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If you’re passionate about home cooking, you probably have some of the best kitchen appliances and gadgets to integrate into your space during a renovation. Even in a large kitchen, there’s an art to fitting in a rangehood, oven, dishwasher, warming drawer, cooktop and fridge, as well as all your coffee machine, microwave and smaller kitchen appliances – all while avoiding being overwhelmed by a sea of technology. So how can you have all the appliances you want and make everything integrate seamlessly? We’ve got five tips to get you started. 1. Speak to your builder or designer about fully integrated appliances Fully integrated appliances have an appliance panel, which is a bespoke cabinetry that’s installed over your appliance door to give the impression that they’re just part of the cabinetry. The panel is fixed to your appliance door and opens in tandem to reveal the inner workings, without crowding your kitchen. At NEFF, we offer fully integrated dishwashers for the ultimate seamless look. Whoever’s managing your renovation will be able to recommend materials and surfaces that would best work for your hidden appliance design. Many people choose to go with subtle panelling that matches the surrounding materials. You’ll be surprised at what a difference it makes to the aesthetic and minimalist feel. 2. Choose integrated rangehoods Rangehoods are an essential addition to your kitchen, but they can also be cumbersome. While a wall-mounted rangehood will do the job of extracting smells and steam from your cooking experience, you might want to opt for an integrated or slide-out design. These sleek stainless steel rangehoods take up less space and are professionally installed to fit in with your kitchen design. 3. Consider a built-in microwave Tabletop microwaves can be bulky, and often take up valuable space on your counters or cupboards that could be put towards décor or other small appliances. Why not consider making room for your family, and opting for a built-in NEFF microwave that integrates seamlessly into your cabinets? You could purchase a full NEFF oven with microwave functionality as an alternative. This halves the space needed to house your major appliances and gives you more options for cooking every day. These ovens also feature the Slide & Hide® fully disappearing door, which gives you full access to your creations for tasting and basting. Plus, did you know that our new Flex Design range is inclusive of our oven-microwaves? This new versatile accessory allows you to add four bespoke colours to your appliance’s trims and handles. So if you want a kitchen with black appliances, then add our deep black trim and handle option to your oven, cooktop, rangehood and coffee machine. Want a more industrial look instead? Then consider the brushed bronze – endless style possibilities for your fully integrated kitchen! 4. Use the island to save more space in the kitchen A kitchen island is one of the best places you can hide appliances and they look great in myriad kitchen styles. You can use the island to integrate your oven or dishwasher, but it’s also a great storage options to keep smaller appliances out of sight – the lower shelves are perfect for stowing away any distracting kitchen appliances that might be taking up meal prep space on your kitchen counter. A must-have addition for your kitchen island is a vented cooktop. This two-in-one appliance combines the sleekness of an induction cooktop with the functions of a range hood. It automatically absorbs cooking odours, allowing you to cook up a storm without any unnecessary smells. And if you want to add your personal flair to the appliance, or match your cooktop with the island materials, then you can add coloured trimmings with the new Flex Design range. This range gives you the option to add coloured trimmings and handles to your cooktop. And with four distinct colours to choose from, the design possibilities are endless. Install deep drawers If fully integrating your appliances isn’t for you, choosing smart storage solutions can make hiding away appliances a breeze. Deep drawers make the perfect home for bulkier appliances, like mixers and blenders. Pulling out a drawer to find what you needs is much easier than poking around in the depths of a cupboard. The result – your appliances are accessible at a moment’s notice, while not taking up any of your valuable bench space. You can seamlessly integrate your oven and drawers with the new Flex Design range. With four different colours to choose from, you can add trimmings to your oven that seamlessly combine with NEFF warming drawers for a fully integrated look and keeping your dishes warm when entertaining your guests. