Dst Mangawhai 1220 1400

MANGAWHAI, NORTHLAND

A kitchen designed to frame the view – custom cabinetry by Fluid Interiors

Set in the hills of Mangawhai, this beautiful home by Jeremy Chapman Architecture (JCA) was designed around the view — and the kitchen was no exception. The client’s vision was to create a generous, welcoming space to host friends and family, while keeping the design calm and understated to let the landscape speak for itself.

Working closely with the client and architect, Fluid Interiors designed, manufactured, and installed the kitchen and scullery cabinetry, focusing on simplicity, natural materials, and lasting quality. The four-metre cantilevered island provides a sculptural focal point and a place to sit and take in the surrounds. A palette of Marlin Grey quartzite, stainless steel, and white American oak in a vertical crown cut was chosen for its warmth and timelessness.

Every detail was thoughtfully resolved — from integrated appliances that blend seamlessly into the cabinetry, to the pocket door that conceals the scullery, adding function without interrupting the space. Soft lighting and natural textures keep the space feeling warm and grounded.

This kitchen is a quiet, elegant response to its location — one that feels effortless, yet every element has been deeply considered.

CABINETRY: DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, AND INSTALLED BY FLUID INTERIORS (KITCHEN + SCULLERY)
BENCHTOPS: QUARTZITE IN MARLIN GREY
CABINETRY FINISH: WHITE AMERICAN OAK, CROWN CUT WITH VERTICAL GRAIN
SPECIAL FEATURES: 4M CANTILEVERED ISLAND, INTEGRATED APPLIANCES, AND POCKET DOOR TO SCULLERY
ARCHITECT: JEREMY CHAPMAN ARCHITECTURE (JCA)
LOCATION: MANGAWHAI, NORTHLAND
DATE: 2021
PHOTOGRAPHY: DAVID STRAIGHT
PRESS: FEATURED IN HOME MAGAZINE – A MATTER OF DUALITY
INTERVIEW WITH DESIGNER GEMMA MILLS – A MINIMALIST MANGAWHAI KITCHEN
AWARDS: NOMINATED FOR HOME MAGAZINE READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
Dst Mangawhai 1220 1400
Kitchen view from the back of the island featuring Marlin Grey quartzite benchtops and splashback with custom American oak cabinetry and integrated fridge with custom handles
Close-up of integrated fridge with custom American oak cabinetry and bespoke handles
Custom American oak cabinetry with built-in ovens and secret pivot door leading to hidden scullery
Dining table with view of custom living room cabinetry and white open shelving