tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71237787340145110502024-03-13T20:16:42.492-04:00kbcultureA selective review of the products, places and perspectives central to kitchen and bath designkbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comBlogger2065125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-82964506937368012122018-04-24T17:44:00.003-04:002018-04-24T17:44:31.243-04:00Stylish Water Supply<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tucking the spout of this faucet into a metal-lined reveal in the stone wall gives each element an identity of its own, and lifts the installation above the ordinary. <a href="http://glennsestigarchitects.com/">glennsestigarchitects.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-47692029241857146782018-04-23T05:00:00.000-04:002018-04-23T05:00:41.335-04:00Spring Has Finally Sprung<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, I've been quiet for a while. As everyone in the northeast will attest, the past winter maintained a far too tenacious grip on us; I mean, snow in April?!? Any reasonable person [and I include myself in that demographic] would have gone into hibernation. And I did.<br />
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Now, with the tentative blossoming of magnolias and cherry trees, I'm back. This over-the-top Miami kitchen has both the witty artistry and the panache to carry us forward into what I hope is a glorious springtime, late though it may be. <a href="http://frankdibiasi.com/">frankdibiasi.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-28878532731145870472018-02-21T20:31:00.000-05:002018-02-21T20:31:11.592-05:00Storage, Squared<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The drawers and shelf on the side of this wall-hung sink offer convenient access to storage for those who may be standing [or sitting—it <i>is</i> a bathroom, after all] somewhere other than in front of the unit. Clever! <a href="http://boffi.com/">boffi.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-3574119150962084402018-02-20T20:52:00.004-05:002018-02-20T20:52:48.999-05:00Design for Transition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apparently, I'm in a minimalist mood, now; yesterday's kitchen design, and this barely-there bathroom, are mirroring the colorless, stripped-down quality of the late-winter landscape. What does the narrow portal to the shower portend? I see it as a point of transformation, signaling a change in spatial—and seasonal—conditions. <a href="http://frederickielemoes.be/">frederickielemoes.be</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-74694903757454193252018-02-19T20:55:00.002-05:002018-02-19T20:55:27.652-05:00Straighten Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's good to be back after a needed winter break. Looking ahead to Eurocucina, we'll be seeing more highly organized open storage in the kitchen. Item-specific shelving, racks, and cubbies—often fitted with accessories like canisters and other containers—continue to sideline enclosed wall cabinets [with the exception of big, double-door pantry units]. <a href="http://varennacucine.com/">varennacucine.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-78487813697440016562017-12-31T22:08:00.004-05:002018-01-01T12:32:19.888-05:002017 KBCULTURE Awards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are oh-so-pleased to <a href="http://www.kbculture.com/p/2017-kbculture-awards.html">reveal the honorees</a> of this year's competition! Hearty congratulations to all!kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-76794985479067283932017-12-05T17:28:00.000-05:002017-12-05T17:28:18.211-05:00Flush with Meaning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recent depressing developments [<i>see:</i> Bear Ears National Monument, tax reform, border wall, <i>et al</i>] have me looking to art for comfort. Made while he was participating in the arts/industry residency program at the John Michael Kohler [yes, <i>that</i> Kohler] Arts Center, this 1974 sculpture by Jack Earl caught my eye. Perhaps you'll find some personal solace in 'The Factory as Toilet' as well.kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-50105927312596818942017-12-04T16:32:00.001-05:002017-12-04T16:32:16.441-05:00Sky-High Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dubbed the 'Jenga tower' for its top-heavy collection of blocky, cantilevered condos, the new high-rise by architects Herzog & de Meuron features kitchens that counter that jagged image. Curving islands and conical range hoods add an element of softness to the interior. <a href="http://dada-kitchens.com/">dada-kitchens.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-48422287191705302842017-11-30T20:37:00.000-05:002017-11-30T20:37:44.877-05:00Masonry Masterpiece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I see more than a little bit of Sol LeWitt in the bold, precise lines that course through this bath by Jean-Louis Deniot. But that's not paint on the walls or floor—it's stone. [Beige French limestone and grey Cascais limestone, to be specific.] The cabinet doors continue the pattern; are they mirrored or painted? I'll never tell—to do so would dilute the mystery of the space. <a href="http://deniot.com/">deniot.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-11909950966728143352017-11-29T20:52:00.002-05:002017-11-29T20:52:39.993-05:00Familiarity Breeds Contempt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it's about time that someone realized that slapping a small interactive display on the front of a major appliance was nothing more than an exercise in frustration. We squint, unsatisfied, at tiny screens for hours at a time,
usually engaged in something far less detail-oriented as following a
recipe—why think such a design is desirable? The Vision oven features a full-door, 19-inch screen that's easily readable from a comfortable distance.
