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Latest trends and must-haves for the kitchen and bathroom: July 2021

From Samsung’s latest innovations to sleek Scandinavian inspired washbasins, upgrade your kitchen and bathroom this winter with our latest roundup.

Bunnings Cibo Design Bathroomware: For the past few years, CIBO Design has worked hand-in-hand with Bunnings to deliver on-trend bathroomware that’s high on quality but accessibly priced. These vanities come in wall-hung or full-height styles and five popular sizes to cater for a wide range of bathrooms. All versions including soft-close doors and drawers with finger-pull handles. There are four basin colours to choose from including gloss white and matte pale pink.

Concrete Nation Petite Valencia Bathtub: With limitations on travel, bathrooms have become spa-like sanctuaries and the Petite Valencia, meticulously handcrafted by Concrete Nations’s team of artisans at Burleigh Heads, is set to bring a sense of absolute luxury. Small in size but big on style, the Petite Valencia retails for $5190.00 and is available in 13 signature colours.

Samsung French Door Refrigerator: Samsung Electronics Australia have expanded their French Door Refrigerator range, announcing six new models. The 7000 Series is packed with smart innovations, such as the new Beverage Centre with Autofill Jug that automatically refills every time it’s placed back into the fridge, making empty water jugs a thing of the past.  

Samsung Electronics Australia Smart AI Washing Machine & Dryer Range: They’ve also extended their Smart AI Washing Machine and Dryer range, bringing out three new washing machines and three new heat pump dryers in a range of sizes and a new black colourway. Available now at leading retailers.

Smeg Bean to Cup Coffee Machine: The latest must-have for every coffee lover, Smeg’s Bean to Cup fully automatic espresso coffee machine offers a simple and convenient solution for espresso, cappuccino, and latte enthusiasts. Create the perfect aromatic coffee at the touch of a button, while not compromising on flavour. 

Hisense Australia Dishwashing Range: Designed and manufactured in Europe, the new freestanding units are available in white, stainless steel and black, starting from $1,099.

Paco Jaanson Glam Wash Basin Range: Whether you’re seeking a built-in, counter top or wall mounted basin, the Glam range by Paco Jaanson creates a refreshing and minimalistic addition in any bathroom. It comes in 14 circular, square and rectangular styles.

Australia’s best kitchens: 7 stunners to inspire your next renovation

With the finalists in the Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards 2021 announced earlier this week, we thought we’d gather together all the residential kitchen finalists for you! After all, it…

Designer bathrooms: be inspired by 7 of Australia’s best

There’s nothing like awards season to give us all some designer inspiration for our own homes. The Belle Fanuli Interior Design Awards 2021 finalists were announced last week. Today, we’re…
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Win a Bravista Latte+ machine, a step above standard coffee

What do you get when you take one of Italy’s top coffee specialists, Map Coffee, and have them join forces with one of the world’s most trusted and technologically advanced coffee machine manufacturers, Saeco? An amazing coffee machine!

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The new Bravista range of coffee capsule machines offers much more than any standard machine on the market. Map Coffee’s Caffitaly capsules deliver a double filtered, punchy eight grams of espresso, in contrast to the 5.5 grams which are the norm elsewhere. It is this unique combination of a barista-sized espresso shot and the sophisticated coffee extraction process that guarantees supreme taste and aroma every time.

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Designed in Italy, the range has been crafted to complement the modern kitchen where space is at a premium. Convenience and ease-of-use were top of mind for the designers. You can adjust the height of the tray and spout to fit your favourite cup (or mug), and even save preferences such as coffee/milk length so your coffee is served just the way you like it.

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Our favourite machine in the range is the Bravista Latte+ (pictured below) with its integrated 500ml milk carafe to make milk-based coffees with one touch. Retailing for $499, we are offering one lucky reader a Bravista Latte+ machine in white, a heap of coffee pods and a Clean Bean starter pack! What’s Clean Bean you ask? It’s a universal tablet that rids your machine of old coffee residue and cleans the pipes from the capsule right through to the cup. You wouldn’t drink your coffee from a dirty cup, and now you don’t have to drink espresso made from a dirty coffee machine!

