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Mad for Matte

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The couple have crafted their own kitchens in the past. For their floating home, however, they selected the black Vipp kitchen, where Juul chats with her daughter, Karla.
The couple have crafted their own kitchens in the past. For their floating home, however, they selected the black Vipp kitchen, where Juul chats with her daughter, Karla.
The homes are built on a concrete foundation and are typically constructed in only two days.
The homes are built on a concrete foundation and are typically constructed in only two days.
A wall of sleek black cabinets defines this kitchen project.
A wall of sleek black cabinets defines this kitchen project.
Matte Black Oslo Cutlery Set A sooty finish for stainless-steel flatware made in Portugal elevates everyday utensils.
Matte Black Oslo Cutlery Set A sooty finish for stainless-steel flatware made in Portugal elevates everyday utensils.
The refrigerator comes in ten different color ways and a small size that tucks easily into a small apartment kitchen.
The refrigerator comes in ten different color ways and a small size that tucks easily into a small apartment kitchen.
Located off of the kitchen, Vivi’s office disappears behind sliding walls covered in black chalkboard paint from Behr. This is one of the best home office setup ideas if you're short on space or if you're going for a minimalist look.
Located off of the kitchen, Vivi’s office disappears behind sliding walls covered in black chalkboard paint from Behr. This is one of the best home office setup ideas if you're short on space or if you're going for a minimalist look.
Stelton Pure Black Knives, $55–$129 at the Dwell Store Stelton’s Pure Black Knives are cutting edge kitchen tools. Each knife is forged from a single piece of stainless steel, so the handles morph into the blades without the interruption of a different material and color. The Pure Black Knives collection includes a large chef’s knife, small chef’s knife, bread knife, santuko knife, and utility knife.
Stelton Pure Black Knives, $55–$129 at the Dwell Store Stelton’s Pure Black Knives are cutting edge kitchen tools. Each knife is forged from a single piece of stainless steel, so the handles morph into the blades without the interruption of a different material and color. The Pure Black Knives collection includes a large chef’s knife, small chef’s knife, bread knife, santuko knife, and utility knife.
When developing the line, KitchenAid turned to the watch industry, taking note of matte black and brushed metal detailing on modern timepieces.
When developing the line, KitchenAid turned to the watch industry, taking note of matte black and brushed metal detailing on modern timepieces.
MMF-11.1 by Music Hall, $4,500 Compare the aural quality of a record to iTunes or Spotify, and let the fullness of sound win you over. Opposing magnets in the feet of the turntable virtually isolate it from its environment, dramatically improving the sound.
MMF-11.1 by Music Hall, $4,500 Compare the aural quality of a record to iTunes or Spotify, and let the fullness of sound win you over. Opposing magnets in the feet of the turntable virtually isolate it from its environment, dramatically improving the sound.
The juxtaposition of black and white is perhaps the most notable detail of the home’s interiors. In the guest bathroom, black and white tiles provide visual interest.
The juxtaposition of black and white is perhaps the most notable detail of the home’s interiors. In the guest bathroom, black and white tiles provide visual interest.
Stainless steel has been the hallmark of the modern American kitchen for years. But today’s appliance launches show that stainless is not the only material fit for modern design seekers. KitchenAid’s new Black Stainless Steel line is a natural evolution, as it has the same material qualities as stainless steel but features a new, warmer tone.
Stainless steel has been the hallmark of the modern American kitchen for years. But today’s appliance launches show that stainless is not the only material fit for modern design seekers. KitchenAid’s new Black Stainless Steel line is a natural evolution, as it has the same material qualities as stainless steel but features a new, warmer tone.
Heating for the unit is provided by a Spartherm fireplace, with electric heating integrated into the magnesite floor. Walls are insulated with fire-tested wool felt under plywood panels.
Heating for the unit is provided by a Spartherm fireplace, with electric heating integrated into the magnesite floor. Walls are insulated with fire-tested wool felt under plywood panels.
The blades on the Furtif Evercut series are made from titanium-carbide that’s been laser-bonded. It will last “300 times longer than standard steel and five times longer than ceramic,” according to the manufacturer TB Groupe.
The blades on the Furtif Evercut series are made from titanium-carbide that’s been laser-bonded. It will last “300 times longer than standard steel and five times longer than ceramic,” according to the manufacturer TB Groupe.
Fabian and Dorothee Heine’s renovation began and ended with a particular kitchen system. Almost a year before finding the flat they would call home, the Hamburg-based couple decided upon a matte black Vipp kitchen that Fabian had glimpsed in the window of the company’s Copenhagen showroom. The island serves as a generous workspace for Fabian to prepare dishes with her son Morten.
Fabian and Dorothee Heine’s renovation began and ended with a particular kitchen system. Almost a year before finding the flat they would call home, the Hamburg-based couple decided upon a matte black Vipp kitchen that Fabian had glimpsed in the window of the company’s Copenhagen showroom. The island serves as a generous workspace for Fabian to prepare dishes with her son Morten.