Italian Kitchen Design, Kitchen Cabinets resources for German European Kitchen Designs
There are many European manufacturers of fine European kitchen components doing business in the States today. To see them in person, you will probably have to travel to a major city where most of the showrooms are located. Most of the websites linked to on this page use Flash and try to be very art-sy, therefore they may be slow loading, some have confusing navigation. (I prefer fast and to the point.)
Pedini Italian Kitchens has been producing
kitchens since 1956 and was one of the first to develop the European modular kitchen
concept. They provide essential design for the contemporary kitchen space. They offer
several design lines. Every Pedini Kitchen includes an assembly instruction manual, and
cleaning kit, and a guarantee that is valid for five years that covers all risks.
Replacement parts in the exact colors are guaranteed
for six years, altho most models remain in production for many, many years since they are so carefully designed. Pedini
Kitchens have authorized dealers all over the world. Their website can lead you to one
that services your area. www.pediniusa.com
The Artika (left) is based on a circular island that contains all essential kitchen elements in a very stylish and open feeling composition.
The concept of the Italian, German, & European fitted
kitchen makes the kitchen area a true work of art worth of being in view from all angles
in the home.
These beautiful Kitchen designs are from Pedini Italian Fitted
Kitchens
Aster Cucine is one of the
unique and luxurious kitchen cabinet manufactures in Italy. Aster Cucine is an Italian
crafted cabinet design company. Established in 1983, Aster is today a young and dynamic
company, always ready to interpreter the new trends in the market. The firm is deeply
"service oriented" ready to meet fully the aesthetic and functional requirements
of each individual customer.
Aster Cucine Italian kitchen designs are sleek and ultramodern. The cabinets come in
stainless steel, high gloss lacquered and wood finishes. Italian designers are known for
unique and durable design and it is apparent when viewing their products. Aster’s
designs may be viewed in English at www.astercucineusa.com
Examples of Aster Cucine streamlined modern contemporary Italian
kitchen design
Aster Cucine is the ideal target for people looking for a unique and
luxurious design, where every detail fits perfectly. The US distributor of these
beautifully crafted Italian kitchens is Urban Homes. You can get a free kitchen or bath
quote. www.uhny.com
GeD Cucine--SoHo, New York City showroom and custom Italian kitchen supplier offers modern such as Sistema Natura, were laminate dominates, available with flat, square cherry wood doors, in cotton or hemp colors and in polished and opaque versions. These have tops also offered in white laminate and aluminum. They also create 'traditional style' kitchens like the Sistema Stile Settecento. You can order a hard-copy of 'Classical Line Kitchens' or 'Modern Line Kitchens' catalogs from GeD Cucine. Also a full line of natural stones and tiles in the GeD Cucine showroom. www.gedcucinesoho.com
Scavolini--The "Best Seller" kitchen from Italy. Scavolini was founded in Italy in 1961. It is the top Italian kitchen manufacturer with was made to Hi--check the usage of I vs. me over 1000 Scavolini sales centers in Italy and 250 Scavolini stores in foreign countries.Scavolini exports Italian kitchens to over 50 countries worldwide. www.scavolini.com
SCIC Ambienti Cucina , The huge Italian SCIC manufacturing plant can create your kitchen in 100's of finishes and combinations of materials. They not only manufacture extremely contemporary kitchens, they also make wood cabinets and kitchens in rather traditional patterns. Be sure to see the line they call "High Quality". Also click on the link called "Cheapness" , I think what they meant the link to say was something like "Specials" :o) Their website is flash heavy and may be slow but they have a lot of information. To see SCIC Ambienti cucina go to www.scic-usa.com
Snaidero, Very sophisticated Italian kitchens are made by Snaidero, they have catalogs so go to www.snaidero-usa.com to see their version of high-tech contemporary & modern kitchens and get a catalog. Snaidero is Italy's leading manufacturer of high-quality kitchen cabinetry. Snaidero USA has Flagship studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, as well as 15 privately owned and operated Snaidero exclusive showrooms nationally and has product showcased in over 30 private retail outlets coast to coast. In addition Snaidero USA distributes product to operations in Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.Snaidero is the kitchen of choice for several luxury residential hi-rise developments, including Bristol Towers, Santa Maria, Porto Vita, the Michael Graves project, 1500 Ocean Drive, The Pinnacle, IL Villagio, The Palms, and Ocean Club in Miami as well as several new projects in Las Vegas.
Varenna by Poliform sleek, modern, lots of chrome, stainless, modern wood grain doors, showrooms in many hip US cities such as Aspen, Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Naples, Miami, Phoenix, Santa Cruz, Stamford, Dallas, www.poliformusa.com
Boffi, founded in 1934 near Milan, by brothers Dino, Pier Ugo and Paolo Boffi, chose to take a path of experimental design and advanced manufacturing. The specialty is kitchens and baths. They have a showroom on the west coast in L.A. and one in SoHo on the east coast. www.boffi.com Check their website for international dealers and photos of some 'far-out' kitchen designs.
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G K's German Kitchen LLC is located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and has, for 14 years, made a lasting impression on kitchen design by importing and installing European fine kitchen cabinets, & furniture. GK's products are made in Germany and manufacture red under the highest quality standards. They make both traditional wood cabinets with beautiful detail and sleek modern contemporary fitted kitchens. Some of their partners include: Miele, Kueppersbusch, Hans Grohe, Dornbracht, Blanco, Villeroy & Boch, Duravit, Kesseboehmer, Kludi. The German Kitchens website has a slideshow of various kitchen installations and contact info. www.german-kitchen.com
Arclinea tecnologia creativa is an Italian kitchen manufacturer with showrooms in Boston, Chicago, N.Y., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Mexico City. They advertise in Elle Decor and other US magazines. Their website is www.arclinea.it
Fake it--consider having new contemporary doors put on your existing kitchen cabinet frame work. Kitchen cabinet refacing--a different option to give your kitchen a new look at a low cost. What they do is put new classy doors on your old cabinet frames. It can make a huge difference and is a good choice for a new look if you are basically happy with the cabinet configuration. Click Here to Request Information Now
An entertaining website to say the least, gives you an indication of the level of creativity of Strato Kitchen Design, an Italian company. The emphasis is on door to door architecture and how one contacts this company remains a mystery to me even after spending quite some time on the website. Marco Gorini appears to be the designer behind this ultra sophisticated approach to kitchen design and website frustration. www.stratocucine.com
Composit Kitchens, Italian Kitchens of Life. Be sure to un-block pop-ups to see this website. It is loaded with stylish slideshow photos of modern Italian Kitchens. The translations in the English version are somewhat funny. www.composit.it
Bontempi Kitchens-Building beauty in Italian kitchens : www.bontempikitchens.com
Fiamberti Kitchens was founded in 1974. They
specialize in the production of modern and classic modular kitchens.
Fiamberti took over the Valli Cucine Company in 1992. The website shows lots of photos of
modern modular kitchens, many using bright happy colors with metal and streamline design. www.fiamberti.it
Cucine LUBE Italian kitchens, www.cucinelube.it says it makes a kitchen to live it. The very hi-tech site shows contemporary kitchens made from fine woods and metals. LUBE sells modern fitted kitchens worldwide.
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Elmar, an Italian kitchen company can create a traditional European kitchen as well as a modern contemporary fitted one. The emphasis is on creativity in both their kitchen design and the website which will drive you crazy with it's slow loading Flash. www.elmarcucine.com
HausScape is a new alternative for architects, interior designers, and customers looking for very cool modern, contemporary furniture and fitted European kitchens. They are located in the Miami, FL area and you must visit their showroom or download a PowerPoint set of images. www.hausscape.com
Dada has been producing kitchens at Mesero in the province of Milan since the early Seventies. It offers a wide range of kitchens, each one designed with the same attention to detail and manufactured to the highest quality standards, taking pride in what they do ... pride in things well designed and manufactured even better. Very contemporary, the website has English language and great photos www.dadaweb.it
Del Tongo www.deltongo.i To see this Italian kitchen manufacturer's website, you must allow pop-ups. And maybe have a bit of luck too !
Euromobil’s Progetto Multisystem for kitchens is designed to satisfy the many tastes and lifestyle needs of today’s society, Progetto Multisystem has put an end to the closed systemlogic of the traditional model of kitchen by creating the free space of an open system where everything can be combined with everything. The extensive range includes 221 front panels,48 frames, 10 types of handles in five sizes with15 finishes and a large range of accessories. The numerous alternatives can be combined in countless ways, providing an infinite choice of possibilities.
PiùCucine srl began life in 1982 in Pesaro, the centre of Italian kitchen production, within a territory that has always had strong tradition of hand-craftsmanship. In a little over 20 years PiùCucine has undergone a significant transformation, reaching a considerable level of industrial development and establishing itself among the most qualified and dynamic manufacturers in the area. Today, thanks to its enthusiasm and experience, PiùCucine represents a point of reference in "Made in Italy" design for the production of fitted kitchens through advanced machinery, highly qualified staff, sophisticated production and control procedures as well as computerized systems. Productive choices determined by a thorough knowledge of the market and of the final customer's needs, quick and punctual delivery, a diligent customer care service, these are some of the most important strengths of PiùCucine that guarantee a confident choice of quality for homes all over Europe. www.piucucine.it
Rossana RB Kitchens, considers the kitchen as the continuation of the "living" space of the house, a place of sophisticated elegance, thought for cooking but also a meeting space for socialization. Italy's Rossana RB’s has innovative products in which the emphasis of the technological and professional kitchens, is always softened by a sophisticated and feminine aesthetic, in a perfect balance between aesthetics and feature, between design and technology but never in detriment of the absolute quality. See many photos of Italian kitchens on this site which gives you a choice of html or flash--choose html ! www.rossana.it
You can spend hours and hours on the forums and reading the articles at www.kitchens.it This Italian site is totally about kitchens and kitchen design, and you can see it all in English. Wonderful site !!
Binova Techno-Logical Kitchens says ""keep nothing in your house that you can't USE or don't find BEAUTIFUL" and we agree ! Nothing is left to chance. The result is a perfect balance between function and elegance. As with most Italian kitchen manufacturers, there is an English language section of their website. www.binova.com
Berloni Kitchens of Italy www.berloni.it Has many series of contemporary Italian kitchens pus a traditional kitchen series of lines. They refer to the contemporary kitchens as "TREND" and the really-really contemporary kitchens as "NEW"
Our small Italian style home has a kitchen with custom cabinets made to coordinate with the wood molding around the windows and doors. Since it is a basically one room structure, the harmony between the wood kitchen cabinets and the many windows and oversized 10ft. French doors is a good thing.
Downsview Kitchens, A Canadian company makes products with an Old World Italian look. It is called Downsview Kitchens and shows sleek contemporary styling and is available through interior design showrooms.
Miele--The European Miele line of appliances has been featured in home building magazines for many years.
Fisher and Paykel--manufacture AeroTech ovens with sophisticated cooking modes. Many of their kitchen appliances come in stainless steel including the Dish Drawer Dishwasher. www.Fisher and Paykel.com
LG makes a refridgerator/Freezer with a easy access tilting freezer drawer. LG home appliances can be seen at www.LGappliances.com
Five Star Ranges--For upscale USA made commercial style stoves checkout Five Star Ranges that come with side by side gas and electric ovens. www.fivestarrange.com
Italian wood flooring is available from Listone Giordano at www.Margaritelli.com
Artemide--For unusual and sleek contemporary lighting fixtures, see Artemide. They have showrooms in many major USA cities. Also www.Artemide.us and www.TizioTolomeo.com
In 2003 an exhibition was held that focused on Italian design, the website is still available and you can see all furniture and decorative accessories that were included. www.italian-creativity.com
For Italian kitchens or any kitchen, Arte Italica has silver, china, ceramics, crystal, glass and pewter tableware all made in Italy. The Tuscan kitchen canister set--available in 3 sizes with engraved pewter tags is especially handsome. www.arteitalica.com
Martin Bulthaup--Not Italian but near Italy, 1949 Martin Bulthaup founds the Martin Bulthaup furniture factory in Bodenkirchen, near Aich (Lower Bavaria). Today they make very high tech kitchens they call Kitchen Architecture, System 20 and System 25 to ensure a pleasurable cooking experience and superior quality of life, they say. www.bulthaup.com
Poggenpohl--For more than 110 years, the German company Poggenpohl has become the most well-known kitchen brand in the world. Poggenpohl has been exporting its products to more than 50 countries for many years now and commands a strong global presence. See www.poggenpohl.de and click the English link on bottom left for the English language version of the Poggenpohl site. Poggenpohl, world renown leaders in high-performance European luxury kitchen design and manufacturing. They are now a division of Nobia Group...see below.
Nobia is Europe's leading kitchen company
with sales of approximately SEK 10 billion and around 6,200 employees. The Nobia Group
owns a number of well-known brands with strong positions in the Nordic countries, Germany
and the United Kingdom. Sales are made mainly through specialized kitchen studios. Nobia
leads the modernization of the kitchen industry - on the one hand with an industrial
approach, which includes co-ordination of production and purchasing as well as internal
benchmarking, and on the other hand through meeting its customers in a modern and
consumer-oriented fashion. Nobia Groupis a
multi-billion dollar Swedish conglomerate with 17 international kitchen and bath cabinet
factories. www.nobia.se
Siematic--German kitchen manufacturer, Siematic has
been creating upscale fitted kitchen components since 1929. They offer over 81 door styles and 90 standard finishes. For a more complete look at the
breadth and scope of the SieMatic line, order
the SieMatic Kitchen Book. SieMatic is a company with a pioneering spirit rooted in
the heritage of sophisticated product design and precision engineering. Currently
available in over 45 countries on five continents, SieMatic is the leading brand of high
quality kitchen furniture in the world with a well-earned reputation for creating the
ultimate in style, design and functionality. www.siematic.com
Nolte--German kitchens can be had from Nolte Kitchens. See German craftsmanship at www.noltiekitchens-usa.com in English or lots or photos, music, and voice (annoying) of languages including English at www.nolte-kuechen.de
Küppersbusch--Founded in 1875 by Friedrich
Küppersbusch, Küppersbusch has continually refined and perfected its production
capabilities without turning its back on traditional kitchen craftsmanship and attention
to detail. The heart of the Küppersbusch kitchen design philosophy is simple
"Personalization". By combining a wide selection of styles, functions and
features, Küppersbusch has integrated fashion, function and technology to create unique
kitchen environments that are designed to reflect the lifestyle and personality of the
homeowner. Küppersbusch is your specialist brand for built-in kitchen appliances, See
this worldwide company -- www.kuppersbuschusa.com
Ching Design's Concrete Exchange--For all sorts of information
about concrete countertops, see ChingDesign's Concrete Exchange. You can learn how to make
your own concrete countertop, order materials or a how to video, and exchange ideas with
other people about making a concrete counter top. www.concreteexchange.com
Concrete Decor Magazine--To learn more trade tips on making concrete countertops or find a pro to do it for you, see ConcreteDecor Magazine. www.concretedecor.com
For Vintage looking appliances with brand new technology, see Elmira Stove Works. They are made in Canada. www.elmirastoveworks.com
Van Dyke's Restorers--Old world style kitchen fixtures and fittings can be ordered from Van Dyke's Restorers. They specialize in house parts and hardware that is very hard to locate. They even offer kitchen appliances that look like old time models. Other kitchen items like kitchen lighting, hooks, & drawer pulls are a specialty. www.vandykes.com
For very creative Italian doors, see www.arredoitaliano.com . They say that "In 1996 Arredo Italiano introduced in the USA interior doors from Italy. The company's president and founder Enrico Cavaciocchi designed many of the models seen on the collections presented there. The company's philosophy "The door as a piece of furniture" is a direct reflection of the Italian approach to interior design. The broad selection of styles and models offers the client the possibility to choose between different collections. " Be sure to see the section on Glass Doors.
In the UK, Bianco lavanda is available from Idea Italia who is renowned for its stylish designs, with Italian kitchen manufacturer Lube creating flexible and functional products.
Moben--Cargo a supremely versatile freestanding kitchen system that can be used with any door front and a range of appliances. Shown here with Falcon professional stainless steel appliances from Moben Kitchens. Moben Kitchens offers quality, innovative design and exceptional value for money, and with over 200 showrooms nationwide, you're assured of the highest quality service. www.moben.co.uk
Home Style Kitchens--Chelsea is the ultimate in modern design, with classic cathedral styling in white wood grain effect vinyl. Complemented by dove grey coachlines on the raised and fielded centre panel and outer edges. Home Style Kitchens offer a range of the finest designs to match your taste and lifestyle. Take advantage of their free planning and designing service. www.homestylekitchens.co.uk
Clayton from Kitchens Direct
is a modern range of appliances. At Kitchens Direct, they have a complete range of top
brand, fully integrated appliances, including state-of-the-art stainless steel. www.kitchendirect.co.uk
Fitted Furniture Direct, The Arte series is a fresh design with a
"dragged" foil giving a beautiful hand-painted effect. It takes a beautiful
finish, modern creativity and a touch of flair to provide the very best of modern kitchen
design. Fitted Furniture Direct supplies high-quality
fitted kitchens to customers in the UK. www.fittedfurnituredirect.co.uk
Bella Designer Kitchens--Color coordinated factory-assembled designer kitchens in over 50 ranges. Bespoke, contemporary and painted. Nationwide delivery. Huge range of granite and wood worktops. www.belladesignerkitchens.co.uk
Kitchen Design and Layout
Choosing the right kitchen isn't always a question of taste.
Personal preferences clash with the spatial characteristics of the room every time. In
fact, not only the space available but the shape of the room can vary a lot creating
doubts for anyone who isn't familiar with all the possible arrangements.
Linear
arrangement
If the kitchen is very narrow, it would be better to reserve just one wall for the working
area of the kitchen. If the furnished area seems not enough you can always increase it
vertically using practical wall or suspended units. That way the rest of the room will
remain open enough for easy movement.
"Railroad"
arrangement-also known as "Galley"
It's the same principle as the previous example, but with the furniture built up along two
parallel walls. This arrangement is recommended when the kitchen is wide but not
particularly long: one of the walls will be dedicated to the "working" part of
the kitchen (washing and cooking areas), while the other can become a convenient area for
preparing meals. The center of the room will stay free to permit easy movement between the
two sections.
Peninsula
or island arrangement
A peninsula might be the ideal choice for anyone who wants to have an area for eating a
quick snack or who simply wants an additional place to prepare food. Whether you want it
equipped with accessories or not, a peninsula is always modern and captivating and doesn't
disrupt a classic corner arrangement: the important thing is to leave enough space for
people to pass by easily and to sit down (a passage of 90 to 110 cm).
Availability of space is even more important for an island: located in the center of the
room it goes well with a linear arrangement of kitchen and amounts to a modern
composition.
Corner
arrangement
Should you decide to place the table in the center of the room, the ideal would be to put
the kitchen furniture in the corner. This arrangement is also the best if you have a
kitchen which opens without dividing walls onto the dining or living room. The corner
where the kitchen furniture will be installed should always be that which is opposite the
dining room.
"Horseshoe"
arrangement
If your space is large enough to creatively furnish without worrying about problems of
dimensions, you could opt for the three side arrangement: the table stays in the center,
food preparation and conservation are distributed to the two parallel sides while washing
and cooking share the internal side.
Italian kitchen manufacturers include: Alno Italia, Antares Cucine, Arc Linea, Armony, Aster Cucine, Berloni, Binova, Boffi Arredamento, Carma Cucine, Cesar, Dada, Del Tongo, Dibiesse, Domina Cucine, Elmar, Ernestomeda, Errebi, Euromobil, Fiamberti Cucine Componibili, Frame, Futura Cucine, G&D Arredamenti, Gatto, Gemal Cucine, Grattarola, Gruppo ATMA, Gruppo Febal, Gruppo Aran, Heral Cucine, Kappa Cucine Componibili, Laca, Latini Cucine, Lineaquattro, Lyon's Linea Cucina, Lube Over, Mobilcucina, Nova Cucina, Polaris, Poliform, Record Cucine, Rinaldi, Scavolini, Schiffini, SICC, Sira Cucine Componibili, Snaidero, Spagnol Cucine, Stilcucine, Stosa Cucine, Toncelli Cucine Componibili, Torchetti, Valcucine, Varenna, Veneta Cucine
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