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...
Single wall kitchens
Also called 'straight kitchens' or 'single line' kitchens, these types of kitchens take up as little room as possible. Straight kitchens are best suited...
G shaped kitchens
G shaped kitchens are similar to U shaped kitchens, but extend the benchtop part of the way around the fourth side of the kitchen...
U shaped kitchens
Also known as a C shaped kitchen or J shaped kitchen, these layouts help to define a nice kitchen area that can accommodate an...