Motide Raglan

We don’t design showroom kitchens. We design beautiful workhorses. 🛠️✨

I wanted to show you the X-ray. Every orange line you see was a decision made about where your hands go, where the steam vents, and how to keep those 2.5mm gaps perfect.

Good design is usually about the stuff you don’t notice until it’s missing. Like the integrated rangehood (hidden in the lines!) or a spice drawer placed exactly where you’re standing at the stove.

We obsessed over the technical side not because we’re obsessed with details - okay, maybe a little - but because these details are what make a house feel easy to live in.

Safe design is easy. Unboring- balancing a high-voltage yellow concrete benchtop with plywood that can take a real-life beating, this where the joy is.

What’s the one thing in your kitchen that drives you crazy? For me, it’s always the ‘lucky dip’ drawers. 👇

And if you’re new here, WELCOME. As you can see, we’re obsessed with the ‘logic inside the plywood’ - the bridge between a technical drawing and a kitchen that actually stands up to a Monday morning scramble.
If you like to see more of the thoughts behind the design, follow along!

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Why do some kitchens age so fast?

It’s rarely the colour.
And not always the materials.

Often it’s the layout.
The storage.
The way the kitchen actually functions day after day.

A sustainable kitchen isn’t about bamboo or stainless steel.

It’s about thoughtful kitchen design.

Where the sink, dishwasher and waste are positioned with intention.
Where kitchen storage supports your real life routines.
Where a stainless benchtop is chosen because it performs- not because it’s on trend.

The hidden parts matter just as much as the visible ones.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation and want it to feel calm, practical and built to last- feel free to ask questions here or send me a message.

We are always happy to talk things through.

Not all kitchens hide their structure 🤩

This bespoke bamboo kitchen island was designed as a true open frame construction.

Every joint is visible — and structural.
Mortise & tenon connections, half joints, and handmade bamboo dowels interlock to create strength through the framework itself.

Bamboo is often underestimated, yet it is incredibly strong, sustainable, and beautifully expressive when treated with care.

We design kitchens for clients who value material honesty, refined detailing, and long-lasting construction. 🍃

If you’re drawn to kitchens that made using sustainable materials with attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you. 💚

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Location 📍
Raglan, New Zealand

In this kitchen, a variety of design elements come together in perfect balance - each one complementing the next. Vertical lines soften the strong horizontal flow, gentle curves break up the straighter shapes, and a thoughtful mix of materials keeps the space rich without ever feeling overwhelming.

1️⃣ Kitchen island & workbench - A clean, open overview of the hearth of the space
2️⃣ Stainless-steel benchtop - Modern, tidy, durable. It elevates the look, while making cooking and cleaning a breeze.
3️⃣ Rounded open shelf - A soft, sculptural detail that adds warmth, character, and styling potential.

✨ Every detail was designed to be functional, beautiful, and built to last.

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Materials used:
Oak plywood
Benchtop
Feature panels
Softclosing hardware from
Stain&Oil .nz
Paint