Whangamata Bach

Designed by Andrea Burney & Claire Bruford, this 1980s bach has been thoughtfully transformed into a warm, contemporary coastal retreat, blending relaxed beachside living with subtle Japandi influences and a deep connection to Japanese design.

Natural timber tones, muted greens, fluted detailing, and carefully selected stone finishes create a calm, layered palette. A concealed snack-station pantry sits behind Hettich WingLine bifold doors, keeping everyday items easily accessible but neatly hidden away.

Leathered Sensa Taj Mahal stone, fabricated by The Stone Collective, brings warmth and movement to the island and sideboard, while Dekton Aeris provides a softer, highly durable surface for the hob and sink area, continuing through to the outdoor bar servery.

Carefully considered oak detailing, recycled Rimu window reveals, retained original Rimu doors, and Western red cedar slatted laundry doors all help honour the bach’s original character while giving the home a fresh, refined feel.

The result is a relaxed and beautifully resolved family bach — familiar and cosy, but with a new level of functionality, craftsmanship, and contemporary japandi detailing.

Specifications

Cabinetry: Euro construction with Prime White Satin and Prime Sovereign Oak interiors
Feature cabinetry: Natural American white oak veneer with solid timber frame detailing
Veneer: Crown cut American white oak, finished in natural clear polyurethane with UV inhibitor
Island detailing: Solid American white oak post and rail detailing
Panels: 26mm natural American white oak veneer panels, finished to match doors
Pantry: Hettich Wingline bifolding pantry doors
Glazed cabinetry: Veneer framed doors with narrow reeded glass inserts
Drawer systems: Blum Merivobox Silk White soft-closing drawers to kitchen, Blum Movento Sovereign Oak drawer system to sideboard
Benchtops: 20mm Dekton Aeris, 20mm Sensa Taj Mahal Leathered
Exterior bar top: Dekton Aeris, mitred to 50mm
Splashback: Sensa Taj Mahal with custom fluting to sideboard area, tiled hob wall
Sink: Archant Gusto 600 sink station
Handles: Archant Join oak lacquered handles, with Katalog Flexa tan leather tab handles and pewter detail to selected cabinetry
Lighting: Stefano Orlati warm white LED lighting in slimline silver profile with opaque diffuser
Bins: Hideaway Concelo twin 35L pull-out bin

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