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LIFESTYLE • HOME
Tropic Abode
Our essential guide to
upgrading your tropical home.
Moving into a new home?
Upgrading your existing abode?
Or looking to put your place on
the market? Whatever stage of the
home living process you’re at, one
thing is clear: the kitchen is the
epicentre of your residence. From Vibrant shades
dinner parties to kid’s lunches,
Masterchef-inspired culinary While a neutral or white colour scheme
experiments to Sunday brunches, in your kitchen is ideal when you’re
selling your home, the latest trend for
the kitchen has evolved to become lived-in kitchens is all about vibrant
perhaps the most important colour. From pops of brightness to
element of your home. slightly crazy colour clashes, let your
The team at Status Plus know imagination run wild.
this more than most, given the
range of kitchen appliances, white Splashback statement
goods and design consults they
offer. Being on trend is essential Making a statement with your
to their philosophy of outstanding splashback is all the rage at the
customer service, from a brand- moment. Marble and terrazzo
new look to small upgrades. are popular choices right now,
especially as a way to grab
In this edition of Tropic Adobe, attention if you’re not doing a
we get some trending tips from full kitchen makeover. Talk to the
Rod Busoli, the kitchen design team at Status Plus for a range of
consultant at Status Plus. stunning splashback options.
Open shelf storage
Clever, hidden storage is always
essential, but given the central role of
today’s kitchen there’s an emerging
trend to utilise some spaces for display
purposes. Avoid cluttering your
kitchen, but think about some open
shelving options to show off your style,
Unique benchtops Colourful whether it’s your favourite set of dinner
appliances plates, small artworks or sculptures, or
As one of the largest indoor plants.
elements of your kitchen, The design of kitchen
the choice of benchtop can appliances has come a
be critical to the overall look, long way in recent years
feel and functionality of the as everything from the
space. Key trends include kettle to the dishwasher
industrial-look surfaces and needs to fit the aesthetic
natural stone, while both style of the overall kitchen,
super thick and ultra-thin rather than being a mere
benchtops - rather than a perfunctory, practical
standard, middle weight item. Appliances in either
thickness - are popular now. pastel or bright colours are
becoming popular.
The team at Status Plus can help you create an incredible kitchen you can be proud
of, so make sure you drop in and chat to the team. MORE: statusplus.com.au
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