If you are curious about Caesarstone prices (per slab and per square metre) then check out this

Both contain formaldehyde

Some Bunnings stores have vertical panel saws and will cut melamine to your dimensions

You most definitely want to use HMR (high moisture resistance) particle board. 16mm thickness is more than adequate.

The only place is the island. You will need to close the windows if the breeze is too strong.

Yes, my 16 yr old son is taller than me. My previous kitchen's benchtop height was 1050 mm.

Drawers, drawers, drawers! You never have to reach in and try to pull things out (with the cupboard doors hindering you). Full extension drawers deliver all of the contents of…

I'm 1830 mm (6') tall and my benchtop height is 1000 mm off the floor

Yes!!!

All of those kitchens looked quite large!

It's better to have a wider rangehood than the cooktop

Your cooktop might be better placed on the bench adjacent your wall oven and then move your sink up to where your cooktop was originally. That way your .

The best way would be to split the height of the overheads and have the extreme uppers 600mm deep

Of course it is not acceptable. I was only pointing out the general industry guidelines.
The underside of the benchtop is a dogs breakfast! The benchtop joiner cutouts do not align…

The recommended joint width for laminate is 0 mm with a maximum variation of +1 mm.

You should not be able to see the small scratches and dents at a minimum distance of 1500 millimetres under normal lighting conditions.

I love the clerestory windows

You definitely need a vertical support panel RHS of the fridge space. However, by adding the panel, it will reduce the internal width of the fridge space.
Also, is that the…

If your kitchen is small I wouldn't worry about having a sink in the island. If your kitchen is large and your cumulative distance exceeds 7 metres, consider having…

A good rule of thumb is elbow height minus your clenched fist. (so that elbow joint sits on top of forefinger and thumb)
Here is a kitchen I designed and built…

Take a look at these as well as (in particular AS4386.2 Domestic Kitchen Assemblies – Installation) to get an understanding. These are minimum standards but you must install…

I went there about one year ago. I don't know what the differences are but I do know that the Hacker kitchen on display at Brookvale has an awesome …

Please tell us more about these galvanized steel reinforced panels that you think are the best choice.

It sounds too low to me. Take a look at these as well as (in particular AS4386.2 Domestic Kitchen Assemblies – Installation) to get an understanding. These are…

That looks like an Australian Kimberley 30 litre concealed waste bin. Definitely good value for money @ $165 and much cheaper than the Franke, Hafele or Blanco bins.

Be very careful with vinyl doors.
I have been to countless kitchens where the vinyl has de-laminated from the door substrate after 8-10 years.
Problem areas are...
Doors / panels either side of…

I would place the sink (scullery) in the middle of the bench.

The piston adapts automatically to the force applied to it. If you are going to use them make sure you drill the 10mm hole the exact depth of the…