Appliances

Reeded timber is added to a Robinhood black glass rangehood – a textural companion to the timber cabinetry and granite benchtop

Florim Porcelain stoneware sheet in a Natural finish, from Artisan Stone, provides a moody, complementary surface to a sleek Fisher & Paykel gas hob

Good looks aside, your kitchen needs to make life easy, too – under-benchtop plug sockets offer a great case in point

This contemporary kitchen's dark cabinetry is balanced by the warmth of the bronze hardware and custom Qasair Sapphire bronze rangehood

In a kitchen already replete with features, this crafted steel rangehood adds powerful extraction and an equally powerful design presence

While much of this marble and wood kitchen is highlighted to glorious effect, the Miele integrated fridge/freezer has a down-played presence

This kitchen island celebrates classic design lines but packs a wealth of modern functionality – full-size Fisher & Paykel ovens are just the start

Within a sprawling, open kitchen, this cooktop station means business – maybe that's why it is supported by a no-nonsense, farm table structure

For this project, the homeowners were looking for a semi-professional cook’s kitchen – it's fair to say no one skimped on the rangehood

The refrigerator is integrated into this wall of cabinetry, but what's really important is on show – the contents of a glass-fronted Liebherr wine fridge

Want to free up wall space or avoid blocking views from behind the island? Suspending your ventilation is one way forward

For this white, bright kitchen, a Whispair rangehood draws cooking smells but not the eye, clad as it is in the same finish as the cabinetry

Happiness is where you find it and this rooftop entertainers deck with stainless steel al fresco kitchen and appliances is a good example

This Mercury dual-fuel range is an appropriately substantial country kitchen inclusion – it also makes it look like you take cooking seriously

Take your home or office waste bin to the next level with Hideaway Colour Coded Liner Holders – speed of use, recycling education and recycling efficiency are the result

Big on function small on design clutter, this kitchen keeps things seamless – a chilled water dispenser the only clue to the integrated fridge's whereabouts

Okay not if you're familiar with it, but the Gaggenau downdraft ventilation in this kitchen does pop up where you might not expect to see it

This scullery in dark-stained cabinetry is the workhorse of the cooking-focussed kitchen with Teppanyaki and grill at the ready

For a modern, seamless look, the designer introduced Estatuario Neolith around this rangehood and created a frame around the cooking area

While the wider cabinetry stands out in this kitchen, by comparison the actual appliances are a little flat – easy on the eye and also easy to clean

Extractor turns eye-catching feature in this kitchen – handcrafted brass inserts inject energy and drama into the rangehood and create a talking point 

This entertainer's kitchen works hard to look simple – including adding floor to ceiling cabinetry to hide the cooking zone, bringing an illusion of more space

Concealed lighting adds theatre to this centrally located and easily concealed cooking zone, which, like the island, is finished in a noble stone

Clean lines lead the eye to the stunning sea views for this kitchen – little gets in the way, certainly not the recessed Fisher & Paykel ventilation

Fisher + Paykel fridge drawers optimise both cold storage and accessibility in this well considered kitchen, part of the designer's own home

A woodgrain rangehood box sits seamlessly between tall cabinetry elements in this kitchen, creating negative space and a sense of lightness

This kitchen plays down its cooking prowess – ventilation is by downdraft, set between the flush induction hobs and running down through the floor slab to the outside

For this seamless kitchen, only an ice dispenser breaks the surface of the custom cabinetry, giving away the integrated fridge's location

This flush Miele in-bench induction hob includes an integrated downdraft extractor – avoiding the need for a light-blocking overhead extractor 

Planar surfaces – including a dead flush induction hob – create a clean-lined, understated presence for this contemporary coastal kitchen

When it comes to appliances choices, this semi-industrial look kitchen in an old bacon factory definitely doesn't do things by halves

For this dramatic/opulent kitchen, the coffee maker, with its own task lighting, is the only appliance left out on the jet black rear benchtop

With a flat induction hob below and concealed extractor tucked in above, this cooking niche in a large family home is nothing if not understated

A large bespoke steel rangehood is perfectly in keeping with the ultra modern steel-look, soft-to-the-touch benchtops in this kitchen

Enjoy cooking outdoors and getting it just right? Premium materials and precision heat control make a Wolf Outdoor BBQ a game changer

When it comes to your appliances, there's semi-integrated – and there's fully integrated. Don't like appliance clutter? Close the cabinet door 

Create an iconic kitchen centrepiece with the Wolf Dual Fuel Range Cooker, featuring dual-stacked, sealed burners – customise with chargrill or teppanyaki

“It’s the people, consistency of supply, cost-effective and high-quality product range, and after-service care. Harvey Norman Commercial gets the job done.” Braden Cameron, Director, Aramus

Is stainless steel a wise choice for that new fridge? Check out these tips on choosing the functional stars of your kitchen

