The Kitchenbook. by AFP Küchen AG

The Swiss Kitchen People

The Kitchenbook.

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Content Kitchen designs. Kitchen ideas. Kitchen lines.

Kitchen lines......................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Design line..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Creativa line....................................................................................................................................................................................................26 Familia line.......................................................................................................................................................................................................50

Kitchen units. Kitchen functions. Kitchen technology.

Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................................................69 Refrigeration..................................................................................................................................................................................................82 Water...................................................................................................................................................................................................................87 Worktops...........................................................................................................................................................................................................96 Heat..................................................................................................................................................................................................................105 Light.................................................................................................................................................................................................................112 Cupboards....................................................................................................................................................................................................119

Kitchen fronts. Kitchen materials. Kitchen range.

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Fronts..............................................................................................................................................................................................................125 Handles..........................................................................................................................................................................................................132 Worktops.......................................................................................................................................................................................................137 Cabinets........................................................................................................................................................................................................140 Storage...........................................................................................................................................................................................................146 Portrait Bruno PIatti AG.....................................................................................................................................................................150 Our values....................................................................................................................................................................................................152 Piatti sales outlets in Switzerland.............................................................................................................................................155 60 years of Piatti....................................................................................................................................................................................156 Index................................................................................................................................................................................................................158

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Piatti Kitchen lines

Design line Our “Design” line appeals to people with high aesthetic standards. The kitchens are minimalist in form, with an understated colour concept. High-quality materials and appliances are a further hallmark of these kitchens.

Creativa line The “Creativa” line was developed for people who look for that something special. Innovative kitchen concepts integrate aesthetics with new functions in imaginative kitchen designs. “Creativa” kitchens include trend-setting, unconventional touches.

Familia line The “Familia” line represents value-for-money functionality; it is mainly aimed at those people who want to get as much kitchen as possible for the budget they have available. “Familia” offers an enormous range in all sizes to suit every taste and price range. Practicality is the focus of design in these kitchens.

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Simple This white kitchen from the Design line exudes an air of refined elegance. It needs no extravagant gestures. The simple form complements the architecture of the room. It does not seem to dominate, despite its size. The no-handle design and high-gloss finish suit the style of the iPod generation. This kitchen was created by an architect for an architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and meets the highest aesthetic requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but not at the expense of functionality. For example, the freestanding kitchen island provides an extra work surface and additional storage space. The kitchen is bright and flooded with light. An integrated lighting system within the plinth creates the impression that the kitchen is floating and underscores the delicacy of the design.

The airy design is flooded with light, lending this kitchen an elegant grace

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A kitchen with a view. The kitchen and work area occupy the brightest space in the house. The panoramic window gives an unobstructed view of the world outside, and lets the light flood in

From concept to kitchen

This architect couple were clear about the

placed next to the large panorama window.

system makes this large kitchen seem

motto for their modern, bungalow-style

The kitchen itself was designed with such

airy, almost as though it were floating. A

property from the outset: an open, bright

generous proportions that it could contain

generous kitchen island offers ample space

style resulting in an airy living concept,

a large dining table and a small seating

on which to work. The no-handle drawer

flooded with light. The kitchen needed

area. A wall divides the working lounge

fronts open automatically when touched.

to follow this principle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but still offer all

from the kitchen, so that the latter could

Functionality and design go hand in hand.

the functions of a modern cooking space.

be designed in an L-shape, thus reducing

The client based his design concept on

the distance between the different work

the frequency of use of the different

stations. The white high-gloss finish em-

rooms: the rooms that were used the most

phasises the light, minimalist design of the

were given prominence in the design. The

kitchen, which integrates seamlessly into

kitchen and working lounge were thus

the open space concept. The plinth lighting

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Cooking at a professional standard calls for at least one large, fluid work surface. The extra-deep design of the base cabinets adds 25% supplementary space. Wall shelves (with special bases) can be used for kitchen utensils that are used often, but would otherwise clutter up the work surfaces. Work surfaces on the right and left-hand sides of the sink and cooking area should be regarded as temporary storage spaces. The roll-front unit in the corner provides a simple hiding place for the coffee machine (cooker and steamer by Electrolux)

â&#x20AC;&#x17E;When choosing his food, the wise person is governed by better flavour rather than greater quantity.â&#x20AC;&#x153; Epikur (341 - 270 v. Chr.), Greek philosopher

A hanging rail keeps frequently-used utensils within easy reach without cluttering up the work surface (Zodiac black synthetic stone)

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Kitchen and living area A special kitchen/living room from the Design line: the sliding door on the tall wall unit can be moved to any position, hiding the kitchen appliances as required and forming a major design element in the living space. Another cabinet unit conceals the work surfaces and sink. The extractor fan can be lowered into the countertop. The major cooking functions are thus available, but remain in the background. The open shelving with discreet lighting makes the kitchen feel more like a living room and distracts attention from its actual function â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the kitchen and living area become a single unit.

A kitchen/living room from the Design line (Miele appliances)

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The colour scheme is based on nature. Large kitchens in particular can be prevented from appearing too heavy and dominant by using a dual colour scheme. The “Dakar” and “Reed” gloss shades give the kitchen character without making it too overpowering. The microstructure of the finish (Serena fronts) gives a pleasant, natural touch. The inset worktop is reminiscent of pebbles in a gently flowing stream, joining the grey concrete floor to produce a colour combination that conjures up a taste of nature in the living room.

A harmonious colour scheme in high-quality, microstructure paint (Serena fronts)

The synthetic stone covering (Santa Margarita) is a reminder of a sandy river bed

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In the “living room” position, the sliding door not only covers all the kitchen appliances, it also adds a tonal accent to the rear storage unit.

In the “kitchen” position, the sliding door hides the open shelves and allows free access to the kitchen elements.

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This kitchen/living area serves as a bridge between kitchen and living room. The high wall unit combination serves as both kitchen and living-room furniture

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From concept to kitchen This generous space with a modern concrete look was originally intended to be divided into separate living room and kitchen areas by a wall. However, the owner works in the fashion industry and followed his sense of aesthetics, opting for an open-plan

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island

concept that would offer a suitable backdrop to his minimalist

Freestanding kitchen islands are fully

but carefully chosen furniture. The design requirements for the

on trend. However, the design of any

kitchen were equally high; it had to serve as a bridge between the living and the cooking areas. The colour scheme became an integral part of the structure. The natural tones of the kitchen merge with the cool grey of the concrete to form a well-balanced whole. This generously proportioned kitchen offers sufficient storage space, taking on the functions of both wall unit and sideboard and removing the need for additional pieces of furniture that would destroy the cool elegance of the whole.

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kitchen island must include an extractor fan, which will have to function in the centre of the room. Extractor fans with active charcoal filters or air extraction systems can be lowered invisibly into the covering panel. Alternatively, telescopic extractor fan hoods can be raised to the ceiling when not in use, leaving a clear view of the kitchen and living space.

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A single cooking and This black-and-white beauty from the Design line was conceived for a loft apartment. As well as its original purpose, it also fulfils three other needs: it offers generous work surfaces, it provides sufficient storage space for kitchen and living-room utensils and it also functions as a room divider. The fronts are made of synthetic, highly polished resin (the Star model) and the finish is in brushed stainless steel. Both materials are characterised by their extraordinary robustness – the ideal solution for people who take pleasure in both sustainability and beauty.

Sink and countertop are cast as one unit. The premium chromium steel countertop is robust and long lasting (fittings by Arwa, worktop by Franke)

From concept to kitchen This freelance artist’s loft has to function

combined to form a wall element and acts

as both his living space and his creative

as a screen to hide the storage area behind

workspace. The special characteristics of

it. The highest standards were set for the

the loft facilitated a more unusual kitchen

choice of materials. This chromium steel

concept. Two islands create sufficient

worktop is also used in professional kit-

working space and this separation allows

chens, and the sink and countertop form a

the “water island” to be used for cleaning

single unit that is particularly easy to clean.

brushes or mixing plaster of Paris. The backward-facing tall cabinet unit was

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Two islands provide sufficient work surfaces and room for creativity (appliances by Electrolux)

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In no-handle kitchens, drawers and doors can be opened at any point. The lack of handles ensures that closed doors have a flat front. The no-handle design can be implemented by using a moulded handle or a servo-drive system (the drawer is released simply and automatically by tapping on the surface).

