Kitchen Investments for Life!
As VIP bloggers with Modenus BlogTour at KBIS 2015, we were invited by two of our sponsors, Poggenpohl and Blanco to an exclusive, exceptionally styled tour of 3 penthouse suites at the The Residences at Mandarin Oriental to view the "Art of "Performance"
photo images Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
photo image Chasen West Photography for Modenus
It seemed strange at first glance that a former Cirque du Soleil performer and ballerina were brought in to entertain us when we were there to view kitchen and bath products, but it was to convey how their products are very "performance based" and a true work of art. They are performers as well as models for the Las Vegas sculpture artist Richard MacDonald. You have got to look at his website, it is spectacular!!
Poggenpohl has been making kitchens since 1892. They have manufactured kitchens for all kinds of homes in over 70 countries around the world. A Poggenpohl kitchen is built to order and designed exactly for the space and people who will use it.
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Poggenpohl's focus is on creating a kitchen that is personal and meets the demands of your lifestyle, cooking, entertaining and organization.
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Poggenpohls drawer systems are designed so you can see everything at a glance. Their drawers are renowned for their strength and the ability to withstand a lifetime of hard use. The materials they use to create them are enormously strong, as are the jointing techniques employed. Even the concealed runners beneath the drawer use roller bearings instead of ball bearings, as this means longer life and a smoother glide for years longer than an ordinary drawer. Every aspect of a Poggenpohl kitchen reveals the same perfectionist approach.
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As a thoughtful design enhancement, Poggenpohl also offers interior lighting for its drawer units. The lights switch on automatically when the drawer is opened.
Here are a few fascinating images of Poggenpohl's sleek kitchens:
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A Poggenpohl kitchen is an investment for life.
There are many good reasons for choosing a Poggenpohl kitchen. These include the wide choice of finishes and materials; enduring construction; made to measure individuality; and the highest standards of quality.The very best quality, the longest life and the very best of support.
Also included in our tour of the penthouse residences was Blanco and their luxury sinks, faucets and decorative accessories.
The kitchens in the penthouses included the Blanco Steelart Sink designs. These sinks start out as a single sheet of stainless and are sculpted by hand into seamless, stunning, yet hardworking designs.
BLANCO ATTIKA™ ELEVATED ELEGANCE
BLANCO PRECISION™ R10 and R0
BLANCO PRECISION™ 16"
BLANCO PRECISION™ MicroEdge
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photo image Chasen West Photography for Modenus
The Blanco Culina is a semi-professional faucet that has won the reddit design award for product design. It combines high performance with high style. It has a clean, elegant design. There is a convenient toggle switch button that controls and changes the water stream from a solid stream to a spray stream.
In addition to their sinks and faucets, Blanco introduced a new integrated dark walnut cutting board accessory for its award winning ATTIKA™ kitchen sink. It includes a raised geometric rim with soft contours that separate wet and dry areas. It creates the ideal preparation zone.
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Check out this video on You Tube of the stellar night!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlPP2YxSJFA
It was a pretty amazing evening showcasing these luxury brands and reconnecting with friends!
photo image Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
From left to right: Joann Kandrac, Rose Dostal of RMD Designs, LLC, Kelly Kole, Laurie Gorelick of Laurie Gorelick Interiors, Julia Buckingham of Buckingham Interiors and front and center Mark Williams of Mark Williams Design Associates
I agree with Miles Redd's design rule when it comes to investment - "Buy the best and you only cry once."
Joann