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These 7 future-ready kitchens show that adaptable design and functionality are the new standard

BOOKMARK ARTICLE

In this roundup, we present 7 kitchens bringing aesthetics and quality together, designed to withstand the dual tests of time and ever-changing trends with premium materials and simple, sleek designs.

Top and above: Courtesy of Vipp

V4 Kitchen

Vipp

The V4 kitchen by Vipp is a freestanding, fully stainless-steel kitchen characterized by its industrial edge. Durable and simple, it has rounded corner profiles and a more minimalistic frame than its precursor, the V1. Its brushed stainless steel surface with a built-in sink welcomes elegant wear, designed to show off signs of use over time. The V4 will be launched in Autumn of this year, but will be unveiled during 3daysofdesign in Cophenhagen from 18 – 20 June.

Photo: Courtesy of Vobia

Gravitò Collection

Vobia   

With the aim to embody true minimalism through the use of pure materials, Vobia’s high-end kitchen collection Gravitò combines natural stone countertops with options for customization including wood and hand-hammered stainless steel. The collection strikes a balance between minimalism and movement through the visual interest created by veneer from Alpi’s Ettore Sottsass collection.

Photo: Courtesy of Falmec

Levante All Matt range hood

Falmec

Falmec’s Levante range hood in ‘all-matt’ finish is made from graphite-coloured glass with a matte satin finish, matching its ceiling support for aesthetic cohesion in a kitchen space. Designed to suspend over a worktop, the range hood can be lowered whilst in use and raised back up to the ceiling has a built-in LED system with dynamic light that can be adjusted to the light temperature of the room.

Photo: Courtesy of Somer

Somer Kitchen Cabinet System

Somer

The freestanding and modular Somer kitchen cabinet system is engineered to be demountable, interchangeable and extendable, ensuring a lifetime of use that adapts to the changing needs of its users. Celebrating the texture and materiality of solid timber, the collection is finished with natural stains, paints and oils. Easy-to-repair parts further extend the life of the furniture system, and Somer’s buy-back scheme ensures that the units don’t go to waste even after they leave the user’s hands.


  Photo: Courtesy of Poetica

Poetica

Scavolini

The Poetica kitchen by Scavolini is characterized by its premium finishes, available in various customizable combinations designed to stand the test of time. Its modular modules and space-saving solutions are highly practical, yet the delicate forms don’t betray its utility. Combined with the Vertical System wall panelling, the collection emphasizes the visual cohesion of any cooking space.

Photo: Michele Salucci

Special Elements: New Logica series

Valcucine

Valcucine offers a variety of kitchen solutions with the Special Elements: New Logica series, enhancing daily kitchen use while retaining a simple and sleek design. The New Logica series addresses the three most-used functions of a kitchen: cooking, washing and preparation, adding walnut-wood accessories that enrich the functionality of the work areas.

Photo: Courtesy of Termino

Termino Collection

Termino

The Termino collection prioritizes flexibility, empowering people to tailor their kitchens to adjust to day-to-day activities. With the ethos that a kitchen should be the beating heart of the modern home, the designs place simplicity front-and-centre without sacrificing personality. The durable materials and less-is-more attitude of the collection is also a marker of longevity – the modular elements adapt to various configurations over time whilst the durable materials ensure a long-lasting life.

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