MINIMALISM

Minimalism: Minimalism is a style in architecture, arts and music typified with ‘extreme simplicity of

form and a literal, objective approach.’ This style originated in New York City in the late 1960’s.

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Butler sink

Butler Sink: A Butlers sink is a large, deep sink usually

made from porcelain or less commonly stainless steel or

copper.

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corbel Corbel: 1. Any bracket, especially one of brick or

stone, usually of slight extent. 2. A short horizontal

time supporting a girder.

www.dictionaryreference/browse/corbels?.com

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mantle Mantle: shelf that projects from the wall, most

commonly above a fireplace.

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Federation

Federal design style originates

from 1780-1820 in the United

States. This style is particularly

credited to the English ‘Adams

brothers’. During these years,

1780-1820, this style was seen as

a ‘contempory’ style, borrowing

heavily from European influences.

Federation style mimics in a

lesser way, architectural details

from original Roman and Greek

buildings. This style is still very

prominent in the U.S.

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2430380/list/A

merican-Architecture--The-Elements-of-Federal-

Style

Whirlpool’s

Green

Eco

kitchen Whirlpool green eco system kitchen: This sleek, white and ‘space station’ looking kitchen was showcased

at the Milan Design Week. This single island encompasses a dishwasher, fridge, induction hob, sink and oven.

Focusing on saving time and energy, this ‘Green kitchen’ exhibits an ‘intelligent’ induction cooker, saving

20% on energy by calculating exactly how much water is needed for cooking. 70% of the water used in this

kitchen is filter, stored and reused by the dishwasher. This kitchen too, includes solar panel for the heating

of water. Wow!

http://inhabitat.com/whirlpools-green-eco-system-kitchen-debuts-in-milan/

French

provincial

French Province style in interiors: French provincial style in interiors portrays rustic

furniture and fittings, often made from pale woods (such as oak) and any metal work

is made from iron.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-french-provincial-furniture.htm

What style? I have identified the style of this kitchen as ‘French Provincial’.

Colours: The material used in this kitchen is a pale timber. French provincial furniture was commonly crafted

from pale timber, such as: Oak, beech, cherry and apple; as this timber was readily available in the French

provinces. The craftsmen of the French provincial furniture, always went for the paler colours, if the timber

wasn’t pale, it was whitewashed. This style was derived from the 17th and 18th century, hence timber being the

most popular material. Often iron is used for metal hard ware and painted fabric was popular.

The reason why I think that that French provinces went for the pale colours is to lighten and freshen things,

the best they could. Houses had low timber ceilings, few windows and lighting would have been very minimal.

Different features of this kitchen include the rattan doors, the turned posts and the crockery display. The

rattan, or woven doors, appears in this kitchen to be criss-crossed from thin batons of the same timber.

Woven furniture is popular in this particular style, as again it enhances lightness of the style. The French

provincial style isn’t dense and heavy.

The turned posts and the coving at the top of the cabinetry, is typical of this style. The French provincial

style came from the craftsmen in the 16 and 1700’s, therefore wood turning and carving were popular and

feasible ways of adding value and interest to their work. However, the detail on the French provincial furniture

seems minimal compared to the carvings and detail on Parisian furniture- again the Culture capital took the

cake.

The crockery display is a popular masterpiece of the style kitchen. I have actually been unable to find out

exactly why, but it seems as though the French were proud to show off their crockery.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-french-provincial-furniture.htm