DESIGN DIRECTORY - KITCHENS

We bring you the chicest, sleekest islands on which to slice and dice this season

- LÉA TEUSCHER

MODULNOVA

Vertical’, by Carlo Presotto and Andrea Bassanello, for Modulnova

Clad in Silver Roots marble slabs, with ‘Groove’ walnut doors in a new Moka finish, this island appears to float on a narrow stone base but can still integrate a large appliance such as a dishwasher. Handle-free doors conceal an LED light bar that emphasises the interplay of textures and materials, while a versatile ‘Glass’ door component can be used in various applications, such as bases, wall units and columns. modulnova.com.

OFFICINE GULLO

Isola’, by Officine Gullo

Aiming to become the epicentre around which family and friends can gather, the five models in the ‘Isola’ collection can be seamlessly integrated into any kitchen project.

The wide range of customisable options allows for the creation of dream set-ups with accessories that include pasta cookers, steamers, lava stone barbecues, mirror-finished fry-top plates, coup de feu burners and direct-cooking electric grills. officinegullo.com.

ARCLINEA

Proxima’, by Antonio Citterio, for Arclinea

This high-performing stainless steel kitchen is defined by its bold handles, which appear along the entire perimeter of the island, allowing for the effortless opening of doors and drawers.

The minimalist design, which integrates large American appliances, also aims to encourage proximity, both in terms of easy access to cooking tools, and fostering sociability in the preparation and consumption of foods. arclinea.com.

CESAR

Tangram’, by Garcia Cumini, for Cesar