KITCHEN DESIGN GUIDE

This handy resource will help you get you started designing your dream kitchen and keep all the details organized to make the process as painless as possible.

NEW! OFFICE FURNITURE

We are proud to offer luxury Italian office furniture from Newform Uffocio.

bathroom vanities made in italy

IKON BY BMT BAGNI

A modern bathroom collection made up of simple geometric shapes and featuring integrated washbasins to create a lasting impression.

SIPARIO BY ARAN CUCINE

An innovative and minimalist kitchen created in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Makio Hasuike.

MODERN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS

SYNUA BY OIKOS

An oversized security door on a unique vertical pivoting system for wider opening. Closed, the door sits flush with the wall.

CUSTOM CLOSETS

WALK-IN CLOSETS

Pianca offers custom-designed, walk-in closet solutions that combine functionality and beauty available in a variety of colors, textures, and materials.

CUSTOM STAIRCASES

HELIKA LUX BY CAST

Curved staircases custom-designed with wood, glass, stainless steel, or powder-coated iron steps and railings.

FLOORING

OXIMORO BY SKEMA

Natural, beautiful, sustainable engineered European oak flooring available in a variety of finishes, and thicknesses.

TREVI BY ARAN CUCINE

A classic Mediterranean kitchen drawing inspiration and elegance from the warm fragrances of the region.

Category Archives:Design We Love

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Modern Design Brings Sex Appeal to East Bay Real Estate

This Beverly Hills-style home in the hills of Lafayette, CA, designed by award-winning architect Steven Kubitschek features panoramic views of Mt. Diablo and an expansive Italian kitchen.

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A Modern Kitchen in a Rustic Colorado Mountain Town

One regular customer calls her new Telluride condo “Palo Alto 2.0.”

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How to Design an Open Kitchen

The benefits of the open kitchen and living room are clear, but there are some drawbacks, too. Here’s how to design your kitchen right.

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Announcing Bay StoneWorks Custom Countertop Fabrication

After years of out-sourcing our countertop fabrication, European Cabinets & Design Studios has acquired the stone fabrication business that has been our long-time source for custom countertops.

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Designer Lucile Glessner on the Return of Midcentury Modern

The Eichler—the Bay Area’s iconic Midcentury Modern home—offers a modern, natural aesthetic that appeals to many homebuyers.

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When Is the Best Time to Remodel Your Kitchen?

There’s a lot more to consider when planning a kitchen remodeling project than the weather outside.

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Our 3 Favorite New Wine Refrigerators

Because there’s absolutely no reason why your kitchen shouldn’t have a great wine refrigerator.

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3 Ways to Make a Traditional Kitchen Modern

The best kitchens combine form with function. Here’s how to create a beautiful, traditional kitchen, with all the modern features.

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Architect Tali Hardonag Says, Let There Be Light

Palo Alto-based architect Tali Hardonag needed an open, modern kitchen for a down-to-the-foundation remodeling project that takes advantage of the natural California sunlight.

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Don’t Fall for These Tired Kitchen Design Trends

Some kitchen trends have more staying power than others. Use these modern ideas to design a kitchen that fits your life and reflects your good style.

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An Efficient, Modern Masterpiece with Traditional Comforts of Home

This couple wanted a modern, energy-efficient home that was still cozy and inviting.

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Saratoga Remodel Wins Professional Remodeler Award

This remodeling project in Saratoga, CA, earned a Bronze Award in Professional Remodeler magazine’s annual Design Awards.

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10 Small Appliances with Really Great Design for Your Kitchen

These small kitchen appliances are so beautiful, you’ll ask us to design extra counter space for your new kitchen just to show them off!

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Designer Karim Rashid: A Kitchen Should Be an Elegant Experience

Industrial designer Karim Rashid has designed two kitchens for Rastelli Cucine, the latest venture from Aran Cucine owner Renzo Rastelli.

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Volare Shines in Trump Hollywood Penthouse Project

Kitchen and wall system cabinets from Aran Cucine’s Volare collection make a bold statement in this newly renovated penthouse in the prestigious Trump Hollywood building in Florida.

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8 Modern Dining Room Chairs That Would Look Great in Your Home

From mid-century modern to transitional to contemporary, these eight dining room chairs will look great in your home.

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They Came for a Kitchen and Left with New Best Friends

Rich and Katie Heley came to European Cabinets & Design Studios for a modern Italian kitchen for their new home. What came next they say, was kismet.

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Trending: Contemporary European Kitchens

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, contemporary European-style kitchens are growing in popularity.

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How to Make the Perfect Caffè Latte

Nothing says Italian kitchen like the perfect homemade Caffè Latte.

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Modern Kitchen Cabinets Offer a Streamlined Look and Maximum Storage

Industrial designer Karim Rashid has designed two kitchens for Rastelli Cucine, the latest venture from Aran Cucine owner Renzo Rastelli.

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5 Ways to Maximize Space in Your New Kitchen

You don’t have to have a huge home to have a fantastic kitchen with a ton of storage.

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Bijou: More Than Meets the Eye

Aran Cucine’s Bijou collection uses high-tech processes to make porcelain kitchen cabinets in sustainable ways.

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Get a Modern Concrete Countertop with All the Benefits of Quartz

Caesarstone’s new colors offer the modern look of a concrete countertop, without the hassle.

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Great Contemporary Cabinetry a Top Priority for Designer Kathy Monarch

When interior designer Kathy Monarch was working on a five-bedroom home for her long-time clients, finding great cabinets was a top priority.

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Tallest Residential Building in New York Features Italian Kitchens

Interior designer Deborah Berke chose Aran Cucine products to furnish the kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundries of 432 Park Avenue in New York.

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Black, White & Blue: The Bay Area’s Top Kitchen Colors

Five Bay Area kitchen designers chime in with their picks for this year’s top kitchen color trends.

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Miele Built-In Oven Earns Best of Year Award for Appliance Design

The Miele Generation 6000 series oven was recognized by Reviewed.com for best luxury home appliance design.

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Why Your Next Countertop Should Be Quartz

Granite has been the official status symbol in the world of countertops since the 1990s, but quartz is quickly gaining ground as the high-end countertop of choice.

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7 Simple Renovation Projects to Spruce Up Your Home

Do-it-yourself ideas that won’t break the bank.

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Survey Shows Homeowners Favor Upscale Kitchen Features

As house prices begin to recover, homeowners are more willing to invest in higher-end home improvement projects, favoring upscale features and products for their kitchens.

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ECDS Kitchen Cabinets Earn Remodeling Gold Award

European Cabinets & Design Studios supplied cabinets for a kitchen remodeling project in a single-story mid-century modern home by architect Tali Hardonag.

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