Kitchen style

Small and often overlooked, it’s time to let side tables and stools shine Make a sculptural statement with these side tables and stools which are a quick way to update your kitchen or living spaces. Chia lamp table, $199, from Danske Mobler. Luca rattan side table, $49, from Kmart. Black terrazzo side table, $525, from […]

Fun fact: people spend up to 60 percent of their time in the kitchen at the sink. Which is why having a highly performing sink that adds to the aesthetics of your kitchen makes complete sense. SILGRANIT® sinks from BLANCO are admired globally for their exclusive styles and designer colour palette. The German-engineered designs incorporate […]

A crafty couple freshened up the kitchen of their art deco home using a little bit of paint and vinyl – and lot of ingenuity Kitchen renovation budget: $2000 Total spend: $1500 Time frame: 1 month What was wrong with your original kitchen? Maiko Nagao: The benchtop was brown Formica and the space was too […]

This family beach-house kitchen was in dire need of a modern update, and a Kaboodle kitchen proved to be the perfect solution Who lives here? Pat, 58 (architect), Lynette, 56 (office administrator), Joseph, 27 (IT professional), plus Stella the miniature schnauzer. When did you purchase your home? What did you like about it? Pat: We purchased […]

Simple, versatile and effortlessly beautiful, Shaker design remains a popular choice for kitchens. Here’s how to recreate the look using interior designer Vanessa Nouwens’ top tips Shaker is a style classic for a reason There are so many kitchen designs, but Shaker design has stood the test of time for its classic good looks and great […]

With a ‘good cooker’ at the helm, this small but perfect Pakowhai, Hawke’s Bay kitchen has served the family well for decades At a glance Who lives here? Liz and Gary Spence (both retired). Where is your home? Pakowhai in Hawke’s Bay, a rural settlement nestled between Napier and Hastings, bordering the Ngaruroro River. Total budget: $7,000 […]