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Designer: Lara Farmilo, Akzente Cabinetry: Poggenpohl, high gloss lacquer with laser-applied edging Cabinet hardware: Poggenpohl; Blum Benchtops: Lapitec, Nero Antracite from PSP Stonecraft Flooring: Polished concrete Splashback: Back-painted glass from Graphic Glass Kitchen sink: Project from Totara Marketing Oven, warming drawer, microwave: Miele Cooktop: Miele Induction Ventilation: Gutmann Llano, integrated, from Poggenpohl Refrigerator: Liebherr, side-by-side Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mark Scowen more images, search: 48746 at Trendsideas.com search: poggenpohl at Trendsideas.com search: tida at Trendsideas.com Left: The concealed ventilation unit and almost flush hob add to the kitchen’s minimalist aesthetic. The separate but matching fridge and freezer – both in matt stainless steel – look like a single unit in the design. There are no handles on the cabinets. They are either electronic push to open or have a negative detail which doubles as a handle on the other cabinets. Existing grey concrete floors provide the perfect grounding for the black and white design.