Since 1956 Pedini of Italy has set the standard of what the "modern kitchen" has evolved into. Their visual excitement and ergonomic design has set the Pedini name apart from so many others, and made a break through for the Italian product in an international market. The Integra series show designer Domenico Paolucci's use of mostly straight lines as well as smooth rounded elements to create a perfect combination of shapes and spaces. The Integra modern kitchen features dramatic contrasting colors and smooth glossy finishes accented with the clean lines of wood grains providing a degree of warmth in an ultra modern décor. The Integra series makes use of well placed necessities and stainless steel counter tops for as much function as beauty. See the full collection of outstanding modern kitchens at Pedini USA.
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In today's modern world, we often find it hard to gather our families around a formal dinner table to discuss the day without various interruptions from technology (i.e. your son's or daughter's addiction to text messaging). We have two choices: fight the information age, or let ourselves be integrated into the high tech universe.
The kitchen now more than ever reflects these changes, and is usually one of the most technologically modern rooms in the home. Our kitchens are more and more becoming the very heart of our homes, where the family meets sometime during the day. What time, or how many times a day depends on the family, but for most it's where the parents cook, kids do homework and/or help with food preparation, pets get fed, lunches are made, and schedules are discussed. Knowing this, most kitchens will seem to be inadequate for all of the activities that take place there. Fortunately for the remodeling and design community, homeowners are recognizing this and are undertaking major remodels of their kitchens to reflect their personal lifestyle.
Some of the newest trends in kitchen design involve the technology wave mentioned above. Appliances are at the forefront of this wave. There are refrigerators by LG and Samsung that have LCD TVs that let you surf the web and keep track of things like knowing when you are low on milk or eggs. There is also an oven by TMIO that can act as a refrigerator until you use the internet or you mobile phone to connect to it and tell it when to turn on. As far-fetched as these appliances may seem, the fact that they exist at all shows a change in what some consumers are asking for in their kitchens.
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Kohler has always been on the forefront of bathroom and kitchen faucet designs that show not only innovation, but glamorous and sophisticated style. Kohler's latest breakthrough takes kitchen faucet functionality to a completely new level. The Karbon articulating kitchen faucet and joy stick allow you to position water flow exactly where you need it and then hold that position, giving you the freedom to use both hands. The Karbon's small foot print streamlines your work surfaces by fully extending the faucet to fill large pots or lower it into the sink for food preparation and cleanup offer up to an 18" clearance. An integral spray head provides both laminar flow and spray functions, and precise temperature and flow adjustment while maintaining a low profile that is visually stunning.
Furniture Fashion has shown our readers the traditional side of Alno and their Designer Country Kitchen collections, so here is a good look at a sampling of their contemporary and modern kitchens. This is a timeless modern look that offers a low maintenance and practical layout with ample storage space and well placed necessities. Alno uses surfaces that are coated with high quality foil and semi-gloss surfaces that blend well with the edges depending on the series you choose. Alno offers a Lifestyles, Country, and Home kitchen series with three distinctly different looks for a wide array of options. Within each category you'll find layout and color combinations to fit your idea of kitchen perfection.
Sleek, linear, and functional. The Matrix modern kitchen series from Varenna a division of Poliform is a project with extremely essential aesthetics, featured by great volumes and wide surfaces. The Matrix kitchen is targeted for a design scheme in need of a minimalist contemporary style that sacrifices nothing and represents the harmonious combination of visual appeal and quality excellence. Some attractive features include seamless counter tops, tall vertical full height cabinets, and floating island with open storage that transitions from living room to kitchen. If you like the Matrix then you have to see the entire collection of Verenna Kitchens.
