April Seminar

• The pros and cons of the choices you have

• What to expect from your designer

• The installation and what to expect

• Appliances, make your choices early & ducting

• The benefits of getting a qualified designer

• Kitchen lighting

• The N.K.B.A and using their members

• Styles and what's hot

• Hardware that lasts

The History of the Kitchen





• The benefits of getting a qualified designer• Kitchen lighting



























• The benefits of using a qualified designer

• Kitchen lighting

• The N.K.B.A and their members



Basics of a Kitchen

• With so much choice available it is important to be informed

• Designers know about the way a kitchen should work, the importance of the work triangle and ergonomics

• They can save money with a well-designed kitchen

• Ask about their qualification check they are a CKDNZ (certified kitchen designer New Zealand) or have Interior Design qualifications

• Ask to see their latest projects

• They will know about the latest trends as most attend design workshops, conferences, etc

Using a Qualified Designer


Feature workTrends

Kitchens and Bathroom Quarterly

TV – Living Channel

Insite Design

• Be prepared to brief your designer, have photos and a wish list

• The more information they have the better they can design your Kitchen

• They will work in well with other professionals involved with the

project

• Give them a budget that is realistic

• They will supply quality plans




• An NKBA member is kept up to date with the latest regulations involved with the industry

• The joining criteria confirms they are running a professional business or service

• They offer a disputes resolution process

• They have access to the NZ standards

• They get good support from suppliers

The NKBA Member

There as two types of lighting required in the Kitchen• Task lighting • Ambient lighting

• Task lighting Has to be well directed and plentiful. Around cooking and service areas of the kitchen. Halogen lighting is great for this and come in several wattage and bulb angles. e.g. 30% or 50 %. Fluorescent lighting is an option for under over head units this can be made and they can be connected to a dimmer switch.

• Ambient LightingLED lighting is great for this, as it’s low wattage and a cold light. It’s directional which is great for highlighting a certain area of the kitchen. Its eco friendly and it can also have the colour change feature. This is great for making a kitchen come to life.

Lighting

• A LIGHING PLAN IS JUST A IMPORTANT AS THE KITCHEN DESIGN.

Lighting

• A LIGHING PLAN IS JUST A IMPORTANT AS THE KITCHEN DESIGN.

Lighting

• Make your choices early

• Look at the amount of cooking you do this will determine the oven size required

• Double, 900mm and 700mm wide free-standing electric ovens with gas hobs are proving popular.

Appliances – Ovens

• Designer Brand Marc Newson

• The gas option require the design to be aware of the regulations

• Comes in different colour options• Induction hob

Appliances –

• Gas, electric or induction cook top

• The gas option requires the designer to be aware of the regulations

Appliances – Hobbs

• Front touch control

• 9 Level power adjustments

• Residual heat indicators

• Automatic safety cut out

• Individual timers for each zone

• Spillage auto stop

• Automatic pan size detection

• Ceramic Scraper

Appliances – Induction Cook top with Concave Wok Recess

• Minute Minder with automatic switch-off, can be set from 0 - 240 minutes

• 400W heater and is fitted with a tangential

• Temperature Range 30 – 75 C

• Electronic touch controls

Appliances – Smeg Linea Series Warming Drawer

• Safe to touch triple glazed glass door

• Concealed element

• Cooling fan

• Electronic programmable clock/timer

• Pre set temperatures, rapid preheating

• Removable internal full glass door

Appliances – Smeg 70cm SS Wall Oven

• Safe to touch triple glazed glass door

• Concealed element

• Cooling fan

• Electronic programmable clock/timer

• Pre set temperatures, rapid preheating

• Removable internal full glass door

Appliances – Smeg 60cm SS Wall Oven

Appliances – Smeg Coffee Machine

Automatic controls

Steam jet

Spout for 2 cups

Integrated grinder

Varity of Coffee options

Safety devices

Can’t be plumbed in

• Fridge/Freezer, the large icemaker double door styles are popular. These require plumbing and clearances for the doors to open

• Not all fridges can be integrated so if that’s your choice make sure you buy the right fridge.

• Check the doors are hinged the right way

Appliances – Fridge/Freezer

• Fridge draws

Appliances – Fridge/Freezer

• Freestanding or integrated. If using a dish-draw make sure the benches are well sealed

Appliances – Dishwasher

• Built in,Integrated or Freestanding • These are the latest dishwashers from Smeg.• They are Eco friendly • 14 place setting and ½ load options

Appliances – Dishwasher

• Energy efficient

• Ideal for tea and coffee no messy kettle on bench

• Great for a little kitchenette in the main bedroom or bar area

• Water is dispensed at 98 degrees

• A small compact unit under the sink

• Has a cold filtered water option

Appliances – Steaming Hot Tap

• Two stage grind technology

• 40% quieter than a standard model

• Grinds virtually all food waste

• Built in air switch (in polished chrome or brushed steel)

