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Gothenburg
The eye-catching feature of
this Swedish kitchen by Kvart
Interiör is the dark patterned
wallpaper, which creates a floral
depth in an otherwise bright
space. In front is a small seating
area with a bench, coffee
table and two different chairs,
creating an elegant touch.
F
or years, designers, architects and
creative residents the world over
have come up with imaginative
approaches in response to a key
trend: people are increasingly flocking
to cities with limited living space. This
means there are more and more small
apartments – due in part to the fact
that a traditional large family living in
a property has not been the norm for
some time now. The current hype around
“tiny houses” embodies the principles
of minimalism and combination: how
to make the most out of small, narrow
or low spaces – whether by choice or
through necessity.
“Compact living is creating a new
standard,” says architect Sigurd Larsen
in the preface to the book “Small Homes,
Grand Living”. It shows selected examples
of work that have improved the quality of
life in small spaces. To illustrate this using a
current concept, Larsen offers an example
from design-conscious Northern Europe:
“samtalekøkken” (“conversation kitchen”),
an 85-cm high, free-standing kitchen island
that can be found in many modern houses in
Scandinavia.
Product developers – such as WMF – are
also focusing on trends for compact living
and are working on modern solutions for
small households. Space-saving, practical,
simple: the WMF KITCHENminis®. They
work just as well as larger appliances, fit
in small kitchens, and can be combined as
desired. Whether for eating at home or on
the go: all 22 Minis allow you to prepare a
rich variety of dishes. Revealing a love for
detail in terms of design and functionality,
they are the perfect companion for smaller
households and create a cosy ambience in
the kitchen.
Even at breakfast time, mini appliances
keep your home tidy. The compact, space-
saving filter coffee machine for five cups
with thermal jug made of high-quality,
matt Cromargan® fits in harmoniously in
even the smallest kitchen. For those in a
S T Y L E
by WMF
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