USE HOT NEW PRODUCTS TO DESIGN KITCHEN TO LIVE IN
WE ARE quite fortunate to be part of today ’ s generation with constant innovative products on the market, from stainless steel monobloc pocket doors to hide appliances, to functional walls and handless solutions.
Knowing what ’ s available is the first step, so we have put together a collection of some of the hottest kitchen innovations available to the South African market. WISE DESIGN One of the most important aspects to consider when renovating your kitchen is good design. This is because design now involves a process that identifies the importance of planned consecutive and sequential workflow – so, whatever the task may be that you are busy with, it is essential that all the related components are in close proximity and within easy reach.
It is also important to know the exact functions of your kitchen: if you want a social kitchen, for example, it should have a large island that can accommodate cooking, preparation work and dining.
An example of how the design of the kitchen has evolved to accommodate the added functions that this area now serves can be seen in the space previously reserved for the breakfast table, which has now been replaced with a sitting area in the kitchen.
Also, the larger overscaled island provides a space for you to cook while you watch over your kids doing their homework.
These design tweaks, along with a few others, now allow you to use your kitchen to its maximum potential, making the area a versatile space for the whole family.
Another must-mention modern kitchen design trend is integrated appliances, because these appliances are essentially out of sight, which enhances the linear effect sought after in modern design. IN THE DETAIL With the kitchen being a focal point of the home, design has become more minimalist, therefore enhancing the functionality of the kitchen, making it more appealing and out- standing. Balancing this is a larger focus on details and finesse in the kitchen finishes.
Technology is another component of the modern kitchen in which huge attention to detail has been placed. The attraction to more “touch-controlled ” interfaces is extending into the kitchen too. Some brands offer clients the option to customise their electronic systems – from the size of the screen, to the power of computing, and the amount of surround sound they may need for their kitchen systems.
Another incredible advancement is the latest extractor units, which can be flush mounted in the counter, or customdesigned in various materials to make them look more like a furniture piece than an appliance.
Courtesy of SA Home Owner