Conceal + reveal – the growth of hidden work spaces The demand for hidden work spaces and clever concealment continues to grow. Appliances these days can be beautiful elements in a living space, but we are seeing more and more appliances being concealed – refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers and even the hood (rangehood) are commonly being […]
Read MoreBrisbane’s Worst Kitchen Competition
We are on the hunt to find Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen! Although we have found our five finalists we need your help to select our People’s Choice winners from the five. Introducing – Karen of Woodridge Karen is the proud owner of this lovely townhouse. Nestled within a larger complex it has served her well over […]
Read MoreWe are on the Hunt for Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen
We are on the hunt for Brisbane’s worst Kitchen! Who is the most deserving of the title as ‘Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen’! Introducing – Candice of Everton Park Candice is the proud owner of this cute little townhouse in Everton Park. A first home buyer and relatively new to the area she has big plans […]
Read More‘Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen’ Competition
Hiding from your kitchen nightmare? Share your kitchen disaster to be crowned ‘Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen’ and win an APPLIANCE and KITCHEN DESIGN PACKAGE valued at $11,500! Over $14,000 in prizes to be won thanks to Brisbane Appliance Sales, Ilve Australia and Darren James Interiors. Join Brisbane Appliance Sales in the search for ‘Brisbane’s Worst Kitchen’ […]
Read MoreKitchen Design Trends: What’s hot in 2011?
Darren James shares what’s hot in the world of kitchen design right now… 1. The ‘Social’ & ‘Living Room’ Kitchen + Technology. Following closely with our evolving social structure the open plan kitchen integrated with the living space continues as a trend and is growing even stronger as technology and other smart solutions transform the kitchen. Flat screen […]
Read MoreKitchen Pantry: Food Storage Solutions
We recently had a comment from a client whom we have just finished a kitchen for. Her kitchen houses a fully functional butler’s pantry and she was looking for any suggestions we may have for organizing her pantry in terms of food storage i.e. containers and canisters.So here are our suggestions: The first thing I […]
Read MoreIs ‘EATING IN’ the new ‘eating out’
Dinner at home is back. I don’t know about you but I am certainly cooking at home more these days AND truth be told I’m really enjoying it! Ok, so perhaps it’s partly due to the fact that I have two littlies under the age of two and opting to “stay in” is a far […]
Read MoreNew kitchens: customised and classy
Reprinted with kind permission from HIA and HIA’s Housing magazine, Issue May 2006 HIGH-TECH FITTINGS ARE MEETING HIGH-END DESIGN TO BRING MORE TO TODAY’S KITCHENS – FROM ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO CUSTOMISED STORAGE SOLUTIONS. GABRIELLE CHARITON REPORTS. Kitchens are no longer just about cooking. They’re about entertaining, dining, and family living – in fact, kitchens […]
Read MoreShow Some Emotion
Reprinted with kind permission from HIA and HIA’s Housing magazine, Issue July 2006 TOUCH THE HEART, SHOW SOME EMOTION, TAP INTO PEOPLE’S NEEDS – THIS WAS THE MESSAGE FROM VISITING KITCHEN DESIGN GURU JOHNNY GREY. LOUISE TIGCHELAAR REPORTS. By the time internationally-renowned kitchen designer Johnny Grey completed his Australian Tour, he had visited five […]
Read MoreLess is more
Reprinted with kind permission from HIA and HIA’s Housing magazine, Issue May 2006 A GERMAN COMPANY RENOWNED WORLDWIDE FOR ITS FURNITURE FITTINGS CONTINUES ITS SUCCESS IN AUSTRALIA LOUISE TIGCHELAAR REPORTS. Hettich Australia & New Zealand is a rare company indeed in that, unlike most, it does better in tough times. That, combined […]
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