Appliances

Shop the appliances that go into a kitchen fit-out, from cooktops and ovens through to rangehoods and dishwashers. Explore by fuel type, size or finish to narrow down the options, then check specs against your existing cabinetry and benchtop cut-outs before you commit.

Cooktops: gas, electric or induction

Your cooktop choice comes down to how you cook and what services run to your kitchen:

• Gas: instant heat control, familiar for most Australian cooks, needs a gas connection.
• Electric (ceramic): smooth glass surface, easier to clean, slower to respond to temperature changes than gas or induction.
• Induction: fastest heat-up and precise control, works only with magnetic (usually cast iron or stainless steel) cookware.

Check the cut-out size against your benchtop before ordering. Most standard cooktops fit a 60cm or 90cm opening, but always confirm with the product's install dimensions.

Ovens: built-in vs freestanding

Built-in ovens sit under the benchtop or at eye level in a tall cabinet, keeping the cooktop separate. Freestanding (upright) cookers combine the oven and cooktop in one unit, a practical option for smaller kitchens or straightforward replacements. Measure your existing cavity width and depth, and check whether your kitchen needs single or double oven capacity.

Rangehoods and ventilation

A rangehood needs to suit both your cooktop width and your ducting setup:

• Ducted: vents cooking air outside, better for removing heat, smoke and odours.
• Recirculating: filters and returns air to the room, useful where external ducting isn't possible.

Match the rangehood width to your cooktop (or wider) and check the extraction rating (m³/hr) suits the size of your kitchen.

Dishwashers: size and finish

Standard dishwashers are 60cm wide to fit a standard cabinet opening, with slimline 45cm models available for smaller kitchens. Choose a finish (stainless steel, black or integrated panel-ready) to match your other appliances and cabinetry. Check place settings and noise rating (dB) if the kitchen sits near living areas.

Matching finishes across the kitchen

Stainless steel, black and white are the main finish families across ovens, cooktops, rangehoods and dishwashers. Pick one finish and stick with it across all appliances for a coordinated look, and carry that through to your kitchen tap mixers and kitchen sinks. For appliance doors, appliance pull handles let you match handle style and finish across ovens, integrated fridges and dishwashers.

Quick checks before you buy

• Confirm cut-out and cavity dimensions against the product specifications.
• Check power and gas connection requirements match what's already installed.
• Match finish across all appliances for a consistent kitchen look.
• Check energy and water star ratings if running costs matter to you.
• Round out the kitchen with a dishrack or drainboard and consider a filtered water tap or instant hot water unit for the sink area.