And it's not limited to instructional videos; a camera lets you keep an eye on the oven interior from the comfort of your electronic device of choice. <a href="http://hoover.co.uk/">hoover.co.uk</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-41179930158983168482017-11-28T17:24:00.000-05:002017-11-28T17:24:06.672-05:00Sinking In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Designed by Dario Gaudio and Vittorio Venezia, the Controstampo pedestal sink is at once raw and refined. There's something about the indeterminate industrial look of the piece that I find quite appealing. A matching tub is also available. <a href="http://falper.it/">falper.it</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-17958018113936864622017-11-27T15:52:00.001-05:002017-11-27T15:52:27.046-05:00A Serene [and Clean] Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the wake of Thanksgiving, it's almost startling to see a kitchen that's so tidy. That reaction is heightened by several more integral factors of the design: The shadowy, fog-colored palette; the dissolving, rounded edges of the cabinets, the coved ceiling, and the arched door; the time-telescoping use of contemporary and period details. Hmm...maybe the room is more evocative of Halloween than Turkey Day? <a href="http://evgeniybulatnikov.com/">evgeniybulatnikov.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-27247737588690594262017-11-23T08:20:00.000-05:002017-11-23T08:20:19.463-05:00The Afterbath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once the <strike>beast</strike> feast is done, it's time to start planning a recuperative, post-Thanksgiving soak. Allow me to suggest the 'Grid' tub, designed by Werner Aisslinger and Tina Bunyaprasit. Accessories [A wine cooler? Just a suggestion....] can be hung from the enclosing tubular frame, solving a problem that's unique to free-standing tubs. <a href="http://kaldewei.us/">kaldewei.us</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-31712529974583151142017-11-22T07:00:00.000-05:002017-11-29T08:25:02.664-05:00Calm [Kitchen] Before the Storm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This refined kitchen storage reassures me that in this week of culinary chaos, there are still beautiful details in the room deserving of appreciation. In this pantry alcove, the transparent woven-brass sliding screen is a lovely counterpoint to the dusky blue chevron-patterned parquet wall. The design is enlightened; the craftsmanship extraordinary. Something to be thankful for, indeed. <a href="http://lanserring.com/">lanserring.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-44580282908700916092017-11-21T07:30:00.000-05:002017-11-21T07:30:06.677-05:00Beyond the Buffet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While an artistic endeavor, this plate-as-table/table-as-plate design holds much practical potential. As demonstrated in the above film clip, the Bento Table can be endlessly reconfigured to serve a multitude of dishes to a multitude of people, making it a fabulous—if fantastic—furnishing for Thanksgiving dinner. <a href="http://nillylandao.com/">nillylandao.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-65043348580205703332017-11-20T07:00:00.000-05:002017-11-20T07:00:09.736-05:00Talking Turkey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Thanksgiving week—time to bring it on in the kitchen. For me, the most important design ingredient is a copious amount of work surface. I'm not picky; it can be centralized or dispersed throughout the room, just as long as there's lots of it. This kitchen, anchored by a generous table/island, looks like a promising environment. <a href="http://plainenglishdesign.co.uk/">plainenglishdesign.co.uk</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-43374927907698663842017-11-16T20:24:00.000-05:002017-11-16T20:24:08.313-05:00Tall, Dark, and Handsome [Storage]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the dual-purpose category of kitchen design, this freestanding, functional partition wall
supplies both spatial definition and storage. With a back panel of
white opaque glass, it conducts soft, diffused light into adjacent
areas. A slim five inches deep, it's well suited for keeping flat or
