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5 Small Kitchen Storage Ideas

February 8 2018

Storage in a small kitchen is challenging, but with the use of some of these ideas the functionality can be maximised.   #1 CORNER STORAGE SOLUTIONS   #2 MICROWAVE PLACEMENT   #3 WASTE STORAGE IDEAS   #4 TECH STORAGE   #5 BAKING TRAYS, PLATTER STORAGE & SMALL SPACES    

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6 Storage Ideas for Corner Cabinets.

March 31 2017

The corner cabinet. Kitchens in most older homes will have at least one corner cabinet. They are renown for being the spot in the kitchen where you will probably find that appliance or utensil that you are missing, expired food items or in extreme cases a forgotten member of the family. They are awkward to […]

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Roadworks affecting access to showroom

February 20 2017

Due to roadworks, access to our showroom and factory will be from a temporary service lane from the LaTrobe St end of Learmonth St as of 21st February.

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5 Traps to avoid when getting quotes for a new kitchen.

January 30 2017

So you’ve bitten the bullet and decided it’s time to replace the old kitchen and update. This should be an exciting time. At the end of the process you will have your dream kitchen. Or will you? Getting quotes from joiners can be a minefield of technical jargon, different hardware and finishes. At the end […]

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Happy New Year!

December 22 2016

Wishing everyone a great New Year! We will be back on Monday 16th January 2017.

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A place to sit.

October 7 2016

Make use of the space under a window or beside a fireplace. It’s amazing how useful the space below a window can be. We have created many window seats that double up as extra storage. They can have lift up lids or pull out drawers depending on what you will be storing in them. The […]

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Kitchen Island and Peninsula Benches

August 19 2016

Everyone wants an Island Bench in their new kitchen. The inclusion of an island bench is one of the most requested elements I get for new kitchens.  The first question to be addressed is do we have enough space in the room to comfortably fit an island bench in? A minimum of 900mm walkway is […]

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Hired a Kitchen Designer? Here’s How to Prep for Your First Meeting

July 19 2016

Here’s a great article from HOUZZ that’s worth a read. You’ve done the research, asked around for recommendations, and have finally made the big step to hire a designer to help you create your kitchen. The designer’s most important role is to identify what’s right for the client, but how you communicate your requirements, taste, […]

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Matthews Joinery Kitchens-Ballarat

December 22 2015

The team at Matthews Joinery and kitchen Centre would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. We will be closing on 23rd December and returning on 18th January. We look forward to making your joinery dreams come true in 2016. We can help with kitchens, bathroom vanities, laundries, wardrobes and studies. We custom […]

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Study

Study and storage solutions for the home

September 18 2015

Our homes don’t just house us, they have to house all of our “stuff”! Our homes don’t just house us, they have to house all of our “stuff”! Life demands us to pay bills and taxes and this in-turn requires us to sit down somewhere and pay them. Having a dedicated spot to do this […]

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