Kitchen

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Creating timeless kitchens

From countertops and cabinets, to appliances to islands, here are some of today's hottest kitchen design trends that will have long-lasting appeal.
Kitchen Frigerator

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The refrigerators of the future are here

Many kitchens today are designed around the refrigerator. Trends are now pointing to modern fridges that balance style, technology and capacity.
Informal Kitchen

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Kitchen work zone concept

Designing an accessible and efficient kitchen layout for the whole family to enjoy
Kitchen Appliances

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The next generation of kitchen appliances

The next generation of kitchen appliances is redefining the the home chef experience through high design and cutting-edge technology.

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2013 NKBA design competition winners

The winners of the 2013 National Kitchen & Bath Association design competition were revealed April 18, during this year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. Of the honourees, Canadian designer Anastasia Rentzos of Andros Kitchen & Bath Designs came out on top in the green design category.

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Colour trends for the kitchen

This year's overarching theme will focus on clean vertical and horizontal lines, using shades of grey and touches of vibrant colour.

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Beyond the walls

The most significant trend is the kitchen that creates a seamless transition between indoors and out. Today’s kitchen contains all the desired accoutrements that can adapt to serve both spaces in a cohesive way.

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The outdoor kitchen

The outdoor kitchen has become the new indoor kitchen, encompassing all the conveniences of an indoor kitchen so delicious culinary creations can be executed from start to finish outside.

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Steam power

Steam oven cooking is a strong emerging trend in kitchens and steam-convection combinations offer the best of both worlds.
NKBA kitchen report

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The “live-in” kitchen

The new kitchen revolves around changing where traditional work centres are placed within an expanded roomscape still labelled the kitchen.