Dust off your thinking caps, Electrolux has thrown out a challenge to members of the architecture and kitchen design community to present innovative and thoughtful concepts of a kitchen that meets the changing needs of today’s modern family.

Prize Details

• 1st Place $50,000 cash + Electrolux ICON appliances worth $25,000 and a featured spread in the July 2009 issue of Interior Design®
• 2nd Place Electrolux ICON appliances worth $25,000
• 3rd Place Electrolux ICON appliances worth $10,000

Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged by their esteemed panel on the following criteria:

• How thoughtfully and boldly the kitchen meets the needs of the modern family
• Visual appeal
• Creativity
• Elements and principles of kitchen design
• Innovative integration of appliances

Follow the link for more information on the kitchen design competition. Deadline is 17th October, 2008.

Polytec is the market leader in custom-made kitchen cabinet doors, and continue to grow as full service suppliers of decorative panels and laminates that are guaranteed to perform. With world-class production facilities and a dedication to proving quality and value, polytec has experienced unprecedented growth to become the largest supplier of custom made cabinet doors in Australia.

With an outstanding array of colours, styles and surface finishes, the polytec range of laminated bench tops and decorative doors and panels are amongst the most comprehensive in Australia. With superior materials and advanced control systems you are assured of quality products that will add value and character to your home.

New to the polytec range is CREATEC, a unique and exciting ultra high gloss surface that will bring any kitchen to life. CREATEC’s UV coated high gloss finish allows your kitchen to shine and will leave a lasting impression. CREATEC’s doors are designed to complement polytec’s ALYTEC and LAMITOP product ranges.

I have seen the Createc finish (coated on Barren Alder woodgrain panels) and I was quite impressed. The finish is absolutely flawless without any ‘orange peel’ effect at all. The hi gloss finish certainly surpasses traditionally coated polyurethane kitchen doors (even better than expensive imported Italian offerings).

You want your kitchen to be special, so look no further than CREATEC for a completely unique door that will set your home apart from all others.

For kitchen colours that project style and taste, yet remain comfortable and welcoming choose from CREATEC’s modern colour palette, inspired by the latest kitchen trends. CREATEC’s colour range gives you the freedom to mix and match colours to give your kitchen design its own individual flair.

Polytec now also offers a range of aluminium framed glass doors and decorative melamine products for use in built-in wardrobes.

Hettich Australia have a comprehensive and stylish range of pantries and wireware suitable for every home.

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