The kitchen is the heart of every home – big or small; it’s where all the action happens and to where the family gravitates. Yet, millions of families – especially those with limited kitchen space – are faced with the untimely chore of creating and maintaining a clutter-free kitchen. From décor to dishware to cooking appliances, the counter-top is often left in chaos – leaving no space for actual cooking.

The makers of the Black & Decker® SPACEMAKER™ lines are well aware of this challenge and have re-designed the SPACEMAKER™ line, now offering two new lines of under-the-cabinet appliances that offer space-saving solutions to consumers. The new lines allow consumers to regain the intended utility of their kitchen space, while making it aesthetically pleasing.

To help clear away the counter clutter, Black & Decker SPACEMAKER appliances now offer two very different looks – the SPACEMAKER Plus Line and SPACEMAKER Traditional Line. The new Save-A-Plug™ feature, which is available on the SPACEMAKER coffeemaker and the toaster oven, allows all four appliances to occupy only one wall outlet; and the cord management system eliminates excess appliance cords by inserting excess cord into a channel on the back of the unit preventing unsightly cords from hanging. The full lines include a coffeemaker, mini food processor/grinder, can opener/knife sharpener and toaster oven. Each product is sold separately to give consumers the freedom to choose the products they want and need in their kitchen.

Black & Decker SPACEMAKER appliances provide a quick, efficient and cost-effective way to remodel your kitchen, eliminating counter-top clutter and incorporating more organization into your life – and home,” said Carmen E. Garcia, Black & Decker brand portfolio manager for Applica. “SPACEMAKER appliances make it easy to get the most effective use out of your space, while allowing you to mix and match appliances that cater to your wants and needs in the kitchen.

Any chef will tell you that when equipping a kitchen, one of the most important investments you can make is in good quality cookware.  BlueStar designed its cookware specifically to handle the rigors of high-heat cooking.

BlueStar cookware features try-ply construction – utilizing a thin layer of highly conductive aluminum wrapped in two layers of professional grade stainless steel – to produce the perfect combination of quick and consistent heat conductivity.

The durable, outside stainless steel layer provides durability, while the professional-grade stainless steel interior layer ensures an even cooking surface; the cookware's aluminum core provides quick and even heat distribution. The combination of stainless steel and aluminum results in a product that not only heats quickly and evenly, but is also easy to clean and is durable enough to last a lifetime.

BlueStar cookware also features easy-grip, ergonomic handles that stay cool during stovetop cooking and are designed for maximum comfort and ease of use.  The extra-large handles provide increased finger clearance; the stock pots and sauce pans feature helper handles, making the cookware easier to transport when full. Each piece of cookware is dishwasher safe and oven-safe up to 500°F.

Available now on BlueStar's online store – in both a 5 piece set and an 8 piece set. The 5 piece set retails for $395 and the 8 piece set retails for $595. The 5 piece set includes a 6 quart stock pot with cover; a 3 quart sauce pot with cover; and a 10-inch fry pan. The 8 piece set also includes an 8-inch fry pan and a 2-quart sauce pan with cover. Each set of BlueStar cookware is manufactured in the USA and offers a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

While on the site, be sure to look for exclusive recipes from long-time enthusiast of BlueStar cooking products, Chef Marcus Samuelsson. A cookbook author and television host, Chef Samuelsson is the Chef and Proprietor of Aquavit, Riingo, and AQ Café, as well as Co-Founder & Chief Creative Director - Townhouse Restaurant Group.

Renowned for their amazing oven technology, ILVE have introduced the most advanced kitchen range hood on the market - the modern space age design VELA canopy range hood comes with a simple to use LCD T.V screen, giving the ultimate indulgence for the hardworking home chef.

The kitchen has evolved over time into more than just a place for preparing meals. It has become the hub of the home, the meeting place for families, couples and friends. The VELA canopy range hood is the perfect addition to this environment to keep family and friends close.

Quiet and powerful, the latest addition to the ILVE range hood collection is perfect for those mums and dads who spend a lot of time in the kitchen and want to keep up to date with the latest news events. Or for those avid cooks who want to follow their favourite cooking shows.

Marco Valerio Agretti is the accomplished Italian designer behind this fantastic VELA range hood design. Born in Perugia in Italy, Marco graduated from the University of Venice in 1991 and is recognised for his cutting edge designs. VELA is a perfect example of his creative genius. With its sleek and attention-grabbing design, the VELA range hood has the power to remove all cooking fumes, including indoor barbecuing and the most intense grilling or stir-frying cooking with its fantastic 4 speed touch control extraction. It also has an optional automatic switch-on and speed regulation.

ILVE has always put effortless maintenance and cleaning at the forefront of their designs. The VELA range hood is made from extremely high quality stainless steel and also boasts a touch screen on both designs, making it easy to control and clean as well. It also has a light indicator for filter management and washable anti-grease filter.

The ILVE VELA range hood demands attention and offers all the perfect qualities fit for the modern kitchen. The ILVE VELA range hood is available from ILVE showrooms and selected retailers Australia wide. For more information contact your local ILVE showroom