Kitchen Designers & Renovators in Maungawera, Otago

“Working with Penny has exceeded all expectations. We absolutely love our Wanaka 'home away from home'. This is the first time we've engaged an interior designer and the experience of working with Penny has made it so enjoyable. Penny is a great communicator and was open to our ideas while at the same time bringing vision and new ideas that we wouldn't have come up with. She brings wonderful energy, care and passion for her work and clients. She goes above and beyond and I couldn't recommend her highly enough!!”

“We’re often asked who designed the home we love to live in. Chaney & Norman Architects would be our go-to team if ever we were to do it again on a different site. Both for their design flair and their willingness to listen and work with us to achieve our brief. Put most simply, it feels good to be in every room of our home. We love the flow, how spaces are defined and linked, and the natural light in our home. The house was designed specifically for our site. We enjoy total privacy from the road and protection from the southern aspect. As soon as we walk in the front door the house opens up to allow unimpeded views from floor to ceiling of the lake and mountains to the north. Views of more than 180 degrees from edge to edge are delivered to every living area and to the master bedroom. The small open courtyard around which our house is built is a much-loved feature. It is open to the sky and fully glazed with sliders, so it offers passage through to every side of the house as well as introducing light into every space. Because of the interior courtyard there isn’t a single corridor in our home. And it’s is a nice sheltered spot for a first coffee. The den is hunkered down on the southern side of the house so you might expect it to be colder and darker. Instead it’s a room for all seasons. We have spectacular views to the north directly through the interior courtyard and the other living areas. The winter sun streams into the den via this courtyard. We appreciate the flexibility to re-purpose the den, made possible by the courtyard. Whilst there is usually both a visual & physical connection through the fully glazed courtyard into the den, it can be closed down to give privacy to anyone wanting “time out” or a separate work space. Adjacent to the kitchen and dining area, facing north to the lake, is an outdoor room we have called our Dropzone. It is nestled a few steps down against the house for wind protection, and to allow for uninterrupted views from the kitchen out to the lake. With the roof continued over and with a glass balustrade, we can enjoy our Dropzone even in mid-winter on a sunny day. Another part of our home we love! We knew we were building a home with energy and thermal efficiency but we have tended to take it for granted until we’ve visited some other homes in winter! It’s one of the behind-the-scene things we appreciate about our house. We love our elegantly simple home with clean lines. Our architect thought outside the square to deliver what lies within the exterior walls”

“Sam is a Wanaka-based interior designer that we highly recommend. Having lived and worked overseas for many years Sam is able to bring a global perspective to her projects that gives her the edge. She is very approachable, friendly and proactive in finding solutions and sourcing items that really meet her specific clients needs. Sam understands that each client is different, and so tailors her designs and recommendations to each client's desires and their budget. Her vast knowledge of the industry and her contacts enables her clients to benefit from her wealth of experience and her awareness of the interiors market, as well as global trends. We have always found Sam to be extremely professional and hardworking, and would not hesitate in recommending her as one of Corcovado's favourite interior designers.”