In the not-so-distant past, a kitchen was a practical space designed for meal preparation, cooking and clean up. Now you'll find state-of-the-art appliances, cutting-edge technology, and beautiful, liveable, well-designed spaces that are a focal point of a home — from handsome stone benchtops to decorative splashbacks, handles designed to impress, elegant rangehoods, stylish seating and much, much more.
If your kitchen is looking and feeling a little lacklustre, it could be time to explore the possibilities that await. Michael Boulattouf from Lush Kitchens says the role of the kitchen has changed considerably in the past few years. “These days, I'm finding the kitchen has definitely become more of a showpiece; people are really looking for that wow factor,” he says.
Michael adds that butler's kitchens (or pantries) are now on most people's wish list. “Sometimes the kitchen is there to
