The name behind your new kitchen: Meet Westinghouse
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From quick weeknight dinners to having friends over, your kitchen appliances are part of everyday life. Meet Westinghouse, our appliance partner, and discover what its practical approach to design means for your new Homebuyers Centre kitchen.
Scott King , Westinghouse
With more than 30 years’ experience in industrial design and product development, Scott has helped shape some of Westinghouse’s most recognised appliances, combining innovation, performance and practicality for Australian homes.
Written by Homebuyers Centre Victoria with insights from Scott King
Building your first home comes with plenty of exciting choices. Your kitchen appliances are worth a closer look, because they’re features you’ll use long after move-in day.
From Sunday breakfasts to getting dinner on the table after work, the right oven and cooktop can help make everyday cooking easier.
That’s why Homebuyers Centre partners with Westinghouse. Its focus on useful features and straightforward design fits our approach to creating homes that work for the people living in them.
Meet an trusted household name
Westinghouse has been part of Australian homes for over 80 years. Its approach is straightforward: create purposeful appliances that help make everyday life easier.
Understanding how people use their kitchens is an important part of that process. From preparing family meals to cleaning up afterwards, practical details can make a difference to the way an appliance feels to use.
For Scott, good design starts with understanding how people use their appliances.
We have spent many years researching and conducting in-home observations to better understand how consumers use their products, and the recurring theme is ‘keep it simple’. We focus on clear graphics, symbols and feature naming – no more guessing what that symbol means.
– Scott King, Senior Design Lead, Westinghouse
It’s an approach we share at Homebuyers Centre. As an Australian-owned builder, we focus on practical home designs and useful inclusions that make everyday living easier. Our partnership with Westinghouse brings that same thinking into your new kitchen.
Why quality appliances matter
When you’re comparing home designs, it’s easy to focus on the floorplan and finishes. But your oven and cooktop deserve attention too.
Think about how you like to cook, how much oven space you may need and which features would be useful day to day. Clear controls, a practical layout and surfaces that are easy to clean are all worth considering.
Appearance matters too, especially in an open-plan kitchen. Your appliances sit alongside your cabinetry, benchtops and splashback, so considering them together can help create a kitchen that feels connected.
If you want the appliances to blend in, go with dark stainless, keeping in mind what colour you intend to have for the fridge. Stainless steel is still a great alternative if you want that more pro-style look.
– Scott King, Senior Design Lead, Westinghouse
When exploring appliance finishes, ask your New Homes Consultant which options are available for your chosen home and whether they are included or an upgrade.
Made for the way kitchens are used today
In an open-plan home, the kitchen is part of more than mealtimes. It’s where you might chat while cooking, help with homework or catch up with friends around the island bench.
That makes both function and appearance important. Appliances should be practical to use while working with the colours and finishes in the surrounding space.
When choosing your kitchen finishes, look beyond the kitchen itself. Consider how they connect with the nearby dining and living areas.
The boundary between kitchen and living space has become blurred in recent years. Open-plan living requires some thought about the space holistically. Think about the palette you have for not just the kitchen but the kitchen and living space to create a seamless connection.
– Scott King, Senior Design Lead, Westinghouse
Our Colour Collection can help you explore combinations of colours and finishes for your new home.
What’s included in a Homebuyers Centre kitchen?
Westinghouse cooking appliances feature across our Select and Advantage ranges. Here’s a simple starting point for comparing the two.
| Range | Cooking appliances | What to explore |
|---|---|---|
| Select Range | 600mm Westinghouse cooking appliances | Practical kitchen essentials in a range built for value. |
| Advantage Range | 900mm Westinghouse cooking appliances | Larger cooking appliances, alongside the range’s enhanced inclusions. |
| Appliance specifications and cooktop options depend on your home design, range and the requirements that apply to your build. | ||
Your New Homes Consultant can explain what is included in the home you’re considering, which upgrades are available and how your choices may affect the price.
Quality from day one
Your first home should feel ready for everyday life, right down to the kitchen appliances you’ll use along the way. Visit a Homebuyers Centre display home to explore the kitchen layout, see the finishes up close and speak with a New Homes Consultant about the inclusions available in your chosen design.