Basic Black is Back - in Europe

Industry publication Kitchen & Bath Business has an article in the current edition called "Black is Back".

Not here (yet), but it certainly seems to be hot in Europe.

Some sense of things to come (unfortunately it's all in very flashy Flash, so I can't steal the images):

Gorenje's Pininfarina Black Collection

An update to the classic Gorenje Pininfarina stainless-steel appliance line, the Gorenje Pininfarina Black Collection features glossy and matte black surfaces.

A limited edition (only 100 appliance sets have been made, unfortunately only available in Europe), the line includes a refrigerator/freezer, a built-in oven, cooktops, a ventilation hood and decorative panels for washers and microwaves.

The collection's technological innovations include a quick view window in the refrigerator, which allows users to see what’s inside without opening the door, and slider touch control on the cooktops, which allows simple operation by sliding a finger across the control unit's surface.

Doesn't say a word about the issues of dust and fingerprints on black...Guess those Europeans don't have greasy fingers or dust.

The styling on the fridge is STUNNING.





















Peggy