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5 Important Considerations On Dream Kitchen Designs

Schiffini puts together a set of kitchens that are modern and trendy. The designs are tasteful and minimalistic but are not restricted to any one particular genre of design. While most kitchens maintain a neutral look, a few of them stand out for their bold colors and fancy use of textures. Take a look.

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Luxurious Kitchens from KBC

At par with company’s like Alessi and Gucci and boasting of being one of the first companies to introduce the concept of modular kitchens, Pedini has been in business since 1956 and flourishing. It stands in line with the style kings and is constantly bringing something new to the table.

With its five core kitchen collections namely Dune, Artika, Integra, Outline and Q2 Pedini is known for its signature ‘curve’ style. The company is infact one of the few that produces kitchen designs working on convex and concave lines.

Customizing kitchens as per the space and lifestyle of the client, aesthetic value and the running capacity of the space, instilling innovative ideas while designing ever nook and corner of the kitchen are some of the things you can expect when getting your kitchens done from these guys. Pedini also indulges is making your kitchen eco-friendly.

If you are the kind that lives, eats and cooks in style then Pedini has the right kitchen solutions for you.

Italian kitchen design involves creating a work friendly environment that’s equally as welcoming as it is effective. Italian kitchens therefore shouldn’t compromise on style or functionality. Whether you’re creating a modern kitchen design or a country kitchen design, the same set of rules apply for Italian kitchens.

Italian kitchens – style and functionality

A well crafted Italian kitchen design will be everything you’d expect from a nation synonymous with style – sleek surfaces and sharp features, built into a beautifully lit environment. Italian kitchen designs are immediately recognisable because of these features and it’s essential you stay true to them.

Contemporary Italian kitchens are primarily designed to be eye catching and ultra stylish, but that doesn’t mean they compromise on functionality and the basics of kitchen design. More traditional Italian kitchens have a rustic charm and are normally formed with warmer tones and materials but the same rules apply.

If you want a kitchen in your home based on the Italian principles of design, then it’s a good idea to start by thinking about what you use your kitchen for. By doing this you can determine the things you really need and start to eliminate the things you don’t.

Italian kitchen design is all about achieving tasteful lines so getting the right fittings is also essential. Therefore, it’s a good idea to consult with a number of companies to ensure you get the precise look you’re after.

By embracing these two simple ideas you can give yourself the best chance of achieving a bespoke, contemporary, Italian kitchen design.

We have more information on Italian kitchen design in the articles below and can also divert you to a number of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of Italian kitchens.

7 Eco friendly Kitchen Appliances – Help You Reduce Cost and Energy

The kitchen is the place where food is prepared and in which almost each of us pass through every morning before we start the daily activities or in the evening before we go to sleep. It is also the space where the whole family can gather for a comfortable and friendly dinner. For these reasons each of us strives to give a more pleasant appearance to this space. Our concerns should not resume, when selecting furniture and domestic appliances, just to the aesthetic aspect of the kitchen handles, but also to the energy efficiency of small or large appliances and household items. It is recommended to choose those appliances with the lowest power consumption, because in this way we not only save money, but also do our part in helping the environment.

We will offer some suggestions to turn your kitchen into a green space.

Whirlpool has introduced the new Resource Saver refrigerator, which they claim to be the most energy saving side-by-side fridge ever made, as it consumes 30% less energy than federal standards require. The power use is almost the same as for a 60Watt light bulb. The refrigerator is made with the latest technology, incorporating cooler sensors and having the ice cube unit in the door. Read the rest of this entry »

Fitted Kitchen Design Advice

If you’re planning a fitted kitchen design and aren’t completely sure about what to choose then here are some really useful things to keep in mind.

Firstly, start by writing down what you want from your kitchen. For example, do you do a lot of cooking? If so, what appliances do you use the most and how would it most suit you to have things arranged? There’s no point having an excellent looking fitted kitchen if it doesn’t suit your needs.

Once you’ve decided the things you need in your ideal kitchen and where you’d like everything to be located you can then start to think about the theme. The theme will dictate what kind of fitted furniture you have installed. For instance if you go for a contemporary theme, then you’ll probably have more sleek finishes that create a very clean image. A country kitchen design on the other hand will be much more homely and employ wooden surfaces and cupboards.

By taking these things into consideration you’ll be in a much better position for when you eventually look around for your new kitchen. It also means that you won’t be easily persuaded by salespeople to accept the first suggestion they come up with.