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We are giving away one of these machines in white

For you chance to win the Bravista hamper, all you have to do is fill out the form below by 5pm Sydney time on Tuesday 8 December 2015.

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Siemens’ latest generation of ovens, dishwashers and more

The latest generation of ovens, dishwashers, warming drawers and coffee machines from Siemens’ new iQ700 range, are not only equipped with pioneering technology but are also pleasing to the eye.

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The oven range offers consumers faster, more flexible cooking options, giving back the time that so easily slips away. Key features include varioSpeed technology, which has the ability to speed up the cooking process by 50% (by combining traditional hot air cooking with integrated microwave functionality); and the coolStart function, which eliminates the time wasted preheating the oven and thawing out ingredients, as it condenses the whole process into one, single cooking session.

Featuring four models with simple to use pulse and full steam functionality, pulseSteam allows consumers to prepare perfectly crispy and juicy dishes with the addition of steam to conventional cooking, whilst the fullSteam function enables consumers to cook with 100% steam ensuring the nutritional benefit of food is maintained.

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Complementing the oven range, is the iQ700 dishwasher range — amongst the most energy and water efficient on the market — the warming drawers and a state-of-the-art built-in coffee machine. All offer consumers pioneering technology and even greater flexibility in the home.

The iQ700 range is a striking example of Siemens’ premium home appliances that seamlessly integrate into any kitchen design, and most importantly, respond to the demands of everyday consumers.

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Bosch Series 8: the complete kitchen solution

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Bosch’s new Series 8 kitchen appliance range combines state-of-the-art technology with groundbreaking design and the most user-friendly equipment to date.

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Due to launch in store this week, all models from Bosch Series 8 are beautifully crafted with sophisticated design and precision that extends to even the smallest details. Made up of ovens, dishwashers, warming drawers, a built-in coffee machine and a fully integrated refrigerator (to be released in September), Series 8 creates a complete kitchen solution for any Australian home.

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Offering greater flexibility than ever before the Series 8 range from Bosch introduces cooking technology that removes any room for error and delivers results that Bosch consumers have come to expect; perfection.

Highlights of the Series 8 oven range include PerfectBake technology, which measures the moisture level of dishes and automatically regulates the baking process to ensure perfect results; Bosch Assist technology, which determines the cooking settings when the type of dish being cooked is selected on the control panel; and the PerfectRoast technology, which features three sensitive measuring points to determine the core temperature and automatically calculate the cooking time required.

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Bosch’s oven range is complemented by the Series 8 ActiveWater dishwashing range, an outstanding example of futuristic technology, simple operation and perfect results. Thanks to the eco-friendly Zeolith Drying technology, the Series 8 ActiveWater range boasts no less than 5 Star WELS and 4 Star Energy ratings across the board.

The introduction of new warming drawers, a built-in coffee machine, and a fully integrated refrigerator, has seen Bosch extend its product offering and cement its position as a market leader in built-in appliances. Sleek built-in designs, revolutionary technology and environmental efficiencies make Bosch Series 8 appliances the ultimate addition to the home.

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How to pick the perfect coffee machine for your home

To combat the rising coffee prices, many Australians are now making their own cafe quality coffee in the comfort of their own home. If you are looking to upgrade your current coffee machine or considering taking the plunge and investing in your first coffee machine, The Good Guys appliance experts have some tips to keep in mind.

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Firstly, it is important to consider what will fulfil your needs. You should ask yourself how you will be using the machine, whether you want it to produce a quick espresso shot to kick-start your morning or if you want it to provide the ultimate barista experience.

Consider the size of your kitchen, if you have a small space and intend to only use the machine quickly in the morning before putting it away you should opt for a lighter model for optimum movability, therefore design will not be a top priority. If you plan on keeping the machine out and making it a feature piece of the kitchen, make sure you have enough countertop space for a larger model as you don’t want to sacrifice valuable space in lieu of your unit.

