Looking for 2019 Kitchen Design Trends? At Smith & Smith, we stay abreast of design trends in Europe, the UK and around the world. In performing this research, it is clear that Australia has its own specific trends. In recent years our director, John Lorych, has seen a forking of trends. A vast […]

Contemporary kitchen and Modern kitchen are terms that are often used interchangeably. While this is not a problem in everyday speech, confusion can arise if you are talking to architects or interior designers. At Smith & Smith, we are aware that ‘modern’, for many, has come to mean contemporary. We use the terms interchangeably on […]

Industrial kitchen style is very now. ‘Industrial’ generally brings to mind a combination of the Brutalist raw concrete of 1960’s car parks and rusty mechanical parts. It certainly doesn’t sound warm and inviting. BUT it is possible to create a warm and inviting industrial kitchen. There are steps involved but it can be done and […]

Learn about the finer points of pulling a kitchen renovation together. From door profiles to lighting, we prepare you for all aspects of kitchen design.

Silica-free benchtop materials that keep stonemasons safer. There are already many wonderful alternatives to engineered stone on the market. With better knowledge about silica and how it affects the health of those who work with it, there has been a push to find more healthy alternatives to engineered stone. Engineered stone typically has a high silica content and can cause silicosis if proper safety precautions are not taken. Silicosis is a condition that affects those working with products that contain silica. While it can be mitigated with proper protective equipment, it is safer still to work with materials that are silica-free or are low in silica.

Classic style kitchens don’t have surprises – that is the point! …or is it? Before we get to the surprises, let’s look deeper into classic style kitchens to make sure we are on the same page. Classic kitchens are designed to never go out of style. Classic colours, profiles, decoration and materials are combined to […]

Splashbacks are aptly named. Even if you are the cleanest cook, your splashback will get grubby. Oil splashes, condensation and fatty residue that eludes your extractor fan will all end up on your kitchen walls. Making a careful splashback selection can reduce the evidence of this grime during cooking as well as make cleaning up […]

This blog post is the first in a series which will cover the groundwork of planning a kitchen remodel. Topics include: • The big picture • How do I use a mood board to plan my kitchen renovation? • The finer details Renovating a kitchen can be a daunting task, but it can also be […]