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Do you love entertaining friends and family? Are you a self-proclaimed ‘home chef’? Or are you undergoing a renovation and you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you definitely need at least a couple of gourmet appliances in your kitchen. Gourmet appliances allow you to take your cooking to the next level and turn a great kitchen into a luxury kitchen. But, being seen as luxury items, most people consider gourmet…

Unless you’re a takeaway junky, there’s a good chance you use your oven at least two nights a week. I know I certainly couldn’t live without mine! I use mine to cook and reheat food, to defrost frozen foods, for baking and even to cook popcorn on movie nights. There’s no denying that ovens are an extremely functional appliance that will make your life in the kitchen much simpler. But, having a bad oven can certainly put you off wanting…

The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in any home. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the kitchen is the top room renovated year after year, all over the world. In fact, in 2016, 25% of homeowners in Australia who renovated their homes included the kitchen in their renovations. However, a kitchen renovation can take at least 2-3 weeks to complete, which leaves you without a place to cook. But what if I tell you that…

If there’s one thing common with Perth homeowners, it’s that many will choose to undergo a home renovation at least once in their lifetime. Everyone wants to be lucky enough to live in a beautiful modern home, or be in the position to renovate their home to make it their home of their dreams. But, let’s face it – renovations in Perth are anything but cheap. Latest figures from the 2017 Australia Houzz & Home Study showed the average renovation…

Microwaves are incredibly popular in Australia. In fact, according to Canstar Blue Research, in 2013, around 96% of all Australian households owned one or more microwaves. Moreover, over the last couple of years, 28% of all people surveyed said that they purchased a new microwave. This certainly shows that most people think of microwaves as an essential kitchen appliance. But, if you’re one of the few who is still umming and ahhing as to whether you want to use a…

The sole purpose of a kitchen is to prepare food and when it comes to preparing food, one of the most used appliances is a cooktop. However if you’re an environmentally conscious human being, then you’ll know that cooking uses a fair amount of energy. In fact, according to Energy Smart, a publication by the Western Australian Government, cooking accounts for around 12% of the total energy used in a typical WA household. While 12% may not seem like much,…

Dishwashers are one of the most common kitchen appliances featured in Australian homes. In fact, dishwashers are no longer the luxury item that they once were. Now, they are more of a necessity than a luxury, with the majority of homes having one. Houzz’s 2017 Kitchen Trends Study surveyed Australian homeowners who have renovated in the last 12 months, are currently renovating or looking to renovate in the next 3 months and found dishwashers to be the third most frequently…

If you’re looking for a guide on how to choose an oven, you’ve definitely landed on the right page.An oven is an absolute essential for any kitchen, which is why it will probably come as no surprise to learn that a new oven is the most popular appliance to be replaced or added to an Australian home (1). As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, source ovens in Perth to sell to customers such as yourself. Today,…

Kitchen renovations are incredibly common among Australian households. According to the latest Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, 35% of Australian homeowners chose to renovate their kitchen simply because they didn’t like their old kitchen. Granted, we spend as many as 40 hours in a kitchen per week. So, the design and layout needs to be both attractive and practical. If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, then getting some design ideas is a great place to start. However, to ensure your…

Ever since electric cooktops hit the market, controversy has surrounded them. Some say they’re not as eco-friendly as gas cooktops, while others just don’t enjoy cooking on them as much. The truth is, electric cooktops cook great and are often more versatile than gas stoves or ovens. Regardless of these facts, they are an unpopular choice for many. Of the Australians who replaced or added new appliances, electric cooktops were least popular at just 22%. Induction cooktops were at 28%…

Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, there is no way you can avoid the need for appliances. Appliances are a necessity in every home and they need to be upgraded or replaced every few years. The kitchen alone sees a plethora of appliances, which are today being added or replaced in new homes and renovations. According to Houzz.com.au’s August 2015 Kitchen Trend Survey, the top new kitchen appliances included oven (82%), dishwasher (79%), microwave (62%), refrigerator (55%), rangehoods (52%),…

If you’re building a new home in Perth or simply upgrading your kitchen, then no doubt you’ll want shiny new appliances to really set it off. One of the most popular new appliances to add to a kitchen are dishwashers. In fact, according to Houzz’s 2015 Kitchen trends report, 79% of Australian homeowners choose to add a new dishwasher. This was only beaten by ovens at 82%. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, I meet a…