Once you have decided on size and expected usage, you can then choose the specific type of machine that will be best suited to your needs:

  1. For those who want to be hands on and experiment with a wide range of coffee beans, manual machines are perfect as they allow you to become an at-home barista and they require a certain type of artistry to produce the ultimate cup of coffee. Most manual models use a motor driven pump to force the exact amount of water needed through a thermoblock, creating coffee that can be filtered to suit your specific taste. They do require slightly more work than an automated machine, however you have much more control over the final product.
  2. If you are time poor but don’t want to sacrifice on quality you should opt for an automated machine as they generally do all the work for you. Simply add some coffee beans and the machine will grind them and dispense them at the touch of a button. They are the ultimate appliance for people who want quick coffee with little hassle.
  3. Capsule machines are stylish, easy to use and easy to clean. A capsule or pod removes coffee beans from the equation entirely, relying purely on cases of ground coffee wrapped in filter paper. The capsules are extremely fast and easy to use and are perfect for those on the go.
  4. If you are looking for the ultimate at home coffee-making experience, a coffee machine with both a manual and automatic function in the one unit is the perfect option. These coffee machines offer automatic grinding, dosing, tamping and milk texturing, as well as the manual unit, automating the two most difficult parts of manual espresso.

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When buying a coffee machine, particularly a manual machine, easy to use settings and features will be important, some features to consider may include:

  1. Optimal bar pressure, the speed at which the hot water is forced through the coffee, is usually between 15 and 19 bars.
  2. Thermoblock is the heating element that boils the water to the perfect temperature.
  3. Machines with higher wattage boil water faster.

Visit The Good Guys’ website for more information.

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The seriously easy to use Lavazza Fantasia coffee machine

I must admit I’m on a bit of a high at the moment. I just made two coffees. Sure, to many that sounds like no big deal. But ever since my parents installed a state of the art coffee machine into my childhood home some 10 years ago, I had sworn off making coffee and, to be honest, coffee in general. You seriously needed a PhD to operate that machine, and whilst I had had many a tutorial on how to use it, if anyone asked for one, I’d quickly reply it was broken!

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But back to present day, and with my new (gifted) Lavazza machine in tow, making coffee is now achievable, if not easy! The new Fantasia model is all about offering a real Italian cafe experience at home, and can produce a range of made-to-taste coffee beverages including espresso, long black, cappuccino, flat white and hot or cold latte. Catering for all tastes, there are three different settings for frothing milk and two for coffee. Milk can even be cold-frothed for a dense, velvety texture.

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Other features include a temperature control function that ensures coffee quality is always consistent; an LED on the display, which will light up when the coffee maker needs descaling; and a cup support rack that can be set at three different heights. Cleaning the machine is also easy thanks to removable parts that are dishwasher safe.

The machine also comes with a book of recipes (though I’m not sure if I’m at that level yet!), produced by the Lavazza Training Center, containing a series of espresso-based beverages you can enjoy at home.

Fantasia is compatible with Lavazza’s extensive range of A Modo Mio coffee capsules, is available in three colours and retails for $399. It is available nationally at all leading department stores and electrical retailers, as well as online.

— Disclosure: The Lavazza Fantasia coffee machine was gifted to me, however positive coverage was not guaranteed.

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Stylish new Nespresso cups in black porcelain and silicon

I do love a new Nespresso accessory, especially a sexy and stylish one! The coffee brand have teamed up with Berlin based industrial design studio GECKELER MICHELS to bring us the Touch Collection cups.

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Inspired by the stylish design of the Nespresso machines, the Touch Collection features sleek black lines and a matt and gloss finish. The shape of the cup, with its silicon ring, pays homage to the iconic coffee capsule.

GECKELER MICHELS, known for their contemporary mix of textures and materials, chose sophisticated black pigmented porcelain to guarantee a deep brilliant colour and finish. The soft touch silicon ring with its silky texture was an intuitive solution and inspiration for the name.

Nespresso sensory experts were also involved in the design in order to make sure the cups release the intensity of aromas within Nespresso Grands Crus. Furthermore, the cups’ concave bottom ensures the optimal crema, both in terms of finesse and quantity. Finally, the compact porcelain will keep the coffee at the perfect temperature. There’s a lot to it!

