Monday, March 29, 2010

Trends (Kitchen) Vol. 26 No. 2

The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

LIGHT & SPACE
  • Open sesame Removing walls has made this kitchen the centre of attention
  • Strength of purpose A clean-lined kitchen with an individualistic presence
  • Best laid plans Elevated on a plinth, this kitchen has great harbour views
  • Room with a view Crisp, modern lines looking out to a dramatic lakeside vista
  • Invisible difference A flexible space that fulfills cultural and lifestyle needs
  • Young at heart This light-filled kitchen opens to an expansive outdoor living area

COLOUR & MATERIALS

  • Cherry on top A kitchen and dining room addition full of colour and ingenuity
  • Sweet treats Confectionary colours make this kitchen feel like a vibrant cafĂ©
  • Historic context This modern renovated kitchen maintains links with the past
  • Alabaster box Natural materials, warm lighting and a reading nook make this kitchen a place in which to gather and enjoy the view

TRADITIONAL KITCHENS

  • Taste of England With its inglenook cooking centre and traditional fittings, this kitchen is reminiscent of a bygone era
  • Handcrafted by artisans A working example of the skill and attention to detail that are typical of the Arts and Crafts movement
  • Classic connections This modestly sized kitchen combines a light, space-enhancing aesthetic with connections back to the home's traditional design

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

  • Two by two Everything in this kitchen is replicated in another - outdoors
  • Whatever the weather A new concept in alfresco entertaining
  • Double meaning Two kitchen in close harmony - one indoors, the other outside
  • In holiday mode Roll back the ranchsliders and let the outside in

DESIGNERS & SHOWROOMS

  • Australia boasts some of the most innovative and skilful kitchen designers in the world. On these pages, we showcase a selection from around the country.

APPLIANCES

  • The choice of kitchen appliances these days can be bewildering. We have whittled the list down to a manageable number, taking a fresh look at the latest ranges of local and imported models - and where to buy them.

TAPS & SINKS

  • Two contrasting styles of sink- and tapware - contemporary and traditional - plus a look at an under-counter waste management system.

INDEX

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