For the first time in the home-design series, we are devoting an entire volume to contemporary kitchen creations.

This completely new publication (2007-2008) features the latest kitchen project by leading designers and kitchen manufacturers.

A great deal of attention is also devoted to high-quality kitchen equipment, such as exclusive cookers, hobs and large refrigerators.

Contemporary kitchens have undergone a real transformation in recent years. What was once a purely functional space has developed into a proper living environment, which is still used for cooking, but also for eating, watching TV, and even as an informal place receives guests.

The kitchen has grown to accommodate these developments. The space itself has become larger and additional elements have been added, such as dining table, breakfast bars, TV screens and fireplaces. Technological innovations and sophisticated kitchen equipment are now being integrated into complete concepts, with other interior elements also playing an important role: lighting, color palette, reclaimed materials, and all of the other features that make an interior into a pleasant living environment.