NKBA Awards 2005
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Kitchen Designer
Of The Year 2005
Designer: Morgan Cronin from Cronin Kitchens
Judges Comments: Complex in its function yet simple in
its aesthetics. Illusion of openness with the use of the suspended
extractor, its slimline shape matching the kitchens fine horizontal
lines. The discreet placement of appliances works very well and
the lighting accents are a strong feature.
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Bathroom Designer Of The Year 2005
Designer: Morgan Cronin from Cronin Kitchens
Judges Comments: Unique detail of well-crafted and stylised
custom designed vanity. Simple, yet proficient minimalist lines.
Mirrors set up the vanity avoid splash marks. Recessed panel lighting
spreads a wash of warmth through this room.
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Runner Up Kitchen Designer
Of The Year 2005
Designer: Lloyd Richardson from Lloyds
Joinery
Judges Comments: Creative Design with great use of horizontal
lines, and nice contrast of materials. Interesting use of textural
elements with timber adding warmth. Nice illusion of floating
units.
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Runner Up Bathroom Designer
Of The Year 2005
Designer: Peter Young from Waikanae
Kitchen & Joinery
Judges Comments: Good attention to detail. Repetition of
geometrical patterns throughout bathroom pleasing to the eye.
Impressive result achieved with tiling. Use of materials offers
interesting visual effects. The step up to the bath is a nice
feature.
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Best Kitchen Under $15,000
Designer: Jonelle Bowman from Mastercraft
Kitchens
Judges Comments: The Limited Budget is not evident in the
final design. It looks sophisticated and the waterfall ends make
clever use of the laminate.
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Regional Winner Wellington
Designer: Mal Corboy (CKDNZ) from Intrigue
Kitchen Design
Judges Comments: Good solution found to deal with unnecessary
window by covering with frosted glass. Great use of lighting,
contrasting dark tones providing balance. Display shelves with
quirky tin toy collection an eye-catching feature.
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Regional Winner Hawkes
Bay
Designer: Teresa Daly(CKDNZ) from Divine
Design
Judges Comments: A functional Kitchen with simple clean
lines.
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Regional Winner Taranaki
Designer: Mal Corboy (CKDNZ) from Intrigue
Kitchen Design
Judges Comments: Interesting impact using red and the colour
illumination on glass. Nice!
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Regional Winner Waikato
Designer: Nicola Smylie from Mastercraft
Kitchens
Judges Comments: Innovative use of the glass for the benchtop
and sliding doors behind splashback. Appealing combination of
glass and aluminium.
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Regional Winner Bay Of
Plenty
Designer: Mark Bruce from Beaver
Kitchens
Judges Comments: Excellent design to keep true to clients
brief to fit Tudor style home. Curved cabinet an eye-catching
feature.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Mal
Corboy (CKDNZ) from Intrigue
Kitchen Design
Judges Comments: The monochromatic colour scheme enhanced
by the warmth of the floor and complemented by up and down lighting
is a major feature.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Lloyd Richardson from Lloyds
Joinery
Judges Comments: This design shows dramatic input with
lots of features.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Frances Robinson (CKD/CBDNZ) from Frances
Robinson Design
Judges Comments: Having the kitchens "working part"
behind the scene in a separate scullery is a great idea, especially
with the grandchildren getting involved in cooking!
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Highly Commended
Designer: Wayde Beckman from Waikanae
Kitchen & Joinery
Judges Comments: The timber cabinetry reflects the homes
era, and is modernised using colour and complementary materials.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Sandra Grummitt (CKDNZ) from Grummitt Weldon Day Design
Judges Comments: This design does justice to white on white
and what a great scullery.
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Highly Commended
Designer: Sian Gillanders from Simply Kitchens
Judges Comments: Good use of limited laundry space.
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Student Designer Of The
Year 2005
Designer: Colleen Holder from Innovative Kitchens Auckland
Judges Comments: The Judges were impressed with the kitchen
layout which showed the designer understood the client brief,
and also displayed a good knowledge of products available. Overall
it was a well presented project with good design and plenty of
flair.