KITCHEN, LIVING & BEYOND

The modern kitchen is no longer simply a place for preparing food. It is the heart of the home—an important part of the living space, interior decoration and everyday family life.

In KITCHEN, LIVING & BEYOND, property designer and renovation specialist David Delavega shares practical design principles developed through more than 25 years of experience in property design and renovation.

This beautifully presented 80-page guide explains how to plan, design and renovate a kitchen that is luxurious, functional and connected naturally to the living room.

Inside, you will discover:

• How to open the layout and move a kitchen into the living space
• How to choose between one-wall, galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island and peninsula layouts
• How to select cabinet colours, worktops, splashbacks, flooring and metal finishes
• How to combine colours and materials successfully
• Soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer runners and premium cabinet construction
• Integrated rubbish and recycling bins, pantry storage and appliance garages
• Kitchen-island dimensions, seating, storage, sinks and cooking zones
• Concealed LED lighting, shadow lighting, shelf lighting and modern evening scenes
• Appliance planning, extraction, ventilation, plumbing and electrical considerations
• Renovation sequencing, budgeting, installation, snagging and final handover checks

Original conceptual design visualisations and matched before-and-after transformations demonstrate how dated or badly organised kitchens can become calm, modern and luxurious living environments.

Whether you are planning a complete kitchen renovation or simply choosing new materials, this book will help you avoid expensive mistakes and create a kitchen that looks beautiful, works intelligently and feels naturally connected to your home.