Make a Kitchen Rock with Metal Mosaic Tile

September 1, 2010 by Kali Justus  
Filed under Kitchen Concepts

Modern interior designer Karim Rashied has developed a line of metal mosaic tiles for Australian manufacturer Alloy that would rock in a glam, futuristic kitchen. With a variety of finishes and shapes to choose from, the interlocking tiles combine to create different patterns. Seems like a great option for a focal-point backsplash.

Click here to learn more about Rashied’s work and philosophy on design.

Bosch Dishwashers Quieter Than a Bag of Chips!

August 25, 2010 by Kali Justus  
Filed under Kitchen Concepts

Sun Chips’  new biodegradable chip bags are getting lots of press for complaints they are too noisy when opened. Leave it to the team at Bosch appliances to drum up a kitchen-related comparison. In a statement posted on Bosch’s Facebook fan page, the company is reporting that its dishwashers are actually quieter than a bag of chips being opened, including biodegradable bags such as those used by Sun Chips and traditional plastic bags. According to Bosch, its dishwashers operate at 40 to 53 decibels, while a bag of chips comes in at 77 to 95 decibels. How’s that for performance?

Concealed Appliances for Modern Kitchens

August 23, 2010 by Kali Justus  
Filed under Kitchen Concepts

Love the look of concealed appliances? Then this modern kitchen design by SCIC Cucine d’Italia in Atlanta may be for you. More and more, people want to conceal appliances with custom cabinetry for that built-in look, and SCIC Atlanta demonstrates how you can do it stylishly with its System 30 Milano Navigli line.

Shown here in an Italian wood finish, the kitchen island masks Miele appliances for a clean and functional look. More concealed appliances are stored in an easy, discreet storage closet with sleek white doors at the back of the kitchen. What better way to combine German engineered appliances with modern Italian design?

In addition to Miele appliances, Sub Zero has some top-of-the-line appliances that can be easily concealed. Guy T. Gunter & Associates in Atlanta can help you choose the appliances that are right for your kitchen design.

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