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kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms


The Mythos Masterpiece Collection offers hoods, hobs, sinks, taps and accessories in three warm metallic finishes of gold, copper and anthracite


the power of aesthetic harmony when designing kitchens


Amie Gee, marketing manager at Franke UK talks to ABC&D about the Well-living concept behind its range of kitchen products and how aesthetic harmony in the kitchen contributes to wellbeing...


Wellbeing has never been a hotter topic and research into environmental psychology confirms that kitchens that are designed with visual cohesiveness and material continuity can reduce stress, elevate comfort and enhance our wellbeing. This has evolved kitchen design towards warm minimalism, characterised by tactile materials, warmer brushed metals and subtle colour variation. Metallic finishes continue to be the


standout trend in today’s kitchens, bringing a sense of luxury and refinement to the heart of the home. From light fittings to door handles, copper sinks to gold taps, metallic accents are increasingly recognised as a way for specifiers and developers to differentiate and deliver unique design and elevated aesthetics. The importance of visual cohesion A kitchen is one of the most visually complex rooms in a house. Appliances,


worktops, cabinetry, taps and sinks must coexist within a relatively compact footprint and often sit happily within an open plan living space. Achieving visual cohesion is key and material continuity is a proven way to create visual calm and reduce cognitive ‘noise’. When finishes, tones and textures are


carefully aligned, the kitchen reads as a unified architectural element rather than a collection of individual products.


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