Kitchen & Laundry

Measure the cabinet openings first

Nominal widths like 600mm are only the starting point. Check the actual appliance dimensions, ventilation clearances and cabinet opening specified by the manufacturer before cabinetry is finalised. Dishwashers, ovens, cooktops and rangehoods all have different installation requirements even when they share the same nominal width.

Match appliances to the available services

Confirm whether the kitchen has the electrical capacity, gas connection, water supply and drainage needed for the appliances you are considering. Induction and larger electric cooking appliances may need dedicated electrical circuits, while dishwashers need both water and waste connections in an accessible position.

Think about the cooking package together

The oven, cooktop and rangehood should be planned as a set. Match the cooktop width to the cabinetry, choose a rangehood suited to the cooking zone, and check whether you want separate built-in appliances or a freestanding cooker. Planning them together avoids awkward gaps and mismatched finishes.

Plan the sink and mixer around daily use

For sinks and laundry troughs, think about bowl depth, draining space and how much bench you want to keep. The mixer needs enough spout reach and height for the bowl, while pull-out or swivel designs can make larger sinks easier to rinse. Confirm tap holes and mounting positions before the benchtop is cut.