Appliances came first Smeg Linear for new kitchen

Inspiration for a kitchen design can come from many quarters, including new materials, magazines and home shows. But for this project it was the appliances that sparked the design.

Designer Irene James of James Trent Design says the kitchen was designed around a collection of Smeg appliances.

"The design enhances the clean lines of the kitchen, and the stainless steel works really well with the warm tones of the American oak veneer cabinetry," she says. "I have found a lot of people design their kitchens to go with these particular appliances. They work well with colour schemes that include blacks, whites, greys and timber tones."

The kitchen includes two Smeg 60cm pyrolytic multifunction wall ovens from the Linear range. These ovens each offer a 68-litre cooking capacity, electronic control and digital LED display. In glass and fingerprint-proof satin stainless steel, the finish is easy to look after, and rear illuminated polycarbonate knobs add to the simple, sleek appearance.

Centred above the ovens is a Smeg 100cm-wide gas cooktop, also from the Linear series. With all four gas burners in a row, this model enhances the horizontal lines of the kitchen. It, too, has rear illuminated polycarbonate knobs, which are located in front of each element for simplicity of use. James opted for a stainless steel finish for the cooktop. The mark-resistant coating is easy to keep clean.

This kitchen is fitted with a Smeg 72cm-wide rangehood, which is built into an overhead cabinet. The unit has a four-speed fan, two halogen lights and an extraction rate of up to 700m³ per hour. Push-button controls under the front edge ensure it is simple to operate.

With Advanced Sensor Control (ASC), the ventilation control can be set by the homeowner to automatic. Once this is done, the rangehood will turn on when either excess vapour or temperature is sensed. It will then automatically turn off once these are eliminated.

Concealed behind a panel of American oak veneer is a newly introduced Smeg integrated dishwasher. With the control panel on the top edge of the dishwasher, it integrates seamlessly into the cabinetry. This model marks the introduction of FlexiZone, a new half-load option that allows the user to load both baskets without any restrictions.

For additional information on Smeg appliances, you can visit the website: www.smeg.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas