After all, if you can use sliding doors, hidden mobile constructions and surfaces with various applications to achieve a clean and well-aligned kitchen design, why not? But this minimalism of lines and structures does not mean that the expression of the kitchen's composition no longer depends on luxurious and precious materials. In fact it is just the opposite - as the utilitarian and elegant functionalism at the heart of the house progresses, modern designers tend to use precious and expressive materials to create a focal point for kitchen decor
Natural materials like marble, granite, exquisite wood and glamorous metal accents from brass and copper are often part of the designers ’selection for the kitchen assembly. Glass and stone details are also present in contemporary projects. But let’s explore in depth the trends in materials and finishes.
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