A moulded handle gives this sophisticated high-gloss front (the Star model) an elegant line

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A lot of kitchen in a little space Space is not always available for a generously proportioned kitchen/living room. This example from the Creativa line rises to the challenge of providing a high-quality designer kitchen. In particular, this small kitchen is transformed into a real gem by the use of selected materials, such as the black, oak-stained veneer (Trend model), the light aluminium handles and the matching granite top. Nestled in an alcove within the room, it forms a separate unit that can be partitioned off by the sliding glass door. However, the door stays open most of the time, as the discerning businessman who lives in this city apartment has fine-tuned the interior design of the living and eating areas to match the style of the kitchen. The tightly-fitted space is exploited to the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage by its galley arrangement. All the important kitchen appliances can be reached in a couple of steps.

This galley kitchen offers high-quality design and functionality in a small space (Wesco extractor fan)

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A removable preparation board increases the workspace but still provides enough space for a large sink (fittings by KWC)

From concept to kitchen The occupant of this apartment works in the management of an international company. Although he is seldom at home, he sees his kitchen as an important contributor of his quality of life. Before renovation, the cooking alcove was a closed-off workroom. Now, it is meant to be visible from the living area, as the owner enjoys cooking for himself and his guests. It was therefore imperative that it should

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The appliance unit is not as high as the ceiling. This gives the dark kitchen an air of refinement and lightness (appliances by V-Zug)

look upmarket and sophisticated. The

grandeur, despite its modest dimensions.

solution was also required to fall between

In order to extend the workspace, the sink

the modern and the traditional. The Trend

is equipped with a removable chopping

fronts and the dark wood selected here

board; this also meant that the sink

met these requirements superbly. Since

could be generously proportioned.

the appliance unit did not extend all the

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fittings

The fittings are above-average in height, allowing more room to manoeuvre under the tap. A

way to the ceiling, the kitchen had a certain

pull-out hose makes

lightness of character that is not always

it easier to clean the

provided by dark materials. The streamlined

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sink and fill large pans.

handles also lend the kitchen an air of

Kitchens and ergonomics A kitchen has to meet all needs; for example, both partners may enjoy cooking but are they not the same height. The kitchens in the Creativa range have graduated preparation surfaces so that they can both work ergonomically. Despite their small dimensions, they offer everything we would expect from a kitchen: plenty of work surfaces, sufficient storage space and all the culinary functions close at hand. The cabinet holding the appliances was built separately, three steps away from the hob area. The fridge and the oven are both installed at a convenient mid height. The wide, dark-green acrylic stone surface (Hi-Macs) that frames the cooking block is extended like a table to one side, and the kitchen suits the exceptional ambiance of this house in the Swiss region of Engadine.

A modern kitchen that suits the rustic charm of this house in Engadine

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„Food should satisfy the eye first, then the stomach.“ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), German poet

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From concept to kitchen When this kitchen was being designed, the top priority was for the characteristic style of the Engadine house to be retained, and emphasized even more if at all possible. The main adjustment to the surroundings was achieved by the choice of colour and material. The synthetic resin front (the Primo model) in the colour “Dakar” was supplemented by the chest, also in synthetic resin, with wooden decorative features in “Ash Molina Sand”. It was important that the rustic charm of the roughcast wall would not be hidden by kitchen furniture, so no high-level units were used and the appliance cabinet was removed from the main line of sight. The extractor hood uses an activated charcoal filter and is therefore unobtrusively light.

Different work levels cater for ergonomic working styles (worktops in Hi-Macs, extractor fan by Electrolux)

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The kitchen as a meeting place A kitchen and dining area are combined together conventionally and yet are open to the living room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this generously-designed L-shaped kitchen from the Creativa range sets a new slant on kitchen/living rooms. Close to the light-filled atrium, this room is destined to become the heart of the whole living complex. This is where the family meets up and exchanges day-to-day news. A multi-media back wall acts as a central information centre, where websites and e-mails can be accessed and friends can be contacted via Skype. The full MP3 collection can be called up from the multi-media centre, providing the dining and living area with crystal-clear surround sound. The large table and comfortable corner bench also make this kitchen an attractive meeting place for guests, who can enjoy the striking architecture in convivial company.

The dining and cooking areas are combined in a traditional way

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The reflections mirrored in the black glass of the rear wall extend the room backwards

The black glass of the rear wall gives the kitchen an elegant, modern appearance. The mirror-like reflection expands the dimensions of the room discreetly backwards and works with the band of light under the upper units to create a captivating effect. Not only is the glass wall easy to clean, it also allows a computer monitor to be integrated smoothly into the back of the glass wall.

A glass rear wall complements the design of the kitchen and is easy to clean (fittings by KWC)

The living room and kitchen are separated by a mid-height wall, creating a single open unit from the two rooms

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The kitchen and the bright, light-filled atrium form the heart of the overall living complex (appliances by Gaggenau)

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From concept to kitchen In this new-build project, the overall design

and dining room to occupy the most

two synthetic resin decorative features

was built around the centrally placed

favourable position. A large L-shaped

(the Primo and Star models) harmonise

atrium. Imposing glazed frontages and

hallway connects this space to the living

with the natural tones of the slate floor

a generous room structure ensure that

room, thus establishing the relationship

and the rock garden in the atrium, while the

light floods through the bungalow-style

between the kitchen and living spaces.

black glass back wall creates a relationship

family home. All the rooms are accessed

Whilst the living room benefits from the

with the prominently-placed corner seat.

via a corridor that runs around the atrium.

large picture window, the kitchen enjoys

The hallway to the kitchen was made

the light inner courtyard, and thus forms

wider. The client wanted the kitchen

the heart of the whole living complex. The

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Multimedia in the kitchen

Once it has been switched off, the screen is invisible behind the black glass rear wall (Nero Assoluto granite work surface)

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The built-in multimedia centre provides direct access via WLan to the local network within the house itself, and to the worldwide web. All media, such as personal MP3 music collections and digital holiday photos, can therefore be accessed centrally. A top-quality sound card supplies hi-fi music to the surround-sound system in the living and dining rooms.

Family members can access their e-mails and any number of websites via the internet. They can call up recipes, breaking news and the current weather forecast online. Or they can record the latest hits on their iPods, or look up their appointments in the calendar. And of course they can also watch TV and DVDs via the media centre.

Once the media centre screen has been turned off, it becomes invisible behind the black glass. Depending on the configuration, however, it may only take a small movement of the mouse to bring it back to life. This digital information centre is therefore always available and ready for action at its central location.

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Rustic simplicity This kitchen from the Creativa range was designed for an old, renovated farmhouse. It was important that the new kitchen should not detract from the rustic character of the room. The limited dimensions also meant that a space-saving design was required. A white synthetic resin front (the Primo model) was selected for the tall unit on the far end of the room as it harmonised well with the lightness of that wall. Despite its size, this element does not seem heavy, and it helps to fill the small room with ample light. This effect is enhanced still further by the white synthetic resin work surface. The kitchen island was kept to a minimum depth to save space. A half-depth unit was added to the island in order to create extra storage space for the dining area. Its floating construction added to the light atmosphere of the whole kitchen.

The white synthetic resin fronts and white synthetic resin worktops make the limited space seem bright and airy (extractor fan by Electrolux)

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From concept to kitchen A wall was removed during the renovation

unit housing the oven and fridge was built

of this old farmhouse, making it possible

to the maximum possible height to provide

to connect the kitchen to the living room.

extra storage space. Two pull-out cup-

Despite the limited space, the client wanted

boards help to keep everything visible and

a kitchen island to create an optical division

make it easier to access the highest levels.

between the kitchen and the living room. This division was further enhanced by the floating element. This design feature made it possible to kill two birds with one stone: the unit hides the work area and doubles as a bar for guests, as well as serving its central function as a glass cabinet. The tall

T elescopic

extractor hood

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A height-adjusted telescopic hood can be drawn closer to food cooking on the hob. It can also be raised towards the ceiling if no particularly strong odours are expected. This gives the cook and the guests an unobstructed view of each other so that they can Ample storage space thanks to tall cabinets at full room height. Two pull-out cupboards make it easy to access the highest levels (oven by AEG)

communicate freely.

Fashionable black and white Black and white are certainly in fashion. These two colours stand for the pale and the dark, for light and shadow, yin and yang â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a timeless combination that has dominated the design world for the past few years. This kitchen from the Creativa line has put the fashion trend cleverly into practice. The high-quality acrylic stone surface (white Corian) and black fronts (the Primo model) emphasise the stark design. The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended worktop doubles as a table, inviting the onlooker to take a light snack in stylish surroundings. The kitchen can therefore act as a meeting place for couples whose mealtimes are governed by different working hours.

