Spaces / Kitchens
If the kitchen is the heart of a home, then plywood gives it soul.
Good design isn’t just about aesthetic, but ease. Our bespoke plywood cabinetry designs are inspired by the environment in which they sit, making the best use of space to create a functional yet elevated kitchen that feels effortless to live in.
It’s the subtleties of our designs that will make your kitchen stand out. The clean, simple lines and warm tones of plywood underplay the true mastery of our function-led thinking, and when combined with other contemporary materials, the result is a space of enduring style.
Plywood is durable, long lasting and sustainable. We think it’s the perfect material to make your kitchen that you will love for years to come. We are kitchen designers who specialise in plywood and can help you through the whole project.
Richmond
This beautiful adobe (mud brick) home made and added to over many years by the owner has always been a passion project, so it was crucial the design and construction of the new plywood kitchen was sympathetic to the original style.
Pippin Lane
Birch plywood and aqua kitchen cabinets combine to give this open plan space a feeling softness
Tōtara Ave
Easy to use and very durable. This simple holiday home kitchen has been designed with the holiday in mind. Lots of bench space, easy clean and a place for everything to go. Made in Birch plywood with a stainless steel worktop keep the colour palette timeless and doesn’t distract from the view outside.
Tasman Street
Plywood kitchen cabinetry with black fronts add depth and the green tiled splash back links the garden which makes the spaces feel like one. Tasmanian Blackwood was the perfect choice for the Island top. The rich colours and distinctive grain work so well with the textured green tiles.
Tahuna Hills
Renovated Nelson home with beautiful white plywood cabinets, open shelving and subtle lighting.
Puponga
The warm tones of Birch plywood used in the kitchen and throughout the home create an uninterrupted environment that doesn’t distract from the surrounding natural beauty of this remote location. Built in window seats with under storage keeps everything in its place and the clever bookshelf doubles as a moveable room divider.
Quebec Road
Beautiful villa in Nelson is the perfect example of how Birch plywood works with many different styles of homes and showcases the adaptability of the material. The Make kitchen design team worked closely with the owner to ensure no detail was overlooked resulting in the perfect functional kitchen.
Manuka Street
combination of matt black and Birch plywood, crisp lines work harmoniously together in this kitchen
Mapua
The original concrete splash back, exposed wooden ceiling and beams work so well with the contemporary fittings and plywood kitchen cabinetry. White fronts add a feeling of freshness and the stainless steel benchtop for practicality. So many elements combine to make this kitchen a useable space for the whole family.
New Brighton
Using colour well can make a huge different to the space, making it interesting and enjoyable to be in. The owners of this kitchen were open to the idea of interesting textures and colour and with the well thought through layout has been a dream to use.
Spreydon
Birch plywood adapts effortlessly to many different architectural styles allowing you to update an existing space to meets your needs. The kitchen is an important space in most homes, so having it work seamlessly is a priority in our daily busy lives.
Davies Drive
Premium Birch plywood cabinetry and absolute Black granite benchtop is a favourite combination and a dream to work on. Lots of storage space designed specifically for the client’s items with everything in easy reach. Crisp and simple was the brief from the client with great storage space and of course the perfect display for the plants.
Hope Road
An absolutely stunning view from this newly built farmhouse style kitchen. Robust, tactile materials that will serve the test of time. The concrete bench top is on the working side of the kitchen and the solid timber is used on the island as a softer place to relax and soak up the scenery.
Lyttelton
Great design can happen in little spaces. Sometimes having lots of limitations can lead to creative outcomes. This is a great example of how modern materials can work with classic design in a sympathetic manner. It also helps when the location is truly beautiful!
Higgs Road
Complimenting this space with a defined retro feel was achieved by the clever use of colour placement and circle handle cutouts. Sometimes one small element can bring everything together. Birch plywood, lino and stainless steel were the perfect choice for their robust characteristics, standing up to the daily use by the in house chef. Easy to keep clean, a dream to work in and the overall layout working perfectly to incorporate the living area.
Stanley Street
Kitchens are beautiful in small spaces, and when the client has repurposed timber to incorporate, it becomes a privilege to do it justice! By choosing a negative detail recessed handle, the drawer and door fronts do not over complicate the kitchen. Sufficient storage remains available, and the decision to incorporate open shelving is an excellent way to preserve the well-lit environment while showcasing the clients personal treasures. We repeated the style in the office nook and laundry area to create a cohesive, homely space. Its important not to over complicate areas that are close together.
Zindels Lawyers
Who says the tea room needs to be ordinary? Hardwearing, functional design is just as important in the working environment as it is in the home. As we start to spend more time back in the office, having a shared space that’s easy to keep clean can help inter office relations. The use of colour on the large bi-folding doors provides privacy to the working day and some playfulness to a sometimes stressful environment. Birch plywood makes the office feel clean and fuss free and impressive to clients.
Ngatitama
Renovating a home whilst being sympathetic to the original style is something that has been perfectly executed here. The beautiful villa is light filled and complimented with interesting materials. Bamboo is a renewable material that is extremely durable for this busy family and suited to many situations. Choosing it for the kitchen, bathrooms and bench seats shows how versatile this modern product is. The warm tones and interesting texture of Bamboo doesn’t compete with the original floors or the new modern tiling throughout. A lovely palette of colours that work harmoniously with each other.
Brooklands
That 70’s feeling but oh so modern. This kitchen renovation boldly incorporating Formica and well positioned within the home, it enjoys a slight elevation, amplifying the sensation of being in a tropical setting through its vibrant and inviting colour palette. We love this one!
Milton Street
A very clever design where the kitchen storage double as the traditional sideboard and made in beautiful Birch Plywood. Making a traditional piece of furniture using modern techniques and materials, maintains the original style of the villa but brings a contemporary feel. Laminam has been used for the splash back and bench top, a very durable material that has a high tolerance to heat. Open shelving has been well placed for display and easy to reach items. Green lino fronts enhance the Oak timber flooring, creating a natural and elegant feeling in the home.