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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Kitchen in a Box: All-in-One Island, Cabinet + Sink Design



Cooks know that keeping clean work areas while cooking is critical – and incredibly difficult in small spaces. Crisp, contemporary,white and fully functional, this modern integrated kitchen is one of a
series of five interior design ideas from Boxetti and includes everything but the kitchen sink … no, wait, that is built in as well.
In its closed configuration, this convertible object is covered with lines and sleek handles that make you want to reach out to pull, push, flip and fold out everything – which you can. Pull-down drying racks emerge from a secret slot above and a slide-over surface space opens to reveal a hidden sink. General storage also hangs from on high, providing suspended food-saving spaces and other features that could also render an added pantry area redundant.
Flip-up counters unveil clever cutting boards and kitchen knife storage while fold-out drawers and doors provide additional space for trash cans, dry food storage, dish washing and a cozy alcove with a small built-in refrigerator. While this set is anything but cheap, perhaps the cost is justifiable considering how much square footage it would ultimately save.