An island for cooking and dining, in fashionable black and white (appliances by V-ZUG)

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L eft : The velvety finish of work surfaces made of acrylic stone never feels cold (fittings by KWC)

B elow : A white glass splash-back for protection, with a white moulded drawer grip. Black and white â&#x20AC;&#x201C; followed through consistently

This type of acrylic stone worktop (Hi-Mac

underscores the elegant line of the

or Corian) is becoming increasingly popular.

whole kitchen. The vertical lines between

The velvety smooth surface never feels

the individual elements are discreetly

cold and is a tactile treat. The clear,

disguised in pure black. A white glass

non-fading white loses none of its dazzling

back wall beneath the extractor hood

freshness, even after intensive use.

provides protection against splashes and

Because this material is so robust, it can

is easy to clean. A fashionable kitchen,

also be used to produce floating overlays.

consistently realised in black and white.

The white of the surface is echoed in the aluminium of the handle strip and

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Two-tone kitchen/ living room This kitchen is part of the Familia line, where functionality is the central item of design. The U-shaped arrangement of the kitchen furniture allows the cook to access all three segments at once, without moving a step. The elegant walnut veneer (on the Strada model) matches the wooden table in the dining area, whilst the easy-care synthetic resin front in ivory high gloss (on the Star model) lends this large kitchen a certain airiness. The two-toned theme is continued in the worktops, where two differently-coloured synthetic stones are brought together in harmony with the colour of the base units. This creates an external impression of two different items of furniture coming together to form a unified whole.

The elegant walnut veneer matches the dining table and the light high-gloss fronts (appliances by Miele)

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T he U- shaped

kitchen

A U-shaped kitchen provides ergonomic working conditions, with hardly any need to walk about. U-shaped kitchens can easily be incorporated into the living area. The bar acts as a visual barrier, creating a divided space in spite of the open nature of the kitchen.

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The raised walnut front ensures that no

Even the bread has its own dedicated

space visually and guarantees ergonomic

cooking utensils or food end up in the living

drawer. All the cutlery can be stored in an

work solutions for everyone, tall and small.

area; at the same time, it also forms a visual

extra-wide, centrally accessible drawer.

A high degree of functionality was

barrier and acts as a shelf space. The U

Special inserts ensure that the pans and

combined with ergonomic considera-

shape of the kitchen allows a large number

lids do not shift around when the drawers

tions to make this kitchen a positive

of base units with clever shelving solutions

are opened and closed. This fantastic

design feature within the living room.

to be incorporated. Different inserts ensure

organisational solution made it possible

that every kitchen appliance and piece of

to do away with high-level cabinets. The

crockery is kept in the best possible place.

kitchen therefore blends into the living

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â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Many men can cook fantastically. The problem is that the kitchen has to be renovated afterwards.â&#x20AC;&#x153; Meryl Streep (*1949), American actress

A U-shaped kitchen that extends into the living area (extractor fan by Eisinger)

F amilia

From concept to kitchen The architect of this modern detached home deliberately planned the kitchen to form part of the living area. It had to include the same work surface area and storage space as a typical family kitchen. A simple island solution would not have met either of these requirements adequately. A single-sided kitchen was therefore linked with an island to create the U shape. The use of high-quality walnut veneer ensures that the kitchen blends well into the living and dining area.

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Cooking and eating in one room Cooking and eating still take place in the same room in many modern rental apartments. This example from the Familia line shows how a typical kitchen can fit elegantly into its surroundings. The colourful back wall provides a hint of natural freshness. The dark work surface gives the whole kitchen an air of lightness and harmony. The tall cabinet was positioned against the opposite wall and can be reached in just a few steps within this small space. Free access remains to the right and left. The black and white synthetic resin front (the Primo model) is finely structured, lending the kitchen a particular charm. The high quality of workmanship in these synthetic resin fronts guarantees a long service life, even with a high level of use.

The high quality, attractive synthetic resin fronts in this typical kitchen result in a particularly long service life

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A large range of functions can be accommodated in a small space thanks to the L-shaped arrangement of the kitchen furniture. The high-level units match the length of the lower units and continue the vertical line wherever possible. White handles have been used as a design element, melting into the white fronts and giving the impression of a no-handle kitchen, whilst harmonising with the integrated extractor fan. The black fronts on the upper part of the appliance cabinet create a certain tension. The rear wall of coloured glass behind the sink gives the kitchen a fresh character and is particularly easy to clean. In addition to these aesthetic aspects, a good kitchen must also offer maximum functionality. Ample temporary storage surfaces are provided by the cooker and the sink for this reason. The dishwasher The black fronts create a certain tension and prevent the kitchen from appearing too sterile (oven by Bosch)

and the waste disposal unit are positioned close to the sink. The oven and fridge are positioned at a good height. A large sink makes it easier to wash pans and baking trays. Food can be seen at a glance in the carousel in the corner. Functionality and aesthetics thus come together successfully within a good kitchen.

The white handles almost disappear into the white front, giving the impression of a no-handle kitchen

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The light olive green glass rear wall lends the kitchen a certain freshness, and is simple to clean

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an oven

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Ovens are often installed too high, so that forearms can easily be burned on a hot, open oven door. Steamers and microwaves should therefore be installed above the oven.

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A modern kitchen in an old building Plenty of work surfaces and ample storage space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two vital com-

and crockery. The sink was incorporated directly into the worktop,

ponents of a good kitchen. In this example from the Familia line,

as it is in professional kitchens. In addition, the chromium steel

both elements have been realised particularly elegantly thanks to

surface is extremely robust and resistant to heat, cold, vinegar

the generous proportions of the room. The base cabinets formed

and fruit acids. Simple to clean and maintain, this is the perfect

the dominant element, with drawers distributed evenly along the

choice for sophisticated tastes. As chromium steel reflects light, it

whole line. This was further emphasised by the particularly striking

assumes the colour of its surroundings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so that even a large area

rod handles. The extra-thick chromium steel worktop adds a bold

of chromium steel seems light and bright. Once again, functionality

finish to the whole block of drawers. The large number of drawers

and aesthetics come together in a beautifully balanced design.

provides a structured solution to the wide range of kitchen utensils

The rod-shaped handles emphasise the length of the drawer front and form an important design element in the overall structure of the kitchen

The generous sink and chromium steel worktop are made in one single piece â&#x20AC;&#x201C; easy to clean and aesthetically pleasing

From concept to kitchen When this apartment in an old building in the city was being renovated, the occupants decided on a large kitchen where the whole length and breadth of the room would be exploited to the full, and the wonderful bow window would be integrated into the design. The red of the synthetic resin fronts (the Primo Collection Plus model) introduced additional warmth into the high-ceilinged, stuccoed room. The size of the kitchen was to be obscured by using a design that was as uniform and homogenous as possible, with simple but powerful handles.

The uniform row of drawers lends the large kitchen a corresponding sense of calm (extractor fan by Gutman)

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Kitchen units. Kitchen functions. Kitchen technology.

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Storage & safekeeping A good kitchen must provide plenty of storage space as well as state-of-the-art technology and generous work surfaces. In fact, experience has proved that we can never have too much storage space. The merging together of kitchens and living rooms means that room now has to be found for an increasing number of day-to-day accessories, as well as kitchen utensils, crockery and foodstuffs. We don’t display glasses and alcohol in glass cabinets any more. We don’t have a sideboard, so newspapers, cigars and headphones need a new home. Organising the storage facilities plays an important part in making sure that we can work comfortably in a modern kitchen, as well as creating additional free space. We use many of our kitchen utensils more than once a day. It saves a lot of time if they can be stored close to the working area.

This cutlery drawer is next to the cooking area – just where it’s needed most

Drawer organisation A large number of small drawers will certainly provide a finely-classified storage solution for groups of different-sized objects. The reality of daily life in the kitchen, however, is that we often open two or more drawers in the rush to find what we are looking for. Large drawers minimise this hazard, but at the cost that our special-occasion dinner service might then be pushed in with the day-to-day crockery. We need to balance our yearning for order with the practicalities of life. Drawers are opened and closed many times a day, so modern kitchens are equipped with fully-automatic opening devices (servo drives), and dampers to reduce the noise caused when drawers are slammed shut. Extra-deep base units have been designed to create more space. Extradeep drawers produce an additional 32% overall storage space, making it possible to store three frying pans (or saucepans) instead of two, one behind the other.

Drawers provide structure and order in a kitchen

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Piatti offers three different cutlery insert versions; the rounded corners in the economical synthetic version make it easy to clean. A wide range of cutlery inserts with varying divisions offers something to suit every taste.

The metallic cutlery insert system can be organised individually, according to personal preference. The metal trays for the various items of cutlery can easily be removed. This high-quality stainless steel is particularly robust.

