Today the modern home has a much needed face lift from the wood paneling and boring interiors of the past, and I couldn't be happier. One thing that has changed the most is where we gather and enjoy meals or hang out with friends and family. This brings the counter height pub table and bar stools on to the scene as not only a useful, but good looking addition to the most used room in the home. Pub tables are perfect for casual dining and the occasional card game that tends to break out when entertaining. This good looking metal and glass pub table with matching bar stools from Contemporary Furniture really keeps the look of you kitchen furniture light and refreshing.
If you are going to become a professional wine drinker then by all means invest in a quality wine refrigerator. If you are short on space or inspiration, but still need some storage space, consider one of these really cool wine rack options. The Echelon from Kikkerland offers a modular 6 bottle unit in stainless steel that looks great and can be configured into the perfect wine rack for your needs. Reasonable priced at $55.If you are short on counter space or have abundant wall space then this wall mounted wine rack from European manufacturer Black & Blum may be the perfect addition to you kitchen. This wall mounted wine rack features polished stainless steel construction, and will hold up to eight bottles of your favorite wine. Black and Blum did a great job on the creative yet minimal design which will surely add a cool touch to your modern décor for the modest investment of $50. Both wine racks are available online from 1ofakindstuff.
If your kitchen is light and airy like most are, match it up with dinette furniture that keeps the theme complete. The Kessler line of cast aluminum furniture is a great addition to the style oriented kitchen or great room. Since 1960 Kessler has been a leader in cast aluminum that is very light and durable making this carefree product a great value. I really like the detailed curves of the base, and rich tones of the specialized paint also produced in house by Kessler. There are some cool designs with something for just about any décor from modern to traditional.
This year at Furniture Fashion we have reviewed some outstanding modern kitchens, cabinets, islands, and accessories that would make entertaining and cooking a very pleasurable experience. Arclinea is among the best I have seen, and I just wanted to share a small sampling of their offerings designed by Antonio Citterio, a man who is seriously passionate about his work. With the belief "where the kitchen is home, it is the home which revolves around the kitchen" I can see folk's radiating to these ultra cool surroundings. Every thing you need is right there from well positioned cabinets, to cook tops, and suspended vents with lighting, all in a very clean look combining natural woods and stainless steel. The Arclinea makes good use of over head space with very tall cabinets accessible with the sliding ladder utilizing otherwise wasted space. If the straight line is appealing, you will love these kitchens right down to the drawer pulls.
There is nothing more aggravating to a cook than trying to get a large pot under the faucet to either fill it with water or clean it when you're done with the meal. Rohl makes the most versatile line of kitchen faucets that you will ever see with a solution for every need. Rohl, the pioneer of the first pullout spray kitchen faucet in 1983 is still innovating with their collection of hand made, high quality bath and kitchen faucets, and sinks. I really like this high rise faucet that will allow the user to make anything they want fit under it with ease. Also shown is the very accommodating extension arm for the shower or tub that can fold up or extent to meet any need. Rohl makes products covering French Country to Contemporary and all of the products will satisfy the most demanding consumer.