• Auto-reverse

• 6 year warranty

• Made in the USA

Appliances – Evolution 100 Food Waste Disposer

• Top of the range

• Features 3 stage grind technology

• Quietest model on the market (60% quieter than a standard model)

• Grinds all food waste (including banana skins, tea bags with strings, and bones)

• Built in air switch (in polished chrome or brushed steel)

• Auto-reverse

• 6 year warranty

• Made in the USA

Appliances – Evolution 200 Food Waste Disposer

• Make sure it has satisfactory suction, about 700+ cubic meters of airflow is good

• The ducting should be thought out in the early stages of the design and who will install it

• The straighter the ducting the better it will perform and it will also be quieter

• Custom made options are becoming more popular

Appliances – Range Hoods



Statement Range hoods

Appliances – Schweigen Silent Rangehoods

• Near Silent Rangehood operation• External IsoDrive motor made in Germany with a 10 year warranty• Low energy consumption (less than a standard 80 watt bulb)• Range of designs and sizes to suit all kitchens including under mount/power

packs• Choice of two motors – 650 and 1600 cubic meters of airflow

• I pads and computer automation should be considered

• Music

• Recipes

• Security

• Future proofing

Appliances –– Computers I pads

• Stores hot water at the point of use, great for houses on gas or where the central water system is not close to the kitchen

• Space saving design

• Easy installation, just plumb it then plug it in for hot water

• Choice of tap ware

• German engineered

Appliances – Electric point of use water heater

• Should reflect the latest in design

• You need a sink with generous capacity

• It should be 18/10 gage stainless steel

• Look at the accessories you can get

• always under-mount your sink

• There will be a sink for every situation

• Square sinks are the most popular at the moment

Sink Inserts

Sink Inserts

Sink Inserts

Advantages • The most economical

• Many different edge profiles

• Can be post formed

• Easily joined on site

• Has different textured and coloured finishes

• Always under mount the sink insert

Disadvantages• Will scratch and mark

• Damaged by heat

• Can fade over time

Choosing your bench top – Laminates

Advantages • Allows for contemporary design

• Fits in with modern appliances

• Sinks and joins can be seamless

• Good against heat and cutting

• Has different textured finishes

• Different edge profiles can change the cost, allowing it to be cost effective.

• Ideal when mixed with another surface

Disadvantages• Will scratch easily

• Not great in sunny spots

Choosing your bench top – Stainless Steel

Choosing your bench top – Stainless Steel

Advantages • Hardwearing• Heat resistant• Good range of colours• Gives that upmarket feel• Natural stone

Disadvantages• Has several design requirements• Joints are visible• Requires a template after cabinetry

has been installed• Can be hard on china.• It is best to pick your own piece as it

can vary a lot.• Can have limitations on size and style• Can stain with certain products

Choosing your bench top – Granite & Quartz based stone



Advantages • A natural product• Warm to look at and feel• Make sure top manufacturer has a

good reputation• They will be the feature in most

kitchens• Unlimited shapes and edge details

Choosing your bench top – Timber

Disadvantages• Timber is natural and will move• Timber can vary a lot• Can be damaged by heat and cutting• Native timbers will get harder to resource

Advantages • Can be manufactured to any

design• Warm to touch • Easily repaired if damaged• Seamless joins• A good range of colours• Heat, stain and scratch resistant

Disadvantages• Can be expensive• Requires a template after joinery

as been installed. Which may lead to delays

Choosing your bench top – Corian

Choosing your bench top – Corian

• Great for inducing a bold colour that changes easily

• Easy to clean

• Not all splash backs need to be toughened

• Can be colour matched easily

• Try to always use starphire glass

Glass Splash Backs

Glass Splash Backs

Advantages • The most economical option• Different edge trim options• Wood grains look realistic• Good colour options

Drawers & Door Fronts – Melteca

Disadvantages • Can damage easily• Effected by high moisture areas• Colours can vary

Advantages • Doors are sealed better• Midrange price range option• Good range of styles• Good range of colours• New Gloss finishes

Drawers & Door Fronts – Arborform

Disadvantages • Will shrink back if not fitted

correctly around the oven• Cannot be repaired

Advantages • The best option for colour• Midrange price tag• Sealed by paint• Lots of options with patterns and edge

details• Improved finishing makes easy clean

Drawers & Door Fronts – Lacquered Doors Satin or High Gloss Finish

Disadvantages • Satin finish can show finger

marks and scratches

• Colours can vary

Drawers & Door Fronts – Lacquered Doors Satin or High Gloss Finish

Timber VeneerAdvantages • More eco friendly than timber• A great choice • Upmarket look • Great with lacquer doors

Disadvantages• Fades in time• Hard to repair

TimberAdvantages• Can be repaired• A great choice of styles

Disadvantages• Can warp or twist• Native timbers are more expensive

Drawers & Door Fronts – Timber & Timber Veneer

Drawers & Door Fronts – Timber and Timber Veneer

• Stainless steel • Aluminium framed with glass inserts• Climate powder coated doors• Frameless Glass / Perspex

