One major design component that impacts the overall look of your kitchen design? The cabinetry. If your kitchen aesthetic gravitates towards ultra-sleek, minimalist looks, here are the ideas to cop for maximum style and function.
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KEEP THINGS AFLOAT
When space is scarce, floating cabinetry can give the illusion of more floor space and visual lightness without raising the roof. Looking every part a sculptural piece, the Arclinea Lignum et Lapis island is constructed with suspended base units. Its worktop, which can be crafted with materials such as stone or stainless steel, doubles as a bar area, comes with a handy drip guard, and can be integrated with hobs and sinks.
Available at Unique Kitchen Fusion.
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POCKET DOORS
Instead of doors that swing outwards, consider pocket doors designed to slide outwards and then tucked in laterally. You won’t have to deal with open doors getting in the way when you work in the kitchen. With Arclinea’s new pocket doors system, even sinks and food preparation counters, easily accessed with floor-to-ceiling profile handles, can be hidden from sight when not in use.
Available at Unique Kitchen Fusion.
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PUSH TO OPEN
Push mechanisms, like Blum’s Tip-On mechanical opening system, allow you to simply press on the cabinet door and have it spring open. The kitchen systems expert’s Aventos series takes this up a notch with options that include a bi-fold lift system that is especially useful if you have little room overhead, as well as soft-close features.
Available at Blum South East Asia
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AUTOMATE THE SPACE
The age of automation has presented exciting possibilities in kitchen tech, and that extends to cabinets, too. Valcucine’s patented Logica Celata kitchen system conceals counters, home bars and appliances with V-motion, which opens doors, turns the tap around and activates back panel lights with a wave of the hand.
For more information, visit www.valcucine.com/store-locator.
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HIDE APPLIANCES
A minimal kitchen design falls flat when clunky small appliances, like toasters and rice cookers, clutter up your space. When designing your kitchen, designate concealed storage that camouflages appliances. Better yet, invest in Arclinea’s Mini Appliance Container (MAC) Unit with a pull-out wood shelf to free up counter space, two electric sockets and internal lighting, plus a mirror-finish Stopsol tempered glass door with a built-in grip.
Available at Unique Kitchen Fusion.
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WALK-IN CLOSETS
These aren’t just reserved for clothes. Consider Arclinea’s Walk-In Closet for your kitchen. Like a storeroom of sorts, it’ll keep your pantry and even bulky appliances such as a washing machine behind closed doors. It’s also ideal for carving out storage space from otherwise underutilised nooks or alcoves.
Available at Unique Kitchen Fusion.
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THINK SMUDGE-FREE
If you’re going with handle-free cabinetry, you’ll want to banish unsightly fingerprint marks, so it’s best to forgo high-gloss surfaces. Dark colours with a matte finish or textured surfaces better minimise their appearance.
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A FEAST OF TEXTURES
Minimalist kitchen interiors don’t necessitate plain cabinetry. Experiment with various textures to boldly evoke contemporary vibes. Miton Cucine’s Menta kitchen design can be customised with a selection of fnishings such as woodand stone-effect bi-laminated panels and solid colours that complement matte black aluminium and glass elements.
Available at W. Atelier.
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INTEGRATED HANDLES
These have an inward-facing bevelled edge that can be grasped and pulled. The front panel appears flat for an uninterrupted look. Grooves are also included between each cabinet and drawer. The SieMatic SLX kitchen island pairs integrated handles with a 6.5mm-thick countertop and individually controllable lighting strips that elevate the mood of your space.
Available at W. Atelier.
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RECESSED HANDLES
If you prefer a seamless look or are tired of snagging your clothes on drawer handles, think recessed handles that offer a grip without any protrusions and are set flush with cupboard or drawer doors. These can blend seamlessly with the door or be incorporated into hardware.
Text MICHELLE LEE
