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With the b2 kitchen workshop , German kitchen manufacturer bulthaup has radically rethought the traditional concept of a kitchen. Starting from the philosophical origins of every living space – fire and water points – bulthaup has created an open and mobile kitchen that can be added to and composed to suit each individual’s personal requirements. The b2 kitchen is comprised of a workbench, which houses the fire and water point, a kitchen tool cabinet for crockery, cooking utensils, spices and food, and an appliance cabinet, which houses the oven, dishwasher and refrigerator. The storage space has been so cleverly compacted that pull-outs and drawers have been rendered completely unnecessary. bulthaup b2 is a kitchen that either conceals everything or shows it off. By opening the in-door storage doors it is possible to get an overview of the entire kitchen domain. Everything needed for a two person household is visible at a glance and within reach. Once the doors are cl

Making a statement in the kitchen can be done in numerous ways but cooker hood manufacturer Elica has found a unique way to bring a breath of fresh air into the heart of our homes. Combining efficiency, innovation and design, the Italian company has produced an extensive range of unique and eye-catching cooker hoods that feature cutting edge technology making them some of the most sought after designs on the market. Since the company was founded in the 1970′s, it has collaborated with famous personalities of the design world including the likes of Roberto & Ludovica Palomba, Gaetano Pesce, and Fabrizio Crisà to name but a few. This has allowed the company to take cooker hoods to a whole new level, revolutionizing the traditional image of extractor fans and replacing it with something far more elegant and enticing. see more on : elica.co.uk

Designed by Marc Moreau for French kitchen manufacturer Arthur Bonnet , the Attitude kitchen is  contemporary design that uses wood in a modern way, whilst paying tribute to traditional French cabinet making techniques. Made from bright ash, with its light and vibrant grain, the material choice is less predictable than more traditional oak. Ash has a strong personality and is a solid and reassuring type of wood, which conveys emotion. The warmth and emotion of the wood contrasts with the stainless steel glimmer of the recessed handles which use an original mechanism that is exclusive to Arthur Bonnet. The design uses a recessed system to preserve the line of the metal along the entire side of the front. The island layout provides a very successful division of the space, with its easily identifiable work areas. The Attitude kitchen makes a real statement about ergonomics. Thanks to its U-shaped design, the island frees up space for an integrated dining area with a wood

In recent years, we have seen a rise in the popularity of home interiors deemed to be following the trend for ‘Industrial Chic’. Those who have opted in to this trend have given their homes a distinctly industrial feel through the use of more industrial materials such as cement and metal which may not necessarily have been used in traditional residential home interiors.   The Twenty Cemento kitchen by Italian kitchen manufacturer Modulnova , is perfect for any industrial chic residential space. Using an extraordinary new resin technology, the cabinets can be coated in a 3mm liquid concrete layer. The coating dries to a silky smooth, durable finish and is intriguingly cool to the touch but with warm natural stone tones.   The cement finish is complimented by the black granite Nero Assoluto sink and the brushed and oiled wooden breakfast bar which is cantilevered off the central island.   The pure lines of the kitchen, especially the tall cupboards, conceal appliances a

Vipp’s steel rubbish bin has become a Danish design icon, and over the years the company has maintained a strict approach to design and function, limiting their output to just that they’ve perfected.  A recent extension into kitchen tools introduces Vipp’s gorgeously executed salt and pepper mills. Crafted from characteristic Vipp materials; stainless steel, aluminum, and rubber, the mills feature an adjustable ceramic grinder that is specifically engineered to optimize the quality of feel and sound while using. Available at Vipp , $189.

Kitchen Wall Art: The best decoration for Kitchens : Kitchen is the place where you cook, serve, eat and socialize with your family and close friends. It is considered to be the most special and auspicious place of your home since all the goodness, health and prosperity is through the way you cook, serve and spend time in kitchen.  How often do you feel that your kitchen walls are too clumsy and empty? If you think doing up with designer tiles is a solution you are probably looking at solutions of the Mid 90's when the problem persists in the next decade. The entire tile work where just a fad that did not last for a long time. So the new age solution to decorate the walls of your kitchen is using Wall Art. Yes I am right! Wall Art is not alone for the lobby or hallway of your homes. It has a special place in the walls of your kitchen. But choosing of the subject of wall art is very important in regards to the look and feel it brings into your kitchen. You would obviously n