We would like to thank all the entrants and judges for supporting our inaugural Kitchen of the Year Design Contest.
Congratulations to all the shortlisted contestants and winners for 2021.
Special Commendations:
97 Mathoura Road Toorak by Carr
Habitus Townhomes by DKO Architecture
“This competition is a great opportunity to showcase and reward excellence in kitchen design. It is heightened by the fact it is hosted by a brand regarded as an industry-leading producer of premium kitchen appliances,” says David Nicholson, Director of Robert Nichol & Sons.
“Kitchen design is often the most challenging of all the rooms of a home, so any opportunity to showcase and promote what we have achieved next to our peers is valuable and rewarding. We are very proud of this kitchen and feel honoured to be considered among so many strong contenders.”
“This competition is a great opportunity to showcase and reward excellence in kitchen design. It is heightened by the fact it is hosted by a brand regarded as an industry-leading producer of premium kitchen appliances”
David Nicholson, Director of Robert Nichol & Sons.
David thinks that texture is one of the elements that made their design stand out. “It’s interesting that of the 12 finalists, we were the only entry to feature a wall tile. This is a feature that we consider a hallmark of our projects, and we love the opportunities they present, in this case, the strong vertical lines and rich colour,” he explains.
“Texture is something we love. We recognise it’s not just a tactile experience, but a visual one too. In a project such as a kitchen where there are so many disparate elements, we see texture as an opportunity to introduce a mix of finishes, creating strong surface variations and producing a focal point within the home.”
“Winning is amazing, not only as recognition for our design but also against the calibre of the fellow finalists,” David adds, “What we are seeing in this selection is just how far kitchen design has progressed, where kitchens have now become the statement piece for house design.”
“Given the depth and strength of the Australian design industry, it was humbling to be shortlisted”
Aaron Wooster, Smart Design Studio’s Head of Interiors
“Given the depth and strength of the Australian design industry, it was humbling to be shortlisted,” says Aaron Wooster, Smart Design Studio’s Head of Interiors, and adds that it is even more so to win above the other talented contenders.
The prize included 2x return business airfares, 7 days in Europe, a Gaggenau factory tour at Lipsheim, France, a culinary experience, 6 nights’ accommodation in a 5-star hotel and hotel transfers.
The winner and runner up for each region received a culinary experience for two people at Penfolds in South Australia, including 2x domestic return economy airfares, 2 nights’ accommodation in a 5-star hotel and hotel transfers.