Form and Function

Gaggenau’s new Vario cooling 400 series fits with the growing trend for kitchens to blend with the living areas in a home. The integrated range of fridges, freezers and wine cabinets look good while keeping your food fresh and your wine at just the right temperature. The brand took inspiration from architectural structures and created a streamlined cooling system that will blend into the kitchen. A key visual aspect is the absence of any unsightly door handles, while the light and touch keys of the fridge’s ice and water dispenser light up only when you are in proximity. But there is usually something in the kitchen that you want to display—the wine cabinet, which comes with five preset lighting options to showcase your collection in the best light. gaggenau.com