Kitchen News 2019

Greys of glory

Modern kitchens are all about being well-thought out and beautifully functional. German-made Hacker Kitchens are the very definition of this, blending European design with technology. This particular kitchen incorporates Lava Grey glass doors and a Dekton ceramic benchtop to stunning effect. Approximately $60,000 from Hacker Kitchens.

Poster child

This framed Winter Growing Guide print puts vegetables front and centre in the kitchen and that’s always a good thing. $99, from Father Rabbit.

SUGAR, SUGAR

Organised kitchens have a place for everything and everything in its place. From far left: Edit by Seneca sugar bowl, $16, from McKenzie & Willis; Tessuti Artesania De Galicia Ceramic Box Snake, $265 for 25cm extra large; and H&M Salt & Pepper jar, $14.99.

THE CLASSICS

What can we say, classic design endures.  1. Duralex Picardie glass, $6, from Stevens. 2. Global Design bentwood chair, $295, from McKenzie & Willis. 3. Wooden lemon reamer, $9.95, and 4. Weck jar, from $8.50, both from Milly’s Kitchen.

Fly the flag

Smeg’s resplendent retro-style refrigerator in the red, white and green of the Italian flag. It’s one way to make an otherwise white kitchen pop.  $8,249, from Smith & Caughey’s.

shake it up

The humble condiment duo gets a stylish upgrade in Menu’s Salt + Pepper Grinders, $139. This pair, from Stevens, makes for a minimalist addition to your kitchen.

Lab report

Experiment with spice in the kitchen. Hemingway’s spice vial set, $49.95, from Freedom Furniture.

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