Kitchens: professional workstations

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KITCHENS TO BRING OUT THE PROFESSIONAL IN YOU

For those who love to cook, a commercially inspired kitchen will allow you to create and construct your culinary masterpieces quickly and with ease. Professional kitchens are designed to maximise space, workflow and efficiency so size really doesn’t matter. Carefully consider the location of these key zones or workstations: preparation, cooking, washing, storage and service. Make life easier and position food storage next to a well-lit preparation area and cooking within easy reach of washing and service for speed and hygiene. You should be able to move swiftly from one area to another. Space permitting, an island is a great way of separating yourself and the job at hand from chatty dinner party guests or overly excited children, but do position your refrigerator within easy reach of both you and passersbys so that your workflow is uninterrupted. Strategically placed open shelves will help keep everything to hand and are easily cleaned. Keep work surfaces free from clutter and think twice before investing in unnecessary appliances – it might be nice to have but will you use it? And remember: open plan or not, you will never regret investing in a powerful extractor.

The Light hood by Falmec, shown here in their bronze version, offers LED lighting and multi-air technology with a brushless motor. Falmec is available from Decodan Studio in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona and in C/ Ramón Gómez de la Serna in Marbella (www.decodanstudio.com).

One design, four modules: island, island with bar-seating, wall and tall modules – V1 is the original modular concept from Vipp. Freestanding or wall mounted, this kitchen is available in three powder-coated colour variants, black, grey and white, and finished with a hygienic and heat-resistant stainless-steel countertop. Vipp is available from High End Homes in Puerto Banús (www.high-endhomes.com).

A geometric island resembling a sculpture acts as the central point to this contemporary, open-plan kitchen designed by Omeo. Unity and harmony is created with the use of black stone material within the countertop as well as the shelves. This particular material is highly-resistant - enough to be used as a cutting board, leaving no traces of cuts or dents. Along with the matte black stone, gold accents are added within the lighting and the fittings to create a striking colour palette. The central island of this kitchen interior also doubles as a wine cooler and a second sink with its own drainage system - another unique touch by Omeo - that creates a modern aesthetic within the space. Omeo Design is situated in Avenida Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer 97 in Nueva Andalucía (www.omeodesign.com).

Modulnova’s linear, minimal Skill island is featured here in gres senda, a strong, eco-friendly and hygienic material of just five-millimetre thickness. Conceal smaller appliances or maximise your storage options with their fully customisable Frame columns, shown here in Milano Walnut. Modulnova is situated in Avda. Salamanca 12 in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.modulnovamarbella.com).

Reminiscent of Venetian stucco, a series of five versatile, beautiful and honest colours comes to life in the new Kraftizen collection, a durable and resistant new material from Dekton. Shown here in umber, this technologically advanced material can be used to clad floors, walls, tables, countertops and any timeless space that inspires. Dekton is available from Decodan Studio in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona and in Calle Ramón Gómez de la Serna in Marbella (www.decodanstudio.com).

Stand out from the crowd. Leicht are the first and only kitchen specialists to offer their range in 15 expressive and powerful nuances from Le Corbusier’s architectural colour system Les Couleurs®. Leicht is available from Decodan Studio in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona and in Calle Ramón Gómez de la Serna in Marbella (www.decodanstudio.com).

The Gastro kitchen by Ballingslöv has a classic look with contemporary features. It is hardwearing and comes in various colours. The black worktop adds a striking contrast to the white cabinetry and the silver handles add an elegant touch of glamour. Ballingslöv is situated in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se).