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Can you imagine the days when our ancestors had to cook everything over an open fire and coals? Nowadays, we’ve got fancy dials, thermometers, and state-of-the-art meat probes to monitor our cooking temperatures, helping us make the perfect home-cooked meal. Even though we have all of this handy technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions about the perfect cooking temperature  – do you really have to follow the recipe’s instructions? Can you turn the oven up to bake your dish faster? Does it really matter if you open the oven door? We’ve got all the answers you need. Why is having the correct oven temperature so important? Even a mere 20°C can make a huge impact on your meal’s success. If you’ve ever baked a cake in an oven that’s too hot, you’ll know how frustrating it is to watch the crust burn while the batter on the inside stays gooey. No matter the complexity of your dish, like this simple flourless almond cake with white chocolate ganache, or your oven type, like a combination oven, you must always follow your instructions to the letter (or number) if you don’t want to see another baking disaster. Plus, using the right oven temperature can help you work out baking times, which can be helpful if you’re entertaining guests and want to time your cook perfectly. With the new NEFF Flex Design range, you can get a 6.8-inch touch display that allows you to effortlessly adjust the temperature through the touch pad or with traditional dials to ensure that your cooking temperature is accurate and precise. Why should you follow the oven instructions in the recipe? Recipe instructions for the cooking temperature take the guesswork out of home cooking. They’ve been tried and tested to bring out the best flavours and textures in your dish. And while there might be a bit of flexibility when it comes to roasting potatoes, when it comes to baking breads and cakes the temperature is really key. So, if your cake recipe suggests a baking temperature of 160°C, stick to it. Turning it down to 140°C will give you sunken, dense cakes. And unfortunately, 180°C won’t help cook it faster – it’ll just deliver rocks for tea. Cooking tip: Using the Circo Therm® as part of your baking can help heat up your NEFF oven faster and achieve a perfectly even bake, no matter what you’re cooking up. What tools can you use to help monitor your oven temperature? Having a thermometer on hand can help monitor your oven temperature, just in case things get out of hand or need to change at any point. This is especially the case for a lot of meat based recipes, such as more sensitive recipes, like a medium-rare lamb that usually needs an internal meat temperature of between 60–65°C, or a roast chicken recipe that calls for a core temperature of around 75–80°C. NEFF’s Multi Point Meat Probe can even regulate the oven temperature itself, letting you get on with your sides and desserts. Can you open the oven door while cooking? Every time you do, heat can escape the oven and cause the temperature to drop. This can put your dish at risk of losing that golden, even bake just for a peek. Tricky recipes like choux pastry will be a disaster if you open the oven before they’ve had a chance to rise properly – all the escaped heat and steam will leave your buns a little flat. But you can get guaranteed results without opening your oven with the NEFF Home Connect system. This cooking essential comes with automated recipe settings, so you can pre-set your oven settings and rest assured that your food will cook evenly. How does temperature affect a steam oven? It’s generally less important to monitor your temperature if you’re using a steam oven, as the cooking method usually retains moisture and cooks more gently and evenly. A NEFF Full Steam oven allows you to steam your creations at 120ºC, which not only cooks your food faster but also retains the full flavour and nutrients. And if you’ve got an oven fitted with NEFF’s Added Steam function, injecting some steam into the process can help prevent your recipes from drying out. While steam can be a far gentler method of cooking, it still won’t mean that you can crank up the temperature and cut your cooking time in half. Want to see how a NEFF oven can take your meal to the next level? Then book in a free product demonstration today. Our NEFF kitchen experts will show you how easy it is to manage temperature with the Multi Point Meat Probe and our innovative oven technology. Plus they’ll show you how a NEFF oven can effortlessly tie in with your kitchen’s aesthetic with the new Flex Design range! About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Make the starter by adding the starter ingredients into a small saucepan, whisk to combine and remove all lumps. Heat the saucepan over low heat (include Induction level?) and whisk until thickened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer the starter into a small bowl, cover and allow to cool. Combine all of the dough ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine with a dough hook attachment for approximately 10 minutes on a low setting or until smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough into a greased mixing bowl and cover with a tea towel then place into the oven. Set the oven to Dough proving function at 30°C for 30 minutes. Grease and line a 26x13cm loaf. Portion the dough into 4 equal sized pieces and then roll into logs to fit across the 13cm side of the loaf pan. Line the dough up next to each other within the loaf pan then lightly grease the tops with canola oil spray and cover with plastic. Place the loaf