creative use of geometric shapes in white with aluminum negative detailing for the island cladding, giving a striking 3 dimensional image.
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Certified Designers Society Award
Designer: Heather Wood CKDNZ
Company: Stewart Scott Cabinetry - Auckland
Phone: (09) 262 0608
This delightful kitchen reflects the style wished by the owner and offers a practical design with a great functional working triangle.
The kitchen displays fantastic use of texture and contrast and successfully combines the natural colours to compliment the relaxed style.
A winning combination designed by an expert in this field.
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Use of Colour Award
Designer: Ant Paulsen
Company: Fineline Kitchens Ltd - Auckland
Phone: (09) 379 2470
The softness and freshness of this space makes the sharpness of the touches of colour more vibrant and important. The monochromatic backdrop creates a canvas for the pockets of warmth of the timber features, to the rich red and sea greens found in the feature pendant lights, glass splash back, expressive art work and bold striped furnishings. This soft palette has a style that adds to the nature of the home, without dominating.
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Best Kitchen Multi Unit Apartment
Designer: Mark Bruce CKDNZ
Company: Beaver Woodwork - Whakatane
Phone: (07) 308 7642
The judges chose this project kitchen which is light, bright and very functional. Good design use of the space incorporating versatility and clean lines with interesting design elements - A practical working design delivers a great result.
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Student Designer of the Year 2009
Designer: Nicola Chan
Company: Kitchens by Design - Auckland
Phone: (09) 966 2906
The judges thought that Nicola had captured the essence of the client’s desires with a look and style that enhanced the home. The design was balanced, functional and interesting, using elements that worked well with the proportions of the room and surrounding areas.
The colour palette was relaxed yet sophisticated, and the overall look was enhanced by design features. A very professional presentation including detailed elevations and plans, that bring the concept to reality.
Runner-up Student Designer of the Year 2009
Designer: Tony Smith
Company: Kitchens By McIndoe – Hawkes Bay
Phone: (06) 843 3880
The judges commented that Tony's entry was well thought out, covered all of the clients requirements with a practical and balanced design, while incorporating creative design elements to bring sophistication to the end result. A professional presentation completing the picture.
Highly Commended Student Designer of the Year 2009
Designer: Leanne Ellison
Company: Lee Brothers Joinery - Rotorua
Phone: (07) 348 0620
The judges said that Leanne’s entry answered the clients brief with design solutions and with the use of selective products had produced a functional and aesthetically pleasing result. A professional presentation to a high standard.
