Sub-Zero & Wolf believe incorporating different materials and textures in the kitchen, is a clever way to highlight and contrast design features.

The stark minimalist kitchen is waning in popularity and through 2010 a stylish mix-and-match approach will emerge:

• Stainless steel appliances will be teamed with a variety of raw materials, textures and colours, for example; wood, glass, concrete and exposed features such as brick work.

• The combination of different materials including flooring, cabinetry, work surfaces, and interesting spaces.

• Warm coloured wood is being used with rich and sophisticated grains, providing an elegant canvas to the kitchen.

• Sleek stainless steel appliances juxtapose well against the range of diverse surfaces, offering an industrial feel with a technological edge.

• Alternatively, appliances can be cleverly concealed using integrated cabinetry to blend with the scheme, for limitless design possibilities.

Featured here, is the stylish mix of the Sub-Zero wine storage with refrigeration drawers. Priced from £7,457.75 inc. VAT, and

The 700 Series units, priced from £6,656.00 inc. VAT.

Sub-Zero & Wolf are suppliers of  world-leading product ranges in Europe.

Their aim is to help you achieve the best possible design and performance for modern living.

They possess a winning blend of experience and superior quality products that are sure to inspire you and promise uncompromising service, care and maintenance, to foster your life-long relationship with their products.

Visit the Sub-Zero & Wolf website to be inspired.

Tel: (0845 250 0010)

evitavonni’s in-house team of specialist designers are leading the way in 2010 kitchen trends with their custom-built designs.

Tristan de la Haye, Design Consultant at evitavonni comments, “In 2010 we will see more traditional styles mixed with contemporary shapes; at evitavonni we are also predicting a resurgence in dark wood kitchens, which work well balanced with circular units, contemporary lighting and light-coloured work surfaces.”

Stark minimalist kitchens are waning in popularity as consumers opt for a warmer at-home look, with the focus remaining on a social space for entertaining.

• Wood is being used as a raw material, with rich and sophisticated grains such as maple and walnut, providing an elegant backdrop to the kitchen.

• The look is juxtaposed against unusual shapes, including circular designs and rotating islands.

• An intelligently designed kitchen should look good, work effectively, suit the desired lifestyle and be as environmentally friendly and as sustainable as possible.

• Green issues have been part of the kitchen design conversation for some time, but their effect on overall interior design has been fairly minimal to date, partly due to the quality and limited availability of good ‘green’ products.

• Consumers are looking for high performing equipment to fully flex their culinary skills with high-spec stainless steel appliances on full display instead of built-in.

• Luxury appliances including coffee machines, ice makers and wine storage are becoming the norm in high-end kitchens making them ideal for practical use and entertaining.

Featured here is the evitavonni Wenge timber kitchen with detailing in Indian Rosewood priced from £75,000 Inc VAT.

evitavonni’s ‘Lifestyle Gallery’ in Surrey, showcases inspirational room sets including kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, featuring an extensive range of internationally renowned brands and bespoke products. 27 Station Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8AQ.

To be inspired by the stunning collections please visit the evitavonni website.

Tel (0800) 130 3180

It’s difficult not to be captivated by the charm and charisma of a Dorchester kitchen from Kit Stone Interiors.

With its distressed finish, the delightful cream, antique style kitchen featured here, incorporates an abundance of exceptional storage and display options, especially with the addition of a solid wood kitchen island, which is ideal for breaking up larger spaces.

Dorchester presents an authentic country cottage feel, with a soft simple design and English charm, which has become the keystone of Kit Stone kitchens:

• The generously sized island unit creates additional storage, with two drawers, on soft close runners, two spacious cupboards, a wine rack and book shelf, perfect for storing recipe books.

• The ample workspace and display areas, ensure that budding chefs need not be hampered for lack of preparation space.

• The granite topped chopping block, also comes with in-built drawer and shelf and provides an easy update for a freestanding kitchen, without quite enough floor space to accommodate an island.

• Soft lighting and traditional appliances add to the enchanting appeal of this timeless classic.

Dorchester Kitchen Island: £1, 595.
Width: 82m; Depth: 142cm; Height: 92cm.

Dorchester Chopping Block: £495.
Width: 81cm; Depth: 55cm; Height: 86cm.

Drawing inspiration from the moods of old England, then sympathetically innovating and renewing, Kit Stone tries to create an overall feeling of comfort and authenticity. With one foot in the past and the other in the present, Kit Stone is perfectly in step with modern comfort.

For more information and to view the impressive kitchen portfolio please visit the Kit Stone website .

Tel: (01793) 735007

Moore & Bradfield based in Hungerford in Berkshire, create timeless interiors for English Homes. By researching period detail and colour and the use of an eclectic mix of styles, they create rooms that are enduring, functional and elegant.

Blending the realities of lifestyle with decorative aspirations and weaving them into the fabric of a house to create unique homes, is the challenge that Moore & Bradfield meet with every project.

The company aims to make all the living spaces within the home work with each other for easy, comfortable living, from a professional couple combining working from home, with a passion for entertaining; to the archetypal family, where the need is for a family kitchen and space to hose down the children and dogs after a walk on the Downs.

Featured here is the Colonial Style Bedroom. French oak four post bed, with detached canopy and shaker chest of drawers. MB-CB01.
Price: Beds from £10,000

Visit the Moore & Bradfield website, to view the many stunning pictures of completed bespoke projects, in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, eclectic and freestanding furniture.

Tel: (01488) 684240

Bespoke Kitchen & Interiors Ltd is a little company with a big reputation; a truly bespoke designer and manufacturer of stunning furniture for the home.

Every project they complete has been designed both by The Bespoke Kitchen & Interiors and the family involved; the team mixes their expertise and professionalism with their client’s enthusiasm and belief, to deliver a great result.

The Bespoke Kitchen & Interiors has been trading for 12 years and their whole operation is based in the small village of Goudhurst in Kent.

Their design team is experienced in furniture design, space planning and architecture, with great production management skills, plus a workforce of highly skilled carpenters.

The company can design for any room of the house - bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, libraries, even home cinemas and spectacular bars.

Featured here is The Bespoke Kitchen & Interiors W34, which is a bespoke classic; a mixture of Oak and painted furniture, granite and timber counter tops create this timeless kitchen.

Bespoke Oak kitchen table with heavy character and waney edge, to seat up to 8 people.

The Bespoke Kitchen & Interiors kitchens are priced from £35,000.

Visit the website to view their spectacular portfolio:

Web: http://www.bespokeinteriors.com
Tel. 01580 212934

Mark David, authorised distributor for Nolte – Kuchen GmbH & Co in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its headquarters with the addition of an impressive new 1400sq ft showroom, dedicated to the Nolte brand.

Situated on the main A1184 in Sawbridgeworth, Herts, the showroom is well placed to serve both Nolte retailers and consumers.

The spacious new showroom houses nine Nolte displays illustrating the latest ranges and finishes, alongside some of the regular bestsellers.

Appliance brands on display include:
Kuppersbusch, Siemens and Elica, with sinks from Franke.
Additional extras include designer radiators from Bisque.

The Mark David showroom will be open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Mark Evans, Managing Director of Mark David Ltd said “We are delighted to be expanding the Mark David headquarters and have designed the new showroom in line with the Nolte showroom in Germany.
It will provide an excellent platform for promoting the brand, whilst showing new innovations and ranges to trade and retail customers, as well as architects and interior designers.”

Web: http://www.markdavid.co.uk
Tel: (01279) 868800

Luxury range cooker experts La Cornue have not only mastered the creation of exceptional cookers, but also truly understand the architecture of kitchen design.

Custom made furniture is available for any kitchen shape or size and encapsulates every possible requirement needed to make your kitchen the heart of your home.

With kitchen furniture design proving a huge success, La Cornue has even created their very own architecture office, Cuisines de Château:

This comprehensive service covers every element of kitchen design, including cooking, ventilation, refrigeration, water supply, worktops, cupboards, accessory fittings, cabinets, floors, walls and lighting.

Furniture is essential in any kitchen to store pans, utensils and appliances and La Cornue’s clever 500 or 600mm storage cabinets, ensures even your biggest dishes will fit.

Available as doors or drawers, you can store everything neatly and stylishly to compliment your cooker design; if you prefer the rustic look, opt for wicker baskets to store your stocks of fruit and vegetables, or solid walnut fronted fascias.

Smart solutions for sea salt, condiments, spices or aromatic herbs are also thought about, with stainless steel larder drawers encased in solid walnut to keep the contents fresh.

In keeping with La Cornue’s bespoke theme, once you’ve chosen the furniture you need, select from a variety of trims and colour ways to make a real style statement. Plus you can personalise the height of your cabinets, as they all come with 13mm height adjustable feet.

La Cornue is available in several stockists around the UK. Architecture prices are available on request.

For further information please visit:

Web: http://www.lacornue.co.uk
Tel: (01926) 457618

Luxury bathroom and kitchen retailer, Urban Interiors , has announced the much-anticipated arrival of ‘S1’, the latest high-tech kitchen design from leading German manufacturer SieMatic.

Designed with the trend for combined cooking and social interests in mind, the ‘S1’ kitchen creates the perfect living environment within the contemporary domestic kitchen.

Using the most advanced technology, ‘S1’ uses a unique ‘Smart Board’ device to control a complete multimedia system, giving the user total control.

Located beneath the wall cabinets, the ‘Smart Board’ contains touch controls that operate all electronic gadgets within the kitchen, including the extractor hood and a 17 inch flat screen LCD TV,  built into the glass back splash.

Additionally, the controls offer both internal and external temperature readings, as well as an advanced lighting system.

The bright light option is ideal for food preparation tasks, whilst the ‘deep purple’ option from the chromo-therapy light system, could be used to set the mood at a dinner party.

Entirely versatile, the lights can be set to gradually rotate,  or remain on a particular desired colour.

Cleverly, the iPod docking system also controlled via the ‘SmartBoard’, allows homeowners to play their favourite music through an integrated speaker system.

Fundamental to the design of ‘S1’ is its ‘MaticMotion’ drawer release, colour coded and hidden from sight, the‘MaticMotion’ mechanism unlocks a multitude of internal storage.

Customers can also add a computer with Internet and email, as an extra that can be incorporated into the LCD TV.

The S1 kitchen is available in a Truffle Grey gloss lacquer finish, or two wood tones (Velvet Oak and Sukupira Graphite) and Lotus White matt lacquer.

The kitchen retails from around £100,000 and a bespoke service is offered, to adhere to the needs of each individual customer.

Web: http://www.urbaninterior.co.uk
Tel: (01992) 478109

Chamber Furniture is a family business, established 15 years ago, with the aim of providing the highest quality furniture and service to its customers and to combine the best of traditional values with the latest in technology.

The company’s philosophy is simple; having furniture custom-built should be a joy from start to finish.

Their beautiful new Walnut kitchen featured here, has two islands, and floor to ceiling units on its two available walls, providing the maximum storage space possible.

The two large island units not only provide room for food preparation, but also conceal several appliances, including a warming drawer and a standard size built in oven.

By dividing the islands this way, the user doesn’t have to walk
long distances around the kitchen and access to all the key areas is easy.

One island has been under lit, whilst the other has a small base, so it gives the impression that it is floating, both of these features help to keep
the kitchen as light as possible.

A Chamber’s bespoke kitchen in Walnut costs from around £35k.

Web: http://www.chamberfurniture.co.uk

Tel: (01959) 532553

bulthaup, famous for its innovative leadership in modern kitchen design, has launched a new kitchen furniture system, bulthaup b2 at Euro Cucine Milan.

bulthaup b2 is an open and mobile kitchen that can be added to and tailored to suit each individual’s personal style and requirement.

The new group of freestanding elements, is the logical continuation and reinvention of the kitchen workbench and defines the ‘kitchen workshop’ in its original meaning.

Comprising of only 3 pieces - a workbench, kitchen tool cabinet and appliance housing cabinet, bulthaup b2 follows the principle of “clearing away the superfluous.”

The 3 elements are designed with specific functions:

• The workbench is for the fire and water points.
• The kitchen tool cabinet holds the crockery and cooking utensils, as well as spices and food.
• The appliance cabinet houses the oven, dishwasher and refrigerator.

Opening the internal storage doors provides an overview of the entire kitchen domain.
Everything needed for cooking is visible at a glance and within easy reach

The intelligent compaction of the storage space makes pullouts and drawers unnecessary - a revolution away from the traditional fitted kitchen, which hides things away.

Even the diversity of the units is sharply minimalist; the few basic types and materials include, oak and walnut veneers and worktops made from stainless steel, oak, walnut and grey sandstone.

“Unconventional, convincing and independent; bulthaup b2 defines the entire kitchen as a changeable system and is thereby synonymous with the versatile kitchen of today and tomorrow,” comments Gerd Bulthaup.

bulthaup b2 is on display at selected bulthaup partner shops across the world.

Prices start from £25,000.

For more information visit:
Web: http://www.bulthaup.com