When it comes to the hardest working room in the house, every detail matters. Whether you’re a professional chef or a curious novice, a well-designed and outfitted kitchen will help elevated your meals to the next level. Here, we’ve rounded up a host of contemporary kitchen solutions — from sleek systems and islands and high-tech induction cooktops to decorative tiles for walls and backsplashes — that are guaranteed to make mealtime more enjoyable. 

Systems and Islands

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Recess by Corner

Ukrainian brand Corner recently introduced the Scandi-inspired Recess collection, defined by its depressed rounded-rectangular handles. Made from Fenix (in three colourways) with exposed plywood edges, the series includes a six-drawer island, a pantry, shelving and units that easily integrate appliances.

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Margo by Euromobil

Designed with architect Roberto Gobbo, the Margo island (and coordinating cabinet) from Euromobil marries a sandblasted oak body with a Taj Mahal quartzite worksurface. A 14-millimetre perimeter frame on the doors and drawers highlights the units’ craftsmanship and elegance.

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Archigraphica by Valcucine

Honouring the warmth and character of wood, this kitchen designed by Gabriele Centazzo for Valcucine features a grid of raised square-edged walnut profiles that frame the solid walnut units and serve as an integrated handle. To contrast the timber profiles, white and anthracite versions are also available, as are a number of worktop finishes.

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Cove Kitchen by Boffi

Elegantly sculpted, this monoblock is the latest iteration from Zaha Hadid Design for Boffi. It features an extended snack area with graceful full-height lateral supports. Offered with a bevelled or squared edge worktop (in 12- or 20-millimetre thicknesses), the island combines a tactile clay finish with the drama of Emperador Dark marble.

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The Diplomat by Henrybuilt

A high-performance stand-alone island, The Diplomat by Henrybuilt was modelled after the artisan’s workbench, with a sawhorse-like form that accommodates the brand’s Opencase wall system shelving at either end. A Bar Block runs along the back to organize drawer boxes, a cutting board, flat knife block, drain board and drying rack.

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Moda by Scavolini

A timeless beauty for modern spaces, the Moda system by Vuesse Design for Scavolini includes a range of distinct handles in bridge, integrated or recessed styles; two door thicknesses (2.2 and 1.8 centimetres); and a portfolio of materials and colourways, including the Land Oak and Forest melamine shown.

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Enchantment by Moralia

With a selection of handsome materials (wood, glass, metal and stone), sleek modular components with varied storage options (including open and closed, corner solutions, pull-out pantries and more) and integrated architectural lighting, Moralia’s minimalist and sophisticated Enchantment kitchen allows for a high degree of customization.

Induction Ranges

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BlueStar 48” Platinum Series Induction Range

Resembling a traditional gas oven, this induction range from BlueStar has a matte-finish cooktop surface with six oversized cooking zones (two of 28 centimetres and four of 23 centimetres); a bridge function accommodates extra-large cookware. The range also includes two True Convection ovens with eight cooking modes and more features.

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36” Induction Pro Range with Free Zone Surface by SKS

With no predefined heating elements, this “free-zone” range from SKS allows cookware of any size to be placed anywhere along the surface — heat will automatically be distributed and adjusted to wherever pots and pans are moved. In the convection oven, steam technology preserves food quality.

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Monogram Induction Professional Ranges

This new stainless-steel series from Monogram comes in 30” and 36” sizes with four or five induction elements, respectively. Two of the burners can be synchronized into one, while Precision Cooking Modes will automatically track progress and intuitively make necessary time and temperature adjustments based on what is being cooked.

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36” Induction Range by Miele

A professional-grade appliance for the home, this Miele range features a cooktop with two PowerFlex zones, one large round induction zone and TwinBooster function, plus a large-capacity pyrolytic self-cleaning oven. Two models are available: One with an intuitive EasyControl dial panel (shown) and one with M Touch and its advanced cooking features.

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Series 11 and 9 Modular Cooktop Family by Fisher & Paykel

Anchored by a Primary Modular Induction Cooktop module (in four sizes with two, four or five cooking zones), this new cohesive offering from Fisher & Paykel allows for a range of auxiliary induction and teppanyaki cooktops to be joined together in tailored configurations; downdraft or overhead ventilations can also be selected. A single touchscreen controls all modules independently.

Tile

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Kimono by Decoratori Bassanesi

Designer Federica Biasi was inspired by the complex series of knots and folds of traditional Japanese kimonos when devising this double-fired, enamel-glazed ceramic collection for Decoratori Bassanesi. Offered in smooth and ribbed surfaces, eight colourways and two sizes, the graphic series can be mixed and matched in near-infinite ways.

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Soho by Nemo Tile + Stone

A modern-industrial take on the classic subway tile, this ceramic series from Nemo Tile + Stone features a special etched frame detail that highlights the textured enamel and glossy finish in a nod to art deco shagreen. The 10-by-20-centimetre format comes in seven colourways.

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Silestone Ukiyo

This ready-to-install fluted tile collection from Silestone features a full-body design for continuous patterning through edges and cuts. Two formats are offered — one with 17 surface grooves spaced 25 millimetres apart and one with 34 spaces 11 millimetres apart — each showcasing the elegant veining. Seven colourways are available.

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Bits by Wow Design

Composed of “minimal units of construction,” this curated series from Wow allows for complete creative freedom to formulate installations that range from graphic and multi-tone to calm and monotone. The ceramic series includes nine vibrant colourways in both glossy and matte surface finishes and two sizes.