Blum kitchen inspirations

3 22 32 The big joy of small living Small houses promise freedom by de-cluttering 36 Tips for kitchen buyers Clever hints from good friends 38 More space for living Why more and more people are merging their kitchen and living space 42 The best things come in 5s Belgian star chef Roger van Damme visits Blum 64 Cooking around the world How kitchens reflect the culture of every country 66 Subject to close inspection Fittings are the heart of furniture - Blum gives you top quality in every respect 68 Today's innovations are tomorrow's standards The technology of tomorrow for lasting enjoyment 70 Blum perfects motion – now and in future Quality since 1952 – not only in kitchens The DYNAMIC SPACE team from top to bottom: Miriam Witzemann, Anja Fitz, Daniela Riedmann Content  | kitchen inspirations Buying a new kitchen is something you can really look forward to! It’s a great opportunity to re-define the hub of your home and your life. Ideally, you can convert your own personal desires and requirements into action. Modern kitchens not only offer trendy features and sophisticated looks but are also top in terms of functionality. They make everyday kitchen use fun! But buying a new kitchen can also be a bit of a challenge. The kitchen you decide on will last for 15 years or more, and it’s often very difficult to keep an overview of the latest product innovations. Thanks to our many years of research into the requirements and habits of kitchen users all over the world, we’ve built up a sound base of knowledge and developed products that are tailored to everyday kitchen use. The following pages will give you useful ideas and examples of how to make your new kitchen really practi- cal. We call our ideas for practical kitchens "DYNAMIC SPACE". For more information simply go to www.blum.com/ideas . Be inspired and discover what innovations there are (big and small) to gear your new kitchen to your needs. And enjoy your kitchen for many years to come!