Innovative kitchen designs for you

At Finesse Joinery we pride ourselves on the skills of our kitchen joinery Christchurch team. Our experienced joiners create custom furniture that is sublime in terms of quality, aesthetics and kitchen design. From modern kitchen design, pantry cabinets and entertainment units, we turn our clients’ kitchen dreams into reality.

Just the thought of undertaking a kitchen renovation can be enough to raise the blood pressure, but Finesse Joinery collaborates with clients to make the process seamless and stress free by taking the reins from design through to the installation. One area that challenges clients is thinking outside the box. To downgrade the stress of a kitchen redesign, there is the temptation to replicate the current layout and simply replace the kitchen cabinets and benchtops with more contemporary versions. However, playing around with the layout can pay dividends.

The layout of a kitchen is paramount, regardless of its size or style. It dictates the efficiency of your daily activities, from cooking and dining to cleaning and socialising. With thoughtful arrangement of storage, appliances, and food preparation areas, your kitchen can be transformed into an enviable household hub with supercharged functionality and style. So before you rinse and repeat, consider these alternative kitchen layouts:

Triangle kitchen layouts:

The kitchen triangle, also known as the golden triangle, is a popular and effective layout. It creates a smooth workflow between the sink, fridge, and cooker – the three essential areas in any kitchen. This arrangement minimises the distance between these points, making cooking and meal preparation fast and convenient.

L-shape kitchens:

The L-shaped kitchen features units and counters along perpendicular walls, forming an ‘L’ shape. It is adaptable and works well even in smaller kitchens, providing open space for a kitchen island or dining area. This layout combines functionality with flexibility, making it suitable for all kitchen sizes.



U-shape kitchen:

Ideal for larger kitchen spaces, the U-shaped kitchen consists of units along three walls. It delivers ample storage and workspace, with the potential to incorporate a kitchen island in the centre. It provides a functional and efficient setup, especially for those who require extra room for cooking and food preparation.

G-shape kitchen layout:

An extension of the U-shaped layout, the G-shaped kitchen features a peninsula that encloses the cooking zone and provides counter space also serves as a dining area or breakfast bar.

Galley kitchen:

The galley kitchen features parallel runs of units and counters. Popular in smaller spaces it requires careful planning to deliver adequate workspace and storage. While it may lack a dining area, this layout maximises food preparation space along its benchtops.

One-wall kitchen:

The one-wall kitchen consists of units and appliances along a single wall, making it suitable for narrow spaces or open-plan areas. By incorporating all essential work zones in one line, efficiency and contemporary simplicity is celebrated.



What are the benefits of collaborating with Finesse Joinery’s Christchurch kitchen design service?

A kitchen renovation is an investment, that if done correctly gives a healthy return. Our professional kitchen designers in Christchurch ensure that your kitchen reaches its full potential:

Optimising space: rearranging your kitchen allows you to declutter and utilise storage more efficiently, to maximise the available space and minimise benchtop clutter.

Increasing practicality: streamlining your kitchen layout improves its functionality to suit your lifestyle, making socialising, cooking, and meal preparation easier and more enjoyable.

Refreshing the aesthetic: your new kitchen should give the wow factor every time you enter the room. Updating a kitchen layout breathes new life into the space by creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. As well as designing practical kitchens, Finesse Joinery’s Christchurch kitchen designers fine-tune every element for a cohesive and luxurious finish – textures and colours to amplify the design.

Increasing opportunities: our kitchen designers live and breathe kitchens. They give new ideas and kitchen solutions which you may not have thought of previously. Awkward spaces, architectural features and problematic dimensions, can always be overcome through clever kitchen design and custom kitchen cabinets.

If you would like more information about how Finesse Joinery’s kitchen design can give you alternative kitchen renovation ideas, we invite you to visit our kitchen showroom in Christchurch (423 Main North Rd, Redwood). Call 03 352 3457 to book an appointment.