Kitchen Furniture

Designers are continually looking for inspiration and fresh ideas to keep current. Part of that process is gleaning from the past. Check out Mark Cutler’s site where he lists some great reading material on talented Architects.
I am an avid bookworm and collect monographs on the works of great architects I admire. Whenever I find my self on work overload, I pull open a book on work of Wallace Neff, Frank Lloyd Right, or Paul Rudolph. Lately I have been reading up on the work of Susan Susanka, an architect who embraces smaller spaces I wish more homeowners in Santa Monica and West LA would have read before building their McMansions.

Stainless steel bars perfect for outdoor entertaining, the Mobile Wine Bar and Mobile Cocktail Bar from Alpina Grills let you serve sophisticated drinks at any event. Both oval trolleys feature four pivoting wheels that make it easy to move and position. The bright metal Mobile Wine Bar and Mobile Cocktail Bar offer a clean modern aesthetic brilliant for both indoor and outdoor environments. The Cocktail Bar provides a central workstation that keeps your supplies within reach. Featuring an ice maker, a speed bar, several bottle holders and five fruit cups, the Cocktail Bar is appropriate for both amateur and professional bartenders. The Wine Bar features two suspended glass racks, a raised wood serving shelf and two independent wine cellars. A combined unit, the mobile wine bar preserves your collection, while also providing a useful serving space. Able to store forty-two bottles of your favourite wine, the mobile wine bar offers the flexibility to share your passion both indoors and outdoors. Stylish bars that let you serve your favourite exotic wines and cocktails, the Mobile Wine Bar and Cocktail Bar from Alpina Grills bring sophistication to any event.

A unique kitchen table, the Schulte Design Grace kitchen combines cooking and dining into a single experience. A distinctive piece of Contemporary Kitchen Furniture, the Grace Kitchen uses an off-centre design to create an up-and-close cooking area and an over-hanging eating space in a single unit. The large walnut table features a thick tabletop with a built in metal cook surface, that hides an array of functions. There is an abundance of storage, with the built in cutlery and knife drawers and beneath is a large pan rack and storage area. The Grace Kitchen also features integrated mains outlets, which ensures any cables and plug are kept tidy and organised. An innovative design, this contemporary kitchen invites others to participate in preparing meals and provides a comfortable area to work and socialise. Available in a selection of wood, the Grace Kitchen furniture from Schulte Design blends work and leisure into a single activity.

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from Trendir

by KateG


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on Jul 30, 2007, 8:03PM

Originally by KateG from Trendir on July 30, 2007, 1:03pm

With the development of the bulthaup b3 monoblock, bulthaup has laid a further milestone in the evolution of sculptural kitchen architecture. The seamless stainless steel body represents the logical continuation of bulthaup b3’s minimalist design. The precise, high-quality finish and the lack of joints between the rear panel, side panels and worktop give the bulthaup monoblock a particularly purist appearance. It is a solely one-off item and is planned and manufactured exclusively in line with your wishes: The dimensions, front materials and base unit elements can be selected at will, while functions such as hobs and water points can be integrated in line with your needs. Fronts in stainless steel with the handle-free look round off the sculptured unit or create dynamic contrasts in other bulthaup b3 surfaces such as wood, varnish or laminate. The monoblock can be planned as an island, with or without rear panel, as a peninsula or in front of a wall, depending on the architectural situation.bulthaup b3 recess frontA further design element is the new, handle-free bulthaup front. The new recess creates the perfect optical fusion between the handle area and the front. It is made in all bulthaup surface materials and integrated into the base units of kitchen lines and islands. The relief accentuates the horizontal lines and the minimalist and sculptural character of each bulthaup b3 plan. It is also the unique solution for end-to-end, handle-free kitchen plans - even your dishwasher can in future be integrated without a handle.Solid wood front in the bulthaup b3 lightweight designEqually new is the first solid wood front in the bulthaup lightweight design. The front’s edges bear witness to their exclusive, high-tech construction: Not only is the minimal thickness of the front material visible, but so too is the layer principle, which ensures stability for the edges and creates an interesting effect: The wood and two fine aluminum strips alternate. Lovers of real wood can in future design their living spaces completely in solid wood with a lightweight design, since the side panels and worktops are also available in solid wood.Revitalising a classic - linoleumThe lightweight design technique, developed as a unique process by bulthaup, is also used with another material: Linoleum extends the range of fronts with a natural material that boasts a unique look and feel and one that is particularly “kitchen-friendly” thanks to its special surface seal. It is reinforced via the bulthaup layer principle. The linoleum front, whose edges are framed in aluminum, is available in anthracite, a shade with a pleasantly warm appearance that works particularly well when combined with wood.(article via bulthaup press release) - more information at Bulthaup 

Say, hypothetically, that last week, when it was reasonable cool in the evenings, you decided that you were going to make pot roast and mashed potatoes using Tyler Florence’s recipes for both. Imagine that you have purchased the meat and the potatoes, as well as some broccoli which was to be roasted with a Parmesan crust. Now picture this: its hot. Very, very hot. Its already 90 degrees, and with the air conditioner on you can only get the house to 75 degrees when you are NOT running an oven for 2 1/2 hours. The idea of pot roast and mashed potatoes, which would make you swoon with delight in December, is just plain repulsive. Its time to punt. The Meat I had 3 pounds of top round, which was supposed to be the pot roast. I didn’t want to run the oven, so roasting and broiling were out. I consider cutting it into small steaks and pan-frying with some shallots and garlic and then making a sauce by de-glazing the pan with some red wine, but rejected that idea because top roun

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Last Week all week I was preparing for a Small Open-house I was doing. So what did I do, Had to add some accents to my kitchen cabinets. Now, I wonder why I feel so stressed out sometimes. Anyway, I was in Michaels one day and found this Great “Stuff”, kind of like a Plaster in a tube and colored. I picked up a Stencil for $5 with my coupon and the tube of “stuff” was $5. So for $10 I Spruced up my kitchen cabinets and I really like them. My hubby liked them and I got good feedback from others too. Now, Sassy thinks they look terrible, but that is coming from a 12 year old. Anyway it was so Easy to do and took a whole 45 minutes to do. Let me know what you think?

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I wanted to give a heads up to anybody who’s interested — I just had an article published in Perfect Sound Forever, an online music magazine. The piece is a profile of Louis Jordan, one of the seminal figures in the development of rock & roll.  To view the article, go to Louis Jordan: King of the Jukeboxes  Whenever I’m cooking, I always have some toones bubbling away in the backround.  A lot of the stuff I listen to (not suprisingly) usually makes some reference to food.  Here’s some great kitchen music you should check out!Read More…

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Sometimes you just need a quick guide, a "how to" to get the ball rolling. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to choosing the kitchen designer that is right for you. It’s that easy.You need to be organized and focused in order to make a reasoned evaluation. It’s easy to be seduced by, well, so many things you encounter in a design studio or showroom, everything is so beautiful! But, don’t mold yourself to the product, and be "stuck with" the design firm. Find a talented designer who you feel you can work well with and whom you respect. Good Great design work will follow, but first, ask these questions…  What do you think are good questions to ask? I would love to know! How many design solutions (plans) do you provide? Hint: Three or more is what you are looking for. With one or two plans designed, the vision is most likely narrow and subjective on the part of the designer. You need to see the possibilities for your space. Otherwise, it’s &q

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As I mentioned in my last post, I was away this past weekend. We went to visit good friends at this amazing (and I don’t use that word lightly) place. I went to Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island, located on the St. Lawrence main shipping channel in upstate New York.   This description from www.thousandislands.com talks about the island we stayed at better than I can:  "The charm of Thousand Island Park derives from many things: its splendid setting, its sense of detachment, and its special social history, but not the least from its delightful buildings. The Thousand Island Park Historic District is a unique collection of late 19th and early 20th century structures, and the only surviving example of the late 19th-century summer religious colonies found in the Thousand Islands region. The architecture of the buildings derives its characteristics from the prominent styles of the 19th century: Queen Anne, Eastlake, Stick style, Shingl

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For the ‘Queen of the House’, here are some current news of what is “hot” in the kitchen trends: Stainless Steel - Right now stainless is extremely popular. Often brushed for a more metallic texture, this grey metal matches most of the current appliances and follows a modern theme. I simply prefer shower faucets with stainless steel finishes. Oil Rubbed Bronze - This is very popular as it is more rustic or old style. Sometimes brushed to show flecks of the underlying bright copper/bronze (Delta’s “Venetian Bronze”). Often covered with a baked-on patina (ie, the oil-rubbed look) - beware harsh cleaners can damage the patina (and void the warranty)! Brushed Nickel - A slightly different tone from stainless, and more often seen in the bathroom than kitchen (stainless being more popular to match appliances). This grey-brushed metal can have a slightly warmer look than stainless. It has been said that it can also show fingerprints a bit mor

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