This room was once a closed-off 1970s kitchen-diner combo, with cramped bench space and limited storage. It’s now been completely transformed by Premier Kitchens into a breathtaking, modern culinary hub with a sophisticated edge. Designed with food, family and entertaining at its heart, this renovation blends functionality with timeless elegance.

The homeowners were after a space that went far beyond cooking – a place where conversation flows as easily as the morning coffee. Premier Kitchens brought this vision to life with a reimagined open-plan layout, featuring a striking marble backdrop and a beautifully curved island that anchors the room both visually and practically. This central island serves not only as a food prep area, but also a casual dining and relaxation zone, thanks to thoughtfully integrated seating.

Design details shine throughout, from the bespoke curved rangehood and soft archway leading to the pantry to the cleverly placed appliance cabinets that keep clutter at bay, allowing the open-plan space to breathe. A banquette seat under a lower window makes smart use of existing architecture while adding a cosy, cafe-style nook for enjoying a well-deserved cup of tea.

Functionality was key in this reno. The new layout ensures seamless flow from pantry to coffee bench, and the island’s positioning allows the cook to remain part of the action while entertaining guests.

With its perfect blend of classic materials and contemporary curves, this Premier Kitchens renovation delivers a kitchen that is as inviting as it is practical – a true centrepiece for modern living.

Design response

Objective

A modern update that opens up the space and allows the homeowners to be part of the action when entertaining.

Solution

An updated open-plan layout featuring a marble island, plenty of seating space, and a pantry with a coffee station and ample storage

Find out more on Premier Kitchens.

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Designed to be an entertainer’s dream, this kitchen by Vance Living sits at the heart of a newly constructed home. Meticulously crafted and built with care, it effortlessly balances eye-catching design with everyday functionality.

From the moment you enter, the kitchen’s sense of opulence is undeniable. A perfectly centred skylight bathes the space in natural light. It illuminates the expansive natural stone island benchtop, which acts as a centrepiece that invites connection and conversation. Floor-to-ceiling custom joinery and elegant wall panelling create a seamless, sophisticated backdrop, while soft-close drawers and an undermount sink elevate convenience without compromising style.

At every angle, this kitchen showcases Vance Living’s capacity for high-quality, detailed design. State-of-the-art integrated appliances are discreetly housed within the custom cabinetry, preserving the clean, cohesive aesthetic. A standout feature is the custom-designed rangehood. It is expertly wrapped in matching joinery and panelling, adding a sculptural touch to the room’s architectural beauty.

Ambient downlighting and carefully placed wall-mounted lights allow the room to transition effortlessly from bright and functional to warm and inviting – perfect for both day-to-day life and entertaining guests. With so many custom-built elements, this kitchen was a labour of love, taking time to bring every detail to life. But the end result is a space that truly encapsulates the homeowner’s brief: a kitchen that is luxurious, liveable and entirely unique.

Design response

Objective

An opulent kitchen that’s suitable for family life

Solution

A meticulously crafted space featuring high-quality materials, state-of-the-art appliances and custom-built features that meet the brief to a tee

Find out more at Vance Living.

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When building a brand-new kitchen, imagination often takes flight and presents many possibilities. But you don’t need all the bells and whistles to make a beautiful kitchen, and this stunning project by Fresh Kitchen Solutions is testament to that.

The clients had a very clear vision for the kitchen: keep the space practical and organised, with a balance of design decorations for a touch of style. A paper towel holder, a place for utensils and a butcher’s block were high priorities.

Filled with a crisp white colour that invites natural light and space, the palette is balanced with the natural wood hues from the timber that provides a subtle bold feel. As you walk around the space, you’ll immediately notice that practicality is celebrated front and centre in this new design.

The profile of the Shaker door style is simple and elegant, allowing for a variety of mouldings and handles. Meanwhile, the mirror inserts in the display cabinet give the look of glass cabinets to break up the white, as well as providing extra storage to keep the space clean. The butcher’s block extends the length of the benchtop. Its darker tabletop contrasts perfectly with the white space while being a versatile addition to the kitchen. Use it as display or utilise its storage below.

The overall layout of the space highlights how a little design consideration makes a world of difference and convenience. The paper towel holder is placed alongside the sink and above the pull-out bins, allowing for easy use and disposal thereafter. The pull-out utensil holders are situated alongside the cooking zone, reducing the need for movement during cooking. The microwave is placed on the end of the island facing the pantry, creating easy access for the client but still being completely out of sight.

