POGGENPOHL The oldest manufacturer of kitchens (factory founded 125 years ago) introduced a new program of facade decoration. It uses high gloss chromed varnish with a metallic sheen and includes 14 colors. In the photo + Segmento, the famous model of the German company, is transformed by the fashionable beautiful tone of Petrolgrün - it is available for other Poggenpohl collections. The composition also used black matte facades and surfaces of polished natural stone and stainless steel. “We focus on sophisticated customers who would like to have something special,“ not like everyone else, ”say brand representatives. “Customers can be sure that Poggenpohl will remain a reliable brand for many decades: our kitchens are purchased for life.”
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The program + Segmento brand Poggenpohl in the new high-gloss chromed lacquer with metallic luster. Color: Petrolgrün. LIGHT The German company was the first kitchen manufacturer to use the Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier palette. In 1931, the greatest contemporary architect developed a wallpaper collection for the Basel brand Salubra - later on it was based on the color system “Architectural Polychrome”. It includes 63 shades, which are easily combined with each other.
“Red color stimulates and gives strength. Red objects are presentable and weighty, ”Le Corbusier considered.
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Kitchen Classic-FS | Stone from Leicht demonstrates l‘Ocre rouge - “red ocher” in combination with natural sandstone. VALCUCINE Popular model Genius Loci (author: Gabriele Centazzi) was supplemented with V-Motion - a patented automated system. Now you can open and close the modules without touching the facade - just wave your hand. The movement of the hand in the horizontal plane allows you to control the LED backlight, including changing its color. The Air Logica System has also been updated - an ergonomic back wall that expands the kitchen space and organizes storage. Significantly expanded the palette of craft finishes. Carving, intarsia, gilding, mosaic of rare varieties of stone, micromosaic, marble inlay, glass, copper, brass and titanium are offered, which, thanks to modern processing techniques, acquired unexpected colors. The designers of the Italian factory have adopted the Kitchening principle - this is how they call the ability to plan and the art of “reviving” the kitchen.
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Valcucine’s V-Motion automated system allows you to open and close modules without touching them. 
Valcucine has expanded its craft finishes. HÄCKER The family enterprise, founded in 1898, fifty-two years ago switched to the production of kitchens and has since become one of the key market players. Among the innovations presented in Cologne, the brand leaders are especially proud of the program in a luxurious finish combining structured metallic bronze lacquer and Mokka oak veneer (in the photo). The ultra-thin worktop is only 1.6 cm thick and is also covered with bronze varnish. The drawers are equipped with a TipMatic opening system - the mechanical system is reliable and does not require a power supply. Laid on block with a hob is made of high-tech ceramics Dekton.
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Hacker's new product combines metallic bronze structured lacquer and Mokka oak veneer ALNO The German company celebrated its 90th anniversary in an original way: it released a limited edition of the kitchen program Alno 90 in the amount of 1927 copies (the figure corresponds to the year of foundation). Another point of attraction was AlnoAttract (in the photo). The model attracts with contrasts. Classic natural wood surfaces coexist with transparent smoky glass and textured lacquer (metallized bronze and cast iron colors are available), deaf facades are cut with strip inserts that, in addition to enriching the plastics of the model, also excite the viewer’s curiosity. Asymmetry introduces expression into the composition. The kitchen has been awarded the Iconic Awards 2017 in the Interior Innovation nomination.
The contrast of materials as well as open and closed surfaces is AlnoAttract's chic program from Alno. 
Rack inserts enrich the plastic model. WARENDORF The manufacturer of premium kitchens presented three new developments inspired by the trends of modern urban architecture. The slogan of the program MK 3 Pure Materials speaks for itself: the authors have focused on the materials. Of particular interest was concrete - this finish is more and more popular every year. Innovation connects with tradition. Concrete is supplemented with oak shade Tobacco, its rustic surface with knots is treated to a velvety softness. The material mix is complemented by natural stone and walnut wood used in countertops. Another noteworthy element is the new mortise handles.
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Warendorf designers connected the concrete with the light wood. 
The new program Warendorf interesting mortise handles. Concrete is one of the most fashionable finishes in kitchens. STRASSER STONES Built-in countertops stealth cooktops with touch controls are an absolute trend. The Austrian company has integrated them into the surface of natural stone. Strasser Steine is famous for rare-stone worktops, but especially for kitchen islands (ST-One program): powerful blocks of various sizes are completely sewn into marble, slate and basalt, tops, sidewalls and drawers facades are decorated with stone. In addition to cooking surfaces with displays, sinks are integrated into the unit.
The island from the brand Strasser Steine is completely sewn into marble. It has a built-in hob with a display, as well as a sink. NOLTE KITCHENS Smart is the key quality of the advanced cuisine - this is confirmed by the novelties of Nolte Küchen. At the stand of the German brand, Sony Mobile presented the Xperia projector. The device with the Android operating system also has the function of a tablet with a touchscreen display. It allows you to broadcast an image (such as text and a recipe photo) to a countertop, wall, or table. Now, in parallel with cooking, it will be possible to search for information on the Internet, work with documents, manage other devices of the smart home system.
Innovation from Nolte Küchen and Sony Mobile turns the kitchen into a communication center at home. PROPELLER The Italian company specializes in the creation of hoods and expands the sphere of influence. Development NikolaTesla (design by Fabrizio Crisa) - induction hob, in which the hood is an integral element. Unlike luxury models Elica, which are more like front chandeliers, in this case the device that cleans the air is almost invisible. At the same time he does an excellent job. The hob is equipped with all the functions of premium appliances. The number of heating zones varies depending on the diameter of the bottom of the dish, the slider control allows you to change modes with one touch.
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NikolaTesla (diz. Fabrizio Crisa) - induction hob with integrated extractor hood. GAGGENAU The German brand is compared to Rolls-Royce in the automotive world - Gaggenau instruments are also reliable and cost accordingly. The company introduced a range of induction hobs with Flex induction zones and an integrated exhaust system. The automatic recognition of contamination gives the chef a chance not to think about the settings of the hood and concentrate on preparing the dish. Powerful energy-saving motor and high-performance carbon filters remove up to 89% of odors in recirculation mode. Silent operation is another plus of the device.
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Gaggenau hob with Flex induction zones and integrated exhaust system. 