The most sophisticated design boasts a wooden insert system. Just like the metal version, this option is modular in design and can be tailored to suit individual needs. The cutlery trays incorporate high-quality metal shells. This system is complemented by a knife block and a practical kitchen-roll holder in wood and metal.

Bread drawer In modern kitchens, no utensils and appliances are kept out on the work surfaces. Neither is a traditional bread bin. This high-quality bread-storage drawer insert has even been designed so that the bread can be sliced within the drawer itself. The breadcrumbs are caught in a wooden trivet that can easily be removed for cleaning.

Spice inserts Special spice inserts display all the different jars at a glance. Ideally, spices should either be stored to the left or the right of the hob area. The environment in the space above the extractor fan would be too damp for spices, as would the high cupboard immediately next to the extractor.

Extra-wide drawers One open extra-wide drawer provides the same overview as two normal drawers, but involves only one movement. The extra wide design (90 or 110cm) also provides the space for a much greater range of modular drawer insert combinations.

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Drawer plan The drawer plan and the way in which the fronts of units are arranged have a

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huge impact on the design of a kitchen. In particular, special consideration should be given to the position and overall effect of the handles when planning storage space. Handles that are positioned at symmetrical distances in a vertical and

This six-row plan allows for different combinations of drawer height. Larger drawers are placed below those that are smaller.

horizontal plane come across as wellproportioned, and reinforce the design.

This design uses only a few handles, but the effect it creates is rather forlorn. The handles on the drawer and cupboard are not in line, and they shift upwards and downwards along the horizontal plane.

door/ drawer unit

Waste-bin unit

Dishwasher

The handles have been brought into line underneath one other by replacing the left-hand unit. The additional “blind” handles on the waste-bin cupboard and the dishwasher complete the effect.

Drawer unit

Waste-bin unit

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Cupboards

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Modern kitchens use a larger proportion

The pull-out shelf can also be fitted with

of drawer units. Traditional cupboards are

a back panel, lined up to one side. Access

now mainly used in the upper units and

from both sides is then restricted, but it is

tall cabinets. Sometimes, the top shelves

possible to store goods higher up without

T owels

(special bases) are difficult to access.

the fear that they will fall backwards and

Towels may become

In any case, any storage space above

out. Glass shelves make sense in cupboards

damp, and should not

shoulder height should only be used for

that extend to the floor, as it is possible

be stored inside cup-

lightweight kitchen utensils, as strength

to see from the top shelf (special bases)

boards. A towel hook,

and balance both decrease quickly with

right to the bottom. The classic cleaning-

rail or extending towel

increasing height. A kitchen step/stool can

equipment cupboard is increasingly being

holder on the side of

be particularly useful for shorter people

incorporated into the entrance hall or

the cabinet would

to access the top shelves (special bases).

corridor, if there is sufficient space.

be a better solution.

A cupboard with pull-out shelves makes it

A towel in a suitable

considerably easier to reach the different

colour can even provide

levels. Once extended, the contents of the

a decorative touch.

whole shelf can then be seen at a glance.

Pull-out shelves, with and without back panels

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Glasses Special attention should be given to the storage space used for glasses. Traditional living room glass cabinets are increasingly a thing of the past, but we still own

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expensive wine glasses. Special shallow

and bobs drawer

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units have been designed for modern kitchen/living rooms for this very reason.

or small cupboard as

They create a safe and simple way to

a place for storing all your bits and bobs.

gain a firm hold on expensive glassware.

Everything that does not have a fixed home can be stored in here. This makes it easier to keep the other units neat and tidy.

Shallow units make it easier to reach glassware

Frying pans, saucepans and kitchen appliances

Corner solutions

Frying pans and saucepans are best stored in a drawer directly

The efficient use of space in corner elements is a continuous

below or next to the cooking area. Depending on the required

matter of debate. If it is important that the storage space in

design of front, it may also be possible to select a pull-out unit

the base units is in full use, the corner area will have to be left

with an inner drawer. The modern frying pan drawer comes

open, or fitted with a corner shelf. A carousel or Le-Mans unit

with a lid holder and a non-slip mat. Any regularly-used kitchen

containing shelves (special bases) that can be moved indepen-

appliances should be quick and easy to reach. However, they

dently will reduce the available space, but will compensate in

can be stored on an appliance lifting device in a base unit

terms of convenience and a better overview of the contents.

so that they do not take up space on the work surfaces.

Lid holders make it easier to keep things neat and tidy, and prevent items from sliding around when the drawer is opened and closed

A swivelling/lifting device for appliances provides easy access to frequently-used kitchen appliances

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A carousel offers 30 units (14 plus 16) of storage area.

This solution leaves the corner unused, but provides 32 units of storage area (i.e. 2 more than with the carousel).

A carousel provides easy access and a clear overview of the stored goods

The shelves (special bases) in the Le-Mans system can swing outwards

Waste bins These days, waste-bin units are usually found directly under the sink. However, a built-in waste-bin unit that is offset to one side can improve the working process significantly. Pull-out waste bin units are easier to use. These units can be operated by a foot pedal, leaving the hands free. They can be closed with one knee; the (Blumotion) drawer closing device prevents the unit from slamming shut. Additional

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separation

features are often incorporated into these

Waste can be

waste bin units. Holders mounted on the

separated by a

door or in multi-function deodorising

number of widely-

lids can provide the required space.

differing systems.

Modern deodorising lids incorporate an

Different containers

active charcoal filter that allows air to

can be used to

circulate, thus preventing the collection

collect the food

of excess moisture within the waste

scraps for compost,

bin – and minimising offensive smells.

the aluminium and the tin cans. The compost container must be fitted with

This waste-bin system is supplemented with a holder for a dustpan and brush. The base of the unit is protected from damp by a mat (waste-bin unit by Müllex)

A pull-out waste-bin unit with a large opening for waste disposal (waste-bin unit by Franke)

Waste-bin unit

a user-friendly lid, which has to be

The waste-bin unit normally needs to be

closed firmly to

used very often during the clearing up

prevent smells.

process. If it is fitted to the side of the sink, it will not get in the way. The food scraps are then thrown away on one side of the sink , the plates rinsed in the sink directly in front, and the dishes finally placed in the dishwasher on the other side – a fluid and ergonomic work process.

The lid on this waste-bin unit is also used to store cleaning utensils (waste-bin unit by Müllex)

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Open shelves Kitchens and living areas are merging ever

as a living room. Shelving systems with a

more closely together. Design aspirations

decorative design provide space for kitchen

are increasing. More and more items of

utensils, of course, but they can also offer

living room furniture are being incorporated

a practical solution to the demise of the

directly into the kitchen. Illuminated shelves

traditional glass cabinet in the living room.

add a sense of decorative lightness to a

Open shelving also provides easy access

kitchen, and heighten its characteristics

to frequently-used kitchen appliances.

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Open shelves can be closed off by sliding doors or vertical blinds. This protects the contents from the dirt and damp produced during the cooking process. Once the cooking is done, the shelves can return to their decorative function.

Decorative shelving unit with integral lighting

„I believe cooking is a creative process that is different from other art forms because you can enjoy the end product immediately.“ Günter Grass (*1927), German writer

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Covering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coveringâ&#x20AC;? implies the desire to conceal or hide certain cooking items. A coffee machine or toaster might be hidden behind a roll top. The tap might be lowered into the worktop. Sinks and hobs can be disguised by a furnishing unit, creating the appearance of a classic piece of living room furniture. Sliding doors hide appliance cabinets from view. The sophisticated design of the kitchen exerts its influence on the living room without using conventional kitchen features to refer too strongly to its real function.

B elow : A whole kitchen island is enclosed in a mobile piece of furniture (fittings by Franke)

R ight : The coffee machine is hidden behind a roll top

Refrigeration Fridges and freezers are included amongst the main functions of a kitchen. In the past few years, there has been a sharp increase in the trend for large fridges. The energy-intensive freezing process has also been considerably improved. It is now possible to buy A++ class fridges in an energy category that uses 45% less electricity than standard appliances. It is possible to keep fruit, vegetables, fish and meat fresh up to three times longer in the area around zero degrees. The interiors are made of easy-to-clean synthetic material, with few unhygienic indentations or ledges.

