PUKEHINA COASTAL RENOVATION

PUKEHINA, BAY OF PLENTY

LEAD DESIGNER: MADDY DAVIS

DESIGN SUPPORT: LAURA HEYNIKE, ANDREW CARBERRY

We were engaged to reimagine the kitchen and lounge of a stunning beachside home in Pukehina, Te Puke, with a focus on luxury interior design and elevated functionality.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the ocean, the brief was to transform a previously cluttered and disconnected layout into a seamless, light-filled living environment. By opening up the space, we created an expansive coastal kitchen design that enhances flow, natural light, and connection to the surrounding views.

A key focus was the client’s passion for entertaining, which inspired the creation of a bespoke kitchen that acts as the social centre of the home. Featuring custom wood-look cabinetry, high-end finishes, and curated textures, the design exudes warmth, sophistication, and coastal calm.

Subtle curves and layered materiality soften the architectural lines and reflect the natural landscape, blending contemporary beach house style with a timeless aesthetic. The resulting interior is not only practical for everyday living but also a showcase of high-end residential design that embraces relaxed luxury.

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A small potted cactus on a wooden countertop next to a wooden cabinet in a kitchen with green tiled walls.
Open-concept living and kitchen area with wooden floors, a beige sectional sofa, a round wood coffee table with a plant, a small window, and a kitchen with a dining island and bar stools.
Green tiled kitchen backsplash with two wooden shelves holding three black canisters labeled S, C, and T, and a black stovetop on white countertop.
Modern kitchen with a wooden island and black bar stools, white cabinets, a black oven, and a green tiled backsplash.
Close-up of a light-colored marble or stone countertop with wooden slatted cabinet below, and a black railing in the background.
Interior of a room featuring a wooden cabinet, wooden wall panels, and part of a black chair.
Wood-paneled wall with modern oval mirrors and a wooden cabinet with vertical slats.
Modern open-concept kitchen with wooden cabinets, island with sink, black chairs, and a bookshelf with decorative items, adjacent to a cozy living area with a beige sofa and plant.
Close-up of a wooden piece of furniture with vertical ridges, next to a floor with light brown wood planks and a black railing in the background.
View of a modern living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a view of the ocean. Inside, there is a dining table with wicker chairs, a bar area with black chairs, light wood flooring, a slatted dark wood wall, and a
Interior of a modern beach house with a wooden floor, black bar stools at a white kitchen island, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with ocean view and wicker furniture.
Close-up of a marble tabletop with rounded corner on a wooden surface.
Modern living room with a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors and windows, featuring a kitchen island with black barstools, a white sofa, a wooden sideboard, and outdoor patio furniture.
An open-concept living room and kitchen with a view of the ocean through large windows and sliding glass doors, featuring a neutral color palette and modern furniture.
Modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table topped with a potted plant, a wooden wall, and a small kitchen with a white island, black barstools, and decorative shelves.
Living room with white sofa, wooden coffee table, round rug, and ocean view through sliding glass door.
Living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a built-in wooden shelving unit, and windows allowing natural light.
A curved wooden bookshelf with decorative items, including a white vase and a green geometric vase, and a crocodile head sculpture, situated in a living room. Part of a beige sofa and a green plant are also visible.
Close-up of a wooden bookshelf with a ceramic vase on a round shelf
Close-up of a wooden cabinet with a rounded top edge and vertical slats on the door.
Living room with beige sofa, gray pillows, potted plant on wooden table, sliding glass door opening to outdoor patio with chairs and ocean view.
Living room corner with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a white wall, a gray wooden sideboard, a black sculpture, and cream-colored curtains with natural light streaming in.
Wooden closet doors next to a gray wooden cabinet with a decorative sculpture on top and a mounted flat-screen TV on the wall.
A wooden cabinet with folding doors partially open, revealing a built-in bookshelf with books and wine bottles. To the right, a gray wooden sideboard with a decorative sculpture on top stands next to a wall-mounted television. The floor is wooden, an
Wooden bar cabinet with liquor bottles, wine bottles, and glasses, situated next to a gray cabinet with a small sculpture on top.
Living room with a wooden entertainment center, a flat-screen TV, books, and decorative items, partially viewed from a corner behind vertical white slats.
A light gray sofa with two matching gray pillows in a minimalist living room with white walls, a small round side table, and a window with horizontal blinds.
Part of a bedroom with a bed covered in a brown quilt, partially visible behind white vertical slats, and a gray armchair with a matching gray pillow in the foreground.
A small kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and wooden upper cabinets, open to a living space with a wooden shelving unit and TV.
A neatly made bed with white sheets, a beige headboard, and four decorative pillows in shades of beige and brown.
Modern bathroom vanity with a white vessel sink, wall-mounted faucet, and two white bottles labeled 'a.live' on a tray, with a mirror and tiled wall in the background.
A white round vessel sink with a wall-mounted stainless steel faucet and a control knob above, set against a white tiled bathroom wall with a mirror.
Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden vanity with a vessel sink, and minimalist decor.