Pride of place

Whether standing proud or integrated into the cabinetry, contemporary, solid appliances are the backbone of any designer kitchen. Even if a kitchen looks good from every angle, it needs smart functionality to achieve greatness.

A Kleenmaid tower and individually placed appliances integrate harmoniously with this kitchen's design. The sleek-look appliances contribute to this entertainer kitchen's standout aesthetic and introduce healthy cooking options for the family and their frequent dinner guests.

Forming part of the Kleenmaid tower, the steam oven is a case in point. This increasingly popular form of cooking requires no added fat to cook with. Steam cooking delivers healthier, more consistent results steaming ensures preservation of the texture, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, natural sweeteners and taste and colour of the food being cooked. The appliance is simple to use and, thanks to a removable one-litre water reservoir, no plumbing is required.

On the adjacent benchtop an 800mm induction cooktop presents another aspect of today's super-efficient cooking trends.

Induction cooking is both quick and precise. Cooking by magnetic field, rather than heat, the induction cooktop greatly reduces the temperatures involved and directs the heat onto the saucepan, leaving the surface in use cool to the touch. The four-burner induction cooktop by Kleenmaid, seen here, features the latest European minimalist styling and includes several safety functions.

A fully concealed rangehood, also from Kleenmaid, allows for a streamlined aesthetic and provides strong illumination and extraction power over the cooktop.

Kleenmaid's Professional built-in oven also features in this kitchen. This offers European styling with a giant 83-litre oven capacity and full multifunction cooking capabilities. Features include pyrolytic self-cleaning, a roast probe for juicy roasts and electronic programmable timers.

Aiding in creating the perfect dining occasion, Kleenmaid's warming drawer also forms part of the appliance tower. The stainless steel drawer offers user-friendly operation and flexibility whether to pre-heat dinnerware, defrost, or simply keep food at the desired temperature.

A built-in trim kit provides for the integration of a Kleenmaid microwave into the tower configuration. Features include an integrated turntable, quartz grill and diamond deflector. The modern-styled appliance ensures even heat distribution and cooking temperatures. A separate grill element adds to its functionality.

In terms of food preparation, a square undermount sink, also Kleenmaid's, offers the latest European styling, providing a minimalist aesthetic. Combined with a premium mixer tap, this sink helps create an efficient preparation area.

Kleenmaid's dishwasher offers four-star water and energy savings. This planet-friendly appliance is fully integrated and blends harmoniously with the surrounding kitchen island cabinetry.

After dinner, and cleanup, comes coffee. Kleenmaid's coffee machine has two separate heat exchangers, one for steam, one for coffee, ensuring full, rich flavours and producing creamy smooth froth. Again, plumbing is not required.

For more information on Kleenmaid products, phone 13 13 08, or visit the website: www.kleenmaid.com.

Story by: Trendsideas