by Manuel Marin.
A choice of pure style or true functional necessity, it is the undisputed protagonist of the most à la page kitchens, thanks to a design that aesthetically looks to the past or traces new design paths.
Despite the rise of modular kitchens with built-in appliances, free-standing appliances have become very popular again in recent years. Among these, the kitchen – understood as a combination of oven, hob and hood – is certainly the main element. The choice of the most suitable model, however, is not something to be underestimated, the evolution of technologies has in fact made it possible to differentiate cooking methods, integrated functions and structural characteristics of this appliance. In addition to an attractive design which, alone, is able to give a precise character to the environment in which it is inserted. The purchase of a free-standing kitchen must take into consideration some essential parameters: the hob, the oven, any hood, performance and dimensions.
1 – SIX FIREPLACES OF DIFFERENT SIZES
Fiorentina 90 by Officine Gullo presents, in the 91 cm dual fuel version, six burners of different sizes with double brass burners and massive professional cast iron grates. As an alternative to the gas hob, an induction version is also available. The multifunction electric oven has an extra-large capacity of 161 litres, is equipped with double ventilation for better heat distribution and has the Pyrolysis functions for self-cleaning, Booster for quickly reaching the temperature and Probe for detecting the temperature of the food. It has a width of 91.2 cm, a min. height of 92 cm – max. of 95.2 cm and a depth of 76.4 cm.
Fiorentina 90 by Officine Gullo, from €16,300 – officinegullo.com
2 – CONFIGURABLE MODULES
C160-A45+F60+A45/1 by Alpex Inox includes the stainless steel kitchen element 160 cm wide, 65 cm deep with a height of 90 – 95 cm, a built-in hob with five gas burners, a 60 cm built-in electric oven and two 45 cm doors . Configurable in infinite possibilities, the modules give life to a destructured kitchen that can combine complementary elements with separate functions such as washing, preparation, cooking, storage; or present themselves in self-sufficient blocks that enclose together all the vital functions of the kitchen. Ergonomics, safety and functionality are supported by the solidity of AISI 304 stainless steel with the characteristic silver satin finish. The warranty is 2 years extendable to 5.
C160–A45+F60+A45/1 by Alpes Inox, from €11,810 – alpesinox.com
3 – ELECTRIC OVEN WITH 10 COOKING PROGRAMS
Frigo 2000 propone la cucina a libera installazione ICBDF30450/S/P Wolf che unisce la potenza del piano cottura a gas con la sorprendente tecnologia del forno elettrico a doppia ventilazione Wolf. The hob is equipped with double sealed crown burners and special functions, such as the infrared grill and the teppanyaki plate.
The electric oven has a double fan and the four heating elements allow you to have 10 cooking programs available. Thanks to the multiple grills, in fact, it is possible to cook bread and desserts evenly using the Convection program without having to rotate the tray. Wolf ovens are equipped with double ventilation and produce uniform heat for perfect cooking of food.
Frigo2000 presents ICBDF30450/S/P Wolf, €13,420 – frigo2000.it
4 – SELF-CLEANING OVEN THROUGH PYROLYSIS
CPF9GPOR by Smeg is the free-standing kitchen with electric oven and gas hob in Positano orange aesthetic. The gas hob, with six cooking zones, thanks to the visible heat source, allows total control and the choice of the right temperature intensity. The oven is equipped with three fans and two circular heating elements, which allow you to cook multiple dishes at the same time. Furthermore, with pyrolysis – a self-cleaning process at 500° C – maximum sanitation is achieved without the need for chemical products. The width and height of the kitchen are 90 cm while the depth is 60 cm.
CPF9GPOR by Smeg with hood, from €5,988 – smeg.com
5 – LOW NOISE EXTRACTION HOOD
Enfasi Mistral by Steel Cucine is the first kitchen to combine an oven, an induction hob and a cutting-edge extraction system in a single product. The extractor hood integrated into the hob is equipped with a 700 m³/h high-performance, low-noise (max 63 dB) brushless motor that immediately captures steam and odors. Adjustable to four speeds via slide controls on the surface, the suction system is also equipped with an automatic shut-off timer.
Furthermore, the large 91 liter oven is enhanced with the patented INNVENT ventilation system: two fans rotate in opposite directions ensuring perfect cooking homogeneity. It has a width of 90 cm, depth of 60 cm and adjustable height between 90.6 and 95.1 cm.
Emphasis Mistral by Steel Cucine – steel-cucine.com
On the cover, Fiorentina 90 by Officine Gullo.