It’s this impeccable attention to detail that shows when it comes to a new kitchen design, the best ones are those that perfectly fuse classic style and practicality into one.

Design response

Objective

A practical and organised space, with a balance of design decorations for a touch of style.

Solution

A kitchen with a layout that has convenience and accessibility as the priority. Ranging from a paper-towel holder hidden next to the sink to a farmer-style butcher’s block, the design celebrates practicality with class.

For information, visit Fresh Kitchen Solutions

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This selection of decorated panels and laminates is slated to become a game-changer for custom joinery, cabinetry, wardrobes and furniture applications. Why? Because ForestOne designed it to deliver style, flexibility and reliability without compromise.

Proudly manufactured in Benalla, Victoria, DesignerOne® is made from durable, recyclable E0 MR particleboard. The range carries PEFC Chain of Custody certification, ensuring environmental responsibility meets everyday practicality. It boasts 24 stylish options, including eight specially developed colours for internal cabinetry and shelving, giving homeowners and renovators more aesthetically appealing alternatives to traditional white cabinet interiors. That’s right, the DesignerOne® range is here to open up a whole new world of creative potential.

From soft, contemporary tones like Lunar Grey and Powder Grey, to the textured warmth of Banstead Oak and Canyon Oak, DesignerOne’s palette includes a mix of solids, patterns and authentic woodgrains. Best of all, they are available in three tactile finishes – Stipple for a satin-like texture that hides blemishes; Natural for a smooth, velvety surface; and Drift for a matt woodgrain finish. With so much choice available, there’s bound to be a perfect colour and texture combo for your upcoming reno project.

With matching laminates and ABS edging across all options, a variety of sheet sizes, and local manufacturing ensuring faster lead times, DesignerOne® is as functional as it is beautiful.

If you’re after high-quality and stylish decorated panels or laminates, checking out ForestOne’s DesignerOne® range is a must.

To discover the full selection of DesignerOne’s on-trend solids, patterns, and woodgrains, visit www.forest.one

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The 90cm Electric Multifunction Built-In Oven, available in Black or Stainless Steel, offers a versatile nine-function cooking system, including an air fry function for crisp, healthier meals without excess oil. The digital selector and mechanical dial provide an intuitive cooking experience, while the spacious interior accommodates high-volume meal prep with ease. Whether roasting, baking or air frying, this oven blends style with superior functionality.

Complementing the oven, the 90cm Induction Cooktop in Black is a seamless addition to modern kitchens. The smooth Ceran glass surface enhances the sleek design while making cleanup effortless. Featuring five cooking zones and a flexi zone, this cooktop adapts to various pot and pan sizes, ensuring precise and efficient heat distribution. Built-in
safety features, including a residual heat indicator and automatic overflow protector, add peace of mind to the cooking process.

Completing the trio, the 90cm Undermount Rangehood, also in Black, delivers powerful yet discreet ventilation. With an impressive 1000m³/hr extraction capacity, it effectively removes steam, grease and odours, maintaining a fresh kitchen environment. The soft-touch LED control panel offers easy operation, while twin LED strip lights illuminate the cooktop below. Despite its high performance, this rangehood operates within a 61–68 decibel range, ensuring a quieter cooking experience.

Designed for contemporary Australian kitchens, Euro Appliances’ 90cm kitchen range offers a refined balance of style, performance and practicality, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship and effortless functionality.

For more information

Euro Appliances

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This luxurious Cremorne kitchen by Dezign Kitchens proves that beauty and functionality can live harmoniously – even when one of them is hidden.

Designed for a client who loves to entertain on a grand scale, the renovation transforms the kitchen from a tired, water-damaged zone into a sophisticated, discreet hub that supports catered parties for hundreds, without ever feeling like a workhorse.

The original space – clad in cream-white laminate, dark granite benchtops and a green glass splashback – was due for a total overhaul. The new design strips away the dated palette and instead introduces a contemporary, pared-back scheme centred around a breathtaking monolithic island. Fully clad in Smartstone sintered stone, the sculptural block adds tactile interest and acts as a visual anchor in the open-plan upstairs level of the home.

