From in-home wine tasting cabinets and invisible stovetops to whimsical joinery handles, here are twelve new kitchen showstoppers to have on your radar.
Matte black induction cooktop from Smeg.
Matte black induction cooktop from Smeg
As induction cooking technology continues to evolve, Smeg has unveiled a new matt black finish. The surface is engineered to absorb light rather than reflect it, while anti-fingerprint performance and enhanced scratch resistance keep the surface looking sleek. The 60 centimetre surface also features multizone flexibility, which allows the user to join cooking areas into a larger surface; back-lit slider controls that are only visible when the cooktop is in use, minimising visual distraction; and Auto-vent 2.0, which connects the surface to a Smeg rangehood via Bluetooth for syncronised, automatic ventilation. Visit website .
Eveneer Prefinished Veneer from Elton Group
Balancing durability with aesthetic refinement, Eveneer Prefinished Veneer from Elton Group delivers a hard- wearing joinery finish that celebrates the warmth and texture of timber. Architecture practice Telha Clarke used the Eveneer Prefinished range in Xilo White Touch for their project Stanhope by Kincrest, crafting a kitchen that evokes modern tranquillity with uninterrupted, rectilinear detailing. Visit website .
Eveneer Prefinished Veneer from Elton Group.
Al Dente collection from Lo and Co Interiors
A beautiful balance of sophistication and whimsy, Al Dente is a distinctive range of handles, knobs and drawer pulls inspired by the recognisable curves and folds of Italian pasta. The range, a collaboration between interior designer Tali Roth and hardware brand Lo and Co Interiors, features a variety of folded and undulating profiles that add a tactile flourish to kitchen joinery. Finishes include polished brass, pewter, rubbed bronze and polished nickel. Visit website .
Al Dente collection from Lo and Co Interiors.
Design By Them’s new Swage chair, designed by Angus Easthope, is named after the swaging metal-forming process where compressive force is used to reduce thickness – as expressed in the piece’s elegantly tapered steel frame. Its slender form and plush seating pads are available in a wide variety of metallic and powdercoated finishes, along with various upholstery fabrics. Pictured in Knoll Prairie 100 percent non-phthalate vinyl upholstery and a powdercoated carbon steel in Coffee. Visit website .
Designed to disappear seamlessly into kitchen countertops, VZug’s CookTop V6000 Integra is the embodiment of futuristic kitchen design. The ceramic surface comprises hidden induction elements that remain invisible until needed, with an LED frame acting as a subtle guide. The surface is available in three colourways to complement VZug’s black, platinum and pearl mirror glass appliances. Visit website .
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Australian-made doors and panels from Fliplab
Fliplab’s custom-made doors and panels are an easy and cost-friendly way to upgrade a kitchen without needing a custom solution for the entire space. Designed to sit on top of IKEA and Kaboodle cabinetry systems, Fliplab uses readily available flat-pack base cabinets, and then permits personalisation thanks to 12 profiles and more than 100 colour and finish options. New custom panels for existing cabinetry that can be retained is also available. Panels are finished in Laminex and Polytec to ensure durability. Visit website .
Australian-made doors and panels from Fliplab.
Hand-cast in a matcha-like green resin, this cake stand from Melbourne design brand Lightly is as much a piece of art as it is a practical piece of tableware. Part of a limited edition collection that includes platters, serving spoons and vases, each item is made by an artisan, one at a time with zero waste in production. A unique marbled pattern is expressed in colours including Ochre, warm Latte, rich Umber and verdant Moss. The stand is a generous size, with a 31 centimetre-wide diameter – and it looks equally good as a sculptural piece, or topped with something sweet. Visit website .
This elegant downlight features compact proportions and powerful illumination functionality with a choice of multiple beam angles. Focus is ideal for culinary crafts, Framer is suited to gentle illumination, while Wallwash is perfect for subtle wall grazing. The Spy collection is available in a range of finishes, including brushed aluminium, brushed brown bronze and cream. Visit website .
The carefully curated Colour Collection from Laminex features tones that harmonise when paired together. In this kitchen (pictured), cabinetry in Laminex Daintree is paired with a benchtop in Gumnut, base in Danish Walnut and end detail clad in Surround Batten 25 in Gumnut. The collection extends from warm tones of clay and sand and a more neutral-leaning pale pink, to the cooler end of the spectrum, with deep and dusky blues, with each hue thoughtfully inspired by the Australian landscape. Visit website .
The Colour Collection from Laminex.
This refined porcelain tile collection captures the look and feel of natural stone. Arketipo has been designed for understated luxury, with its expansive formats offering seamless visual continuity and clean lines suitable for both floor and wall applications. The range features a restrained colour palette, with earthy tones selected to evoke a calming atmosphere in any space, from kitchens to courtyards. Pictured in the colour Pluvis – with sandy yellow, turquoise green and terracotta red hues also available. Visit website .
Asko’s new temperature-controlled wine cabinet is the go- to appliance for serious collectors. Featuring three independently controlled temperature zones, it allows for long-aging reds to be stored alongside ready-to-drink whites and chilled champagne. The units are equipped with a vibration-free compressor system and a charcoal filter for air purification to ensure top-quality preservation. Once a bottle is open, a dedicated serving area complete with glassware and a virtual sommelier transforms the appliance into a social hub for an elevated at-home tasting experience. Visit website .
Amoeba furniture handle from Spiggy
Following the popularity of the Amoeba door pull by Philip Watts, a scaled-down version has been released that is perfect for integrated appliances, butler’s pantries and cabinets. The playful design is handmade from solid brass, bronze or aluminium and spans 130 millimetres, large enough to stand out as a prominent design highlight within the kitchen. Visit website .
Amoeba furniture handle from Spiggy.
Published online: 4 Nov 2026 Words: ArchitectureAu Products Images: Michela Pedranti, Supplied, Timothy Kaye
Houses: Kitchens + Bathrooms, October 2026
InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen gathers together her favourite design items that have crossed her desk in October 2026.
InteriorsAu editor Cassie Hansen gathers together her favourite design items that have crossed her desk in September 2026.
