Commons is a kitchen design and build studio based in Mount Maunganui. Our approach is grounded in simple, functional design that improves daily life in quiet, lasting ways. We work with clients across the Bay of Plenty who understand that a well-designed kitchen is worth getting right.

Full service kitchen studio

Creative direction

Space planning

Material and finish selection

Budget planning

Fabrication

Installation

Project management

Supplier coordination

Our Process

1 . Discover

We start with a conversation about your space, your vision and your budget, and give you an honest picture of what's achievable.

2. Design

We develop a detailed design plan around what we've discussed, covering materials, finishes and costs.

3. Craft

Our team fabricates your kitchen in-house, with close attention to every detail and joint.

4. Install

We agree on a build timeline and payment structure, then our team takes care of everything through to completion.

More than just a room, it's the part of a home that does the most living. We design each one around how you cook, gather, share and move through your day.

Mount Maunganui Kitchen countertop with a modern stainless steel sink, a chrome faucet.
Modern Mount Maunganui kitchen with wooden cabinets, oven with a towel hanging, and a bowl with pears on the countertop near a window.
Modern Mount Maunganui kitchen with wooden cabinets, oven with a towel hanging, and a bowl with pears on the countertop near a window.
Allison Ave Kitchen, Design + Build, 2023

Our work is bespoke by nature, but never precious. We take pride in collaborating with our clients to make their kitchen, their own. Our approach is less about reinvention, more about consideration. We take the design fundamentals, combine it with your unique tastes and desired outcomes, then compose it with care and intention.

Let’s build your dream kitchen