Reilly Avenue Kitchen, Mount Maunganui (2026)
Designed for a client seeking a kitchen that feels both modern and timeless, this space draws on practicality and simplicity to create a calm, functional environment. A restrained palette of natural walnut, durable stone, and matte finishes brings warmth and longevity, while clean lines, integrated storage, and uncluttered surfaces promote a sense of order and ease. Built around the realities of family life, the kitchen combines robust materials with thoughtful, purpose-driven design.
Materials Used
Finishing
• Tasman Elm Timberland
• *18mm negative detail pelmets
Handles
• Archant straight edge Antique Bronze & pantry handles
• x2 Elitehardware Hugo Handle
• Bench top
Laminex Batian Velour 'HPL Laminate'
• Drawers
Blum Tandembox (soft close)
“I thought I was a perfectionist, but the team were incredibly thorough. Commons nailed the design and the installation, we love the result.”
— Client