Minimal edges and indentations make cleaning easy and keep the fridge looking fresh

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Modern operating controls with a temperature display

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F reezer A freezer compartment inside the kitchen may be easily accessible, but it offers too

Zero-degree and stayfresh areas mean that fresh products can be stored for longer (refrigerator by Miele)

little space for all the frozen food. A freezer in a cool basement requires considerably less energy than it would in a warm kitchen. A modern LED system provides bright lighting inside the fridge (refrigerator by V-Zug)

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Modern refrigerators display the current internal temperature on an easily-visible operating panel. They include an alarm system that warns of any extreme rise in temperature. Shelving systems (special base systems) with bars are ideal. Uniform lighting from modern LED bulbs makes it possible to see at a glance whether the stored food is fresh or not.

Zero degree zone Cold, dry air sinks to the bottom of a fridge whilst warmer, more moist air collects in the upper area. Sophisticated ventilation systems now ensure that the distribution of cold air is equal throughout the whole fridge. In the zero-degree zone, a slide control can be used to regulate the level of moisture contained in the zero-degree cold air: meat requires a dry atmosphere, while lettuce, vegetables and fruit call for a moist atmosphere.

Modern kitchens increasingly feature large refrigerators (refrigerator by Electrolux)

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Water If the kitchen represents the heart of an apartment, then the sink must be the heart of the kitchen. As we cook and clear up, most of our time is spent in front of the sink, and the water source must therefore occupy a pivotal position in the kitchen. All the other kitchen functions (cooking area, fridge, waste-bin unit and dishwasher) must be easily accessible from the sink. Different designs of sink are available to take account of individual cooking habits. Large sinks make it easier to deal with big pans and baking trays during the washingup stage. Double sinks offer more flexibility as we work, and extra-high fittings increase manoeuvrability within the sink.

Fittings Fittings are a crucial style element in any kitchen. Modern kitchen designs, such as kitchens with an island, put fittings even further in the spotlight. It is therefore hardly surprising that so much attention is paid to the visual form of these fittings. They make an important contribution to the overall design of the kitchen.

Different designs of fittings (clockwise, from top left to bottom right: fittings by Franke, KWC, KWC, Franke, Arwa, KWC)

R ight : Design fittings with a soap dispenser (by Eisinger)

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High-tech fittings

An LED ring makes the flowing water glow (high-tech fitting by KWC)

Fitting with highly-flexible hose (high-tech fitting by Arwa)

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Integral soap dispenser dispenses soap or washing-up liquid (soap dispenser by Eisinger)

A pull-out spray helps when rinsing large pans (hand-held spray hose by Dornbracht)

Fittings invite the further creative development of their function and design. Light displays and bizarre shapes turn taps into design objects. The advantage of a retractable fitting is that it can be hidden from view, or that it will not get in the way of opening a nearby window. Integral or separate spray heads make it easier to wash up. The fittings are complemented by a soap dispenser with the same design, so that the soap or washing-up liquid is always close at hand.

Retractable fittings (fittings by Franke)

Different designs of sinks (top to bottom: sink with drip tray by Franke, double sink by Eisinger, low sink with drainer insert by Suter Inox)

Sinks Sinks are used extensively during the cooking and the clearing-up stages. It is considerably easier to deal with large frying pans and saucepans in a generously-sized sink. Double sinks may reduce the work surface, but they also increase flexibility during the cooking process. A drainer insert can increase the useful options for a large sink. The insert can simply be put to one side or put away if it is not required. Modern sinks are fitted into the work surface from below. This provides a more extensive work surface, and liquids can simply be wiped off into the sink.

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Drainer trays carved into the stone are fixed in position, and reduce the work area. Instead, simply place a tea-towel onto the smooth work surface. This forms a softer base for crockery, and also soaks up any drips.

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This dishwasher is installed at a higher level than usual. This means that the plate basket can be filled from a more comfortable, upright position

Dishwashers Modern dishwashers have a large capacity, and the two plate baskets can be flexibly arranged. Various technologies help to keep the consumption of energy and water to the lowest possible level. Automatic programmes detect the level of dirt on the plates and reduce the running time accordingly. Zeolite granules help to promote the drying process. The dishwasher can be installed in a higher position to make the loading and emptying process easier.

Modern dishwasher (by Electrolux)

S inks

Wherever possible, the dishwasher should be installed immediately next to the sink

Towel Towels should not be hung in a closed cupboard if they are wet. Long towel rails are ideal for hanging damp towels in this situation. If a decorative pattern has been selected, the towel could also be placed on a separate hook to good effect. However, the most elegant solution is certainly a free-standing pull-out towel holder.

Pull-out towel holder in an open niche

Work surfaces Work surfaces define the whole design of any kitchen. The migration of kitchens into the living area usually provides more opportunities for generous work surfaces. For example, a preparation island without a hob or a sink unit could provide a large cohesive space that is easily accessible from all sides. The main work surface should be between the hob and the sink. This means that the walking distance between the units is kept to a minimum. It is important to consider functional aspects as well as the aesthetic effect when choosing materials. Since the “cooking area” also increasingly has to serve as the “work bench” the challenges posed to the materials used for worktops have increased considerably.

The generous work surface on a preparation island (with no hob or sink unit)

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Preparation and cooking island Preparation and cooking islands need plenty of space. A decision has to be made during the design stage as to whether the island will incorporate a hob and sink unit. A preparation island with just a sink unit has many practical advantages. As soon as cooking facilities are added, the whole unit is called a kitchen island, and consideration must be given to the integration of an extractor fan system.

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This example shows a galley design with an kitchen with an center island. The kitchen appliances and refrigerator are mounted in a tall cabinet on the back wall. The hob and a sink unit are integrated into the kitchen island. This has to be at least 2.3 m wide. The major work surface is on the opposite side of the island.

Where it is possible to install the kitchen island in a corner of a room, this optimised example is ideal. The appliance units are installed on the side wall. This means that a base unit with a hob and a sink unit can be placed on the rear wall, and the island can be used purely for preparation. In this case, the kitchen island provides a noticeably larger work surface within a similar space.

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Worktops Any material used for worktops must be impact-proof, acid and heat resistant, durable and recyclable. Many new materials have come onto the market recently (Hi-Macs, Corian, Silestone, Mirage, etc.). They all fulfil the above requirements, and give the kitchen

B elow : Glass worktops are elegant and calm. The quality of glass is now ideal for kitchen worktops

designer much more room to manoeuvre. Natural materials emphasise the quality of the kitchen, but they very often need an extremely high level of care: wood and granite worktops must be oiled, while concrete worktops have to be impregnated, or may even have to be coated with a protective varnish.

T op : left: A chromium steel worktop brings professional kitchen quality into your home. Steel handles can also be used to create an incisive design statement

L eft : Fashionable acrylic stone (Corian or Hi-Macs) can be ordered in any colour. Its flexibility allows it to be incorporated into the design in many different ways

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A bove : Granite is available in various colours and structures. This cost-effective worktop brings a natural element into kitchen design

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„Cooking is an art – and it is by no means the least important.“ Luciano Pavarotti (*1935 - 2007), Italian tenor

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Worktops as a design item Because the kitchen worktop covers such a large area, it has a substantial effect on the visual appearance of the kitchen, in conjunction with the fronts of the cabinets. Structured and speckled surfaces introduce a certain restlessness into the design. Thick This thin 5mm stainless steel worktop forms an elegant final touch, and complements the sophisticated drawer unit

worktops complement extra-high plinths, and form a framework to balance the structures above and below. Worktops are often continued down the side of the cabinet in order to achieve a framing effect. Very thin worktops are now increasingly being installed as a counter-trend. However, these thin coverings are limited to specific materials such as chromium steel, granite, acrylic stone or glass (with a thickness of at least 12mm) for reasons of strength.

Stainless steel can also be used to form an extrawide surround. This 100mm-thick worktop is made of the same material as the long rod handles

The colour of this granite worktop ties in with the aluminium colour of the handle edges. The thickness of the worktop also matches the depth of the handles

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An ergonomic working height depends on the height of the person. Ideally, the working height should be 15cm below the elbows

The sink is raised by around 12cm. This means that a comfortable, upright position can be adopted while working at the sink

Ergonomic working height The average working height is 90cm. Since we spend a lot of time standing up in a kitchen, it is worth adjusting this height to our own personal requirements. As a rule of thumb, the ideal working height is 15cm below the elbows. In the case of the sink, the real working level is actually lower, which is why the whole worktop around the sink can be raised by around 12cm. If the people using the kitchen are of different heights, the preparation surfaces can also be installed at two different heights.

