Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
COAST TO COAST
14 PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
Let nature inspire your splashback. A placid palette, reminiscent of water, can imbue your kitchen with serenity. For similar mosaics, check out Mosaic Collection DLT86038 Cielo C Blue, dilorenzo.com.au.
15 BRIGHT SPARK
The majority of home owners love a white kitchen. But that’s not to say it should be devoid of colour. Look what happens when yellow enters the mix. The room comes alive!
16 MAKE A U-TURN
Just because you don’t have room for a freestanding island doesn’t mean you miss out. This U-shaped kitchen’s peninsula functions like an island, giving extra counter space without taking up a whole heap of room. Deliberately held back, the space seems larger.
17 BENCH PRESS
Why have one benchtop when two is better – a matt stone-like speckle and a light blonde timber. Plus, you can repurpose the timber as shelving, extending into the living or study area. Hevea and Tapioca benchtops with square edge, kaboodle.com.au.
Designing a kitchen on a budget does not present the challenge it once did. Flat-pack kitchen specialists, such as Kaboodle Kitchen, are constantly upping the ante with the materials, colours, finishes and storage on offer, interpreting worldwide trends so your dreams of a stunning new kitchen are realised, whatever your style aspirations may be. While most kitchens are ordered off-the-shelf, there are times when a custom-cut can make the difference between a so-so and a fabulous finish. You’ll be pleased to know selected cabinets, doors, panels and benchtops can be cut to measure.