There's a quiet confidence in a home where less truly is more. This Gisborne renovation gets it right with dark grey marble, crisp white surfaces, and brushed gold accents coming together in a space that's beautifully restrained yet undeniably rich.
The Heart of the Home: A Kitchen Built for Living
The kitchen anchors the space with its striking dark grey marble benchtops and showstopping island bench. The marble's natural veining brings depth and movement to the room, proving that stone this beautiful doesn't need much else to make an impact. Against this moody backdrop, the white cabinetry creates breathing room. Clean, handleless, and utterly contemporary.
The real magic happens in the details. The Phoenix Vivid Slimline Sink Mixer in brushed gold introduces a warm metallic note that feels both luxurious and liveable. Its slimline profile keeps things refined, while the finish catches the light beautifully against the dark stone.
Nearby, the Phoenix Cromford Pot Filler mounted on the splashback isn't just practical for filling large pots, it's a statement piece that nods to classic design while serving modern cooking needs.
Flowing Through: The Laundry as an Extension of Design
Too often, the laundry is an afterthought. Not here. The dark grey stone continues from the kitchen, creating a sense of continuity that makes the home feel considered from room to room. The same brushed gold tapware and sink sit confidently atop the bench and splashback, proving that functional spaces deserve beautiful fixtures too.
LED lighting tucked beneath the cabinetry transforms the space after dark, casting a soft glow that highlights the stone's texture and makes the gold tapware shimmer. Ambient lighting done right in its subtle, functional, and unexpectedly beautiful fashion.
Bathroom Sanctuaries: A Study in Balance
The bathrooms shift the mood slightly, introducing more light through white feature tiles and above-counter basins. Mid-toned neutral tiles across walls and floors create a perfect bridge between the crisp white and dark grey seen elsewhere, maintaining visual continuity while softening the palette.
The Phoenix tapware in brushed gold becomes a hero here, standing out against the white surfaces while echoing the warmth introduced in the kitchen. Paired with round gold-trimmed mirrors that echo the basin shapes, there's a lovely interplay between curves and straight lines, softening the geometry of the tiles and cabinetry without sacrificing the home's modern edge.
The Phoenix floor-mounted bath mixer takes this further, rising from the floor with clean architectural lines that create a floating, sculptural effect. It’s understated luxury at its best. A statement piece that delivers on both form and function while maintaining the minimal aesthetic.
Design That Feels Right
What makes this home work so well is its restraint. The palette is limited but layered. The materials are high-quality but unfussy. The fixtures are functional but thoughtfully chosen. LED lighting, hidden from view, adds atmosphere without adding clutter.
The result is a home that feels modern and minimal without tipping into cold or sterile territory. It's proof that when you get the foundations right—good stone, clean lines, quality fixtures—you don't need to shout. The design speaks for itself.
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