Bench size, height and weight
Find out more about how thick and wide kitchen benches should normally be - and how much overhang is normally incorporated. Learn more about...
How to choose a kitchen bench
Once your kitchen layout's been established, it’s time to choose a suitable benchtop; one that fits in with the aesthetic of the design, but...
Outdoor kitchen design
The days of the old Aussie barbecue in the backyard have changed dramatically. Find out how an outdoor kitchen can transform your entertaining areas.
An...
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 -...