The most useful piece of cabinetry in this Hobsonville kitchen is not confined to the kitchen at all. A full-height double-sided unit sits at the entrance, storing cookware and pantry items on one side while providing space for shoes and everyday household items on the other. Inside the kitchen, the U-shaped layout keeps the sink beneath the window and the main cooking functions along the side run. It is a practical example of designing storage around how the whole home is used, rather than stopping at the room boundary.