A stunning contemporary kitchen and bar for a client who loves to entertain, designed by Auckland-based designer Celia Visser, has won the overall KBB (Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom) Award at this year’s SBID Awards at an exclusive champagne luncheon, held in the glamorous surroundings of the Dorchester Hotel Ballroom in London.
The SBID Awards, considered the most prestigious interior design competition in the global design calendar, was attended by top designers and architects from 46 countries, and recognises, rewards and celebrates design excellence across a broad range of categories.
Delighted after being shortlisted as a finalist for these globally recognised awards, Visser had flown to London especially for the event, hoping, but not thinking for a moment she might come away with the top honour. However, when the MC, comedian Julian Cleary, announced her name as the winner Visser said she couldn’t quite believe it.
“It all felt a bit surreal, especially when having seen all the other fantastic projects from so many countries. We had interview after interview, and there must have been at least 10 photographers… it was like the paparazzi!” she says. “My client’s brief was that she wanted an award-winning kitchen and bar for her new home. I’m so happy to have achieved that for her, not just locally, but internationally.”