Remember, a fitted kitchen design shouldn’t just be easy on the eye; it should also be functional and allow you to go about your day to day lives that little bit easier. It’s amazing just how many people get this wrong and end up with a kitchen that they never want to use because things haven’t been thought out properly. Doing your homework early on in a design can have a monumental effect on the success of your fitted kitchen.

Toby Beckett is a kitchen design guru who publishes his thoughts, opinions and advice on kitchen design at the KBC Kitchen Design Site.

For most people, kitchen design is all about updating the appliances and cabinetry in the kitchen. But for me, it is all about getting down to the drawing board and creating a new layout altogether. The entire flow of the kitchen should change when you remodel it.
The focus should be to improvise on the functionality while keeping the aesthetic part in mind. There are some really old tried and tested kitchen design plans that work. You should choose one from amongst these based on the size and shape of your kitchen.
For long and narrow kitchens
If you have a long and narrow kitchen then you might want to opt for the one wall kitchen design. This is one of the most effective and inexpensive designs. Unlike the kitchen triangle, which is a very popular design this one has a linear design. It paves way for smooth functioning and flow of work in the kitchen.
But if you want to maximize the storage space, then this is not the very best design. You might have to use the L shaped design plans along with this one.
The classic triangle
The classic triangle is undoubtedly one of the most famous kitchen designs to have been ever invented. A triangle is formed with the sink, the oven/stove and the refrigerator at each ends. The distance between these three is maintained at optimum levels. Several designs like the corridor design use the classic kitchen triangle to maximize its effectiveness. It brings in more storage space into the kitchen.
The L shaped design
The L shaped design is perfect for large kitchens that always seem crowded. It does away with the storage woes completely and the most important part is that it still uses the classic kitchen triangle.

Top Kitchen Planning Tips

1 Plan your kitchen according to your lifestyle. A family will have different expectations from a kitchen than a young couple. Keep this also in mind when planning your storage.

2 Keep the existing service points in mind when planning the kitchen as rewiring and re-plumbing takes a lot of time and money.

3 Think about the ventilation points when planning your kitchen. Don’t plan cupboards over them.

4 Decide where your sink, drainer and dishwasher need to go first as this will be the biggest unit to fit in.

5 Plan the main areas (sink, food preparation and hob) close together. This will make your kitchen more efficient.

6 When measuring the size of the kitchen, make sure that the exact shape of the walls is known. If there is an inwards corner in the room it will influence the shape of the worktop and the place of the wall-cupboards.

7  If you decide for a two-way galley kitchen, leave enough walking space between the two galleys.

8  If choosing a U-shaped kitchen, consider the floor space you will have left and maybe decide to use one of the legs of the U as a breakfast bar.

9  If you like to cook with a lot of fresh vegetables or you need a big freezer, consider a big fridge/freezer at the end of your worktop for loads of storage and easy access.
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Porsche Design Group and Poggenpohl Mobelwerke GmbH present their first co-designed P”7340 kitchen in the United States on April 11th, 2008. The Porsche Design kitchen will be on display at Poggenpohl”s showroom (Suite 138) in the Merchandise Mart, Chicago — and will be unveiled during a Kitchen/Bath Industry Show event, April 11th from 5:30 until 8:00 pm. The innovative kitchen, designed especially for men, features an innovative aluminum titanium framework, purist styling and high-quality materials.

 Poggenpohl Porsche Design Kitchen for Men.  Click Here to Download Image The new Poggenpohl Porsche Design kitchen responds to trends that show an increasing number of men are interested in cuisine and entertaining. The P”7340 kitchen”s sleek and functional design specifically addresses male customers from its exclusive sensor controlled Miele appliances to the unmatched audio system.

    The new kitchen will be sold in Poggenpohl studios around the world and will be available in the United States in summer 2008. Read the rest of this entry »

    When it comes to kitchen design and kitchen layouts, no matter how much you spend on upgrades and high end materials, if it is not properly laid out, you will get that investment back when it comes time to sell. In no other room is the phrase “form follows function” more appropriate than in the kitchen. By contrast, if you have a kitchen that not only looks good, but is also allows for proper traffic flow and adequate work space, it will not only benefit you in your daily activities but it will also translate to the bottom line when it comes time to sell.

     
    Potential home buyers are looking for kitchens that provide a roomy work space and that are open to the rest of the home, since kitchens tend to be the most used room in a house. Even when you have guests over, often everyone gathers in the kitchen. 
    

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