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“We tried to integrate the strongest identity element of Nespresso in the cup design, which is the shape of the capsule. This is reflected in the form of the upper part of each cup. The result is a cup shape with a strong silhouette which provides a subconscious hint to the brand’s identity,” explained Geckeler.

The Touch Collection will be available in four sizes: Espresso ($30 for two) Lungo ($35 for two) Cappuccino ($35 for two) and Mug ($35 for two).

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A new take on the copper kettle from DeLonghi

Anyone with their finger vaguely on the pulse of the latest trends will know that copper is most definitely in, as are statement small appliances for the kitchen. I’m rather impressed by the latest Distinta Breakfast Collection from DeLonghi.

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DéLonghi’s renowned Italian craftsmanship and skills have been used to design the new range, which embodies style, future, purity and elegance. Alongside the toasters ($169 to $199), mechanical kettle ($169), manual pump coffee machine ($299) and milk frother ($149), for the first time, the hand-brushed, stainless steel collection includes a digital kettle ($199), allowing tea lovers to control the water temperature to suit their choice of tea.

With a combination of intricate detail and matte-textured metallic finishing, the timeless range is available in Future Bronze, Style Copper (pictured), Elegance Black and Pure White.

The traditional mechanical kettle offers a stylish design, with a detachable 360 ̊ swivel base for cord-free convenience. The coffee machine includes a range of functions to make the perfect cup, including the ‘Advanced Cappuccino System’ which mixes steam, air and milk to produce a rich, creamy froth for a great cappuccino. Drinks can be made using pre-ground coffee or “Easy Serving Espresso” pods and the milk frother allows for hot and cold frothing and keeps the milk warm if required.

DéLonghi have even launched the Distinta Collection App, which uses augmented reality for users to visualise up to three appliances together in real dimensions. It also features a colour selection function and has the capability to rotate and move the product to suit the chosen space.

The Distinta range can be purchased from all leading home appliance retailers from this month.

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Make cafe-worthy coffee at home with the DéLonghi Dedica

As a nation of coffee lovers, people increasingly want to bring the cafe culture to their own home. And thanks to DéLonghi’s latest offering, the Dedica Manual Coffee Machine, you will not only be able to save time and money, but even complete coffee-making novices like myself will be able to whip up a barista worthy cappuccino!

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A simple, compact design with an elegant gloss finish and chrome touches, the Dedica is only 15cm wide. Designed to fit into any kitchen or office space with a clean and sleek look, it comes in three bold colours: black, silver and red.

A user-friendly control panel with three illuminated buttons makes the machine intuitive to use while the self-priming system means you never have to wait to make a coffee. The machine also allows the user to take full control of their milk with a manual steam wand.

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Whether you’re a devotee of ground coffee, or prefer the simplicity of a pod solution, the Dedica is compatible with both, so you can choose your favourite variety and enjoy a perfectly blended coffee every time. The new Easy Serving Espresso pods contain DéLonghi’s traditional wood-fired roasted beans, available in three blend varieties.

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The Dedica retails for $349 and can be purchased from all leading home appliance retailers across Australia from August. For more information.

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Lavazza Minù: The new ultra compact capsule espresso maker

The latest coffee machine by Lavazza, the Minù, is the simplest and smallest way to enjoy authentic and creamy Italian espresso.

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Ultra compact, it is not only easy to use, but will take up less space in the kitchen; and with its curvy lines and all-Italian design, it will also add a touch of Milano style to your coffee break!

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Designed with the everyday coffee lover in mind, the Minù provides the perfect espresso in just seconds, using capsules from the brand’s extensive range. It also features a magnetic mechanism for simple capsule insertion and easy-to-remove, dishwasher safe components.

Minù joins the other machines in the Lavazza A Modo Mio range: Premium Milk, Premium, Espria, Favola Easy and Simpla, as well as the exclusive EspressGo travel espresso system.

Lavazza A Modo Mio Minù retails for $99.99 and is available at Coles or online at Lavazza.

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The latest coffee machine from Electrolux combines Italian espresso expertise with thoughtful design proficiency

Combining the Italian espresso expertise of Lavazza and the thoughtful design proficiency of Electrolux, the Lavazza A Modo Mio Éspria coffee machine by Electrolux (what a mouthful!) is a sleek and compact new design.

