NZ2412 NZ2412 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Kitchen Light hearted Internally lit glass cabinetry floats above sturdy stainless steel surfaces to bring balance to this kitchen For all the family Designed to fulfil the needs of a young family, this large kitchen has areas for entertaining, cooking and everyday food preparation Natural reflection The colours and surfaces in this kitchen were inspired by its bush setting Harbourside reflections Dark cabinetry and reflective materials help this kitchen find empathy with its views Blurring the lines Traditional and modern styles are fused in this kitchen, for a clean and sunny look Above the clouds With pale, yet warm hues, this cliff-top kitchen appears light-filled and airy Start from the top Expert kitchen designer Darren Genner shares some suggestions for benchtop materials and designs Vanishing act Everything in this kitchen is cleverly integrated, disguised or tucked away so that it blends seamlessly with adjacent living areas Pivotal role Positioned in the heart of a refurbished loft-style living space, this stainless steel kitchen is the nerve centre of a busy household Don't fence me in A modern makeover restores the mid-centuryvernacular to this ranch-style home Kick-start your day Designer Shane George suggests considering a coffee machine during the planning stages of a new kitchen Steely resolve This sleek kitchen maximises impact by minimising the material palette New twist on tradition Country kitchens have always been well suited to older homes. But for many homeowners today it's a pared-back, uncluttered version that holds the most appeal Out in the open Where once a living area determined the look of the kitchen, now it's the kitchen that's influencing the design of the living area In black and white Refined materials and varied sources of inspiration produce a modern take on a classic design scheme Night magic With its glow-in-the-dark island, glass tabletop and crisp Ice Snow CaesarStone® benchtops, this kitchen has a bold, sculptural presence Relaxed living To provide a low-maintenance kitchen for this beachside apartment, the designer specified products from The Laminex Group Bold statement The owners of this kitchen asked designer Marianne Gailer for a design that would surprise them. The result is a kitchen that is both dramatic and practical Conversation piece Working with design professionals can open up a raft of possibilities for your new kitchen. These kitchens, by NKBA members, are highly functional as well as eye-catching Dignified aesthetic These kitchens feature a high level of finish, but are free from superfluous detail It's a shining example To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Burns & Ferrall has introduced more innovative solutions for custom stainless steel benchtops Contemporary blend A sleek wall of beech veneer contrasts with Smeg stainless steel appliances, white lacquer cabinets and a Corian benchtop Sound of silence Whisper-quiet rangehoods from Ventech efficiently remove odours and condensation, without disturbing the serenity of the home Fresh-faced efficiency For a kitchen ever responsive to the needs of a busy family life, a new range of Westinghouse appliances puts you in control Country fare Timber cabinets, granite benchtops and simple, chunky forms make this kitchen fit with its rural environment Upon reflection With its sleek reflective surfaces and stainless steel Smeg appliances, this new kitchen is set to shine Designer family Shared design elements mean appliances in the E:Line range all go together high functionality is another family trait A handle on design Cabinetry handles to suit any kitchen can be ordered from the extensive range at Elite Hardware Best dressed To enhance the sleek lines of this new kitchen in an older home, the designer specified a CaesarStone® Snow benchtop More Sum of its parts Areas of this open-plan space are delineated by different natural colours and textures Embracing the unusual Unfazed by offbeat design briefs, Fineline created this multifunctional, social space Design in the spotlight This new kitchen in the Fyfe Kitchens showroom profiles the latest design trends and materials Soft-close convenience An out-of-sight solution to kitchen rubbish and recycling has been upgraded with the release of the new Hideaway Soft Close bin from Kitchen King We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories