On average it takes 50-60 per cent less time than gas and uses 60-70 per cent less running costs than electric. And for busy families on the go, it’s instant, putting you in control. Induction also offers perfect even heat, so your dishes will be sautéed, seared, simmered and cooked to perfection every time.

Experience the magic of induction cooking and the most eco-friendly cooktop option by Berloni Appliances. The company’s boutique showroom showcases the world’s best appliances in an intimate, fully functional setting.

Industry renowned and respected Berloni Appliances has been offering kitchen and laundry solutions for customers since 2001.

At the showroom you can discover the full capabilities of individual products in an interactive, guided way. Live demonstrations by friendly experienced consultants of induction cooktops and other appliances can show you first-hand the benefits of the wide range of trusted brands they stock.

Brands supplied include: Miele, Neff, Bosch, Smeg, ILVE, Falcon, Belling, Liebherr, Falmec, Whispair, Schweigen, Sirius, Bertazzoni, Bora, Abey, Barazza, Gessi, Franke, Oliveri, Steel, La Germania, Electrolux, Beefeater, Vintec, Fisher & Paykel, Samsung, LG, Zip, Billi, Mitsubishi and more.

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https://berloniappliances.com.au/

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Thanks to e&s, the appliances were perfectly chosen for the space and include a quality Siemens oven, cooktop and rangehood and a Bosch dishwasher.

Phoenix tapware has also been selected, as well as a Franke sink and Fisher & Paykel fridge. Black and stainless-steel accents complement the all-white kitchen.

The benchtops are Caesarstone Frosty Carina, and the 3m island has a waterfall edge. There are a number of beautiful, fixed windows that welcome in plenty of natural light.

The soaring, expansive ceiling invites you to look upwards. The void did create some space restrictions in the kitchen, but this was overcome with smart and effective storage solutions – an example of a modern and contemporary kitchen made with quality appliances.

The butler’s pantry offers plenty of space and storage, as well as more preparation room and another sink. Its clever design makes it feel like a continuation of the kitchen and not a separate space.

In order to create a modern and contemporary kitchen with quality appliances, it was important that a light-colour palette and handle less cabinetry and drawers were used to create clean lines. The kitchen doesn’t overshadow the other open plan spaces but sits comfortably alongside them.

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eands.com.au

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Traditionally, bulky ceiling-mounted rangehoods dominate the overhead area of an island bench, negating the feeling of open spaces that designers are striving to create.  As island cabinetry becomes a staple in modern Australian design, planners need to take into consideration water supply and waste outlets for sinks and dishwashers, power for appliances, and filter taps. The most easily missed are the ducting and power requirements for the rangehood. Solution hoods such as ceiling cassettes and drop pendants relocate the power and ducting requirements into the ceiling space above an island make it much easier for builders to incorporate.

Presenting the new Halo; a rangehood that combines the quiet, powerful extraction of a ceiling cassette with a bright LED light ring to illuminate the cooking area. The spectacular design, remote control, LED light, and choice of brushless onboard motor or offboard SEM motor make this rangehood not only an efficient appliance, but an eye-catching centrepiece of your kitchen.

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Sirius

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Perfect for 90-130cm cooking surfaces, this rangehood features edge-to-edge beauty, flush installation capabilities and a Scotch-Brite finish. Its strip lighting allows for great visibility, and the colour temperature of the dynamic LEDs featured can be altered to match its surroundings.

This rangehood’s touch control and slimline controller add to its functionality factor — gone are the days when bulky buttons and switches ruined your kitchen’s seamless aesthetic. An optional remote control is also available. Its 15-minute timer helps you to set and forget so that you can concentrate on the most important and enjoyable task at hand — cooking your meals.

Its powerful yet whisper-quiet offboard motor and baffle filter are what really set this rangehood apart. The commercial-grade parts in this residential rangehood will ensure your kitchen is devoid of bad smells (and sounds) for years to come.

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Falmec

Originally featured in Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly 27.1

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The 90cm induction cooktop component of this doubly functional downdraft rangehood features a sleek bevelled edge, four cooking zones and three special pre-set programs — warming, melt and simmer. The cooktop’s Flexi-Zones and Bridging functions allow users to combine two zones together, creating an even bigger space to heat larger pans, and its power boost function reduces cooking time by bringing the temperature to maximum heat for 10 minutes.

The integrated rangehood boasts four-speed extraction, giving homeowners the ability to adjust the speed to suit the dishes being cooked. The rangehood utilises its included SEM motor — it sits below the downdraft and can be installed under cabinets or floors to ensure it remains out of sight.
Seamless excellence will become the norm in any kitchen that features this incredible appliance by Sirius.