Drawers & Door Fronts – Other Finishes

• Draws and pullouts are used often so buy top quality

• Knife blocks and cutlery trays within the draws

• Pullouts help storage and spares undue straining of your back

• Many styles in handles, stainless steel very popular

Hardware & Handles

Hardware & Handles

Hardware & Handles

Hardware & Handles

Hardware & Handles

Three Ranges:

• Hideaway Compact – bins fits into smaller spaces

• Hideaway Deluxe – removable friction fitted lid with perfume sachet to help control odours

• Hideaway Soft Close – soft close tracks, antibacterial powder coat keeps bin solution hygienic

Made from:

• Powder coated zinc treated steel which ensures the bins are strong and durable

• Range of polyethylene bucket configurations Single, double – 15Ltr, 20Ltr, 50Ltr

• 15Litre buckets = standard supermarket shopping bag

• Double bin systems perfect recycling solutions

• Units are top mounted at bench height – no more bending

Hideaway Bins

Hideaway Bins

• Are easy to clean• Are made from a zinc treated steel

for strength• Are powder coated for durability• Come complete with polyethylene

buckets• Are available in various sizes and

bucket configurations• 15 L, 20 L & 50 L – singles and

doubles• Include a liner holder to hold your

bag in place

Hideaway Bins

• Other key features which you can choose between (range dependant)

• Perfume sachets to assist with odour control

• Friction fitted lids creating a seal across the buckets when the unit is closed

• Soft close tracks• Clinikill anti bacterial powder

coating keeps the bin solution hygienic

• Back wall and island style kitchens are still popular try placing the cooking and sink in the island as it’s better for entertaining

• Stainless steel and highly polished finishes

• Neutral coloured Quarella quartz stone • Coloured glass kitchen

• Coffee Machines built into the kitchen

• Induction cook tops

• Electric draws with the easy touch system

Trends

Trends

Trends

Trends

• Simple clean lines with difference surfaces create texture in the kitchen

• Slab of bench for different heights

• Soft organic curves to soften the minimal look that have been around for several years

• Light coloured reconstituted veneers in place of the dark wedge style

• Lighting – back lighting of glass

• Colour – is making a comeback in solid clean colours paired with white

• Neutral colours of black and white for a crisp look

Trends

Trends

Trends

Trends

Trends

Trends

Trends

Colour in the Kitchen

Colour in the Kitchen

• Installs have to be precise. Modern kitchens require everything to be level & plumb

• Kitchen installation is not a “D.I.Y project”

• Installation takes around a week

• Have a plumber & electrician organised

• Know who the is manager

• Have all plastering done

• Walls undercoated with 1 topcoat

• Floors (if polished) sanded with 1 coat of sealer

• Laid flooring is best before kitchen install

• Point out any problems after install is complete

Installation

• Plan ahead

• Have some prepared meals

• Select one person in charge

• Have a place for “time-out”

• Be prepared to wait for tops that need a template

• Know your local restaurants

• Enjoy your new kitchen and have fun

Tips

• Vita Kitchens

• From $15,000.00 to $40,000.00

• No design fee

• They make it easy by coming to you

• Influenced by Mal Corboy Design

• Mal Corboy Design• Bespoke custom designed

kitchens, bathrooms ,laundries, wardrobes and furniture

• Design and co-ordination fees• You purchase off a Mal Corboy

licensed supplier• Designed by Mal Corboy KBDi

2011 Certified Designer of the year Australia

• CASES STUDY

• Standard Eighties House

• 10 Year Old Apartment

Cases Study

Before Shots

•EightiesG Shape

•Bad Layout

• Gas Cook top

Cases Study

Before Shot

• Remove wall between kitchen and dinning

• 6 months on from first visit to site

Cases Study

Before Shots • Small window removed

•Cramped sitting area

Cases Study

The finishedKitchen

• Removed walls

•Created L shapedIsland

• Used reflective surfaces

Cases Study

The finished Kitchen

• Created a better flow

•Moved cook top to island

•Replaced flooring

Cases Study

The finishedKitchen

• Well placed lighting

Cases Study

Apartment kitchenBefore shot

• Small boxed in kitchen

•Door opening into kitchen

•Poor material choice

Cases Study

Before shot

• Moved entrance door 200mm to the left

• Gained more space along back wall

• Checked for services

Cases Study

Before shot

Cases Study

The finishedApartment

• Opened the kitchen area up

•New flooring

• Art Deco Style

Cases Study


• Long marble counter top

•LED lighting to add colour

•Glass unit reflex the view giving a sense of space

Cases Study


•Open plan living space

•The heart of the home

Cases Study


•Strong lighting

•Glass finishes

Cases Study


• Matching TV fireplace unit

Cases Study

The finishedapartment

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