b'alternative solutionrustic charma modern kitchen with a rustic touchDesigner Wendie Cantwell of Mastercraft Kitchens suggests this alternative scheme:I reimagined this space with warm colour tones and natural textures that complement the architectural style of the home. Rustic elements such as the lower cupboards and pelmet finished in Resene Colorwood Bask and the reclaimed timber slab in the seating area are contrasted with modern white elements such as the upper wall cabinets in Resene AquaLAQ in Resene Alabaster and the Caesarstone White Attica benchtop and splashback. Matte black cabinet handles and tapware from Archantaddfurthercontemporarytouchestothespace.Thekitchenlayout is functional with a working triangle between the island oven and fridge. The built-in timber bench on the left functions as both a casual dining area as well as a handy study space.email wendie@cantwelljoinery.co.nz web www.mastercraft.co.nzResene White PointerFranke Pyra TapArchantwww.archant.co.nz0800 272 4268Resene Colorwood Bask Glass School Pendant Resene Colorwood ECC Rock Salt www.ecc.co.nz09 379 9680Ploughmans Cake StandFrench Country Collectionsbefore www.frenchcountry.co.nz Dragonfly Wine Goblet0800 322 000 French Country CollectionsResenewww.frenchcountry.co.nzAbove: Resene Colorwood Bask used on the lower cabinetry and pelmet is aillustrationHalf Alabaster0800 322 000colourwash from the Resene We Speak Beach range. This colourwash allows theMalcolm Whitenatural grain of timber to show through while also adding soft colour, ideal forResene achieving a French country look. Upper cabinetry in Resene AquaLAQ tinted toNeroResene Alabaster adds modern style to the space and complements the benchtop in Caesarstone White Attica. Walls in Resene SpaceCote Kitchen & Bathroom tinted to Resene White Pointer and flooring in Resene Colorwood Rock Salt protected with Resene Qristal ClearFloor add further natural softness to the room. Pendant lights from ECC, bar stools from Corcovado, clock, kitchenware and accessories from French Country Collections.top tip Serengeti Bar StoolResene SpaceCote Kitchen & Bathroom contains anti-bacterial silver andCorcovadoMoulDefender for extra protection in wet areas such as kitchen spaces. www.corcovado.co.nzReseneUse on kitchen walls and complement with the ceiling in Resene SpaceCote09 360 0080Alabaster Flat Kitchen & Bathroom and trims in Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom.26 27'