KITCHENS, KITCHENS, KITCHENS

Neuilly apartment by Joseph Dirand josephdirand.com

Kitchens are one of the most expensive components of a renovation or new build so it's important you get it right. It's not the kind of thing you want to be changing after only a few years so planning is key. Ensure you get the layout right and choose finishes that will not only stand the test of time but that can adapt with any decorating changes. You won't believe the decisions you'll have to make - matte or shiny cupboards; timber, poly, or laminate; handles or sleek, seamless design; gas, electric, induction cooktop; wall mounted oven or ground fitted; canopy range hood or integrated; silver, brass or black tap ware; And that's all before you even get to the dreaded bench top  choices! Stone, stone composite, Corian, laminate?? It could get quite heated .... and that's before you've even started cooking! As daunting as it can be, it's also very exciting. The best way to get started is to find some inspiration. So, check out the enclosed images and get inspired!

Katty Schiebeck's Passeig de Gracia

Beam kitchen by Tom Dixon

Dolmen kitchen created by Enzo Berti

An artist's rendering of the perfect Parisian home. Image via domainehome.com 

Hammered brass ad marble kitchen by Jean Louis Deniot

Joseph Dirand design, Paris apartment

Kitchen of Scandinavian stylist and writer Emma Persson Lagerberg. remodelista.com

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Photo by Alessandra Ianniello

Styled by Mim Design/Kimberley Wiedermann, Photgraphy by Derek Swalwell for Inside Out magazine, Oct 2013

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Designed by Arent & Pyke, Sydney arentpyke.com. Pendants from Dunlin dunlin.com.au

Cameron Diaz's kitchen designed by Kelly Wearstler. Image via Elle Decor magazine

San Francisco kitchen by Nicole Hollis

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