SquareRooms | Issue 180 • April 2020

51 Sink Roomier than your average kitchen sink, this stainless-steel vessel is ideal for hardworking kitchens. We love how its SilentShield sound-absorption technology keeps the clattering and clanging at bay. KOHLER Prolific Undermount Kitchen Sink, $1,920 Hood Your cooker hood doesn’t have to be top-of-the-line, what’s important is that it is capable of executing its role effectively, which is to leave your house smelling fresh. Take note of its power — or air extraction rate. As a rule of thumb, hoods with rates over 600m³/hr are in the more powerful range. No need to compromise on aesthetics even if what you’re looking for is purely utilitarian. This hood offers three speeds and delivers suction power of up to 500m³/hr. Turbo Convectional Hood, $279 from COURTS Hob Spend well and you’ll be able to cook up any cuisine from swift stir-fries to gently simmered stews without worrying about heat control. Remember to consider other factors like how easy the hob is to clean, its impact resistance and safety functions. Can’t decide between two types of cooktops? Fisher & Paykel lets you combine its Gas on Glass burners with Touch & Slide induction cooktops to create a unique configuration that suits your style. Fisher & Paykel 30cm Induction Hob and 45cm Gas on Glass Hob, $1,799 and $1,399 respectively I N V E S T S A V E Expert Recommendation “Invest in quality electrical appliances because I believe a quality product goes a long way. It is also as important to understand your personal cooking habits and consider specific options. Perhaps you only require a single domino hob instead of a traditional 4-burner hob set.” — JJ Yip, Wee Studio Miele ProLine element with two induction-heated cooking zones, $3,300 I N V E S T Hood An ideal accompaniment to islands, this super sleek stainless steel hood is a statement maker. It is built to perform too; boasting a power of 445 m³/h that can be instantly revved up to 867 m³/h during intensive culinary sessions. Bosch Series 6 Island Cooker Hood, $2,699 G O O D T O H A V E