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Heat Originally, kitchens consisted only of a fireplace. Even today, the hob is of vital importance. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter whether the cooking is done on a standard glass ceramic hob or an environmentally-friendly induction hob. What is really crucial is the position of the hob, its proximity to the sink, and whether the working space in between is sufficiently large. These days, hobs are also associated with an efficient extractor system. Compromises often have to be made between the performance of the extractor fan, the noise it makes and the visual design. Oven-venting hoods with active charcoal filters are being used more and more frequently in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minergieâ&#x20AC;? buildings in Switzerland. Whereas the traditional kitchen managed with just a cooker, the modern kitchen requires two or three different appliances (oven/ steamer/microwave). At least one of these should be a combination appliance.

An induction hob with the cooking zones arranged adjacent to each other (hob by Gaggenau)

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Hobs A sliding magnetic button is used to fine-tune the temperature. This button is removed completely for cleaning (hob by Gaggenau)

Glass ceramic hobs provide a choice of heat zones in various sizes, and different arrangements of the individual heating zones are also available. In most cases, they are operated by a touch system. Simpler hob operation is provided by slider touch control, using a sliding movement of the fingers on the glass surface. One special feature from Gaggenau is a magnetic button that can be set down in any position. Glass ceramic hobs can either be mounted flush with the surrounding surface or in a raised frame.

This hob is flushmounted into the surface and easily operated from above via the touch panel (hob by Electrolux)

Induction hob Induction hobs offer a more environmentally-friendly alternative to the conventional hob. They use approximately 24% less energy and are quicker to heat up, and are therefore substantially more Cook like a professional. More and more cookery enthusiasts own a teppanyaki iron griddle amongst their other appliances (hob by V-Zug)

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efficient. The power of the required alternating electro-magnetic field is equivalent to just 1% of that required by a conventional hairdryer and is therefore negligible from a health point of view.

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â&#x20AC;&#x17E;Anyone who can cook a good roast must have a good heart.â&#x20AC;&#x153; Wilhelm Busch (1832 - 1908), German writer and painter

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Extractor hoods On the one hand, extractor hoods may act as a design element â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but they may also be a necessary evil to be concealed as much as possible. There is a difference between The sloping extractor surfaces of this hood allow it to be installed close to the cooking area without restricting the view of the food in the pan (extractor hood by Wesco)

extractor and ventilation hoods. Extractor hoods carry the used air to the outside of the building, whereas ventilation hoods have an active charcoal filter that cleans the air and then returns it to the room. Different types of hoods may be used, depending on the design of the kitchen: a traditional wall-mounted hood can be used if there is a free section of wall without any top units. Island hoods hang freely above the kitchen island, whereas built-in hoods are discretely housed inside a high cabinet. Sloping wall-mounted hoods are

Additional storage space has been achieved by incorporating the extractor hood into the upper cabinet combination (extractor hood by V-Zug)

of particular advantage to kitchen users of different heights, as they provide a clear view of all the frying pans and saucepans, whatever the height of the cook, without any danger that they will bang their heads. Extractor fans with edge extractors disguise the rather unattractive filter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a good combination of function and design.

This ventilation hood has an active charcoal filter and is suspended from the ceiling. It can be mounted on the wall or left freestanding (extractor hood by Electrolux)

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The height of a telescopic hood can be adjusted. It can be lowered right next to the food as it is being cooked (extractor hood by Electrolux)

This ventilation hood with an active charcoal filter can be lowered into the storage space inside the island (extractor hood by Eisinger)

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The coffee machine can be built in to the appliance unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an elegant and practical solution (coffee machine by V-Zug)

A combination of three cooking appliances: oven, steamer and combination steamer (appliances by Electrolux)

Oven/steamer/ microwave oven/coffee machine The technology used in kitchen appliances changes extremely quickly. As well as being more user-friendly, microprocessors also increase the functionality of modern appliances. The environmental aspects, such as reduced energy consumption and total recyclability, are also taken into account. A combination appliance includes a second oven â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this can be used as a warming oven when cooking more ambitious menus. It is not unusual for modern kitchens to be designed to include three different cooking appliances.

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Modern, easy-to-clean operating panel with touchsensitive controls (appliance by Electrolux)

The traditional combination of base unit, oven and hob can still be used if it is not possible to install a high cabinet with an appliance section (appliances by Miele)

In this high cabinet with an appliance section, the steamer has been installed above the oven. This minimises the risk of burns to the forearms (appliances by V-Zug)

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Light Lighting plays an important role in a kitchen, even during the design phase, though a distinction needs to be drawn between functional and mood lighting. Functional lighting should illuminate the work surfaces without any dazzle. Lights must be positioned so that they will not cast a shadow when work is being carried out. It is also important that the lights should not create too much heat, and that they should use a minimum of electricity. LED lamps meet all these criteria, and are the preferred option these days. Mood lighting can make an important contribution to the atmosphere of the living area in kitchen/ living rooms. As the name implies, mood lighting sets the scene, and can also be used to enhance the appeal of the kitchen.

In this kitchen, mood lighting has been achieved by using a strip of indirect light along the ceiling. Ceilingmounted spotlights provide the functional lighting. The shelf lighting serves a decorative function

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Illuminated glass shelves (special bases made of glass) can produce a beautiful effect in high-quality kitchens

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The plinth lighting is switched off during the day

A magical effect can be achieved by switching on the plinth lighting and the light in the extractor hood at dusk and during the night

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Light in the kitchen In general, functional lighting is positioned vertically above the work surface. New LED spotlights can be integrated effortlessly into the high cabinets. If there are no high cabinets, halogen spotlights can be fitted into the ceiling. Mood lighting is primarily used for open shelves, in the plinths on base units and in the interiors of cabinets with lit glass shelves (special bases made of glass).

Designer lamps are often used if the kitchen is located within the living area

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LED lamps in the high cabinets provide bright functional light, use very little electricity and do not become hot

Lights inside the cupboards help us find items quickly in weakly-lit kitchens

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Cupboards As well as its comprehensive range of kitchen furniture, Piatti also offers an attractive selection of cupboards. We design our cupboards to the same high quality standards as our kitchen units. Builtin cupboards are not used as intensively as kitchen units, but they are expected to last for a long time. Our competence in advising and designing ways of gaining the maximum possible storage space for kitchens with limited dimensions is also useful in the design of cupboard systems with intelligent storage management.

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Internal drawers are better than shelves at making use of the available space

Different types of internal drawers can be used, depending on the objects to be stored

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A clever use of storage space using a hanging rail and an internal drawer unit

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Fronts The door and drawer fronts shape the face of the kitchen. Piatti offers a range of fronts in more than 2000 plain colours, 23 wood veneers, 6 imaginative patterns and 7 real wood finishes. The well-matched colour palette encourages the development of dual-colour kitchen designs. We usually follow the current fashion of using real wood and wood veneers horizontally.

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E xamples of edges 1 Synthetic resin 2 Real wood 3 Strukturlack 4 Silver-coloured edge

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Lacquered All cars are lacquered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for a car can also be good for a kitchen. Lacquered kitchen fronts are attractive because the composite wood panel is seamlessly covered. All the edges are slightly rounded, which minimises the risk of injury. Textured finishes offer two advantages: they barely show the dirt, and their price is highly attractive in comparison with highgloss fronts. On the other hand, the elegance of high-gloss fronts (achieved by five or more applications of lacquer) is totally captivating. These mirror-smooth finishes are particularly easy to clean because the dirt cannot cling to them. However, the Serena range presents you with a choice of over 2000 colours whether you opt for a textured finish or a high-gloss lacquer.

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Real wood Real wood fronts are always unique because no two pieces of wood are ever the same. Wood fronts radiate warmth and comfort. Wood always feels warm and sensuous to the touch. Piatti offers two different forms of construction for door and drawer fronts. Pura has a solid, real-wood frame that encloses a veneered chipboard panel. All the corners are slightly rounded to prevent any injuries caused by sharp edges. Strada is made of a low-formaldehyde, environmentally-friendly chipboard, with real wood glued (or veneered) on both sides. The frame is made of solid wood. The grain of the veneer can be horizontal or vertical according to taste. The wood is lacquered to repel water and acid. .

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Synthetic resin Environmentally-friendly, low-formaldehyde chipboard is coated on each side with two decorative synthetic resin sheets to create a hard-wearing front for the unit. The ends are sealed with a polypropylene (PP) edge that is resistant to heat and chemicals, and is applied using a water resistant, heat-resistant polyurethane glue. Thanks to the double coating, the heat-resistant glue and the polypropylene edge, Piatti kitchens stand up to all forms of attack by mechanical damage or by steam or cleaning products. Our in-house laboratory carries out regular steam tests to make sure that the highest level of quality is maintained. Synthetic resin fronts can take a lot of knocks and are easy to clean.

