KITCHENS

PURE PROPORTIONS, ELEGANTLY EXECUTED

SieMatic is regarded as a pioneer of the handle-free kitchen. It is therefore only natural that in its 90th anniversary year the Westphalian kitchen manufacturer should also focus on the new interpretation of the handle-free kitchen: The SieMatic SLX PURE. The new kitchen concept has been met with great enthusiasm by dealers and customers worldwide and has already won over the international jury of experts at the ICONIC AWARDS 2020: Innovative Interior. In the category “Kitchen and Household” the kitchen concept was awarded “Best of Best”. The competition, arranged by the German Design Council, is aimed at all companies in the furnishing industry and their partners in interior design. The high-calibre jury offered the following reasons for its decision: “The SieMatic SLX PURE impresses with clear lines and great proportions. Cleverly integrated light lets the worktop float in the air, further enhancing the impression of elegance and high quality. Worth mentioning here are also the recessed grips which, as a design element, additionally underline the extraordinary design standards.” This perfectly matches the core of the SLX PURE, which exemplifies the fusion of kitchen and living room. www.siematic.com DRAMATIC DESIGNS FOR A SCULPTURAL KITCHEN-LOUNGE Among the most surprising natural stones in the Antolini Exclusive Stone Collection, Fusion WOW quartzite is clearly the leading feature of a kitchen with essential volumes. In an open light-filled space, large slabs of Fusion WOW quartzite create a longitudinal strip on the floor with a design as valuable and striking as an expressionist painting: here, hints of flames combined with shades of brick and a palette of greys that range from anthracite to green, create surprising and unrepeatable textures only natural stone can offer. The floor in Fusion WOW quartzite is matched with the monolithic block of the freestanding worktop containing a stainless steel sink. The finishing between the stone slab and the smooth black worktop meet in a perfect line and the sidewall of this block confers visual coherence between the horizontal strip of the floor and the vertical side of the block. Another detail designed to enhance the entire environment is the fact that the quartzite floor strip is interrupted in the middle of the kitchen block, to give light and freedom to the entire space, while at the same time outlining a more operational area (with the cooking top, fridge, oven) characterized by a neutral floor and black modular furniture. The use of Fusion WOW quartzite transforms this contemporary style kitchen into a representative environment that has no need for doors to hide behind, but instead aspires to be shown and be the dominant feature of much larger spaces. www.antolini.com

KELLER KITCHENS’ COUNTRYSIDE CHARM

New from Keller is a brand new model which gives kitchens a touch of Rustic Charm. The countryside style can be crafted by pairing natural-looking wood-effect doors (as pictured) and drawers with a stone worktop and creating a contrast by selecting muted tones across a few other cabinet fronts. For a more exclusive feel, homeowners can mix up the Melamine shaker style doors by opting for real wood cabinetry for some units and pairing them with another of Keller’s five stains for the other door fronts. Alternatively, the cabinetry is available nine colours from the Master Collection and 14 colours from the Comfort Collection to ensure optimum creativity with this design. Ideal for creating L-shaped kitchens, the Rustic Charm design can be adapted for all homeowner tastes. For example, Mediterranean tiles add a personal touch (as pictured) or homeowners can choose other added accessories to suit their style, such as worktops, appliances and even cupboard door and drawer handles.

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