More Kitchen Love

Continuing with the idea of kitchens and family rooms living as one, here’s a photo essay of kitchens from Milan. (Did you know that Italy ranks number two in the world when it comes to kitchen sales?) Notice how the dining tables are creatively integrated into the workspace. I also love the new way cabinet doors are opening and their larger widths.

Archlinea used larch for their table.

One of Snaidero’s kitchens with a more furniture-like look to it. I like the way the upper cabinet doors open.

Not such a great photo, but this was an interesting way to incorporate a cooktop with a dining table.

Another Snaidero kitchen. I like the way the shelving runs across the wall - moving from kitchen utility to decorative space.

See more after the jump.

Valcucine uses aluminum in its recyclable kitchens. As with the photos in my earlier post, you can see how the cabinets have become incorporated into the wall, with large sliding doors.

The use of colorful tempered glass for counters and back splashes was everywhere - this example from Cesar. There was a lot of skepticism as to how well the glass would stand up. But one smart exhibitor set up a demonstration with a heavy steel ball dropping a meter onto the glass to show its durability. Note the wide, lower cabinet drawers - operated by a motor.

Another kitchen from Cesar. It hardly looks like a kitchen.

Ernestomeda created a beautiful space incorporating stainless steel with lacquered cabinets.

I loved DADA’s designs. This particular one looks like the perfect thing for someone who doesn’t often cook. :) Or have many pots and pans. I love the way they incorporated the hood into the shelving unit.

Finally, another kitchen from DADA - this one designed to completely disappear behind sliding doors.

I could go on forever, but I have to stop somewhere. I’ve still got more to say about materials, ergonomics, and appliances. But I’ll spread it out over the week.

Please write a comment with any questions and/or opinions. If you would like to see more images from a particular company let me know and I’ll write a special post.

• Posted by Jennifer at 3:22 pm
• Tagged: Design Dilemma, Kitchen & Bath, Salone Di Mobile 2008, trends