Australia Kitchen and Bathroom Trends AU Kitchen and Bathroom Trends Vol. 30/8 | Page 76

Taking centre stage
A long-held belief that appliances should be an afterthought in kitchen design
is being challenged by Smeg, with its devotion to technology with style
Timber, new veneers and marble are
transforming kitchens, in line with a
growing trend towards natural and raw
finishes, texture and pattern.
Designers say the trend is a response
to homeowners wanting to place their
own individual stamp on the most technologically advanced room in the house.
Smeg, a brand noted for its rich design
heritage and leading-edge technology, has
long remained ahead of the design curve
by collaborating with world-leading
architects and designers to offer a choice

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of distinctive designs in different colours
and finishes. When a design gives consideration to how the appliances can enhance
your style, the results can be spectacular.
Timber veneers applied to vertical
surfaces bring warmth and durability to
the kitchen. This creates the perfect canvas
for showcasing Smeg’s perfectly proportioned Linear built-in oven, as seen here
in the kitchen of award-winning designer
Greg Natale.
Marble, an enduring, classic finish, has
made a huge comeback in recent times.

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Using such a luxurious surface means
it’s essential to choose appliances with a
strong design ethos, such as Smeg’s Linear
built-in oven. The oven’s slim, refined
lines make it a good match in any of the
available finishes – silver mirror, black or
white glass.
Avant-garde Linear cooktops are
another show stopper. These will soon be
available in black and white enamel, as
well as stainless steel.
A Smeg induction cooktop also sits
well in a marble kitchen. Its subtle looks