Kitchen scheme
Come winter, we’re all for staying in — and hosting is nothing but fun when you’ve got a fully stocked kitchen.
Staying in is the new going out.
THE ENTERTAINER’S LAYOUT
A brilliant connector in an open-plan kitchen and dining area, whether you’re hosting an intimate breakfast for two or a vibrant soirée, islands encourage a social scene and can double as a dining table. This type of configuration also provides a second work surface and houses additional storage and built-in appliances.
THE LOOK
Creating a space you’ll want to hang out in from dawn till dusk, our contemporary material and colour palette expertly juxtaposes classic yet futuristic stainless steel with a textured backdrop of velvety paint and handmade tiles. The grey-green cabinetry with negative-detail recessed handles brings a sense of warmth that’s complemented by a soft mushroomy shade — a pairing we can’t get enough of.
THE APPLIANCES
With the flexibility to be integrated into all kinds of kitchens, today’s appliances should be handpicked to suit your lifestyle. This scheme is an entertainer’s dream, incorporating Fisher & Paykel’s quad-door fridge/freezer, which has a Variable Temperature Zone that lets you go from chill to fridge to freezer at the touch of a button; wine cabinet that offers the perfect environment for both reds and whites; powerful but peaceful three-speed rangehood; induction cooktop with smart zones, so you can bridge two elements as one for large pans; and oven with a pyrolytic self-cleaning function that means less time scrubbing and more time schmoozing.