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The company is an award-winning German brand specialising in high-end cooktop extractor systems and corresponding cooktop ranges that include surface induction, Teppanyaki, induction wok and gas. The latest models of the three ranges — BORA Basic, Classic and Professional — are on display at the beautiful, modern showroom in Drummoyne, Sydney.

Led by a team of experienced staff with industry backgrounds, BORA prides itself on an exemplary level of customer service from beginning to end. Besides giving professional advice on choosing the right system and appliances, the company works alongside architects, builders and cabinetmakers to optimise your design to ensure the specifications of each system are perfect for your kitchen.

BORA is not just a product, but a concept of better home solutions. BORA cooktop extractor systems open up the possibilities of modern kitchen planning and provide an enjoyable cooking environment for all types of homes. With a 100-per-cent clean rate and ventilation technology that extracts vapours and smoke four times faster than they can rise, this incredibly effective, quiet and durable range of appliances is bound to inspire.

See for yourself the impressive systems and myriad cooktops at the BORA Drummoyne showroom. Cooking demonstrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide also create opportunities for you to witness this remarkable collection in action.

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BORA APAC

Showroom address 100 Victoria Road, Drummoyne NSW

Phone (02) 9719 2350

Open Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm, Sat 9.30am–4pm

Originally in Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly, Volume 25 Issue 4

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Australian kitchen design is including more islands and more window feature splashbacks. These really do create a statement piece of the kitchen but they also create functional design issues.

When an island is featured, designers need to take into consideration water supply and waste outlets for sinks and dishwashers, power for appliances and placement of filter taps. The most easily missed are the ducting and power requirements for the rangehood.

Traditionally, bulky ceiling-mounted rangehoods dominate the overhead area of an island, negating the feeling of open spaces that designers are striving to create. Because of this, Sirius has designed solution hoods such as ceiling cassettes that do not require power and ducting in the island itself but above in the ceiling space above. This is much easier for builders to incorporate. Sirius has five styles to choose from.

The other alternative which is gaining popularity is the downdraft. Whether incorporated into an induction cooktop, or a stand-alone unit that can be partnered with either a gas or electric hob. Induction downdrafts are a Sirius speciality, and they have been a staple of our ‘Island Solutions’ range for over a decade. Sirius focuses only on rangehoods, becoming specialists and innovators in a rapidly changing market. We are so confident in our efficiency and reliability that we have increased the warranty bonus for using Sirius ducting from 1 year to 3 years, giving customers a total 6 year warranty on their Sirius rangehood.

The Valentina Collection: Features

The whole collection features 4 Speed recirculating motors – meaning ducting is not required. They can also be run to clear odours, with auto-switch off functionality.

Cabinet solution (downdraft):

Downdraft rangehoods are a great way to extract air if you want to avoid overhanging hoods. Sirius has several models in the Valentina collection that can be built in to island cabinetry that can ventilate or recirculate smoke. One great advantage of downdraft rangehoods is their ability to retract when not in use to save space.

The Sirius range of downdraft rangehoods are available in black and white finishes and multiple sizes to suit any space, and with 4-speed extraction, a stainless steel body and 10W LED lighting strip they are a stylish and functional addition to any kitchen.

The SDDH3: Induction meets Rangehood

The SDDH3 is an induction cooktop with an integrated rangehood in the centre. It can be installed into island cabinetry, and ducted externally or recirculated. The low profile means that it doesn’t obscure the view across the counter, creating a more open and spacious feel in the kitchen.

The technology of the induction cooktop is significant, with a single cut-out design including a sleek-bevelled edge, a touch slide control and pot detection sensors. Combine two heat zones to cook on larger pans with flexi-zones and bridging technology. An SEM12 Offboard Motor, included as standard, allows for powerful extraction.

The SDDH3 also includes an easy to clean induction surface and special preset programs including warming, melt and simmer for specific cooking activities and an easy to clean induction surface.

Downdraft hoods have a variety of different ways they can be ducted:

– When attached to the SEM10 motor – which sits below the downdraft, under the cabinetry – the air can be vented externally, or recirculated within the room.
– The SEM10 motor is the solution if you are retro fitting or have a concrete floor you can’t dig through.
– The SEM10 allows you to direct the airflow in two directions, dispersing the air evenly for quieter operation.

Company History:

Sirius was established in 1996. Sirius has spent the last 18 years developing and refining top end exhaust solutions. Sourcing the best components and designing the most practical, stylish and functional hoods for all applications, Sirius pride themselves on being at the forefront of the market. Sirius exports over 90% of production to all around the world for the leading brands of appliance manufacturers.

