Tag: Kitchen Design

5 Kitchen Preparation Steps for the Holiday Season

Kitchen preparation is one of the most exciting and stressful (if you’re not prepared!) experiences for every homeowner, and with the holidays coming in less than two months, our excitement chills will never fail to set in.  If you are as excited as we are, you might want to check out our list of kitchen… Read more »

Must try colour trends for your kitchen!

Choosing the perfect kitchen colours can either make or break a total kitchen renovation. Not only does it define your overall aesthetic, but it also creates a more engaging place for your next cooking session and adds warmth to your family bonding moment.   If you are looking for some inspiration for your kitchen, check out… Read more »

Seeking a quality kitchen: custom made versus flat-pack

So, you’ve gathered your kitchen design inspo and you’re ready to jump into the deep end of kitchen renovation. But what sort of kitchen are you going to choose? When it comes to looking at a custom Australian made kitchen as opposed to an imported flat-pack version, the quality, durability, and longevity can vary greatly. … Read more »

Finding kitchen design ideas & inspiration

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Daydreaming the kitchen you have into the kitchen you want can be a lovely – and time-consuming! – pastime. There are now countless ways to scroll for kitchen inspiration and to visualise your kitchen design thoughts and ideas. But when it comes to making your dream kitchen a reality, presenting your kitchen designer with 16… Read more »

Choosing a timeless colour scheme for your dream kitchen

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  The combination of possibilities is infinite when deciding on your kitchen’s colour scheme. Even harder yet is choosing a kitchen colour scheme that will stand the test of time in your home. Leaving you without wanting to redesign it every few years.    Kitchen colour scheme choices  There are lots of features within the… Read more »

When is a kitchen facelift an option?

A kitchen renovation can change the mood of your home completely. Updating your existing kitchen by giving it a kitchen facelift is a way of renovating your kitchen faster as you are not starting from scratch. Providing the bones of your existing kitchen are good, you can replace doors, panels, bench tops and increase kitchen... Read more »

Beautiful Hamptons Kitchen Design – Part 2

  In order to achieve a stunning Hamptons Style Kitchen there are certain elements that need to be addressed. You should speak to your kitchen designer and make sure each of the following items are ticked off the list. Apart from the kitchen design aspect, there are also Fittings, Finishes, Appliances and Accessories to consider… Read more »

Beautiful Hamptons Kitchen Design

What is a Hamptons Kitchen Design and how do I achieve this look in my own New Kitchen Project? Why has the Hamptons Style Kitchen become so in demand and we are finding that there is a huge increase in our clients wanting a Hamptons Kitchen Design with all the bells and whistles? We all… Read more »

Kitchen Tiled Splashbacks

There has been a revolution in kitchen splash backs. After 33 years in the industry we have seen many kitchen trends come and go. Until recently kitchen glass splashbacks were all the rage but this time around the poor glass kitchen splashback manufacturers are experiencing a substantial downturn in orders. Kitchen tiles are back, in… Read more »

Modern Kitchens For Apartments

We are seeing Modern Kitchens in Melbourne taking on a whole new meaning. As we are moving towards a simpler lifestyle with smaller housing, Modern Kitchens are becoming more compact with many space saving kitchen accessories to accommodate the shift in kitchen space available. Kitchen designers have needed to rethink how to design kitchens to… Read more »