tin back into the oven on dough proving function 30°C for 45 minutes or until doubled in size. Remove the loaf pan from the oven as well as the cling film and preheat the oven to 170°C CircoTherm® and activate the Steam Jet function to on. Once preheated activate the Steam Jet function by pressing the steam button, then place in your loaf pan on shelf level 2 and cook for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Grate your butter into a large mixing bowl being careful not to crush it. Put it in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Make the starter by combining the milk, yeast and sugar together in a small bowl and allow to bloom. Dough Add the flour, sugar and salt to the grated butter and mix together with your fingertips. Try not to work in the butter too much as we want some chunks of butter through the dough. If the butter is starting to melt place the bowl into the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes. To the mixture add in the egg and milk and mix by hand until just combined, cover with plastic wrap and place back into the fridge to rest overnight. Custard To make the custard, in a small saucepan add half of the milk, vanilla essence and sugar, place over a low-medium heat, induction level 4. Place the remaining milk in a small bowl, mix together with the egg and cornflour and whisk until smooth. Once the milk is hot add in the cornflour slurry and whisk until the mixture becomes very thick. Transfer into a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for later. The next day remove your dough from the fridge and on a lightly floured benchtop shape the dough into a rough rectangle about 30cm x 45cm using a rolling pin with a height no greater than 10mm. Then fold the dough like a letter in thirds. Repeat this process another 3-4 times, as this will give us our layering. Cover the dough in plastic wrap after the final fold and allow it to rest at least an hour in the fridge. Give your dough the final roll on a lightly floured bench and shape it into a 30cm x 40cm rectangle. It is better to over roll the dough than under as you will need to cut the edges regardless. Using a ruler mark out a grid of 3 x 4 squares into your dough. Preheat your oven on CircoTherm to 190°C with the Steam Jet turned on. Shape your Danishes by folding the edges into the centre of the squares and pressing firmly into the centre. Using a tablespoon, make an indentation for your custard and fruit preserve. Transfer the Danishes onto two oven trays lined with baking paper, then fill the indentation with custard followed by the fruit preserve and lastly a berry of your choice. Combine the beaten egg and water together in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Brush the Danishes with the egg wash. Activate the Steam Jet function by pressing the steam symbol and place the two trays of Danishes on shelf levels 3 and 1. Cook for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer onto cooling racks. Once cool drizzle with the sugar glaze by combining the icing sugar and water together in a small bowl. Serve on a large platter.

Mix all the ingredients for the poolish together in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave to prove overnight or ideally for 24 , on the kitchen bench. For the dough, mix together (either by hand or stand mixer) all of the ingredients together including the poolish that was made beforehand. This should take around 5 minutes on a stand mixer on a low speeds. The end result should leave a dough that is firm but slightly tacky. Transfer the dough into a greased mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel and place into your on Dough proving function at 30°C for 30 minutes. Once the time has elapse turn the dough over in the bowl and prove for a further 30 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, then turn out onto a lightly oiled bench and divide the dough into 3 equal sized pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and then cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. Flatten the dough pieces out and fold nearly in half, sealing the edges of the fold using the heel of your hand. Turn the dough around 180° and repeat this process, the dough should now be elongated. With the seam side of the dough down, cup your fingers over the dough and gently roll the dough into 40cm long logs. Taper the ends of the logs to give it that classic baguette look. Place the baguettes onto the universal pan lined with baking paper and sprinkle lightly with flour, cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to prove at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they are slightly ‘puffy’. Preheat your oven on Bread Baking at 200°C and select the Steam Jet function to on. While the oven heats up score your baguettes using a very sharp knife to create 45 degree slits along each baguette, making 4 or 5 slits on each baguette. Just before placing the baguettes into the oven on shelf level 2, activate the Steam Jet function by pressing the steam symbol. Then cook the baguettes for 23-28 minutes or until they are a very deep golden brown. Allow the baguettes to cool in the oven while leaving the oven door ajar.