To find out where to purchase Sirius, please visit our website:
www.siriusbrand.com

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A rangehood can frame or block views. It can determine the cabinetry layout, and it can influence the character of the space. A carefully considered rangehood can look masterful, and thus ignoring this detail can threaten the overall design success of your kitchen design. With the array of options available in the market for you to choose from, it can get very confusing, and there are many factors to consider when selecting your new rangehood. Style, performance, noise and lighting all play a crucial part in your decision. We’ve organised the various rangehood options into the categories that drive design decisions; namely whether the hood vents to the ceiling, walls, cabinetry or even the floor.

Ceiling Cassette Rangehoods

Are you planning a lavish cooking island bench? Then the ultimate appliance for your kitchen should be a ceiling cassette rangehood. These extraction systems include a host of hoods that get installed into a bulkhead or the ceiling. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, ceiling rangehood cassettes sit over an island or peninsula style kitchen benches.

Ceiling cassettes usually feature LED down-lights. These illuminate the cooking area and add contemporary glamour and design highlights at the centre of your kitchen.

Wallmount Rangehoods

Turn your cooking area into an eye-catching and stunning focal point of your kitchen with a Wallmount rangehood positioned against a wall and over your cooktop. A highly functional solution as the back wall and surrounding cabinets help direct the steam and aromas directly into the hood. Wall canopies are known for their excellent performance.

Island Rangehoods

An Island rangehood setup is a necessity if your kitchen has an island cooking area. Recent design trends see island bench as a popular choice for the location of stovetops. No longer standing with their backs to guests, Island benches mean the cook can be actively involved in conversation gathered around the stylish central fixture. Adding an oversized hood (compared to the cooktop below) can be effective in containing steam and aromas, because size needs to compensate for the lack of a wall.

Undermount Rangehoods

Installed into a cupboard above your cooktop, Underhood rangehoods are the best way to hide away your rangehood while still having optimal performance. Slide-out range hoods can be a cost-effective alternative and are often available with an onboard motor where ducting to the exterior of the house isn’t possible (such as in an apartment).

Noise

The rise of open plan living areas means that we now have specific requirements and needs when it comes to our kitchen and its appliances. A modern kitchen should be practical but not invasive. Stylish, yet at the same time discreet. A modern kitchen then needs to combine aesthetics, functionality and subtlety all in one. Schweigen is the leader in silent extraction technology and in designing Australia’s most efficient silent rangehoods they have built a reputation in the market by providing innovative, stylish and premium rangehoods for the contemporary Australian market. Removing the motor and placing it externally outside your home is where Schweigen’s revolutionary silent rangehood technology starts.

Lighting

When selecting your rangehood, don’t overlook the inbuilt lights. After all, being able to see what you’re doing is essential! Almost all Schweigen rangehoods come with LED lighting to ensure you always cook your meals to perfection. LED (light emitting diode) lighting is very energy efficient. In contrast to the average lifespan your average incandescent lightbulb, LED lighting is guaranteed to last 50 times longer.

With all this information at your disposal, you are now ready to purchase your ideal rangehood. Visit one of Schweigen’s showrooms around Australia today and experience the “Schweigen” difference.

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Schweigen

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Finding the balance between superior air movement and low levels of noise can be difficult to manage. Whispair, an Australian brand that specialises in the design of premium-quality rangehood systems, utilises revolutionary technology called KleenAir, which doesn’t rely on finding a balance between air movement and noise.

With Whispair, you have the choice between two remarkable solutions. The first utilises an on-board EC motor technology to eliminate motor noise from the fan unit; the second completely removes the powerful fan motor from the canopy and places it away from the kitchen, considerably reducing operating noise while still achieving a high level of extraction.

Designed and assembled in Australia, Whispair utilises unique S-Flow baffle filters, energy-efficient LED lighting and an ultra-reliable MasterMind electronic system. A rangehood is designed to extract heat, steam, grease and odour from your kitchen environment. Whispair’s innovative KleenAir technology takes this process to a new level of performance, making it different from most others. It simply works.

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Whispair

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Qasair has grown exponentially to keep satisfying the market with its increasing range of domestic cooking appliances — and the company now exports to New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Qasair’s premium-quality rangehoods offer exceptional effectiveness and feature on-trend finishes. The company’s rangehoods can now be seen not only in kitchens and alfresco areas in the home, but also in commercial kitchens. Proudly Australian owned and manufactured locally in Melbourne, Qasair’s rangehoods can be custom designed for any requirement. Qasair is committed to maintaining exceptional functionality while continuing to improve noise levels and retaining its position at the forefront of design. The products are designed and manufactured to remove the four by-products of cooking — heat, steam, grease and odours. Added benefits include high air movement and extremely low noise levels, ensuring cooking a meal is an enjoyable experience.

With the appropriate product selection and installation of a Qasair rangehood and ducting, you will be able to experience a quiet and clean, odour-free kitchen.

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Qasair

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