Trends Vol. 26 No. 10 (2010)

The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre. The focus of this issue is on kitchen trends.

Contents:

CONNETIONS TO THE OUTDOORS

• Sculptural presence Precision-engineered, and designed as a work of art
• Here comes the sun A contemporary Spanish colonial-style kitchen in Mexico
• Natural setting Carefully created to optimise views of the mountains and lake
• Step right in This kitchen links the home's front entry with an alfresco living space

RENOVATED KITCHENS

• Subtle air This kitchen's quiet demeanour allows its island to take centre stage
• Time and space Pushing the boundaries of the past to create a modern kitchen
• Working design The Victorian layout of this kitchen gets a contemporary update
• Fresh angle A distinctive island addresses aesthetic and practical considerations
• A slice of England A large four-oven Aga range is the heart of this kitchen

LARGE FAMILY KITCHENS

• Conversation piece Seamlessly integrating the kitchen into the living area
• Rustic charm Subtle touches in design and materials hint at French influences
• Two-sided story Combining a minimalist aesthetic with a wealth of storage
• In a parallel universe Pairing sleek white lacquer with dark veneer
• Restaurant chic This kitchen offers the visual interest of an upmarket eatery

COLOUR & MATERIALS

• Centre of operations A kitchen within a kitchen, suitable for one or more chefs
• Clear blue sky Gleaming custom-coloured cabinetry and high-end storage
• Back to black A distinctive palette gives this kitchen a Japanese aesthetic
• For the connoisseur Wine bottles on steel rods form a distinctive splashback
• Sense of theatre Glossy black cabinets and a see-through refrigerator create a dramatic backdrop for serious cooking in this new kitchen in a restored villa

DESIGNERS & APPLIANCES

• For years to come A high-quality and eye-catching heritage-style kitchen
• Clean and white A contemporary design with the cook in mind
• Reflective mood Brilliant surfaces are the hallmark of this high-sheen kitchen
• Everybody's talking Swiss-made appliances with the wow factor
• Show and tell Sleek aesthetics combined with high functionality and efficiency
• Entertainer's paradise Make light work of cooking with efficient appliances
• In high demand Sleek, single-lever mixers with a high WELS rating
• Pristine outcome Speedy removal of rubbish using under-bench recycling bins

INDEX