Domestic lighting, including kitchen lighting, can be the difference between a beautiful, healthful home and a house that feels more like an office than a place where people want to live. Light is practical as well as mood-altering – for better or worse. Getting lighting right requires research and planning. Don’t make the mistake of […]
A butler’s pantry is infinitely useful if you have the space and the budget to include one but what if your home is too small for a butler’s pantry. Aspects of the convenience and storage of a butler’s pantry can be gained through other means – even within the smallest of homes! The top reasons […]
Who needs a butler’s pantry? What is the use of another (very tiny) kitchen right next to a perfectly functional larger one? It seems that everyone desires a butler’s pantry these days. What is the appeal? Do they really perform a function that is impossible in the main kitchen? Clients with a variety of budgets […]
Contemporary kitchen and Modern kitchen are terms that are often used interchangeably. While this is not a problem in everyday speech, confusion can arise if you are talking to architects or interior designers. At Smith & Smith, we are aware that ‘modern’, for many, has come to mean contemporary. We use the terms interchangeably on […]
Industrial kitchen style is very now. ‘Industrial’ generally brings to mind a combination of the Brutalist raw concrete of 1960’s car parks and rusty mechanical parts. It certainly doesn’t sound warm and inviting. BUT it is possible to create a warm and inviting industrial kitchen. There are steps involved but it can be done and […]
The French Provincial kitchen style falls under the country or traditional kitchens heading. Similar to Hamptons style kitchens in some ways, French Provincial kitchens have their roots in the centuries-old chateaus of France. These kitchens are traditional, beautiful and highly detailed. They celebrate the skilled craftsmen who put them together for function as well as […]
Love Hamptons Style Kitchens but don't know how to make it work in your home? No matter what your style of home, a Hamptons style kitchen can work! We give you expert tips on how to make this popular style look perfect in your home.
More and more homeowners are choosing to incorporate eco-friendly features and materials into their modern kitchen designs as sustainability becomes an ever-growing priority for society. Considering the kitchen is where we consume a large percentage of our household power, from lighting to keeping food cold, to the myriad of cooking appliances we have at our […]
The modern kitchen is so much more than a place to cook and eat. It’s also a communal space for families to gather and talk, play games, finish school assignments and socialise. You will ultimately spend many hours in your kitchen, which is why it’s so important that the look and feel of the room […]
Benchtops are one of the most important aspects to consider when it comes to kitchen remodel projects. Benchtops in your kitchen are used daily and are often subject to wear. Benchtops play an important role when it comes to adding to the style and functionality of your kitchen. Picking a benchtop material is a process […]
Classic style kitchens don’t have surprises – that is the point! …or is it? Before we get to the surprises, let’s look deeper into classic style kitchens to make sure we are on the same page. Classic kitchens are designed to never go out of style. Classic colours, profiles, decoration and materials are combined to […]
Walk into any home built over 30 years ago and chances are the laundry is a separate room with a single trough cabinet in one corner. We want every space to work hard these days. People are spending more on laundries now than ever before. This does not always mean going bigger – but it […]
Last month we began looking at the kitchen trends that will take us through 2019. This month we continue that post. Trends may be started in magazines but they can only continue if they are practical, beautiful and people actually want these things in their homes. 1. Pared Back Hamptons The Hamptons/Cape Cod style has […]
Look anywhere on the web and you can find ideas for kitchen design trends in 2019 – only here do we give you the tips you need to incorporate the style into your new kitchen. Learn how to incorporate current trends in your new kitchen and tweak them to suit your lifestyle needs. We asked […]
Why do some timber kitchens look paper-thin and others look sturdy and well built? What is it that makes one painted kitchens look cheap and another luxurious? How do you set your kitchen apart? The difference is in how you approach the details. Bespoke components add the substance to timber or painted kitchens, without feeling […]
A renovation of a kitchen alone can make your home feel brand new as seen in our last post. What happens when the kitchen renovation includes the removal of several walls and a reconfiguration of the area? This family installed in a new kitchen and laundry and managed to fit a new dining/family area within […]
The housing market is in decline across a number of suburbs in Melbourne. Houses are sitting on the market for record periods of time causing vendors to crumble and reduce their asking price due to market pressure. With house prices heading south, there is also little incentive to buyers to come out because prices may […]
Splashbacks are aptly named. Even if you are the cleanest cook, your splashback will get grubby. Oil splashes, condensation, washing up splashes and fatty residue that eludes your extractor fan will all end up on your kitchen walls. Making a careful splashback selection can reduce the evidence of this grime during cooking as well as […]
How do you ensure your new kitchen looks good and increases kitchen storage? Whatever your needs, there is a storage solution to make your new kitchen a dream.
From the cheapest to the priciest, all kitchen benchtop materials have their pros and cons. Our handy guide gives you all the information you need about durability, cleaning and price to make the best choice for your new kitchen. CHOICE has taken the time to study each kitchen benchtop material and provide an evaluation. We […]