shallow items close at hand. <a href="http://henrybuilt.com/">henrybuilt.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-80559793715312537272017-11-15T20:15:00.002-05:002017-11-15T20:15:49.126-05:00Ring Around the Rosette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Complementing the collection of <a href="http://www.kbculture.com/2017/01/concrete-reasoning.html">concrete-handled taps</a>, this eye-catching trim treatment for the showerhead is brand new. Pop on a concrete rim—eight colors are on offer—and break away from the monochromatic metal look. <a href="http://ritmonio.it/">ritmonio.it</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-66194872271963535652017-11-14T20:55:00.004-05:002017-11-14T20:55:51.585-05:00Bathroom Breakthrough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As if the world wasn't upended enough—we now have a pocket door for shower enclosures. [At least this is <i>good</i> news!] A clever combination of drain and door track, the hardware sits flush to the floor, ensuring easy access for all. With no space-eating door swing or bypass requirements, it's great for small baths. And the soft-close mechanism is a true gift to the noise-averse among us. Available in lengths up to 48 inches. <a href="http://scrigno.net/">scrigno.net</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-89865976564139356572017-11-13T21:02:00.001-05:002017-11-13T21:02:33.865-05:00Not Standard Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes all it takes to make a kitchen memorable is a curving countertop—really, why <i>not</i> stray from the straight line? But of course, there's more to the Cloe kitchen than a creative contour. Pairing a deeply textured dark elm with satin-finish white surfaces produces a scintillating contrast. The doors and drawers feature a finger-friendly 30º bevel on the inside edge, making them easy to operate. <a href="http://cesar.it/">cesar.it</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-10612149321379569602017-11-08T15:39:00.000-05:002017-11-08T15:39:31.858-05:00Pants on Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In nine years [!] of producing KBCULTURE, I have never shown the same product twice—until now, and that's with a qualifier: this Pinocchio faucet is now available with the above-shown chrome finish. More than two years ago, I featured the <a href="http://www.kbculture.com/2015/02/to-tell-truth.html">original wooden-body model</a>, in what turned out to be a modestly prescient post. With yesterday's promising political developments, it seemed appropriate to revisit the design; while the silver-tone fitting is sleek, I'm guessing the Liar-in-Chief would opt for nothing less than a gold model. <a href="http://emmevi.it/">emmevi.it</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-48656516373809916032017-11-07T21:31:00.001-05:002017-11-07T21:31:54.311-05:00Sink as Sculpture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The prolific Patricia Urquiola designed the Wave basin as part of a larger group of products, the Sonar Collection. Made of a proprietary, wafer-thin ceramic that allows crisp curves and edges to be fabricated, the pedestal sink brings a light yet assertive form to the bath. <a href="http://laufen.com/">laufen.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-76250821144681049362017-11-06T17:41:00.000-05:002017-11-06T17:41:06.058-05:00Wood is Good<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the great fortune to visit this location—the Copenhagen showroom for the fabled Danish flooring company—shortly before it opened. Even as a corporate kitchen, it's a space that impresses with its materiality and craftsmanship. Designed by Dinesen creative director Thomas Lykke. <a href="http://dinesen.com/">dinesen.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-4358290632057767402017-10-31T19:48:00.001-04:002017-10-31T19:48:53.461-04:00Put Your Heads Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Josep Motas designed these tiles, a kaleidoscopic riff on cartoonish craniums. In various sizes and colors [mix-and-match mandibles, anyone?], they're available in glazed terra cotta, concrete, or stoneware. Happy Halloween! <a href="http://bussoga.com/">bussoga.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123778734014511050.post-17144396090312113662017-10-30T21:24:00.000-04:002017-10-30T21:24:26.180-04:00The New Orange<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Of course it's the color scheme that triggered this post. But the design merits are worthy of attention; these straightforward storage modules copped a Red Dot award. Fabricated of recycled polystyrene, the individual panels click endlessly together, thanks to the double-mitred edge. They can be fitted with casters and doors, and are offered in 16 brilliant colors. <a href="http://qubing.com/">qubing.com</a>kbculturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186186530359702493noreply@blogger.com