Kitchens

Considering how many meals we will make in a lifetime, choosing the right kitchen bench top design can prove one of the biggest decisions we will make within the home.

As the hub of the modern family home, kitchens today represent far more than just a place where meals are cooked...

With kitchens being the central hub of most homes, design is crucial. Find out how to get it right, with room to update.

Interior designer Ros Hemley explains how to establish your style of home and select the appropriate decorating finishes so you’re kitchen will not only look beautiful, but be a joy to work in!

The kitchen is looked upon as the command centre of the home – where all the action is planned. With this in mind, it is imperative to design and lay out the kitchen to maximise space and get the most out of any existing features.

Award-winning HIA kitchen designer Ann Leathwick believes every good project begins with an open mind and a sympathetic ear.

To understand what makes a kitchen really work, Peninsula Living gives a detailed guide where to position your cabinets, appliances … even the kitchen sink!

A renovated kitchen can add style and market value to your home, but it’s not all about looks. When it comes to basic kitchen features, you want to make sure you get what best suits your family.

A brand new kitchen designed and built by experts will pay off, saving you time, money ... and all the stress of a DIY makeover

Throwing together a quick meal for the family-or creating a pukka dinner party à la TV chef Jamie Oliver-is a piece of cake with the right oven

How to choose kitchen appliances for safety and functionality, but which will also complement your lifestyle.

Want a little bit of county warmth and charm flowing through your home? Then start at the kitchen, says Ros Hemley

Making the decision to renovate your existing kitchen or to build a new kitchen can be quite exciting. You can find yourself drawn to glossy magazines for inspiration or hopping from kitchen shop to kitchen shop for ideas & prices! However, be warned - simply copying from a book or buying a basic kit may end in disaster.

The kitchen has now made a return to its former distinctive character as the "hub of the home". The elongated table was the centre of family life - it was not simply a place to share a meal, but encompassed many other family & social activities such as reading the newspaper, playing cards, enjoying a chat and homework