Luxury Kitchen Renovation Designed for Entertainment - Contemporary Coastal Kitchen Design in Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

Kitchen Designed for Coastal Experience and Effortless Entertaining

This luxury kitchen renovation designed for entertainment blends contemporary coastal elegance with expert precision and planning. The striking porcelain benchtop features a floating mitred apron end that draws the eye and anchors the kitchen with beautiful craftsmanship. Designed for a beachside holiday home in Pukehina, Bay of Plenty, this kitchen creates a space for relaxed family living and effortless entertaining.

With a refined palette of bold teal lacquer, soft sandy-toned porcelain, crisp matte white acrylic cabinetry, and textured light timber-look finishes, the kitchen strikes a perfect balance between coastal warmth and modern elegance. Blending sophisticated materials with practical layout planning, this bespoke kitchen renovation demonstrates how thoughtful kitchen design delivers both a welcoming everyday space and a stunning backdrop for hosting.

Designed with intention, the kitchen creates a curated experience for living beautifully—supporting modern living, meaningful connection, and seamless entertaining.

A Grand Island with Floating Detail and Waterfall End Designed for Entertainment in this Luxury Kitchen Renovation

The intricately detailed island serves as the centrepiece of the kitchen.  One end of the benchtop features a floating apron-style detail that adds lightness and visual intrigue, while the opposite end showcases a mitred waterfall finish in Dekton Albarium — a sandy-toned, textured matte porcelain. Hidden LED strip lighting enhances the sculptural quality of the benchtop, casting a soft, ambient glow that elevates both everyday functionality and evening entertaining.

Teal Lacquer Accents and Layered Lighting for Contemporary Coastal Kitchen Design

To complement the light base palette, bold teal lacquer was used to highlight key features such as the layered splashback and bar back panel, adding depth, contrast, and texture to the overall design. These ocean-inspired accents bring personality and vibrancy without disrupting the minimalist aesthetic. Dual-layered LED strip lighting is integrated beneath the cabinetry, within the overhead cabinetry cap, and along the island’s benchtop — enhancing depth, visibility, and creating a soft, ambient atmosphere.

Innovative Storage: Salice Exedra Bifold Pocket Door Slider

A standout feature of this kitchen is the Salice Exedra bifold pocket door system — imported from Italy and the first of its kind installed in the North Island of New Zealand. This advanced mechanism allows tall cabinet doors to slide effortlessly into a recessed pocket, revealing a fully equipped hidden servery and entertainment storage zone.

This premium solution keeps clutter neatly out of sight, supporting seamless transitions between everyday functionality and sophisticated entertaining.

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At Design Suite, we work closely with homeowners to create beautifully considered kitchens that reflect how you live. Whether you're renovating your existing kitchen or starting fresh with a full kitchen remodel, our kitchen interior design services are tailored to make the process smooth, inspiring, and stress-free. From the first design consultation to final installation, we’re here to guide every step — so you can enjoy a kitchen that’s as functional as it is beautiful.