The kitchen was very dated, and as the home had been tenanted for a number of years it had been mistreated. Having just moved back from USA with two small children, they really wanted a kitchen/living space in the large extension to their villa styled home, that would be the focal point for family gatherings. As wine connoisseurs, an area to house their extensive wine glass collection was essential. The space needed to be functional, but as this was a Villa renovation, they wanted the new kitchen to blend in with the old comfortably, including the beautiful original Matai flooring. With having a back wall of 7 metres long, which I could have placed more cabinetry along, I had to be mindful that they wanted space for the children’s toys and play area to the side of the kitchen, and being a young family, excellent storage was imperative for their day-to-day items.