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Handles Handles influence the function, design and ergonomics of a kitchen. They act in conjunction with a kitchen’s position, size and materials to produce its individual personality. A good handle is also ergonomic; this can easily be tested by opening a freezer or fridge door repeatedly. The handle is perfect if it does not break any nails and the movement is comfortable – and there are many perfect handles. The greater the distance between the handle and the door or drawer front, the less cleaning will be needed. Many of the handles are available in a range of materials and finishes, so they can be chosen to match the materials in the appliances or the colour of the unit front. Eye-catching rod handles can be placed horizontally to make the length of the kitchen “grow”. Vertical rod handles make the room seem bigger, and the kitchen furniture seem taller. Keeping the horizontal grips or moulded handles on “no-handle” units consistent on all the units will give the kitchen a sense of width. No handle is necessary for the simple Klassik cube. A slight tap on the front of the unit is all it takes to open the drawer or door as if by magic.

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Worktops Clearly, washing up, preparation and cooking are central to the work carried out in any kitchen. The worktop (countertop) is the kitchen’s “workbench” and has to withstand the toughest of challenges. It must be resistant to knocks, mechanical friction, water, grease, chemicals and heat. In addition, it must also meet the highest hygiene requirements.

You will find an overview of all our worktops in the Worktop catalogue

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Synthetic resin worktops

Glass

Stainless steel

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Natural stone

Concrete

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Stainless steel is ideal for a work surface

daily demands of the kitchen. Glass is

that is rust-proof, resistant to heat, acids

susceptible to scratches, but these are not

and impacts, is flexible and is easy to main-

visible with light colours. A mat would have

tain. However, scratches may be inevitable.

to be placed under hot pots and pans.

Synthetic resin work surfaces add

Concrete worktops reflect the ho-

colour to a kitchen. The finishes are

nesty and sincerity of the material.

usually resistant to heat and scratches.

Exposed concrete is impregnated with a sealer and a patina is desirable.

Natural stone (granite) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a completely organic product that makes every work

Real wood worktops are particularly

surface unique. Choose the stone for your

popular for counters, bars and tables.

Piatti kitchen from the stonemason. Granite

The warm glow and sensual surface of

can take a lot of knocks. Blows, knife marks,

wood make it an ideal design element.

hot frying pans, fat and household chemicals will not leave a trace. Sinks that are fitted flush with the work surface increase the working area, and water wipes straight Acrylic stone

off into the basin. Stone will benefit from the application of an impregnation sealer from time to time to keep it looking fresh. Acrylic stone worktops are mainly made

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of granite, glass and quartz. The basic materials are bonded together by small amounts of acrylic stone. Acrylic stone can also be produced in plain colours. The manufacturing techniques and characteristics are essentially the same as for natural stone, but the heat resistance is lower. Glass worktops offer new design opportunities, such as a coloured varnish on the reverse. 13-19mm thick safety glass (ESG) can withstand the normal

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Cabinets The cabinets are key components in any kitchen. Low-formaldehyde, environmentally-friendly chipboard is edged with heat-resistant, chemical-resistant polypropylene (PP) and covered on both sides with white synthetic resin. Drawers move noiselessly on special, long-lasting runners. The doors open well beyond 100Ë&#x161;, making it easier to access the contents and putting less strain on the hinges. The doors also close automatically on their sprung hinges. Drawers and doors equipped with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blumotionâ&#x20AC;? soft closers close completely noiselessly; they do not slam shut. Piatti cabinets do not involve any unnecessary holes. Peg holes are only drilled in the areas designated for the adjustable shelf supports (special base supports).

You will find an overview of all the cabinets in the Cabinets catalogue

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A beautiful kitchen is transformed into a good kitchen by the internal arrangements of the units. Large drawers are ideal for storing frying pans and saucepans, but they have to be fitted with various inserts to be really useful for smaller objects.

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L eft , from left to right: Spice insert Lid and bottle holder (suspended)

M iddle , from left to right: Bottle carrier Bottle holderBottle grid

L eft , from left to right: Bread drawer View of box

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Our privilege: Your dreams Here at Piatti, we are blessed by a very special privilege. Since 1948, we have been able to realise dreams that lie very close to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts: their dream kitchens. They have been created in every conceivable colour and shape, out of every conceivable material, from every conceivable inspiration. Kitchens have made us what we are today: the leading Swiss supplier of these kingdoms of discovery. We would like to share this passion with you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at our showrooms, in these pages and on our website.

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Our values As market leader, we get closer, perform better, act more flexibly and take a fresher approach, to ensure that the world of kitchens will always be full of new discoveries.

Piatti – it’s all about you. Your longing

as an individual. Your statement of belief

for something special. Your desire to

in absolute quality and competence.

live your life exactly as you please. Your

Piatti – at home in your home.

way of looking ahead and discovering what’s new. Your determination to live

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Only one thing matters to our highly qualified customer advisers: making your kitchen dreams come true, without any compromises. Their exceptional expertise in colour, design and appliances is at your disposal. Even during the design phase, you will be able to see a 3D model of your dream kitchen on the computer. You can start to enjoy, in advance and from every perspective, the kitchen that is soon to enrich your life.

We have always regarded the “Made in Switzerland“ stamp as a call to achieve superlative quality. After all, you want your Piatti kitchen to give you pleasure for decades. This quality mindset breeds success: customer surveys show that over 98% of all Piatti kitchen owners would buy another Piatti kitchen.

Core competence: Production Promising quality – that’s one thing; delivering on the promise – that’s Piatti. This attitude is reflected in our production plants, the most modern and productive in Europe. We can incorporate any changes you may request, right up to the start of production – in spite of unbeatably short delivery times. Yet more evidence of the way in which we employ flexibility and high technology to serve our customers.

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Core competence: The world of kitchen design never stops turning. We play our part at Piatti, driven by the determination to surprise kitchen connoisseurs over and over again with new solutions. As market leader, we continuously strive to expand our pioneering role in design and technology. Our developers never stop trying to capture the spirit of the times with innovative new products.

Core competence: Product range Your preferences are our most important guidelines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the pointers to our product range. Our products are characterised by a remarkable, unique diversity. Create your own very personal dream kitchen from countless colours, exquisite materials and shapes, accessory components and handles. Your personal Piatti adviser will support you step by step, and your dream will be perfectly translated into reality by virtuoso masters of kitchen construction.

Core competence: Environment We were the first kitchen manufacturer in Switzerland to be awarded certification to ISO 14001 for our environmental management system. We take our responsibility seriously and aim to continue making kitchen dreams come true, well into the next generation. We are a registered Minergie partner, and meet all the standards set for modern, energy-conscious residential construction.

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Piatti sales outlets in Switzerland Basel Zurich

Bern

St. Gallen

Lucerne Chur

Thun Lausanne

Geneva

Locarno

Our extensive distribution network of 10 branch stores and more than 70 specialist dealers ensures optimum access to our show kitchens from anywhere in Switzerland. The addresses of all sales outlets and specialist dealers are available at www.piatti.ch.

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60 years of Piatti Bruno Piatti

176 employees

The creation and

Piatti kitchens

Piatti was the first

Piatti opened the

established the

ring in the age of

expansion of a

had arrived: the

kitchen ma-

new Centre of

company at its

industrial

specialist dealer

Dietlikon company

nufacturer

Competence

current site, in

production

network, covering

was the clear

in Europe to

for kitchens in

the barn at his

at Piatti. Modern

the whole of

Number 1 in Swiss

be awarded quality

Dietlikon. 24

parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house.

machines replace

Switzerland, was

kitchen construc-

certification

exclusive kitchens

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manual work to a

well underway. A

tion. The strategy

to ISO 9001/

were displayed

for the company:

significant extent.

comprehensive

of building high-

EN 29001. This

in the 770m2

three well-motiva-

Processes are

sales network im-

quality kitchens

certification

showroom. Two

ted employees.

optimised and costs

proved accessibility

at a reasonable

is awarded to

consultation

reduced, resulting in

to Piatti showrooms

price had paid off.

companies with

areas contained a

a marked reduction

throughout

an environmental

multitude of sam-

of the sales price.

Switzerland.

management sys-

ples and provided

tem that complies

customers with

with stringent

professional advice

guidelines.

