Appliances

This kitchen plays down its cooking prowess – ventilation is by downdraft, set between the flush induction hobs and running down through the floor slab to the outside

For this seamless kitchen, only an ice dispenser breaks the surface of the custom cabinetry, giving away the integrated fridge's location

This flush Miele in-bench induction hob includes an integrated downdraft extractor – avoiding the need for a light-blocking overhead extractor 

Planar surfaces – including a dead flush induction hob – create a clean-lined, understated presence for this contemporary coastal kitchen

When it comes to appliances choices, this semi-industrial look kitchen in an old bacon factory definitely doesn't do things by halves

For this dramatic/opulent kitchen, the coffee maker, with its own task lighting, is the only appliance left out on the jet black rear benchtop

With a flat induction hob below and concealed extractor tucked in above, this cooking niche in a large family home is nothing if not understated

A large bespoke steel rangehood is perfectly in keeping with the ultra modern steel-look, soft-to-the-touch benchtops in this kitchen

Enjoy cooking outdoors and getting it just right? Premium materials and precision heat control make a Wolf Outdoor BBQ a game changer

When it comes to your appliances, there's semi-integrated – and there's fully integrated. Don't like appliance clutter? Close the cabinet door 

Create an iconic kitchen centrepiece with the Wolf Dual Fuel Range Cooker, featuring dual-stacked, sealed burners – customise with chargrill or teppanyaki

“It’s the people, consistency of supply, cost-effective and high-quality product range, and after-service care. Harvey Norman Commercial gets the job done.” Braden Cameron, Director, Aramus

Is stainless steel a wise choice for that new fridge? Check out these tips on choosing the functional stars of your kitchen

Contemporary functionality meets timeless good looks with the colourful stainless steel range cookers by north Italian company Steel

Salt and pepper, summer and sand, New Zealand and world rugby domination – there are plenty of fabulous pairings in life and Eurotech’s Single DishCabinet and Built-in Compact Microwave Combi Oven can now be added to this illustrious list

Cooking with gas rightly has its fans but things could potentially change in New Zealand given natural gas' impact on global warming, says Consumer NZ, and switching to comparable induction cooking might be the way forward. If that weren't enough, induction cooking comes out tops in performance testing as well

Practical and with a furniture feel, this kitchen responds to its new home surroundings. A crackle tile splashback and dramatic pendants are just two character features

So, what does the coming year hold in terms of kitchen design? Two leading New Zealand kitchen designers answer some questions as to what might lie ahead in terms of cabinetry, benchtops, appliances and materials

No room for an overhead extraction unit? No problem! A gas hob was mounted onto the island benchtop in this kitchen with a flush downdraft behind for discreet extraction

Clean looks need not be at the expense of efficiency. Expansive pocket doors and fully integrated appliances form the main elevation in this kitchen design that plays down its comprehensive functionality

Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new

Part of a major renovation, this new wine fridge does more that keep its contents cool. Also exhibiting the owners' good taste, the fridge is housed in its own cabinetry which forms a separating element in the design

With a window splashback not much point blocking the views. Enter a flush cooktop which is not only easy to clean, it's also hard to see

To the rear of this kitchen by designer Davinia Sutton, the on-show pantry includes a substantial – and decorative – wine cellar

Double cavity doors access this scullery with a double oven, dishwasher and sink at the ready – effectively creating a fully equipped secondary cooking area

Sometimes the wrapping is as important as what’s inside. In this kitchen, the custom steel rangehood furthers a light industrial aesthetic and connects with a steel frame on the adjacent island

Hard-wearing, enduring and a classic worksurface, stainless steel features on both the island benchtop and hood in this kitchen, in a modern sustainable home

When stainless steel and wood are your leading materials, a custom stainless steel-clad rangehood is one way to continue the look. The large extractor was positioned to hide immovable power feed holes and ducting. 

When it comes to design, there are so many ways to connect. For this kitchen, the square appliances work well with the rectilinear cabinetry – adding crispness of the design

What goes with black? Well stainless steel and all things shiny for a start. Here, metal appliances and the reflective underside of the ceiling mounted black extractor contrast the dark cabinetry to mutual effect

This kitchen echoes the wider home’s relaxed, light-filled aesthetic with a focus on natural, honest materials and a pared back design

If you don’t want your kitchen to be forever cluttered and untidy then plan against such a situation. With most appliances integrated, this kitchen has a head start on tidiness.

Short answer – not always! In this entertainer’s kitchen, the stainless steel Wolf and Sub-zero appliances contribute to the crisp, modern aesthetic.

How do you approach designing a kitchen when the clients want it to be completely handleless? See how Akzente Limited solved the problem

Well realistically probably not from this black-as-night Fisher and Paykel fridge – a case in point of humble appliance as gleaming feature

Barbecued fish is certified fresh to table with this al fresco setting being just a step from the barbecue and drinks station alongside

Appliances are part of the function of your kitchen and as such make a great visual highlight in their own right – and their immediate setting is part of this. Positioned directly behind the feature island in this kitchen, the cooking zone with a textured tile splashback also draws the eye.

Along with the lighting, it’s concealed out of sight above this kitchen’s perforated aluminium ceiling. Removing one of the panels gives access to clean the filters. 

The play of wood and black is seen throughout this kitchen – right down to the wood-and-black breakfast stools. The double fridge, however, provides a sheeny metal counterpoint within the warm-look aesthetic.

Placing the main fridge and the wine storage at the point where living space and kitchen meet means family members don’t have to wander into the preparation area when getting drinks and snacks.