This Te Atatu South kitchen uses a compact U-shaped layout to keep preparation, cooking and storage close together, then opens one side toward the dining area with a peninsula and bar seating. Wood-look base cabinetry brings warmth into the working zone, while white overheads keep the upper part of the room lighter. Pull-out storage and integrated waste bins make better use of the cabinetry internally, so the design is working on organisation as well as appearance.