Haute cuisine

Eye-catching, functional kitchens are a joy to work in. But, as any foodie will attest, it's the appliances that really make the difference when it comes to meal preparation and cleaning up afterwards.

To create a visually striking space that would please the most dedicated cook, the designer of the kitchen featured on these pages specified appliances from Fisher & Paykel's Iridium collection. The sleek, brushed stainless steel finish of the appliances complements the streamlined cabinetry and its frosted glass doors, and matches the stainless steel door trim and handles.

Fisher & Paykel's Inox refrigerator highlights the frosted appearance of the Iridium finish. As with all the Iridium appliances, the satin finish on the Inox refrigerator resists fingerprints, smudges and stains.

This refrigerator incorporates the Active Smart electronic system, which detects unchilled food or any increase in temperature, and sends cool air directly to that area. The fridge also features humidity-controlled vegetable bins to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer.

As the large compartments are independently controlled, opening one will not affect the other.

This kitchen also features an Astro E single wall oven, a Titan gas cooktop and an Apex rangehood. The Astro E multifunction oven includes a powerful 3300W grill element and comes with a pizza stone, paddle, and oven-to-table glass baking tray. The Titan gas cooktop provides five burners, which include simmer burners and a wok burner.

For easy washing up, the kitchen incorporates Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers two independent dishwashers for washing different load types.

For more information on these products, contact Fisher & Paykel, phone 0800 FP Care (372 273). Website: www.fisherpaykel.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas