Our housing specialist Bjorn Cocquyt has been visiting leading properties and real estate projects at home and abroad for more than 10 years. In our Pureliving section, he gives his vision of exclusive living.
Buying a new kitchen is a bit like being a child in a sweet shop. There are so many goodies that it’s hard to choose. To make it a little easier, we’ve limited the menu to ten interior design recipes. But they are all delicious.
Successful trio
The high-quality ceramic plates from Laminam can take on any design. Here, we have chosen a marble look inspired by the characteristic brown and gold veins on a black background ofSahara Noir. It forms a successful trio with glass and walnut wood. A dream design!
New dimension
SieMatic is the inventor of the handleless kitchen, and has taken this concept to a new dimension with the SLX Pure, a recess of just 6.5 mm which can even accommodate led lighting. The concept has already received three prestigious awards: an Iconic Award, Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award.
More info: www.siematic.com
Blinging
Dekton x GlossStonika consists of four luxurious colours that bring a dose of blingbling to the kitchen. That shimmer is very popular in America and also with many celebrities. Like all Dekton tops, it shows no trace of damage whatsoever when a hot pan is placed on it.
Black beauty
Dark tones have taken over. Even in Scandinavia, where interiors tend to be much lighter. So the Danish kitchen manufacturer Kvik launched a black version of its Prato X concept with a matte black surface that is still resistant to fingerprints and stains. The lack of wall cabinets has been compensated for by 40% more space in the base cabinets.
Power of the Essence
Bulthaup’s kitchens are limited to the essence and that has been their strength for decades.
More info: www.bulthaup.be
Continue to move with the times
A little colour can’t do any harm. However, you should think carefully beforehand about which shade to choose and whether or not you will quickly become bored with it. This red-pink from the Unit collection by Cesar is, in our opinion, a good choice, because it goes along with the trend of pottery and ceramics, which will continue for a while.
More info: www.cesar.it
Beautiful metallics
The Clover collection by Cucine Lube responds perfectly to the metal chic by giving brass a leading role. The material is both smooth and matte, and therefore not too flashy. It combines beautifully with copper accents, in a tap for example, and warm wood such as walnut.
More info: www.cucinelube.it
Strong sample
Designer David Thulstrup drew a kitchen for one of his interior design projects, which was taken into production by Reform and developed into the Plate collection. Cabinet fronts of 2mm thick aluminium on a dark mdf combine with a stainless steel worktop. The top also exists in two natural stones.
More info: www.reformcph.com
Trend with a twist
Terrazzo is here to stay. They realise that at Dzek too. However, the English design agency never just goes along with a hype, but prefers to give it its own twist. This kitchen island, made of their own marble-based material, is proof of that.
More info: www.dzekdzekdzek.com
Both
As outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular, an outdoor kitchen could not be missing from this list.
More info: www.boffi.com
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