Table of contents for Vol.21 2017 in Kitchen Yearbook

If you’ve resolved to embark on a kitchen renovation or new kitchen build in 2017, you’re in luck — Kitchen Yearbook is here to help you along every step of the process! We were inspired by the exquisite kitchens revealed on The Block 2016, and we know many of our readers were too. This edition of Kitchen Yearbook takes a look inside each of the kitchens featured on The Block 2016, and makes note of the appliances and accessories used, so that you can pick and choose your favourites to create your perfect kitchen. We believe a fusion of personal style and on-trend design is incredibly important to any space within the home, especially one that is put to use as frequently as the kitchen. To help you achieve this…

REJUVENATE WITH GREENERY Greenery was announced as Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017, and we can’t wait to see the role it plays in the year’s design and renovation projects. According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color I nstitute, “While Serenity and Rose Quartz, the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2016, expressed the need for harmony in a chaotic world, Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the hope we collectively yearn for amid a complex social and political landscape. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate, revitalise and unite, Greenery symbolises the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.” pantone.com SENSA BY COSENTINO Team KBQ had the opportunity to attend the official launch of Sensa by Cosentino in late…

MIX IT UP Designed to cater for culinary enthusiasts with limited kitchen counter space, the small but mighty KitchenAid Artisan Mini Mixer offers the same power and performance as its full-size counterpart, though it is 25 per cent lighter and smaller than the larger model. It comes in 10 colours, features 10 variable speeds and includes more than 10 attachments, including a flat beater, wire whip and dough hook. KitchenAid Artisan Mini Mixer, kitchenaid.com.au COOL TECH If high tech is what you’re after, this fridge is what you need. It comes with the ability to connect to your home network, a Samsung Smart Home app which allows you to access a photo of the contents of your fridge at any time, an LCD touchscreen display which allows you to bring…

So you’ve figured out exactly how you want it to look. It’s going to be gorgeous, spacious and functional … But what about the little finishing touches, the bits and pieces that will make the space yours, while keeping it stylish? Fear not, we have you covered. BLACK BEAUTY Sleek items for your stylish, contemporary kitchen. GREENERY ON THE RISE Our need for tactile surfaces and natural influences to combat the stresses of our technology-saturated lives is growing day by day, so much so that Pantone announced Greenery as the colour of the year for 2017. So why not brighten your kitchen space with a little greenery? BEACHSIDE BLISS Cooking need not be a chore when the kitchen resembles that of a happy Hamptons holiday home. SIMPLY SCANDI Scandi-inspired accessories…

HIGH-QUALITY SURFACES Cosentino is a global leader in architectural surfaces, and the manufacturer of Dekton and Silestone surfaces. Dekton, Silestone and Sensa surfaces can be viewed in large formats at Cosentino’s extensive Alexandria showroom, in addition to an inspiring range of counter displays and interactive sample rooms. A new and original surface category, Dekton is highly resistant to scratching and abrasion; it has very low porosity and therefore almost non-existent water absorption and maximum resistance to stains. It has excellent colour stability due to its resistance against UV rays, and it can be used in any climate as it resists heat and thermal shock, even that caused by freezing and thawing. Silestone by Cosentino is a material made of 90 per cent natural quartz. Silestone surfaces are highly stain, impact…

BLACK BEAUTY “Fusing traditional finishes with a modern twist, this striking kitchen perfectly combines elegant style and high-end functionality. Designed with the overall aesthetic of the newly renovated home in mind, the central focal point is the large island granite benchtop which is complemented by the durable stainless-steel cooktop adjacent. Catering to a large family of seven, the kitchen needed to be a practical space that included topof- the-range appliances, ample storage and adequate bench preparation areas. To create an open feel, the kitchen was transformed by modifying several walls, making an ideal layout for regular entertaining and family interaction. Giving the kitchen a wow factor and making a unique and amazing highlight, tinted glass has been used for the splashback, revealing the wine cellar located behind the kitchen. The…