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Piatti inaugurated

Piatti launched a

AFG Arbonia-

The three

Piatti

Piatti opens a new

the most modern

completely new

Forster-Holding

brands, Forster

was awarded ISO

kitchen showroom

kitchen production

range, with over

AG took over

Miele Die K端che

14001 certification

in Dietlikon. 12

facilities in

1500 colours. The

Bruno Piatti AG.

and Piatti, were

for its exemplary

innovative kitchens

Europe. Production

huge selection of

The leading

presented under

environmental ma-

are displayed

times and costs

colours, materials,

European

the same roof for

nagement system.

in the 770m2

were optimised.

handles and

Construction

the first time, at

This certification

showroom. The

The high level of

accessories enabled

industry supplier

the new AFG

is awarded to

concept originated

production auto-

just about any

recognised the

Kitchen Centre in

companies with

from the renowned

mation was unique

kitchen dream

huge potential of

Chur.

an environmental

Greutmann Bolzern

throughout Europe.

to be realised.

the Swiss market

management sys-

design studio.

Customers bene-

leader. This new

tem that complies

fited from short

arrangement

with stringent

waiting times and

enabled important

guidelines.

extensive flexibility.

investments for the future.

Strength in numbers: Piatti AG has been part of AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG, based in Arbon (Canton of Thurgau), since 2004. AFG operates in over 80 countries worldwide, and achieved sales of more than CHF 1.4 billion in 2007. As well as the three kitchen companies of Forster, Miele Die K端che and Piatti, AFG also includes Kermi, Arbonia, Prolux, Aqualux and Asco Swiss (Heating and Plumbing Division), EgoKiefer, Slovaktual and RWD Schlatter (Windows and Doors Division), Forster Steel Tubes (Steel Technology Division) and STI Hartchrom (Surface Technology Division). The Group is divided into three Building Supplies divisions plus the two divisions of Steel Technology and Surface Technology. The 16 production plants are located in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the USA and China.

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Index A accessories acrylic stone ample space appliance cabinet

146 30, 46, 49, 100, 102, 139 10, 11, 55, 92, 96, 105 29, 30, 33, 58, 98, 110, 111

B bar base units blind handles Blumotion bread drawer built-in hood

52, 53, 139 51, 58, 63, 76, 111, 139 73 78 53, 72, 147 108

C carousel 58, 76, 77 charcoal filter 19, 33, 78, 105, 108, 109 chromium steel worktop 22, 63, 100 chromium steel worktop 22, 71, 102, 138, 139 cleaning equipment cupboard 74 coffee machine 11, 81, 110 color scheme 16, 19, 39 color palette 125 compost container 78 computer screen 37 concrete 19, 100, 138, 139 concrete 139 cooking area 11, 58, 72, 76, 87, 96, 98, 105, 106, 108, 111 cooking area 30, 69 Corian 46, 49, 100 corner element 76 corner shelf 76 covering 81 cupboard 19 cutlery 71 cutlery drawer 69 cutlery insert 71, 146

154 30 14, 19, 27, 33, 44, 54, 58, 64, 72, 98 extractor fan/hood 33, 45, 49, 105, 108, 109, 115 extra-deep base cabinet 11 extra-wide drawer 53, 72

F filter (grease) finish fitting

108 16 22, 28, 29, 37, 49, 81, 87, 88, 90, 91 flat 56 freezer compartment 84 fronts 22, 29, 46, 58, 102, 125, 129 funcional lighting 112, 116, 117

G galley kitchen glass edge effect glass rear wall glass shelf glass worktop glasses granite

halogen spotlight handles high cabinets high-gloss high-gloss finish high-gloss front Hi-Macs hob

kitchen island kitchen step/stool kitchen-roll holder knife block

edge

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27 126 37, 39, 40, 49, 58, 59 74, 114, 116 100, 102 45, 69, 72, 75 27, 40, 100, 139

70 58, 73, 78, 87, 94, 95 131 87, 92 92 24, 53, 63, 70, 72, 73, 140, 146 drawer organisation 53, 70

damper dish washer double coated resin double sink drainer insert drawer

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environment ergonomy extractor fan

induction hob inserts island hood island kitchen

116 33, 37, 53, 58, 72, 74, 108, 116, 117 22, 51 9, 10, 127 24, 51, 127 30, 33, 49, 100 105

105, 106 53, 147 108 19, 88, 98

K 19, 44, 45, 81, 98 74 71 71

I ndex

L lacquered LED lid holder lifting device lighting lighting L-shaped kitchen

S 127 117 76, 147 76 14, 79, 115 10, 39, 46, 63, 112, 116, 117 10, 34, 39, 58

M magnetic button 106 Mediacenter 41 micro structure paint 16 microwave 59, 105, 110 Minergie 154 mood light 112, 116 moulded drawer grip 27, 29, 49, 102, 132 moulded handle 24, 132 multimedia 34, 40, 41

N natural stone non-handle non-slip mat

138, 139 9, 24 76

O oven

11, 30, 45, 58, 59, 105, 110, 111

P pan

53, 58, 70, 76, 92, 108, 139, 146 pan drawer 76 plinth 102 plinth lighting 9, 10, 115 polypropylene edge 131, 140 polyurethane glue 131 preparation board 28, 29 preparation island 9, 10, 96, 98 Primo 33, 39, 44, 46, 56, 64 pull-out cupboards 45, 74 Pura 129

R rail recycling refrigerator rod handle roll front unit roll top

12, 74 110 30, 45, 58, 84, 85, 87, 98 63, 74, 95, 102, 132 11 81

scratches screen Serena servo drive shelf shelves Silestone single-side kitchen sink sink

139 40, 41 16, 127 24, 70 11, 74, 77, 120, 140 14, 17, 79, 112 100 55 29, 92, 139 11, 14, 22, 28, 29, 58, 63, 78, 81, 87, 92, 95, 96, 103, 105, 139 sliding door 14, 17, 27, 79, 81 sliding technology 106 soap dispenser 88, 91 soft closure 140 spice insert 72, 147 splash-back 49 spray 91 Star 22, 24, 39, 51 steam tests 131 Steamer 11, 59, 105, 110, 111 Strada 51, 129 synthetic resin 22, 33, 39, 126, 131, 139, 140 synthetic resin front 33, 44, 51, 56, 64, 131 synthetic resin worktop 44 synthetic stone 12, 16

wood veneers work surface working height worktop worktop

33, 125 9, 11, 12, 14, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 45, 69, 92, 96, 98, 103, 116, 139 103 16, 22, 27, 30, 40, 46, 51, 63, 81, 100, 102, 137 33, 46, 56, 92, 103, 137, 139

Z zeolite granules zero-degree-zone Zodiac

94 82, 85 12

T tall cabinet 44, 45, 56, 98, 111 tap 81, 91 telescopic extractor fan 19, 45, 109 Teppan Yaki 106 touchpanel 106 towle 74, 95 towle holder 74, 95

U U-shaped kitchen

51, 52, 53, 54, 55

V veneer ventilation hoods visual barrier

51, 55, 129 108, 109 22, 45, 52, 53

W waste separation systems 78 waste-bin unit 58, 73, 78, 87 wood 125, 126, 129, 139

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We gratefully acknowledge the

A. & J. Stöckli AG (Müllex) Ennetbachstr. 40 8754 Netstal Arwa AG Richtistr. 2 8304 Wallisellen BSH Hausgeräte AG Fahrweidstr. 80 8954 Geroldswil

Bruno Piatti AG Riedmühlestrasse 16 CH-8305 Dietlikon Schweiz Tel +41 44 835 51 11 Fax +41 44 833 07 41 info@piatti.ch www.piatti.ch

Electrolux AG Badenerstrasse 587 8048 Zürich Franke Küchentechnik AG Franke-Str. 2 4663 Aarburg Exklusiv-Hauben Gutmann AG Mühlacker-Str. 77 75417 Mühlacker KWC AG Hauptstr. 57 5726 Unterkulm

Publishing details Publisher: Bruno Piatti AG, Dietlikon Architecture and design: Bruno Piatti AG D. Widmer, Widmer Wohnen, Gossau SG Photography and styling: H. Kuhnle, Kuhnle & Knödler Fotodesign, Radolfzell A. Gutzwiller, A & W Studios AG, Oberbüren A. Scavini, Fotostudio Scavini GmbH, Ermatingen

Miele AG Limmatstrasse 4 8957 Spreitenbach Suter Inox AG Schachenstr. 20 5116 Schinznach-Bad

Concept and realisation: P. Waltenspühl, Bruno Piatti AG Text and typing: P. Waltenspühl, Bruno Piatti AG Clipper Übersetzungen AG, Zürich

V-Zug AG Industriestrasse 66 6201 Zug Wesco AG Tägerhardstr. 110 Wettingen

Printing: gdz AG, Zürich

We reserve the right to undertake structural and conceptual changes to the illustrated models. Colour variations may occur as a result of the printing process.

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