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Cool curves. Clean and green. Sleek and sumptuous. Linear and luxurious. Designer kitchens and bathrooms are stepping it up in style Words Carrol Baker The hottest design trends this year are focused on splashes of colour, beautiful textures and sophisticated looks. They’re not just pushing the boundaries but rewriting the rule books with playful adaptations and clever materiality. A kitchen needs to be practical and functional. It can also be beautiful.

Bathed in natural light and designed for effortless coastal living, this kitchen renovation has transformed a once-cramped family beach house into a stunning holiday haven. The original U-shaped kitchen layout, complete with an obstructive peninsula, limited movement throughout the space and dulled the home’s connection to its scenic surroundings. Dark sea-green laminate benchtops and stark white cabinetry further diminished the airy coastal character the owners longed to embrace.

Building a new bathroom or renovating an old one is one of the hardest jobs anyone will ever do. After selecting the materials, style and design, homeowners need to somehow cram all of their stuff into it. People then often face the choice between style and function. That’s no longer the case thanks to the vanity collections from Avia Bathware.

Inside the KnoxOne showroom, two dedicated wardrobe spaces have been designed to present BASISTEM not as a collection of individual accessories, but as a complete wardrobe storage system. Every drawer, rail, tray and organiser is arranged to demonstrate how refined hardware can bring clarity, structure and elegance into a highly personal area of the home. The result is a wardrobe experience defined by visual order, material richness and everyday functionality.

Restricted and outdated, this home’s previous kitchen struggled to keep pace with a growing family and the demands of large-scale entertaining. Limited in both space and functionality, it fell short of supporting its owner — a passionate chef seeking the same level of functionality at home as in a professional kitchen. The homeowner presented the team at Betta Style Kitchens & Joinery with a clear brief. They requested a full kitchen transformation.

This apartment’s previous kitchen was an underutilised space. The homeowner approached Premier Kitchens requesting the kitchen to be relocated to make the most of the stunning view available from the apartment. They also wanted to create a seamless connection between cooking, dining and entertaining. Their vision included a modern aesthetic combining warm timber finishes with crisp white cabinetry, natural stone and elegant curves.

This kitchen renovation designed and built by Dezign Kitchens is an entertainer’s delight. Can you believe this space is located in an apartment? Despite being a small area, it still presents the illusion of grandeur — a truly impressive overall effect.

Located in Malvern, South Australia, Brilliant SA’s newly completed showroom offers an immersive space designed to inspire and inform homeowners. Featuring more than a dozen kitchen, bathroom and laundry displays, alongside a dedicated selections room, offices and warehouse, the showroom lets Adelaide homeowners understand how a space is going to work before committing to a renovation.

Striking a f ne balance between contemporary style and everyday functionality, this kitchen renovation delivers an impressive transformation tailored to modern living. The home’s original kitchen was dominated by teal cabinetry and heavy black granite benchtops, creating a dark and outdated aesthetic that no longer suited the homeowners’ lifestyle. They approached the experienced team at Nobby Kitchens with a clear brief. They told the team to open up the space and completely rethink the layout.

From statement kitchens to hardworking bathrooms, what sits behind the cabinetry is now just as important as what you see on the surface. That’s where Hettich’s new YOU platform comes in. It can help you lock in the perfect cabinetry solution for your home, minus all the hassle. This new platform facilitates a smarter way of thinking about cabinetry design. Gone are the days of relying on multiple, disconnected systems.