The kitchen itself is concealed behind sleek, full-height cabinetry, which blends seamlessly with the architecture. Massive pocket doors slide open and disappear into the cabinetry, revealing a fully functional kitchen – complete with cooktop, sink and appliances – which can then be neatly tucked away again when not in use. The result is a minimalist masterpiece that adapts to the client’s lifestyle while maintaining the overall elegance of the living space.

Because the kitchen is visible from virtually every vantage point, thanks to soaring ceilings and large panes of glass, every surface and finish needed to contribute to the broader architectural vision. Varying ceiling heights and an internal light well into the library posed acoustic challenges, addressed with a wall of custom cabinetry that visually and sonically delineates the zones without disrupting the openness of the floor plan.

Appliance placement was approached with precision, ensuring the kitchen performs under pressure while maintaining its serene, streamlined aesthetic. The final result is a kitchen that works hard, looks effortless and disappears at will.

Design response

Objective

To design a hardworking kitchen for a client who entertains often, while keeping the space discreet and refined

Solution

A fully hidden kitchen concealed by sliding pocket doors, anchored by a dramatic stone island

For more information

Dezign Kitchens
A Suite 4, 100 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW
P 02 9958 0711

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The EvoLift flap door opening systems offer solutions for both single and folding door applications and ensure a seamless and silent motion every time. All systems are available with integrated soft-close or push-to-open technology, making accidentally slamming cabinetry doors a thing of the past.

Compact in design yet strong in performance, EvoLift maximises internal storage space without compromising durability. EvoLift’s modern, linear profiles are complemented by neatly designed covers in tasteful colours and finishes. They are suitable for both wood-based and aluminium-framed doors.

Prefer bifold doors? The EvoLift folding door systems may be right for you. The EvoLift Bi-Fold Lift range offers two strength options, plus a highly adjustable mechanism that simplifies installation and enhances versatility. With just a single system on one side of the cabinet, most doors can be lifted with smooth, controlled precision. Best of all, this system offers a wide range of adjustments compatible with wooden and aluminium framed doors and has neatly designed covers in white or titanium finish.

Engineered to impress and designed for performance, the Salice EvoLift range is available in Australia now through Nover.

For more information

Nover

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Tucked away in Bonnet Bay, this once-cramped U-shaped kitchen has been transformed into an expansive and elegant centrepiece thanks to a collaborative effort between Nobby Kitchens and architect homeowners Linda and Ross. Their shared vision for a refined and functional kitchen now brings new life to the heart of their home.

Previously, the kitchen felt disconnected from the rest of the house, hampered by poor workflow and limited storage. With a clear design direction in place from the homeowners, Nobby Kitchens offered considered refinements – most notably relocating the fridge to the rear wall. This key adjustment unlocked the full potential of the cabinetry, allowing for a clean and cohesive bank of pantry and laundry units.

The result is an open-plan layout that flows effortlessly and functions intuitively. A standout feature is the Blum Revego DUO pocket door system that conceals the pantry and coffee station when not in use. This subtle yet sophisticated addition ensures the space remains sleek and clutter-free.

Every detail has been carefully considered, from the curved island that softens the geometry of the space to the mitred drawer fronts and panels that speak to the craftsmanship behind the design.

One of the more complex challenges was integrating the laundry with the pantry. While the pocket door system couldn’t be used for the laundry, a clever workaround involved a handleless tip-on mechanism paired with overlapping tall panels. The result is a unified, streamlined appearance that maintains the integrity of the kitchen’s design language.

Elegant yet practical, this kitchen proves that with thoughtful planning and expert collaboration, even the most underutilised spaces can become showstoppers.

Design Response

Objective

To create an open-plan kitchen that maximised space, storage and flow while maintaining a timeless aesthetic.

Solution

Relocating the fridge and custom-integrating the pantry and laundry created a cohesive, open and elegant space.

