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By Houseandgarden.co.za | September 5, 2016 | Interiors

New Country Aesthetic

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Raw materials, large open spaces and utilitarian finishes turn the kitchen’s functional value into an aesthetic to be celebrated. Where to get it

Go to Easylife Kitchens for a customised look and ask for the key ingredients: stainless-steel surfaces, white subway tiles – sans bevelled edges – and cabinet doors with an exposed sliding-door pulley system.

Smart Kitchens

Connectivity is the way of the future – Whirlpool’s Smart Appliances with 6th Sense Live Technology allow you to manage your appliances’ energy usage on the go and even control key features via your smart phone.

The Invisible Kitchen

Kitchens are becoming increasingly streamlined. Even when the sliding doors in this Porcelanosa kitchen are open, the lack of visible handles and exposed appliances make it less obvious that the space is a kitchen. Where to get it

Porcelanosa products are available locally through Kenzan Tiles.

New-Look Hoods

Photograph: Courtesy of Elmar Cucina

Instead of trying to conceal an unappealing stainless-steel hood, make a contemporary design statement with a bold and shapely extractor option, such as this one. Keep the rest of your kitchen design simple and allow the hood to be the focal point. Where to get it

Smeg’s‘Chimney Hoods’ available in Black, Red Wine, Silver and Cream, have a similar graphic presence.

Smart Storage

Photograph: Alyssa Kirsten; Interior Design by Lauren Rubin Architects

Make the most of every bit of space in your kitchen and install built-in shelves in the most unlikely spaces. Here, exposed shelving frames the doorway, providing neat and attractive additional storage. Where to get it

For a customised solution like this one, go to Optima Kitchens, blu_line or Retro Kitchens.

Organic Elements

Photograph: Pamela Palma; Interior Design by SF Architecture

Alongside the trend towards smooth and polished surfaces, a renewed appreciation for nature is finding its way back into kitchen design. This treated timber top creates a striking organic contrast in this minimal all-white kitchen space. Where to get it

Contact furniture designer, James Mudge for a custom-made option.

Laundry Rooms

The laundry room has become an essential ‘back of house’ kitchen function ideal for concealing appliances and equipment from view. Where to get it

Rossana’s ‘two pocket doors’ opening system conceals the washing area by using ‘TU23’ units to house a washing machine, dryer and storage unit. Available through EuroCasa.

Integrated Sinks

Like all functional elements, kitchen sinks are become progressively integrated and inconspicuous, with sleeker lines and a simpler aesthetic. Where to get it

Poliform Varenna’s under-top-mounted steel sink by Barazza is an elegant option.

Drawer Lighting

An exciting new direction in kitchen storage is the illumination of drawer and cupboard inners with LED lighting – a functional feature that creates undeniable aesthetic benefits. Where to get it

Poliform Varenna embraces this trend by including it in its newest ranges.

Multifunctional Modules

Freestanding storage units offer versatility for ready-designed spaces. With more sophisticated interior systems, we are seeing an increasingly efficient use of space. Where to get it

This bulthaup one doubles as a preparation surface.

Mixed Materials

Instead of choosing one finish and sticking to it, kitchen designers are now embracing a variety of options, teaming together natural and synthetic alternatives. Where to get it

Porcelanosa does it best with a fusion of timber, marble, steel and synthetic surfaces.

Wallpapered Fridge

For a seamless and innovative look, match the finish on your fridge to the surrounding walls. Where to get it

Whirlpool’s latest range offers the option of finishing your fridge in the wallpaper of your choice.

Featured Photograph

Courtesy of Lottocento L’Ambiente Cucina

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