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Traditional Kitchen designs – what to include
Traditional kitchens where modern convenience meets old world charm and style Adapted from and Article on HOUZZ Traditional kitchens are defined by their details, and creating eye-catching detail is not just as simple as putting legs on an island. But whether they're Old World or Mediterranean flavour, traditional kitchens all...
The Block – UnBlocked
Debunking the myths around the block bathrooms. Is 48 hours and $10,000 even possible??? At Smarter Bathrooms we are all watching with interest as five couples struggle to renovate a bathroom and a bedroom in 48 hours. Now is this possible, we all ask ourselves, as most of our bathrooms...
Modern Kitchen Design – What makes it different from Contemporary?
(This article has been Australianised from and Article on the houzz.com website) Modern kitchens Definitions of "modern" vary widely, but when we think of modern kitchen designs, we often think of frameless cabinets, sleek and simple hardware, strong horizontal lines and a lack of ornamentation, with the natural beauty of...
Kitchen design ideas – Determine your favourite kitchen design style
Kitchen Designs Once you have determined the best kitchen layout for you and the way you run you life, then the fun stuff starts. Narrowing down your kitchen design ideas to one style. I found this article on the American houzz site, and have adapted it to suit our more...
A Kitchen for under $25,000 in a brick veneer home in Melbourne’s East – 10 hot tips
1: Spend time on the design We are all creatures of habit, and lets face it the kitchen has been fine for the last 15 years right. Wrong. Now if the time to seek and expert and get some serious design help. You will be amazed at how a clever...
Who needs a new home? Get me a new kitchen! – And a laundry while you’re at it…
Old kitchen featuring wall removal between dining room and kitchen When Angela first met Teresa, they were not sure just what would happen. Angela came down to the Smarter Kitchens showroom and had a chat with Teresa, one of our designers. Angela was not really sure whether to sell or...
Goodbye Cupboard – Hello Drawer: 5 Kitchen Drawer Types to Make Your Life Easier
One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when they design their kitchen is overlooking practicality in favour of a ‘look’. When it comes to functionality and style however, one thing is certain: cupboards are out and drawers are in. In fact, the drawer solutions of today are now not...