Every other year at Milan’s Salone del Mobile furniture fair, the world’s top kitchen brands roll out the latest developments in state-of-the-art ovens, ranges, refrigerators, and more for EuroCucina. After perusing aisle after aisle of appliances and inspecting more countertop varieties than we ever knew existed, a few key kitchen design trends quickly emerged. For starters, start polishing your silver and styling your china, because open or glass-fronted shelving is all the rage for 2016. But don’t worry—just as many companies are developing smart storage solutions to deal with the unsightly stuff you’d rather hide away. As for appliances, we’re getting mixed messages: In some booths, bright colors were back and bolder than ever, but other brands debuted products that practically disappear from sight. Read on for up to the minute inspiration for your next kitchen renovation.
Shown: Ceramics, glassware, and objets get a chance to shine in Snaidero’s Kelly line. snaidero-usa.com
Open Shelving
Scavolini’s new Carattere kitchen (also dubbed the American kitchen) features open shelving that allows for an elegant display of glassware or china. scavolini.us
Open Shelving
The Piero Lissoni–designed Upper open shelving units by Boffi offer attractive narrow shelving above the prep area in the kitchen. boffi.com
Open Shelving
Varenna’s new Arthena line features smoked-glass–fronted shelving. poliformusa.com
Colorful Appliances
La Cornue showed off its classic French ovens in an interesting new marbleized blue finish. lacornueusa.com
Colorful Appliances
Smeg partnered with Dolce & Gabbana for a wildly colorful rendition of its classic Fab28 refrigerator. smegusa.com
Colorful Appliances
Bertazzoni showed off its Italian-made appliances in punchy blue and red. bertazzoni.com
Integrated Cooktops
At Varenna, gas burners are integrated into the steel countertop of the Phoenix system. * poliformusa.com
Integrated Cooktops
Boffi introduced pitt hobs—gas burners that can be integrated into the marble countertop. boffi.com
Integrated Cooktops
By using a ceramic countertop that can withstand the heat, Scavolini is able to integrate the stovetop directly into the counter without using a base, creating an overall kitchen design that is streamlined and sleek. scavolini.us
Disappearing Acts
Gaggenau’s new 200 series visor hood can be completely concealed behind a cabinet. When needed, it will extend with just a touch of the frame. gaggenau.com
Disappearing Acts
The walnut panels above the workstation in Varenna’s Arthena kitchen open with a touch to reveal hidden storage. poliformusa.com
Disappearing Acts
While Snaidero’s Heritage kitchen features open shelving above the counter, it offers plenty of space to store the less attractive cooking tools in drawers and cabinets underneath. snaidero-usa.com