Combine all the dough ingredients into a stand mixer bowl and with a hook attachment, mix on a low speed until the dough is tight and smooth, roughly 10 minutes. Place the dough into a greased mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel and place into the . Select the Dough proving function and set the temperature to 35°C for 30 minutes. Make the Bi-Carb bath by combining the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda together in a small bowl and set aside for later, please note the bicarbonate may not fully dissolve. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, and divide it into eight equal pieces. Allow the pieces to rest, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour the bi-carb bath into a 22cm square pan or equivalent. Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin rope roughly 80cm long, and twist each rope into a pretzel shape. Working with half of the pretzels at a time, place them in the pan with the bi-carb water, spooning the water over the top of each pretzel, then leave them in the water for at least 2 minutes before placing them on 2 oven trays lined with baking paper. This bi-carb bath will give the pretzels a lovely golden-brown colour when baking in the oven. Sprinkle pretzels lightly with sea salt flakes. Allow them to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven on Bread Baking function to220°C and turn on the Steam Jet function. Before placing the pretzels in the oven on shelf level 1 and 3, activate the Steam Jet function by pressing the steam symbol and then bake the pretzels for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the pretzels from the oven, and brush them thoroughly with the melted butter. Repeat this process until all of the butter has been completely used. Serve while still warm.

In a large mixing bowl add the SR flour, baking powder and butter. Work the butter into the flour with fingertips until it resembles bread crumbs. In the same bowl add the salt, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla essence and using a spatula or butter knife, cut the flour mixture into the milk mixture until just combined. Then add in the white chocolate and blueberries and combine. When adding in the blueberries try to squish half of them, as this will add more flavour into the flour mixture. Preheat your oven on CircoTherm to 200°C and activate the Steam Jet function to on. On a flour dusted bench or large chopping board turn out your mixture. It will be quite wet so to make it easier to work with dust the top with more flour. Shape the scone mixture into a rough square approximately 4cm high, then with a floured knife cut the scones in a 4x4 square grid. Transfer the scones onto the universal pan lined with baking paper and brush with egg wash. Just before placing the scones into the oven on shelf level 2, activate the Steam Jet function by pressing the steam symbol. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden on top. Remove from oven to cool a cooling rack and serve immediately.

1. What's your renovation budget? Your budget is the first thing you need to think about before you can start making a renovation plan. You need to work out your target budget, which is how much you want to work within and everything from tradies to final fixtures. It's also a good idea to have an emergency buffer, just in case your renovation comes up against any unexpected costs. A good amount of buffer to have is around 10–20% of your main budget. There are some things you can splurge and save on, such as ovens and microwaves respectively. If you’re clever with what you save on, you can funnel those extra funds towards the larger purchases, like investing in a NEFF Slide & Hide® oven or a built-in coffee machine. 2. How can you show your personal style? Your kitchen’s style should reflect your personal tastes and be on display for all to see. And there are plenty of  ways you can embrace your unique flair. If you gravitate towards a minimalist style, then keeping things clean and clutter free is a must. Or if you want to cook and eat as if you were in Tuscany, then opt for earthy tones and different texture combinations. Did you know that you can even add a bit of personal flair to your oven? Our new Flex Design range allows you to choose one of four distinctive colours to add to the handles and side trims of your NEFF oven, cooktop, rangehood and coffee machine keeping its appearance consistent with the rest of your kitchen. Your kitchen style options are endless. But at the end of the day, your kitchen is yours to cook, eat and live in – embrace your personality however you want to. 3. What's your kitchen layout? Understanding what type of kitchen layout you want and can have is important. If you have a small space than a simple galley kitchen might be a good layout option. Or if you have more room, an L-shaped layout allows you to make the most of your kitchen without it feeling crammed or cluttered. Knowing how much space you have can help you look at space-saving appliance solutions if you need them, such as a compact oven or built-in microwave. 4. How can you maximise space in the kitchen? You can free up precious bench space through clever shelving and vertical space– two of just many kitchen storage ideas you can implement during your renovation that will pay off in the long-term. You should also consider whether you want to include a kitchen island. As the heart of the home becomes a multi-purpose space, a kitchen island can be a meal preparation, cooking, studying, working and socialising space. Depending on who lives in the home and how you intend to use it, the material of your island and the appliances you install – like a NEFF induction cooktop – must be considered also. Of course, you can forgo bench-hogging appliances in favour of one that has various functions. A NEFF oven with Full Steam can be used as a steamer, oven or both, which means you can get rid of a bench-top steamer or cooktop steamer. 