EuroCucina | SHOW REVIEW
Retailer review
PHILLIP OZORIO, CONNAUGHT KITCHENS
“Visiting Milan is a must for anyone who wants a heads-up on design and product trends in kitchens, appliances and general furnishing.
Tactile finishes The trend for mixing materials and using tactile finishes was everywhere. Think fluted wood detailing and fine textured reeded glass for display cabinets. Tactility was also brought to life as a finer detail on a variety of taps and appliances.
For finishes, dark and moody was the main theme. However, earthy greys and browns are still predominant combined with dark woods, like Walnut. Some stands combined many textures to create an eclectic look. Double stacking of wall units to get
height, if you have the room, was a standout trend. As was staggered open shelving reaching for the skies. Highlighting hidden storage, there
were many slide to hide worktops covering sinks and hobs. Midway slide and hide pocket door units for worktop appliances and clever corner design solutions were also everywhere.”
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kbbreview.com Metallic finishes
Bertazzoni previewed a range of concept metallic finishes;
Metallo Pretty pastels
These fresh finishes were often displayed against neutral shades to create a subtle accent feature. Pastel hues were showcased by a variety of brands
including Nobilia, which
displayed its new Jade (pictured) and Coral Senso options.
Puro, Specchio and Forma.
Häcker was also showcasing a new bronze metal frame glass door (pictured). as well as statement metallic finishes, we also saw more subtle nods with metallic accents running through the furniture.
Organic shapes Curves and organic shapes were prevalent across EuroCucina’s halls. Seen largely as multifunctional islands, they contribute to a revival of softer kitchen designs. Examples include Next125 and Scavolini (pictured).
Retailer review
GRAHAM ROBINSON, HALCYON
Having been a regular adventure for us it was great to be back in Milan for Salone and EuroCucina. And, this year’s show didn’t disappoint. The highlight for us was Eggersmann, the complete natural stone floating island combined with solid brass against a backdrop of a kitchen that could be hidden from view with sliding doors. Wood was present with added fluting or raised ribs to create interest and tactility and help with the transition
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from kitchen to living space. Lots of subtle details helped the kitchens feel more like furniture than we have seen before whether it was a door edge or the junction where worktops and cabinetry meet. Appliances were either bold or sleek and handleless. Functionality was key, giving people the ability to create restaurant quality food at home.”
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