For more information

NOBBY KITCHENS

Belrose
A HomeCo. Belrose, Shop G17, 4-6 Niangala Cl,
Belrose NSW
P 02 7209 0755

Pymble
A 19 Ryde Rd, Cnr West St, Pymble NSW
P 02 9498 1377

Castle Hill
A HomeCo. Castle Hill, Ground Level,
South Building, 16 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill NSW
P 02 9659 0769

Taren Point
A 6/120 Taren Point Rd, Taren Point NSW
P 02 8224 9688

Newcastle
A 2/66 Park Ave, Kotara NSW
P 02 4044 5620

F @NobbyKitchens
I @NobbyKitchens

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The original home was in a state of serious disrepair and in desperate need of revival. Designer Kirsty Ristevski of Curatd was tasked with breathing new life into the 1980s Max Walker-designed home, honouring its striking mid-century bones while delivering a luxurious, future-focused renovation.

The challenge was to marry architectural integrity with innovative materials and elevated comfort – balancing old with new, statement with subtlety and innovation with warmth.

The kitchen’s location was one of the home’s few redeeming attributes but it lacked soul, intent and modern appeal. Similarly, the bathrooms were relics of a bygone era. Their design was fragmented and lacking in imagination. They needed to be reconceptualised to imbue them with the functionality and sophistication contemporary family life demands.

The reinvented kitchen is a bold expression of sculptural form and refined utility. It features the Australian-first use of Cosentino’s Dekton Pietra Kode in large-format tiles, which sweep up from the floor into a show-stopping multi-tiered island bench. The island’s layered structure adds depth and drama.

A custom sink carved from the same stone is paired with Brodware Statue Bronze PVD tapware. The elegant metallic finish, used throughout the home, offers warm contrast.

Selected for performance and aesthetics, the appliances include a Bora downdraft induction cooktop (externally vented for uninterrupted sightlines), Siemens iQ700 ovens concealed behind pocket doors (a steam/microwave combo and a touchscreen oven), two integrated Liebherr fridge/freezers (one with an ice-maker), and a Miele integrated dishwasher. The kitchen is partnered with a butler’s pantry that features a deep sink, appliance garage and intelligent cabinetry solutions.

The powder room is bold and moody, boasting a matchless custom Narcado Quartzite vanity, Brodware Statue Bronze PVD tapware, Phi Phi Retro kit-kat mosaics from Perini, push-to-open cabinetry and dramatic Haymes-painted walls.

Each bathroom was curated to have its own identity while maintaining overall cohesion. Common threads include tactile finishes, Brodware fixtures and Omvivo smooth-surface vanities.
The master ensuite is a serene sanctuary with a freestanding bath nestled against a curved Moda Mint Chevron-tiled wall, double Omvivo vanity and mirrored cabinetry. A private retreat of light and calm, it leads into a custom walk-in robe. The two additional ensuites feature Yubi Pickle tiles, vertical heated towel rails and Dekton surfaces for visual continuity.

In an inspired move, the basement was transformed into a hidden Speakeasy bar, outfitted with Vintec fridges and accessed through a custom-designed bookcase door.

Through bold materiality, thoughtful spatial reworking and attention to detail, the home has been reborn as a sanctuary of layered luxury.

Design response

Objective

To retain key architectural features while reworking the materiality and detailing to suit 21st-century living.

Solution

A canny mix of modern materials, fittings and appliances enhances the functionality and imbues the home with a contemporary yet respectful aesthetic.

For more information, visit e&s

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The upgraded WingLine L redefines convenience and elegance, and then some. Delivering a seamless combination of innovative engineering and striking design, it’s a strong option for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms – and the rest of your home too.

This sleek bifolding system offers an impressive panorama effect, providing easy access to up to 6sqm of cabinet content with a single movement. Whether you’re organising kitchen essentials or storing your night-time skincare essentials, WingLine L can facilitate a clear, unobstructed view and easy access every time.

Available in both push-to-move (handleless) and pull-to-move (with handle) options, The WingLine L offers flexibility to suit your design style of choice. The handleless version uses Hettich’s exclusive push-to-move technology, allowing doors to open with a gentle press – creating a smooth, soft-opening experience that feels almost magical.

The WingLine L also features a concealed bottom profile, a max height of 2600mm and simplified stocking for manufacturers, making it the smart, stylish choice for modern homes. Plus, it boasts a new anthracite colour option alongside classic white and silver, ensuring your fittings will match your home’s colour palette seamlessly.

Designed by Zephyr + Stone
Image Mindi Cooke

For more information

HETTICH AUSTRALIA
A 6 Entolasia Cl, Kemps Creek NSW
P 1800 687 789
F @HettichAustralia
I @hettichaustralia

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