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Pedini - Integra

Pedini - integra in grey oak.

This blog was created in order to put together as much information as possible about European kitchen design, European kitchen companies and the different kitchen brands that have been manufacturing custom kitchens and built in kitchens, in Europe for more then a century.

European kitchen designers are the first ones to introduce what we know today as the ‘built in kitchen’ – kitchens that are no longer ‘free-standing’ pieces of furniture (as they were 100 years ago) but kitchens that are designed to have the cabinetry fitting between two walls.

Companies like Snaidero, Boffi, Pedini, Dada, Varenna and Val Cucine, from Italy, Poggenpohl, SieMatic, Allmilmo and Bulthaup , from Germany and Smallbone and Clive Christian, from England are the pioneers, the innovators and the companies that set the tone in Europe – the same tone that then becomes the new look for kitchen design around the world.

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  1. Ramy
    April 6, 2013

    Hello Kitchenguy, do you have a list of price driven Italian manufacturer?Is Biefbi one of them?also, is there a ranking for kitchens by quality? Thank you.

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    • kitchenguy
      April 8, 2013

      Ramy – there are varies levels of ‘price driven’ companies and I do not have a list reday. Biefbi is one of them. I also do not have rankings of kitchens by quality ready.
      Sorry,
      kitchenguy

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  2. Farah
    April 8, 2013

    Hi kitchenguy
    I would appreciate if you can give me your opinion regarding an italian brand called home srl cucine componibili. you can find below there website:
    http://www.homecucine.com

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    • kitchenguy
      April 8, 2013

      Farah – i know very little about them, as they are supplying only locally (within Italy and a couple of other European countries).
      Sorry,
      kitchenguy

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    • Matt
      May 2, 2013

      Farah, I know a fair bit about Home SRL as I used to be a dealer of their kitchen brand. What would you like to know? Mat

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  3. Chiara
    April 9, 2013

    Hi Kitchenguy,
    I am in Romania and I am hesitating between a Hacker and a Bauformat kitchen.
    I have seen few differences in terms of both products they can offer and price. Which one do you think is more reliable / durable / better?

    Concerning composite working top, could you please give me an advice in comparing Silestone by Cosentino and Technistone? Beside the fact that Silestone is more expensive, is this difference in price really justifiable?

    Thank you very much.
    Chiara

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    • kitchenguy
      April 9, 2013

      Chiara – this one is easy – Haecker.
      kitchenguy

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      • Chiara
        April 9, 2013

        Cheers.
        Any advice for the working top?
        Chiara

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      • KKKS
        April 29, 2013

        Hi Kitchenguy,
        I am in the uk and also considering Bauformat. Although Hacker is more widely available in the UK. What are your reasons for Hacker over Bauformat. As I have not committed to either yet, i would really appreciate your advice. Thanks.

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  4. Noura
    April 10, 2013

    Hi, i would like to ask you about Arrex kitchens, does their kitchen are quality? im looking for good quality kitchen which will be used heavily/daily. please advice?

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    • kitchenguy
      April 15, 2013

      Noura – they are more of a ‘price driven’ product and so quality, is not the highest in the industry.
      kitchenguy

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  5. Shiv
    April 15, 2013

    Hi KitchenGuy,

    I’ve finalized on Hacker for my kitchen. I just wanted couple of extra inputs. Could you please share your personal email id on XXXXXXXXXXX@Lycos.com? Thanks in advance for your help.

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  6. Reed
    April 29, 2013

    I am looking for a european kitchen company that is available in NYC and makes a industrial style product. Any recommendations?

    Thanks

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  7. Mickeal
    May 1, 2013

    Hello,

    We are given the choice to represent either Pedini, Snaidero or Nolte for our region. Whom you advise to go with?

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  8. Repairs
    May 9, 2013

    Hi! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came to
    give it a look. I’m definitely loving the information. I’m
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    Exceptional blog and terrific design.

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  9. Anstey
    May 10, 2013

    Hi Kitchenguy,

    Do you have a view on Comprex Vs Modulnova? We’re torn between the linea and Twenty of these two makes. TIA!

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    • kitchenguy
      May 10, 2013

      Anstey – they are both good brands and both models are very similar.
      Personally I’d go with Comprex, but it is more of a feel, than actual advantage I can point out.
      Good luck!
      kitchenguy

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