Whats in Store for Kitchen Design?
‘As the oldest established kitchen manufacturer and retailer in the world, Poggenpohl has seen a whole host of trends come and go, from cork flooring and tiled work surfaces to serving hatches and cathedral arched doors.’ says Martin Gill, Managing Director, Poggenpohl UK. ‘Poggenpohl’s policy of ‘unrelenting forward thinking’ means the company continues to push forward the boundaries of kitchen design’. Martin believes a number of recent innovations will continue to gain in popularity throughout 2006: ‘The kitchen will remain one of the most important areas of the home and will continue to be developed as the social hub of the household. As a result, the demand for open-plan living will increase, with designers being asked more frequently to incorporate dining areas, breakfast bars and office areas, as well as intelligent integrated home technology and separate, dedicated work areas for food preparation. ‘Chunky worktops and open, on-view storage solutions will grow in popularity. The
