Design: Kitchen coup

Morgan Cronin's kitchen (top) and textiles by Morgan Cronin.

Auckland kitchen designer Morgan Cronin wowed international judges when he showed his latest work in Britain in January.

Cronin beat entrants from Australia, the United States and European countries to take the International Kitchen Designer title with his subtle blonde American ash and white Corian benchtop kitchen design for a Coromandel beach house.

Last year, Cronin won Kitchen Designer of the Year and Bathroom Designer of the Year in the annual New Zealand Kitchen and Bathroom Association awards. As part of his prize he was sent to the British competition.

In 2001 and 2003 Cronin was named Kitchen Designer of the Year in the Home Ideas Kitchen Design Awards.

"It was great to have my work recognised against other top international designers," he says. "Winning these kinds of awards gives my clients more confidence in my ability. They are open to my ideas and that makes the job even more fun."

Cronin Kitchens, ph (09) 836 6192.

Bold and beautiful

The Feltex carpet range for this season is designed to complement the explosion of colour, bold lines and engagingly childlike patterns prevalent in interior decor. The three latest ranges are the elegant Classic Calibre, the richly textured Invicta Tunika Lake and the practical Minster Bruthen. You can contact Feltex at 0800 335 839 or visit www.feltexcarpets.com

Euro chic

Vibrant Spanish company Gaston y Daniela has produced an exciting range of fabrics that have a retro and vintage feel.

The range includes five collections - stripes in modern jacquard, Mikado-inspired fabrics with more than a hint of luxury, an adaptation of 50s fabric, contemporary sheer curtains, and a linen with a silk finish and embroidered with abstract motifs.

To contact stockists ph (09) 302 1652.