DStevens

27/10/2026

Sometimes the smallest details have the biggest impact.

The thickness of a benchtop, the profile of a shelf, the depth of a panel or the finish of a cabinet edge can completely change how a kitchen feels.

A thicker edge can create a classic, traditional look. A finer profile can feel light, refined and contemporary.

These are the kinds of details that give a bespoke kitchen its sense of craft.

Read our latest article for more kitchen design ideas to consider before starting your project:

If you are planning a new kitchen in Gisborne, early design conversations can help clarify what matters most, from storage and layout through to materials, colour, detailing and installation.

23/10/2026

We’ve all been working hard. It’s time for a little break 😎

Our offices, workshops and sites will be closed on Monday for Labour Day. Have a great long weekend, we’ll be back on Tuesday!

20/10/2026

And that’s a wrap on the gym changing room upgrade at Gisborne Girls’ High School 👏

The new spaces are brighter, bigger, and way more functional for students and staff.

Thanks to our team and subcontractors for all the work behind the scenes to bring these new spaces to life.

14/10/2026

A new kitchen in the making 👀

06/10/2026

For the outdoor area that gets used for everything. Morning coffee, weekend lunches, after-work wind down, whatever the weather is doing.

Louvretec Opening Roofs & Sun Louvres help make the space feel more usable, more often.

Available exclusively at DStevens.

30/09/2026

Let’s build something great together. 🔨

Great projects start with great people. We’re proud of the team behind our work and we’re always interested in hearing from skilled, motivated people who take pride in what they do.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our team 👉 www.dstevens.co.nz/careers

27/09/2026

Simple. Timeless. Built to last.

From the crisp white cabinetry and natural stone surfaces to the dark-stained timber island and brushed brass finishes, every detail in this kitchen was carefully considered to create a space that is both beautiful and functional.

23/09/2026

⚠️🦺 DStevens maintains a 100% SiteWise Health & Safety rating for 2026 🦺⚠️

We have taken part in independent SiteWise assessments every year since 2017.

Back then, our result was 82%. By 2022, we had reached 100%, and we have maintained that result every year since.

That progress has come from regularly reviewing how we work, where the risks are, and what could be improved.

The annual SiteWise assessment gives us an independent check on those systems each year. It helps keep health and safety front of mind and gives us a clear reason to keep refining the way we manage risk across our workshops, sites, and wider business.

Read more:

DStevens has maintained its 100% SiteWise Gold rating in 2026, continuing an annual programme of independent health and safety assessment that began in 2017.

15/09/2026

Over the last month, our team has been working on the gym at Lytton High School, upgrading the existing roof. The work includes reframing the lower roof sections and installing new flashings.

We’re proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Lytton High School, helping maintain and upgrade its buildings so they can serve students and the wider community for years to come.

10/09/2026

Kitchen storage should do more than fill space.

The best storage is designed around how you live, what you use every day, and what you would rather keep out of sight.

Deep drawers, appliance cupboards, pantry zones, integrated bins and dedicated storage for trays, spices or everyday items can all make a kitchen feel calmer and easier to use.

At DStevens, our cabinetry is designed and made for each client, which means storage can be tailored to the home, the space and the people using it.

Read more in our latest article: https://www.dstevens.co.nz/news/5-kitchen-design-ideas