Something old, something new and something recycled
Perfectly reclaimed old faucet
I love recycling (and I’m not talking about plastic bottles and cans, though that is very important too). I just love it when creative designers, like the team at Cousaert Vanderdockt from Belgium, find old “junk” and turn it into art, furniture and even kitchens.
Kitchens made of reclaimed materials put together geniusly
Though some of the furniture pieces are genius, this blog is all about kitchens, so I’ll focus on that. Their kitchen designs have so much character, so much wonderful texture and just that certain je ne sais quoi about them. The reclaimed wood, together with the antique stone sinks and the old world faucets are put together so cleverly that I just love every part of it.
From the kitchen cabinetry, through the sink and even the faucet.
European kitchens are mostly cleaned lined and very minimalistic, creating the ultimate modern kitchens or the other extreme – old world English or French style kitchens, that are classic and traditional kitchens but in a very balanced and structured way, following symmetrical design rules.
The antique butcher block blends right in.
Cousaert Vanderdockt designs break all these rules and the molds all together – they are so simple and yet have a lot of depth to them. They feeling they create is just very comfortable and it makes me want to go out and build a house in this theme…
The patina on this stone counter makes it looks like it it's been there forever...
The Web is Like a Box of Chocolate…
You Never Know What You’re Gonna Get!” – I love surfing the web and finding some really cool sites, on the other side of the world. Discovering companies and products that I would have never found any other way.
linear, light kitchen, lacquered, wood & glass with separated functional elements. Design: Kaell Architect
This time, I discover a really cool site, with very little information about the company (I’m guessing in Germany they don’t believe in web sites that have ‘About Us’ section…), but still I couldn’t skip this one – somewhere in Germany, near the boarder with Luxemburg, is this company that seems to be a custom wood shop (they also have an office across the boarder in Luxemburg). The name is Unikat.
kitchen, with high-gloss lacquer fronts and Corian, hidden worktop and electrical equipment in flush-mounted built-in cupboards.
If you are thinking of a contemporary kitchen remodeling and are looking for inspiration, this just may be the web site you’ve been searching for. Obviously, the cabinets alone will just not give you these wonderful designs – the designers and architects that are responsible for these wonderful creations, have combined the contemporary cabinetry with the right contemporary appliances, contemporary kitchen faucets and sinks, to create the perfect picture contemporary kitchens.
Island like cubs with turn-able breakfast bar, that at the same time serves as a cover of the cook top. Architect: E. Krogull-Schliep
But they don’t just do kitchens – lots of contemporary custom cabinets for various uses – other then contemporary kitchen cabinets, (with really great contemporary concrete kitchen countertop) they also feature contemporary bath design, contemporary commercial woodwork and even contemporary furniture pieces. All the spaces are very contemporary interior design settings and just simply some of the coolest contemporary designs I’ve seen recently. Did I mention these contemporary designs?
Straight lined kitchen, white lacquered fronts, without visible handles. Design: Besch-Da-Costa
The Space-Saving Mini Kitchen Design
Thanks to the great people at momoy.com, I found this great kitchen island.
Do you live in a small space, love contemporary kitchen cabinets and are looking for Kitchen design ideas, on how to get everything to fit? – look no further! Ideal for contemporary, compact homes and sleek city condos or lofts where space is at a premium, the space-saving mini kitchen design by Ensci is the latest and greatest urban home must-have and one of the best modern kitchens around. This modern mini kitchen looks cool, and is convenient by putting everything you need for your culinary creations right at your fingertips.
A must-have and one of the best modern kitchens around
It is surely one of the best kitchen ideas I’ve seen recently. These innovative kitchens feature a variable design with a movable countertop/tabletop that slides open to reveal the range, sink, storage, cupboards and kitchen cabinets – all in one ultra-modern piece.
Mini kitchen design - Ensci
When not in use, the kitchen closes up; giving a minimalist, streamlined look and some much-needed organization to what is the most-used, most-chaotic room in the home. Check out these futuristic mini designs by visiting Ensci.
I don’t think that this kitchen island (when available commercialy) will be priced like one of these IKEA kitchen islands, but if all the usual kitchen designs are just not cutting it – this maybe your answer – ready to start your kitchen remodeling?
Mini kitchen design - Ensci
