Beautiful kitchens are very desirable. Your appliances are the focal point of your kitchen and it should accentuate your cabinets, counter tops, and floors. While traveling in Switzerland, I noticed that there was only one type of name brand kitchen appliance. Because I'm not sure, if I'm allowed to name the appliance, I'll give you a hint. All appliances began with the letter "E" and ended with the letter, "X".
Here are some of the newest kitchens being offered for sale. In the picture below, the island is round and it rotates. There was plenty of storage hidden below, all designed for efficient organization. Consumers have a choice of colors. Samples are on display behind the island. All smooth cook tops shined like glass or polished silver.
When designing a new kitchen, think about modern appliances that will still look fresh and new into the future. Traditionally, many Americans are attracted to products for sale - in Europe the mindset of the consumer is focused on innovation and quality.
Interestingly, I did not notice any granite counter tops. Counter tops had a sleek clean design.
Functionality, quality, efficiency - that's what I noticed.
Kitchen appliances were so shiny you could see reflections. For me, this was a fresh, contemporary look.
All Salesmen were professionally dressed. The majority of men wore long sleeve white shirts, black pants and tie or suits. Their focus was on the product; they did not trying to impress me. They let the product draw me in, to touch, explore and examine the product. Not once did any salesman ask me, "Do you want to buy it?" No one followed me around - they let me breathe and absorb the experience. It was as if, I was intoxicated.
I've lived through appliances that were white, almond, black, avocado, brown, harvest gold and stainless steel - but never have I seen anything that looked like any of these.
In the photo above, the consumer chooses their own cabinets, counter tops, colors, pull handles, etc. Everything is interchangeable.
Outside of the kitchen, here are some other interesting products that I thought you might enjoy.
Cat lovers, I know you love this one!!!
I hope you enjoyed this mini tour of what's new in innovation in kitchens and appliances. Perhaps they are already available to you now; if not, hopefully they'll be available to the American people soon. Quality products that lasts - that's all I want!
All photos and content was written and produced by Patricia Feager, Keller Williams Realty, 2011. Copyrighted and protected.
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