Respect for craft-design is as important as the functionality of the kitchens presented in this issue；the furnaces are selected from a series of top-of-the-range and exclusive cookers．Together with the most recent electric household apparatuses，they are integrated ingeniously into a harmonious whole．

These works serve as a source of inspirations for those who wish to transform their kitchen into a welcoming and timeless piece．

Long recognised as the heart of the home，kitchens are a true reflection of an owner’S personality．To give you an insight into various kitchen designs realised by renowned architects and interior designers，this publication presents over 20 beautiful kitchens that reflect quality and durability．

‘Individuality’rema ins as the common trait of all the works featured in this edition．Each kitchen presented is unique and has been built according tO the client’S briefs，Only current yet timeless projects of natural，good quality and durable materials are included．

Respect for craft-design is as important as the functionality of the kitchens presented in this issue；the furnaces are selected from a series of top-of-the-range and exclusive cookers．Together with the most recent electric household apparatuses，they are integrated ingeniously into a harmonious whole．

These works serve as a source of inspirations for those who wish to transform their kitchen into a welcoming and timeless piece．

Preface

CHAPTER I: ACHIEVEMENTS OF KITCHEN CREATORS

De Menagerie: A Cheerful and More Livable Minimalism

Fahrenheit: Top-of-the-Range Brussels Kitchens Specialist

Tack: The Passion of Perfection

Bourgondisch Kruis: From Old Stone to the Complete Installation of Kitchens

Antiques & Design: From Kitchen to Complete Installation

Mark Wilkinson: Traditional Pure English Up-Market Kitchens

Obumex: The Absolute Theoretical Requirement

The Savoir-Faire Craft-Design Industry of Cousaert - Van der Donckt

The Craft-Design Kitchens of "II etait une fois ..."

The Durable Kitchens of Country Cooking

Paul van de Kooi: Exclusive Kitchens Served "A La Carte"

The Kitchens of Flamant Home Interiors: Current yet Timeless

CHAPTER II: INSPIRING KITCHENS

Francis Van Damme: The Charm of Yesterday’s Kitchens

Le Groupe Moris: The Sobriety and Reserve of Ancient Flemish Kitchens

A Country-style Kitchen by Polyedre

The Romanticism Kitchens of Dominique Koch

From Kitchen to Complete Interior Design, the version of Sand’s Company

Monastic Ambience of Architect Stephane Boens

Renovation of an Ancient Dairy by Architect Bernard De Clerck

A Timeless Kitchen in a Villa in Zoute

CHAPTER III: EXCLUSIVE COOKERS AND ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Adek: Up-Market Cookers and Electrical Household Appliances

Bos: Dutch Importer of Exclusive Up-Market Cookers

Abel Falisse: Experience, Savoir-Faire and Fidelity

CHAPTER IV: CHOICE OF MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN

The Craftsman Tile of Dominique Desimpel

Louis Culot: Natural Stone in the Kitchen

Lerou: Hardware Restoration and Exclusive Valves and Fittings

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