Butler’s pantries
A butler's pantry is a small room separate from the main kitchen, typically used as a staging area in which to prepare meals, or...
Design a cheap kitchen
Kitchens are often complex and fairly pricey to build and renovate - but there's plenty you can do to rein in the costs if...
Child safe kitchen design
Kitchens can be a dangerous place for kids. Thankfully, there's a lot you can do - even with an existing kitchen - to make...
Special needs kitchens
There's a lot that can be done to design or retrofit a kitchen to make it more suitable and accessible for people with disabilities...
Design an energy efficient kitchen
Kitchens are busy places filled with all kinds of energy-hungry appliances and specialised work surfaces. Find out what kinds of choices you can make...
How much kitchen storage space do I need?
When planning your kitchen, it's vital to ensure that you take into account just how much space you'll need, and for what sorts of...
Amount of bench space
The amount of benchtop space you have available in your kitchen and where it's located will often determine how effective - or frustrated -...
Flat pack kitchens
Flat pack kitchens are popular these days because they're affordable and come in a range of styles and designs - but they also have...
Provincial or country style kitchens
Kitchens in the 'French Provincial' style typically feature white, panelled cabinetry, decorative edging, knobs and handles, light-coloured timber surfaces and other aspects of the...
Minimalist kitchens
As the name suggests, minimalist kitchens employ flat, straight surfaces, muted colours and ultra-modern appliances and fittings. Minimalist kitchens look striking, but may not...