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The 'Phoenix' kitchen by Varenna from Studio Italia, one of the destinations on our Kitchen Day 2015. — The ‘Phoenix’ kitchen by Varenna from Studio Italia, one of the destinations on our Kitchen Day 2015.

Our new issue is full of terrific kitchens, as many of you will have seen. Even better news: if you’re planning your own kitchen space, we have an event coming up that you will almost certainly enjoy. Our annual Kitchen Day on Friday August 7 is full of expert design briefings on everything you need to know to effectively plan your dream kitchen.

A kitchen featuring Blum's innovative hardware and organising systems. — A kitchen featuring Blum’s innovative hardware and organising systems.

The 'Black Armour' kitchen by Arclinea from Matisse. — The ‘Black Armour’ kitchen by Arclinea from Matisse.

It’s a full-day event in Auckland that includes expert talks and showroom tours from Nicola Chan at kitchen hardware specialists Blum, Sue Gillbanks at Kitchens by Design, Nicky Duggan at Evolution of Surfaces, Joanna Hoeft at Studio Italia, and Kady Ward from Matisse. All our speakers are fully up-to-date with the latest kitchen trends and eager to share their knowledge with you. The day is personally guided by HOME editor Jeremy Hansen.

Nicola Chan of kitchen planning and hardware specialists Blum, one of the expert speakers on our Kitchen Day 2015.

Nicky Duggan of Evolution of Services regularly attends Eurocucina, Europe's biggest kitchen design event, and will be sharing her knowledge at Kitchen Day 2015. — Nicky Duggan of Evolution of Services regularly attends Eurocucina, Europe’s biggest kitchen design event, and will be sharing her knowledge at Kitchen Day 2015.

Kitchen designer Joanna Hoeft of Studio Italia will brief our guests on the latest kitchen innovations at our Kitchen Day 2015.

Kitchen designer Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens by Design will share her expertise by speaking at Kitchen Day 2015.

Matisse's Jeanne Bertenshaw and her team will talk to our guests about the latest developments in European Arclinea kitchens. — Matisse’s Jeanne Bertenshaw and her team will talk to our guests about the latest developments in European Arclinea kitchens.

Tickets are $75 and include transport between the venues and a delicious restaurant lunch.

A kitchen featuring Corian by Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens by Design.

Blum's SPACE TOWER pantry system is one of the many innovative storage devices on display at Kitchen Day 2015. — Blum’s SPACE TOWER pantry system is one of the many innovative storage devices on display at Kitchen Day 2015.

A family kitchen featuring Corian designed by Sue Gillbanks of Kitchens by Design, one of our Kitchen Day 2015 speakers.

Studio Italia's Joanna Hoeft will talk our Kitchen Day 2015 guests through the latest Varenna kitchens and new developments in countertops and appliances. — Studio Italia’s Joanna Hoeft will talk our Kitchen Day 2015 guests through the latest Varenna kitchens and new developments in countertops and appliances.

Here are all the details:

HOME Kitchen Day
Auckland, Friday August 7, 2015
Tickets at www.eventopia.co/kitchenday2015
Thanks to our event sponsor, Blum.

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