KITCHENS TO TANTALISE THE TASTEBUDS

As kitchen design has evolved, so has the tendency to converge modern design with cutting-edge technology, while also ensuring a profound respect for the natural world. This has significantly influenced the culinary domain, creating highly-functional and attractive spaces. In recent years, kitchens have transcended from their conventional role as mere cooking spaces to where they now stand as sanctuaries of ingenuity, utility and a more appealing area for social interaction for everyone in the household. Revolutionary appliances and materials and cabinetry with well thought-out layouts provide the chef of the home with greater ease in realising their gastronomic pursuits. Intelligent features that streamline otherwise daily chores simplify the art of cooking and hosting, allowing culinary spaces to redefine convenience and heighten the pleasures of food preparation while infusing a dash of contemporary elegance. Get inspired in the kitchen with these ideas…

Right Modulnova combines materials of superlative quality to provide a kitchen made with the utmost precision – in both detail and sophistication. Using materials from the Twenty, Frame and Bassa collections, Modulnova creates a space that is not only highly-practical and organised but also evokes a sense of warmth and well-being. The Modulnova showroom is situated in Avda. de Salamanca 12 in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.modulnovamarbella.com).

This kitchen by Arredo3 showcases their Glass 2.0 and Asia collections, combining elegance with sustainable finishes. Featuring customised details, the result is a seamlessly sophisticated space with a balance of contrasts to create a jaw-dropping overall look. Arredo3 is available from Decodan Studio in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona and in C/ Ramon de la Serna in Marbella (www.decodanstudio.com)

Ballingslöv’s Stil kitchen in green/grey features recessed door handles for close proximity to the work surfaces. Its minimalist design is ideal for easy cleaning and gives a sleek contemporary look. The Ballingslöv showroom is situated in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se)

Vogue by Falmec serves as both a lighting fixture and a highly-effective hood. Available in green, navy blue and black, Vogue provides excellent multi-functionality, integrating perfectly into the interior design. Falmec is available from Decodan Studio in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona and in C/ Ramon de la Serna in Marbella (www.decodanstudio.com)

The Alpinus White Texture by Xtone in six-millimetre Brazilian stone, used here in this kitchen, is a melange of creme tones with small crystals to create a mesmerising design. Available directly from the Porcelanosa showroom in Avda. Ricardo Soriano 65 in Marbella (www.porcelanosa.com)

This handmade steel partition door by Royal Design allows natural light to flow beautifully through the home, as well as helping to control the temperature and block out external noise. Highlighted by a smooth sliding movement, the door offers a sleek and stylish way to enclose a living space. Royal Design is situated within the Escandi Design showroom on the Mijas Road (www.royaldesignmarbella.com)