Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue#23.2 - June 2016 i Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

As winter closes in, it can feel tougher to find the energy to consider your renovation — some chocolate, a glass of wine and time out on the couch are far more appealing when it’s cold outside. But we think winter is the perfect time to plan for your new space — after all, you’ll be using it year-round! For a little cold-weather inspiration, we’ve gathered up some amazing spa-style products and fittings perfect for any bathroom on page 48. They’re all designed with wellness in mind, so those suffering from the common winter cold are going to want to take a look. Those who need to feel the promise of warmth could always try a different hemisphere. On page 56, we’ve quizzed an expert on European style and have…

The colder months are a perfect time to host a fabulous dinner party or strut your stuff in the latest winter fashions. But if you’re not feeling like your usual fabulous self, you’re unlikely to feel like doing either. Whether it’s a nasty cold or a case of the winter blues, you’d be surp rised by how much help you could find in an unexpected plac e: the bathroom. “Winter is the perfect time to enjoy your bathroom. In fact, it’s the best room in the house during the cold months of the year,” says Amanda Robinson of bathroomware company Omvivo. We’ve known for a while that bathrooms are so much more than a place to do your business, but a wave of innovative new wellness products are seeing them…

RETRO RED Kitchen Aid’s vintage va-va-voom aesthetic is well known, and its coffee machine is as glam and glossy as any fan would expect. Don’t be fooled, though, this machine is packed with commercial-quality features sure to wow any serious home barista. Especially impressive are the dual boilers, designed to provide perfect espresso shots and impressive pressure when steaming milk. We were incredibly impressed by the machine’s easy set-up and quick start-up time, which was well ahead of the competition. Knowing it also boasts an autoshutdown feature was a big plus for those members of our team not so functional before their morning coffee is fully consumed! The model’s one downfall is that the beautifully simple design may prove tricky for newbies. Extraction is completely manual, so you’ll need to…

RESORT-STYLE LUXURY “This was a brand-new build, so there was no excuse for anything but a gorgeous modern design. The generously sized room, perfectly integrated with the outdoor area, created both a beautiful canvas and a challenge — as so much was at stake, it was so important to create a luxurious space that flowed seamlessly. A long, white benchtop lengthens the room, and the overwhelming feeling of space and light ties in perfectly with the hotel-like outdoor dining and pool area. A combination of downlights and hanging pendant lamps, combined with walllength glass doors and a mirrored splashback, complete the resort-style feel and ensure a light, bright space. The owners wanted a minimalist look, which we created with floating cabinetry, handle-free cabinets and lots of drawers for storage. A…

ITALIAN INNOVATION A seamless merging of technology and traditional design, Sirius’s latest rangehood is both aesthetically pleasing and infinitely practical. Generations-old Italian craftsmanship is complemented by new-age machinery, blending the best of both worlds to create a superior product. The production process begins in the small town of Deruta in Italy, where expert craftsmen hand mould the shape of the dome. Only the highest-quality clay is used to not only create a premium product, but to also withstand the 12 hours it spends in the kiln. Handmade, highly-pigmented paint is carefully applied before the dome is fitted with a layer of laser-cut steel and framed by rounded, energy-efficient LED strips. The result is an exceptional piece of kitchenware that not only extracts moisture, smoke and odours during the cooking process,…

BATHING BEAUTY “With its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, this bathroom is pretty impressive and a far cry from what it used to be. The clients wanted an earthy feel and a space that offered uninterrupted views to the backyard. We were removing the walls, so we had to open up the ceiling to do some engineering work — it’s now cantilevered as it no longer has support from the walls. It was a technical and intricate task and we really pulled out all stops, using our expert craftsmen to complete it to the highest standard. The bath itself is bluestone and we also reinforced the walls to hang the matching vanity and sink for a streamlined look. Light-beige tiles balance the dark stone, while feature lighting to the wall niche and…

OPENING NEW DOORS Variety is the spice of life and, for Dream Doors, it’s the paramount ingredient for creating the ideal kitchen. Walk into a Dream Doors showroom and be inspired by the diversity of kitchen ideas on display within complete kitchen settings that allow you to compare each product in an informed and relaxed space. Major brands, including Blum, Tesrol and Natura Stone, come with a 10-year warranty, and new, quality suppliers are regularly added to the range. Having been part of the UK kitchen design scene since 2000 and operating in New Zealand since 2008, the Dream Doors model is a fresh concept to Australia, with the first showroom opening in 2014 and the expansion of the Sydney showroom in October 2015. The Dream Doors staffare constantly updated…

SLEEK AND SIMPLE Sarah’s West Footscray kitchen was designed in week one by the red team’s Leanne and Dane. “Our old kitchen was extremely disjointed. We had a sink in a hallway, the fridge in another room and the oven/pantry in a lean-to. Anytime you wanted to cook something, you had to run in between rooms to get what you needed! We really wanted to have a kitchen that flowed into our living space and backyard. It was really important to us to be able to be in the kitchen preparing food and still be able to talk to friends or family who were in the living room. We also really wanted a dishwasher as we both absolutely hate washing dishes! I think the first thing I noticed was the…