Architect's impression of panoramic ocean views provided by post-free bi-fold corner windows in this Bay of Plenty holiday house.

Architect's impression of breakfast bar seating provided on the deck outside the kitchen servery.

Architect's impression of extensive high level shelving creating opportunities for display of the owners' colourful collection of utensils and pottery.

Architect's impression of existing doors replaced in plywood finishes to complete the kitchen makeover in this Bay of Plenty holiday home.

The stainless steel island bench slab folds from a side panel onto a floating top, spaced off from chunky pine legs. More display space is provided at the guest end of the bench.

The original kitchen lacked sufficient bench space and storage. It was also oversized with excessive distances between benches.

The wide opening bifold windows allow the sea breeze in.

The bifold windows also enable conversations with people on the deck outside the kitchen.

The servery opening adds convenience.

The kitchen comfortably accommodates an island bench, which is both attractive and practical.

Red acrylic backing boards add warmth and vitality to what was originally a fairly bland kitchen.

Cut-outs to the plywood drawers are simple yet practical.

The coolness of stainless steel flashbacks is offset by the warmth of timber and splashes of vibrant colour.

The stainless steel slab floats above the solid timber legs in a detail faithfully reproduced by skilled joiners.

The red acrylic backing to shelves creates a somewhat Asian aesthetic.