In a world where trends come and go faster than ever, designing a bespoke kitchen that remains stylish and functional for years is no small feat. Many homeowners fear making bold choices, but at Smith & Smith Kitchens Melbourne, we know timeless kitchen design isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about creating a space that truly reflects your lifestyle, while embracing thoughtful trends that add lasting value to your home.

For anyone planning kitchen renovations in Melbourne, these emerging trends offer both beauty and practicality. Amber Nelson, one of our talented kitchen designers, shares her expert insights into the future of kitchen design and the elements that will stand the test of time.

White kitchens continue to dominate the latest trends in home design—but what’s truly fascinating is how different they can be. While some might assume that a white kitchen means simplicity, the reality is quite the opposite. Through materials, layout, and detailing, each space can take on a distinct personality while maintaining the timeless appeal of a white palette.

Originating in the 1930s and influenced by the Bauhaus School of Design, Scandinavian Minimalism was born as a response to the dark, cold winters of Northern Europe. Its focus on light, functionality, and a connection to nature made it a practical and timeless design philosophy.

How to create extra kitchen space with these kitchen renovation ideas.  Read our tips about cabinetry, lighting, splashbacks, shelving and appliances.

What inspired this bold and beautiful minimal reimagining of a 40-year-old kitchen in a 100-year-old Art Deco apartment? We sat down with the apartment owner, Megan, to chat about the clever - and unconventional - solutions she found when collaborating with her Smith & Smith designer.

‘ETON’ is a perfect blend of style and practicality: white marble benchtops are beautifully contrasted by black and blanched timber cabinetry, complemented by luxurious gold hardware. 

Discover the key differences between single-phase and three-phase power for your home. Learn how to calculate power capacity, understand energy usage, and choose the right power type to meet your electricity needs efficiently and safely.

At Smith & Smith, we pride ourselves on making every step of the kitchen renovation journey easier, which is why we have put together this ‘Budget Guide’ series to assist you in determining your budget - a key step in understanding what’s possible in your space.

A Butler’s Pantry offers additional preparation space, food and appliance storage and so much more - all conveniently annexed to your main kitchen space, but keeping non-essential items out of eyeline.

Looking to create a kitchen style that is uniquely yours? You may like to take inspiration from the recently published ‘Pinterest Predicts’ 2024 trend forecast. The platform has gathered the top performing design trend by search data, and the results are… colourful!

The housing market is in decline across a number of suburbs in Melbourne. Houses are sitting on the market for record periods of time causing vendors to crumble and reduce their asking price due to market pressure. With house prices heading south, there is also little incentive to buyers to come out because prices may […]

Many renovators find themselves a little stuck when it comes to deciding what to spend on a new kitchen. Kitchen companies find it hard to design a kitchen for you if you are unclear on the budget they are to work within and renovators find it hard to come up with a budget in the first […]

Recent survey shows a new kitchen could provide a healthier lifestyle. Can good kitchen design really make a difference? Let's see how.

We all want a stylish kitchen – like the ones you see in the magazines – but every home cook needs certain items on hand. To hide or not to hide, that is the question! It’s all down to selection, and selection only comes naturally to some. The rest of us have to learn. We’ve […]

How do you ensure your new kitchen looks good and increases kitchen storage? Whatever your needs, there is a storage solution to make your new kitchen a dream.

From the cheapest to the priciest, all kitchen benchtop materials have their pros and cons. Our handy guide gives you all the information you need about durability, cleaning and price to make the best choice for your new kitchen. CHOICE has taken the time to study each kitchen benchtop material and provide an evaluation. We […]

What features add a sense of luxury in a kitchen? We can all point to a kitchen that has wow factor and a sense of luxury, but what are the individual components that contribute to the overall effect? The list below offers key areas where careful thought and the right choices can add real value […]

Many look to Europe to inform their direction in style in fashion, but what about kitchens? Is European kitchen design worth looking into for the average Australian consumer? There are definitely style notes to take from European kitchen design, however it is important that a few things about their kitchen industry are taken into consideration. […]

It is possible for even the most high quality kitchen cabinets to end up looking cheap and nasty. Without proper care and attention, beginning at the design stage, it is a steep and slippery slope from kitchen magic to kitchen tragic. Some of these points relate to easy updates that can be made to your existing […]

You walked into the kitchen showroom and your natural instincts kicked in. You told yourself you wouldn’t do it, but you did. The worst thing to do in a kitchen showroom is to walk through without opening doors and drawers and without talking to the showroom staff. Is it really any better than looking at […]