5. What appliances are best for you? Buying shiny new appliances is a fun part of a home renovation, but it can be hard to know where to begin. To start with, think about the type of cooking you do and your needs. Do you do a lot of baking and need multiple ovens? Or do you need a cooktop that’s easy to clean? The NEFF Slide & Hide® oven is a great option for those who want to make their cooking more convenient with the disappearing door. Meanwhile, the compact oven is great to stack with a full-sized oven to save space, time or combine certain features that you need for cooking. Want an oven that uses steam for baking and cooking? Then a NEFF oven with Full Steam, Added Steam or the all-new Steam Inject is the way to go – hello perfectly baked bread and hands-free risotto. When it comes to cooktops, the induction variety have become popular due to their sleek look and ability to be cleaned with a simple wipe of a cloth. They’re also faster to heat up and cool down, which makes cooking meals a breeze. Lastly, a dishwasher is a non-negotiable appliance in the kitchen. NEFF have three different types of dishwashers for you to choose from the complement your style – built-under, semi-integrated and fully integrated. If you want to discover what appliances are a must-have in your new kitchen, then book a free demonstration with a NEFF cooking expert, who can help you discover which appliance is right for you. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Upgrade your appliances Now that you’ve saved some money by completing some DIY work, upgrading your appliances can add a finishing touch to your kitchen. NEFF’s extensive range of appliances can help complete your transformation. Our Slide & Hide® oven range is a fantastic choice for those who want to enhance their cooking experience with a fully-disappearing door. And if you cook with steam frequently, or want to try out this cooking method, then a NEFF oven with Full Steam or Added Steam can take your home cooking to the next level. The new NEFF Flex Design range is a great way to showcase your personal style with our quality appliances. Choose from one of four unique colours to add a touch of class in the kitchen. The best part? You can change the colours of your appliance handles and trims anytime you want, allow you to experiment with endless design possibilities. Want to see these products in person? Then book in a free NEFF demonstration. Our NEFF kitchen experts will show you how these products can bring your dream kitchen to life. Update your cabinetry Are your cupboards and kitchen cabinetry looking a bit tired? Then it’s time to give them a revamp! Whether it’s creating a bold contrast or simply giving them a touch up, a lick of paint can give your dated cupboards a new look. When choosing a colour, make sure you plan ahead – the last thing you want is to paint your cupboards a colour that doesn’t match the rest of your kitchen. When painting, proper prep is key. Make sure you apply painter’s tape, so you don’t get unwanted splatters on any surfaces (or on your appliances!). Another fast and easy DIY kitchen upgrade you can do is change your kitchen cupboard handles. From shiny copper to deep black, they can make your kitchen feel fresh and modern with a simple turn of the screw. Want to take this further and have a cohesive kitchen style? Then our Flex Design range allows you to pick one of four colours for the trim and handles of your NEFF oven, rangehood, coffee machine and cooktop. This means you can perfectly match your appliances with your DIY work. Switch up your splashback A splashback can make or break a kitchen – it’s a feature and a function all in one. So, if your splashback is dated or broken, it might be time for an update. There are a range of styles to choose from when looking to add a bit of sparkle to your kitchen, such as tiles or glass. Using tiles makes it easy to clean after you’ve cooked up a feast, while a stone surface will ensure your splashback will be stain and scratch resistant. Make sure you’re comfortable using silicone to apply the material to get the best possible results. Hang up your pots and pans If your kitchen drawers are overflowing, then try hanging up your pots and pans. This can help free up valuable space in your kitchen, while also creating an eye-catching feature above your head. Choose a hanger that matches the style of your kitchen, such as rustic or industrial, and ensure it’s securely fastened to the wall by finding the studs in your walls (especially if you’ve got an extensive collection of pots and pans). Change your benchtop  Changing your benchtop can completely revolutionise your kitchen. Different materials suit different purposes – quartz benchtops are easy to clean, while timber benchtops can be crafted as one-off, environmentally friendly pieces. Precision is everything when it comes to installing a benchtop, so make sure you accurately measure the length and width. If you’re looking to go the extra mile, then why not add a NEFF Integrated Cooktop to give your benchtop a sleek look. Want to match your cooktop with the rest of the kitchen? The NEFF Flex Design is a versatile accessory you can add to your cooktop for a seamless kitchen design. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more