Kitchens and appliances that adjust to a range of lifestyles were on display at the biennial Eurocucina exhibition, which took place last April during Design Week in Milan. -Josephine Minutillo.

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		Staying single and unattached Designed by Alberto Colonello for Boffi, Single is a freestanding or wall-mounted unit with fixed dimensions that can come equipped with a sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, or cooking surface. The body is made from 4¼5'' wood-particle panels in several finishes with an inside cover in stainless steel. The bottom portion is available with a door or as a drawer, and the cover closes to create a compact block ideal for offices or small apartments. Various options feature additional storage and worktop space. Boffi Soho, New York City. www.boffisoho.com    [Reader Service # 200 ]
		Futuristic filters Elica, a manufacturer of kitchen hoods since 1970, has evolved from a small, artisan shop, whose products were intended exclusively for the Italian market, to an international leader with an innovative, modern collection. This year they introduced Om, an almost vertical, completely flat glass hood. The glass is silk-screen processed on the back in plain colors but can be customized with patterns or decoration. The processed glass is also less sensitive to finger marks and easy to clean, according to the manufacturer. Om’s superior air and odor filtration was designed to achieve high efficiency levels with reduced aspiration power, making it less noisy than most conventional hoods. Elica, Ancona, Italy. www. elica.com [ Reader Service # 201 ]
		Personalized pantry Regula is a versatile kitchen system from Binova designed to adapt to a variety of spaces and cooking needs. Individual elements are made to be seen from all sides, allowing flexibility when arranging kitchen layouts. Autonomous elements come with castors for even greater versatility. The height of the work tops varies to adjust to specific ergonomic and functional requirements. Work tops come in aluminum, laminate, steel, marble, and Corian, with side panels in aluminum, matte lacquer, or laminate in a variety of colors for countless compositions. Bizhan Home, New York City. www.binova.com [ Reader Service # 202 ]
		Domestic sphere First introduced as a prototype in 2002, the Sheer kitchen, along with the new brand, was officially introduced at this year’s Eurocucina by parent company Gatto Cucine. Created by Drag Design, Sheer’s highly innovative design anticipates future trends in living at the same time that it reinterprets tradition. Its provocative, perfectly spherical form encloses all the conventional and advanced functions of a large kitchen as it invites users to gather around it in the manner of a family hearth. Suitable for all types of living arrangements, the Sheer kitchen becomes an object at the center of a room rather than a room itself. Gatto Cucine, Camerano, Italy. www.gattocucine.it [ Reader Service # 203 ]
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