FOR THE BUSY FAMILY

Though it should never be at the expense of form, every parent knows functionality is king when there are kids in the mix. Make your life easier by including a long benchtop with plenty of room for sorting and stacking. Open shelving puts chic essentials on display, while a ladder and a few well-placed hooks are ideal for hanging.

When it comes to appliances, Fisher & Paykel’s large-capacity FabricSmart™ Front Loader washing machine is fantastic for families, with wool and allerg y functions, and the option to add and remove garments when it’s going. Meanwhile, the Condenser Heat Pump dryer has a key-lock mode, so little fingers can’t mess with the settings.