Magazines from the world The VILLAS kitchen special is an ode to surfaces and materials The VILLAS kitchen special is an ode to surfaces and materials Issue no. 109 of Belgian magazine VILLAS brings together some of the most cutting-edge kitchen brands, to show how “From slow design to free-standing modular models, the kitchen has today been turned into a living room - the nerve centre of the modern home, the place where the family most often gathers - but with this new role comes a new demand for a thorough and intuitive design. This results in stylish but fully functional kitchens that create a natural flow between the different areas for preparing and eating food and relaxing with friends: a space that becomes a social hub.” (check out here VILLAS’ spring/summer issue) Magazine: VILLAS Country: Belgium Article: “Kitchens” Author: Raoul Buyle Photo: Alea Pro by Poliform 29 April 2022 Add to bookmarks Add to bookmarks Share
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