We chat to Nick Simeonides, a sales associate at Kouzina Appliances about all things kitchens.
Is there a kitchen appliance or brand that is on trend at the moment?
Integrated refrigeration is still very popular. Lately we have seen quite a lot of under-bench beverage drawers being incorporated into designs. Sub-Zero as a brand has certainly remained on trend. It is a premium American refrigeration brand that is regularly chosen for use in the most celebrated architectural projects due to its advanced technology and outstanding quality. The iconic Sub-Zero refrigerator grille is always identifiable in any kitchen.
Have kitchen designs influenced any new design changes in the appliance industry?
Popular at the moment are downdrafts built into cooktops. These are great for kitchen designs that require clean lines or homes that have views or open plan living that would be interrupted by rangehoods that hang down. The BORA cooktop ranges are perfect for blending in seamlessly and offer great functionality. The extraction is also highly effective at drawing vapours down directly from where they arise.
When designing a new kitchen can the appliances also have custom options?
Yes, you can have your rangehood custom-made. We have had clients who have both unique kitchen designs and cooking requirements.
Qasair specialises in manufacturing custom designed residential rangehoods. They possess the unique ability to create hoods to almost any design or interior requirement while also boasting both power and quiet functionality.
These sleek custom rangehoods are available in a large variety of metallic finishes, including aged brass and copper, along with an extensive range of powdercoat colours. The various finishes can be seen at the Kouzina Showroom.
Images: Sub-Zero Refrigerator and Qasair Custom Rangehood
kouzina.co.nz / sales@kouzina.co.nz / 155 The Strand, Parnell / 09 377 7822
