INSPIRATIONAL SPACES
Kitchens no longer need to be rudimentary and purely functional. As the hub of the home, they deserve attention to design and thoughtful aesthetics. Kouzina’s Victoria Street showroom is a lesson in luxe – creatively designed as an inspirational space for industry professionals and clients to experience and learn about the outstanding brands they represent.
Established in 2004, Kouzina offers an extensive and exclusive range of the latest home appliances for residential and commercial interiors. While stocking brands such as Miele, Liebherr, and Gaggenau, to name a few, the people behind Kouzina strive to demonstrate integrity and excellence in everything they do, never compromising on the quality and product selection.
Director Martin Cross has been involved in the appliance industry for nearly 30 years, working with major European brands as they have entered the New Zealand market. Kouzina’s product selections are carefully curated based on industry trends from Europe and the close relationships they have with their brand partners.
Martin describes Kouzina as a ‘solutions-based business’.
“The entire Kouzina team delivers an impressive level of service due to their many years of knowledge, expertise, and passion for the industry. We work closely with clients on their briefs and are skilled in understanding technical product knowledge and providing the very best options for designers, architects, and cabinetmakers”.
Kouzina has had an amazing response from the local Christchurch market since opening.
Martin and the team collaborated closely with the Christchurch design community, and their showroom offers an environment to see the latest appliances in-situ displays. One of their displays recently won the NKBA Spatial Innovation Design – Commercial Award. Martin mentions this was exciting for everyone involved.
“For many years, we have worked closely with the Canterbury region, and it is great to have a showroom here that provides a full retail experience for both residential and commercial projects. We are very appreciative of the support that has been given to us as a Kiwi-owned appliance retailer.”
Martin mentions that Kouzina is market competitive for pricing, and can cater to all project budgets, be it a new build or a renovation. All the while, the Victoria Street location provides a boutique experience and personalised client service.
When asked what Cantabrians can see in the forecast regarding kitchen trends, Martin mentioned that the future is an exciting one for the heart of the home, and there is an immense level of talent within our local design community.
“Currently, we are seeing clean lines and flush details that allow for seamless integration. This is a perfect fit into any kitchen design. The technology and engineering that goes into the appliances mean we can offer very high-quality equipment that is highly functional and designed to last, which is important in terms of sustainability.”
Kouzina is working on some great collaborations with their brand partners through to Christmas. Head down and visit the team at Victoria Street for a coffee and a browse.