Contemporary functionality meets timeless good looks with the colourful stainless steel range cookers by north Italian company Steel

Salt and pepper, summer and sand, New Zealand and world rugby domination – there are plenty of fabulous pairings in life and Eurotech’s Single DishCabinet and Built-in Compact Microwave Combi Oven can now be added to this illustrious list

Cooking with gas rightly has its fans but things could potentially change in New Zealand given natural gas' impact on global warming, says Consumer NZ, and switching to comparable induction cooking might be the way forward. If that weren't enough, induction cooking comes out tops in performance testing as well

Practical and with a furniture feel, this kitchen responds to its new home surroundings. A crackle tile splashback and dramatic pendants are just two character features

So, what does the coming year hold in terms of kitchen design? Two leading New Zealand kitchen designers answer some questions as to what might lie ahead in terms of cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and materials

Clean looks need not be at the expense of efficiency. Expansive pocket doors and fully integrated appliances form the main elevation in this kitchen design that plays down its comprehensive functionality

No room for an overhead extraction unit? No problem! A gas hob was mounted onto the island benchtop in this kitchen with a flush downdraft behind for discreet extraction

Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new

Part of a major renovation, this new wine fridge does more that keep its contents cool. Also exhibiting the owners' good taste, the fridge is housed in its own cabinetry which forms a separating element in the design

With a window splashback not much point blocking the views. Enter a flush cooktop which is not only easy to clean, it's also hard to see

To the rear of this kitchen by designer Davinia Sutton, the on-show pantry includes a substantial – and decorative – wine cellar

Double cavity doors access this scullery with a double oven, dishwasher and sink at the ready – effectively creating a fully equipped secondary cooking area

Sometimes the wrapping is as important as what’s inside. In this kitchen, the custom steel rangehood furthers a light industrial aesthetic and connects with a steel frame on the adjacent island

Hard-wearing, enduring and a classic worksurface, stainless steel features on both the island benchtop and hood in this kitchen, in a modern sustainable home

When stainless steel and wood are your leading materials, a custom stainless steel-clad rangehood is one way to continue the look. The large extractor was positioned to hide immovable power feed holes and ducting. 

When it comes to design, there are so many ways to connect. For this kitchen, the square appliances work well with the rectilinear cabinetry – adding crispness of the design

What goes with black? Well stainless steel and all things shiny for a start. Here, metal appliances and the reflective underside of the ceiling mounted black extractor contrast the dark cabinetry to mutual effect

This kitchen echoes the wider home’s relaxed, light-filled aesthetic with a focus on natural, honest materials and a pared back design

Short answer – not always! In this entertainer’s kitchen, the stainless steel Wolf and Sub-zero appliances contribute to the crisp, modern aesthetic.

One way to optimise a feature in your kitchen is to have other elements help showcase it. The rolled steel hood is a feature of this kitchen, so designer Meghan Browne accentuated the cabinet directly below through colour and by popping it out to draw added attention to the rangehood above.

How do you approach designing a kitchen when the clients want it to be completely handleless? See how Akzente Limited solved the problem

A BeefEater Signature Proline barbecue features in this indoor/outdoor pavilion – with a resource like this who wouldn't celebrate with a pop!

A Bull Angus barbecue completes the picture of seaside cooking bliss for this al fresco penthouse kitchen

The feature pendant in this penthouse kitchen has its work cut out catching the eye when the adjacent rangehood is a sculpture on high

Part of a wider renovation, this kitchen benefits from a sleek induction hob while the ceiling-mounted extractor overhead also has a planar presence

This Beefeater Proline barbecue is living its best life – housed in a custom concrete BBQ bench with waterfall edges and hardwood batten facade

Not a maths problem but rather the look of the induction hob and accompanying ventilation in this kitchen, part of an extending renovation

Your bin is the most used appliance in your home – to make sure you choose wisely, Hideaway Bins offers some pointers on choosing the right waste/recycle system 

Well realistically probably not from this black-as-night Fisher and Paykel fridge – a case in point of humble appliance as gleaming feature

Barbecued fish is certified fresh to table with this al fresco setting being just a step from the barbecue and drinks station alongside

Appliances are part of the function of your kitchen and as such make a great visual highlight in their own right – and their immediate setting is part of this. Positioned directly behind the feature island in this kitchen, the cooking zone with a textured tile splashback also draws the eye.

The play of wood and black is seen throughout this kitchen – right down to the wood-and-black breakfast stools. The double fridge, however, provides a sheeny metal counterpoint within the warm-look aesthetic.

Along with the lighting, it’s concealed out of sight above this kitchen’s perforated aluminium ceiling. Removing one of the panels gives access to clean the filters. 

Placing the main fridge and the wine storage at the point where living space and kitchen meet means family members don’t have to wander into the preparation area when getting drinks and snacks.