Beautiful styling and luxurious
touches are as important as
functionality in today’s kitchen
as it morphs into living central
Spending more time at home means
the role of the kitchen is changing, says
John Harrison of Kaboodle Kitchen.
“Today’s kitchens double as spaces
where meals are enjoyed, act as an
office when working from home and
can even integrate a European laundry
for clever use of space,” he explains.
Companies have stepped up with
versatile appliances such as the Teka
12 function SteakMaster oven, which
includes a grill for barbecue-style
meat cooking. Kleenmaid has a
multifunction oven that can cook
like an airfryer, while its 454mm-high,
built-in combi steam oven can also
microwave, grill and convection cook.
Consumers are also embracing
the power, accuracy and efficiency
of induction cooktops, says
Nicholas Cary of Teka. Its latest
range features pre-programmed
temperature sensors.
The future will see us increasingly
looking to disguise the kitchen’s
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functionality so it can star as an
appealing living space. Low-profile
induction cooktops already deliver
that barely-there effect, but new
models, like Elica’s Prime downdraft
induction cooktop, have an integrated
extractor, which means no overhead
rangehood is needed.
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Over in the bathroom, technology
continues to evolve, says Andy Grigor
of Methven. “There is a movement to
transition from the smart home to the
thoughtful home,” he explains. “We
are working on hidden technology
that helps meet everyday demands,
with products that have intuitive
features that use several metrics to
predict your needs.” Think showers
that ‘learn’ what temperature and
water flow you like. Water efficiency
is also front and centre – consider
Methven’s Airstream and Satinjet
technologies, which give a full-on
shower experience with less water.
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“We expect to see
a shift away from
minimal interior
styles and a desire
to create spaces
that promote
self-expression”
John Harrison, Kaboodle Kitchen
Photography (above left) Gap Interiors/The CONTENTed Nest;
(right) Cibo. †Available to order online or at the Special Orders Desk.
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