Australia is a foodie nation—about four in 10 Australians believe food is one of life’s great passions, according to a recent consumer report. And the rising trend in new cooking styles using steam, sous-vide, air frying and other options certainly shows cooking at home is re-surging with a vengeance.
Usually seen in commercial kitchens, companion products for the residential market integrate smarter, healthier cooking options with streamlined good looks that seamlessly enhance any design aesthetic.
Dolce Stil Novo Range By Smeg
This new focus is changing the future of kitchen design. For developers, designers and architects seeking to design builds that resonate deeply with Australia’s increasing and highly marketable foodie culture, appointing companion products is a great way to elevate perceived value for food-focused property purchasers.
Here are the brands leading the way:
Combination Ovens
All-in-one combination ovens are great for small spaces and those who need the convenience of a second cooking appliance.
Bosch’s 60cm Compact Combi Microwave Oven from their Serie 8 range lets home cooks achieve perfect baking and roasting results quickly, with pre-set automatic programs and TFT display control built into its sleek black glass front.
Bosch’s Serie 8 Compact Oven with Microwave | CMG633BB1A
Miele’s 60cm Combination Steam Oven makes short work of healthy eating with innovative DualSteam technology that seals in more nutrients and flavour. It can steam, grill, bake, sous-vide and more.
Miele’s Combination Steam Oven | DGM7440
Projects looking to make a strong design statement will want to look at Gaggenau’s 60cm Combination Steam Oven—featuring adjustable automatic programmes, accurate temperature control and automated cleaning, consider pairing with a companion vacuum drawer to finalise the sous-vide process. The impressive Gaggenau 60cm Warming Drawer is also a nice compact addition to make, able to defrost or warm meals, prove bread dough, slow cook and warm a dinner service for six guests.
Gaggenau’s Combination Steam Oven | BSP251100
Gaggenau’s Warmer Drawer | WSP221100
The understated clean lines and a minimalist profile of AEG’s 60cm SteamPro Oven offers 25 cooking functions, including sous-vide and steam cooking, which paired with its advanced humidity sensor that automatically adjusts temperature and moisture levels within the oven, ensures every dish is cooked to perfection.
AEG’s SteamPro Oven | BSK892330M
Complete the look with an AEG Precisionvac™ vacuum sealer drawer to vacuum, marinate and seal sous-vide dishes.
AEG’s Precisionvac™ | KDK911423M
All-in-one Gourmet Good Looks
Smeg raises sleek modern styling to a new level by making its Eclipse Black Glass and stainless-steel trim designs available across a range of mix and match appliances, including a 45cm Dolce Stil Novo Compact Combi Steam Oven, 45cm Built-in Coffee Machine, 18-bottle Wine Cabinet and 15cm Sommelier Drawer.
Smeg’s Dolce Stil Novo Compact Combi Steam Oven, Wine Cabinet & Coffee Machine
Smeg’s Sommelier Drawer | CPS615NX