Kitchens

We have just come back from a great night out at the Kitchen and Bathroom Design industry awards at Noosa. Impala is pleased two of our designers were finalists in various categories. Gloria ended up winning her category of “Design Space” against some well know industry designers – congratulations Gloria. Rashi was the runner up Read More …

Integrating kitchen appliances, namely the fridge, microwave and dishwasher, is fast becoming a popular trend in kitchen design. Doors can conceal appliances so they look like cupboards. A benefit of hiding appliances, particularly in open plan homes, is that it gives a streamlined look and is attractive as it blends in well with furniture. If Read More …

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the height to put your rangehood in your new kitchen renovation or remodel. Your kitchen designer will know there are height standards for rangehoods, just as there are for counter tops. This image shows a slideout rangehood. For safety purposes, a rangehood must not Read More …

A new kitchen design should consider the type of doors to be installed. There are two types of door profiles that could be used in a kitchen renovation – flat panel and profiled (a shape is cut into the surface). Flat panel doors come in a range of materials, including timber veneer, polyurethane and some Read More …

When undertaking kitchen renovations or remodelling your kitchen, why not consider a glass splashback? Glass splashbacks will look great in your new kitchen design and are durable (heat resistant), easy to clean and very safe. The added advantages of glass splashbacks are that they assist in creating depth, light and the illusion of space. Plus Read More …

Impala’s client owned a classic Federation bungalow. The brief was to design a kitchen in keeping with the home’s style and catering for a family of four. The kitchen needed to be functional and relaxing as this is the centre of the family home. The kitchen looks over the backyard and is open plan to Read More …

With the kitchen being the hub of the home and a place where you enjoy not only cooking, but entertaining, you want benchtops to be functional and practical, whilst at the same time stylish. There is a range of different materials available to suit a variety of kitchen designs, including: 1.   Granite – A Read More …

Give your kitchen remodeling or renovation project a modern look and feel with the use of polyurethane doors. Polyurethane works particularly well for solid colours and there are countless colour choices and finishes (satin, high gloss or metallic) available for your new kitchen design. The benefits of polyurethane doors include: 1. Unlimited colours, including ¼ , Read More …