4 Fantastic Kitchen Islands With Maximum Functionality

Minimal, beautiful – and functionally compact – these latest kitchensfrom such manufacturers as Boffi, Snaidero and Minacciolo make themost of island living.

1 Open by Boffi (http://www.boffi.com)A kitchen you can use indoors or out, Piero Lissoni’s Open features an open-faced stainless steel sink-and-stovetop structure that has sides to conceal water and gas connections, and electrical fittings. Itscomplementary wooden bench table, fitted with double glass shelves, provides a cutting-board countertop forsnacking and food preparation. An optional dishwasher can be installed in the indoor version.

2 Mini Mina by Minacciolo (http://www.minacciolo.it)To suit compact spaces, the Italian manufacturer redesigned its Mina kitchen in this pint-sized version.Constructed in wood composite, Mini Mina features a tiny sink, fire-resistant and pull-out surfaces for foodpreparation or dining, and a thermoplastic resin cooktop that resists scratches, stains and fingerprints. It comesin seven neutral finishes, plus a muted shade of blue, with colourful red and green knobs.

3 Invisible Kitchen by i29 (http://www.i29.nl)Dutch architecture firm i29 stripped away the traditional elements of a kitchen for this minimal stainless steelpiece – which measures only two centimetres thick while still housing water, cooling, and electricalconnections. Appliances and other cooking tools are housed behind the large white MDF panels that slide opento reveal storage along the wall.

4 Ola 25 by Snaidero (http://www.snaidero.it)To mark their 25-year partnership, Italian kitchen brand Snaidero and automobile design company Pininfarinacreated a limited edition of their first kitchen collaboration. Ola 25 is defined by its contoured island in light-reflecting mineral lacquer atop a sculptural carbon fibre support. It comes in three finishes, including gold(pictured) and glossy red.

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