Kitchen Design

Functional and stylish kitchens.

When developing the concept for your new kitchen it’s important to get the balance right between functionality and style.

Our kitchens are all truly custom built which means whatever features you desire or ideas you have, we can turn them into a reality.

As some of our designers are also experienced joiners you can guarantee that the design of your kitchen is going to be functional, practical, ensure you get the most intelligent use of your space, but also be stylish, dynamic and match the aesthetic of your property.

With an extensive knowledge of different materials and hardware options you can be assured that your kitchen will be designed and built using the highest quality materials to stand the test of time.

Our team will help you create the perfect kitchen for your home. Plans are created using a CAD drawing program which allows you to view your kitchen in elevation and three dimensional views so you can really visualize your beautiful new space.

We have the flexibility to adapt and modify the design until we have achieved your ultimate kitchen. We are always looking to exceed with our product, so the little details will always matter to us.

Kitchen Design Team

Meet our Designers

Rick Martin

Director

I started my career as an apprentice builder in Palmerston North before making the move into joinery. After travelling to Europe for three years and working on shop fit outs, boat building, kitchen manufacturing and installation I returned to New Zealand, moved to Hawkes Bay and established my own joinery business based in Onekawa.

I have 18 years’ experience designing and manufacturing kitchens as the owner operator of Sunshine Joinery.

Olivia Bollard

Design and Sales

I have a background in fashion and textile design studying a Massey University in Wellington. After seven years in fashion and textile design, I transitioned into high end interiors, working as a luxury rug and carpet designer in Chelsea London.

After returning to New Zealand I am transferring my interior design knowledge to kitchen design with Sunshine Joinery.

Makiko Smith

Design and Sales

I began my career with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and Design, followed by over nine years working as a product designer specialising in lighting and furniture.

Now, as a qualified kitchen designer with Sunshine Joinery, I bring that extensive design experience into creating functional and visually refined kitchen spaces. I have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Kitchen Design with NKBA, further strengthening my expertise and commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.

Joseph Roque

Design and Sales

With over 24 years of experience in architecture and interior design, Joseph knows how to turn ideas into beautiful, functional spaces. From homes to hospitality and retail, he’s worked across it all — bringing creative flair, technical know-how, and a deep understanding of building regulations.

As a Licensed Building Practitioner (Design 2), he helps our clients confidently navigate everything from concept to consent to completion.

When he’s not designing, you’ll find him out cycling, hiking local trails, or making music.

The process began with our excellent kitchen designer Olivia coming and discussing our needs. Her professionalism support and creative talent saw her come up with a design that has totally met our needs and given us a kitchen that we absolutely love. She listened to us and helped develop our ideas to a point that our new kitchen is even better that we could have hoped for.
— Kay and Dan Foley
You just need to see the showroom to see Rick takes his design to the next level. He gave great advice on what looked good, what products functioned well. I don’t think our Kitchen would have looked as timeless without Ricks great ideas.
— Bryony Henricksen
Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the work you put in to designing my kitchen and laundry, I absolutely love it!!
— Emma Jackson