Minimalist Fantasy

This Poliform Varenna kitchen from Studio Italia is an ode to the beauty of clean lines, in which there’s a place for everything and everything is in its place. The trick here is to have enough storage, so nothing needs to be on the benchtop.

Full transparency

It's very much a case of what you see is what you drink with these glass teapots and cups. Clear glass vessels are a happening trend, appearing in kitchens all over the country right now.

Cup from IVV two-piece espresso set, $55, from Smith & Caughey's; glass teapot, $125, from Paper Plane.

White now

Trends come and go but the enduring power of white is steadfast when it comes to serveware and dinnerware.

This milk maiden jug will add a touch of purity and old-school charm to your dinner table, even if you have a pitcher of margaritas inside. $69 from Father Rabbit.

Open-plan cooktop

With open-plan living pretty much the norm these days, Miele's latest TwoInOne cooktop, $6299, combines advanced induction technology with an integrated downdraught extractor to deal with any steam and odours as they happen – while keeping your interior lines clean. Atfer all, it's not ideal to have dinner's smell linger as you relax in minimalist splendour watching telly.