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Ideal for urban dwelling coffee lovers, Lavazza has created a range of eight blends (in capsule size) that have been carefully selected to satisfy every individual’s taste. The semi-transparent capsule system also makes preparation and dosage easy to control with every cup.

With an adjustable stainless steel drip tray, cup size can easily be adjusted to three heights – small, medium and large, so that all coffee needs can be met from the quick fix to the more indulgent large cup.

Recently awarded a number of international design accolades, including the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD and Plus X Award for high quality design and ease of use, the Lavazza A Modo Mio Éspria comes in ebony black and love red and retails for $149.

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New twilight Nespresso delivery for coffee addicts

Order your coffee before 1pm, get it delivered to your home this evening, all ready for tomorrow morning? That’s the new twilight delivery deal for Nespresso’s Sydney metro customers. Your order will arrive between 6 and 10pm the same day and you can track it. $15 flat rate, within a 50km of the CBD. It’s a little steep compared to the usual $6 delivery charge (free if you order 200 capsules or more) but if you’re a coffee addict? Priceless!

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Video: Ever wondered where your Nespresso coffee comes from?

Big companies like Nespresso don’t always get the best press for being ethical or sustainable and the waste associated with capsule coffee has been a talking point for some time. In this new video, you can learn more about where your Nespresso comes from. Did you know 68 percent is from AAA Sustainable Quality Program coffee farms?

Watch the video or read their policies on sustainability and recycling and make up your own mind. I always think it’s good to make informed choices. Personally, I love the convenience of Nespresso and I really need to start recycling my pods. Find your nearest recycling point here.

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Chocolate, caramel and vanilla become permanent Nespresso flavours

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Great news for those who like their coffee a little sweeter! The three most popular limited edition Nespresso Variations – Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and Caramel – are back and now part of the permanent Nespresso Grand Crus range.

Re-introduced as Vanilio, Ciocattino and Caramelito Variations Grand Crus (of course they needed a fancy new Italian name! What would Mr Clooney say?!), they offer a combination of natural aromas with the smoothness of the Livanto, apparently the Grand Cru with the optimum profile for complementing different flavours.

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Vanilio  A balanced harmony between the rich and the velvety aromas of vanilla and the mellow flavour of the Livanto Grand Cru. A blend distinguished by its full flavour, infinitely smooth and silky on the palate.

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The capsule machine that makes tea, hot chocolate and cold drinks as well as coffee

Well, this one’s bound to upset the coffee purists and delight the tea and hot chocolate drinkers all at the same time! The Nescafé Dolce Gusto is the first ever machine available in Australia to make 14 different beverages, from hot frothy cappuccinos to chilled peach iced teas. Its multi-beverage capsule system is already hugely popular in more than 50 countries around the world.

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It’s a partnership between Nestlé and De’Longhi. The sleek and easy-to-use machine (which kind of looks like a cute baby robot?) serves full-bodied coffee as well as iced coffees and teas with the touch of a button. Its 15-bar pressure pump (similar to the pressure used in cafe coffee machines) helps creates that crema layer.

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Come and meet me and get a glam makeover with De’Longhi’s Icona Vintage

So what are you doing next weekend? Would you like to come and meet me, get a glam makeover, have your photo taken and be in with the chance of winning a set of gorgeous new appliances for your kitchen? Sound good?

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You may have noticed I love lipstick and am never without a full face of makeup (I may or may not have friends who call me ‘doll face’). Some might say I’m from the more is more  school of cosmetics! So when De’Longhi asked if I’d like to team up with them on a fun event where I’d get to meet my readers and they’d get makeovers, I couldn’t say no. On top of that, they’re launching their new Icona Vintage range in the most gorgeous colours and I genuinely love them. Who knew kitchen appliances could be that good looking, I ask you?

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The Nespresso U launch with Darren Palmer

I had so much fun at the Nespresso U launch, hosted by interior designer Darren Palmer in Sydney last night. There were (n)espresso martinis, plenty of glamorous guests and fun to be had by styling your own vignette around one of the latest coffee machines.

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