Gourmet selection

The distinctive appearance of this Chateau 150 cooker, from La Cornue, can be customised to suit any kitchen, as can the surrounding cabinetry. La Cornue, Amb Home

Chef’s special

Dolce appliances include the 60cm fixed rangehood and the 60cm four-burner gas cooktop with wok. All are designed to facilitate a range of cooking styles.

In addition to appliances such as the fan-forced oven, Dolce Appliances offers the two-bowl sink single drainer. This full range of products caters specifically for property developers and builders. Vivace Appliances

High calibre

The extra-wide 90cm Miele H4900 multifunction oven helps make entertaining a breeze. Safety features include a triple-glazed door, and an enhanced vapour venting and cooling system.

Kitchens in homes at the prestigious new Harbour Manors development feature high-end Miele appliances. These include the Miele DA259-2 rangehood and KM390G 90cm gas cooktop. The rangehood features electronic, touch-pad controls and has three power settings plus an intensive setting. The halogen hob illumination has a dimmer setting. Miele

Design sense

Side-by-side 60cm multifunction ovens and a 100cm-wide, six-burner gas cooktop from the Smeg Piano Series complement the off-white Corian benchtop and aubergine, high-gloss lacquer cabinets in this kitchen designed by Suzi Matz.

The Piano series is the result of Smeg’s partnership with the design workshop of architect Renzo Piano. Omega Smeg Appliances

Lifestyle investment

Taking the chef out of the kitchen – this apartment features a freestanding Viking gas rangetop with char-grill, griddles and wok surface options. Viking supplier Nomalon Imports says Viking Professional Series appliances are increasingly specified for high-end apartments as well as upmarket homes.

Catering for a crowd was never easier. This kitchen features a 60-inch Viking Professional Series range with double oven in black. Viking range

Defining the standard

Teka cooktops are available in many shapes, including oval, kidney and fan outlines. Several rangehoods are available to suit individual kitchen designs.

On the left, the Teka MC32BIS is a combi microwave oven. On the right, the HK800 oven offers all the features of a full size oven, at a more compact 45cm height. The modular nature of these appliances means it is possible to arrange them in many different combinations. Teka Australia

Lateral thinking

Interior designer Fletcher Vaughan of Fletcher Systems has incorporated clean lines and practical surfaces in this family kitchen renovation. The glass surfaces of the pantry doors and splashback complement the stainless steel appliances. These include an integrated Smeg stove and hob, Smeg rangehood and double-door Smeg refrigerator and freezer.

Minimalist horizontal detailing creates a contemporary feel, and adds to a feeling of roominess. Storage cabinets can be wheeled away when not in use, and replaced by breakfast bar stools. Omega smeg

Fire and ice

One appliance does it all – the Maytag 120cm freestanding cooker double oven incorporates a six-burner gas cooktop.

The Maytag 734-litre, three-door refrigerator features twin doors that provide easy access to the fresh food compartment. The design also ensures the refrigerator can accommodate platters of all shapes and sizes. The fridge incorporates four-point levelling, a feature that allows all four legs of the appliance to be adjusted from the front without having to move the unit. Maytag

Taste for allseasons

La Cornue’s robust and functional Chateau range of cookers featrures professional-strength burners, a solid top and a vaulted oven.

The more compact CornuFé cooker possesses two electric ovens – one multifunction and one convection. Ambiance Interiors, La Cornue’s

Kitchen convenience

To complement the appliance selection, Kitchen’Things also offers cabinetry from European manufacturers Leicht and Comprex.

The kitchens featured here, in the Kitchen’Things showroom, are fitted with appliances from Smeg. Many of the appliances are working models, so customers can try them before they make the final commitment. Kitchen’Things