Are you in the middle of deciding how to furnish your new kitchen? Not sure what material to use to make it look modern? With so many options out there, having to choose can be a mind-racking process. To help you in this endeavor, here are a few ideas amongst the most talked-about trends in the industry.

Cement

ONE kitchen in black cement, RiFRA Store Milano.

Perhaps cement has never been on the top of your list of materials to use in your kitchen, but, if you are a fan of the ultra-modern, industrial look, don’t send this option packing just yet.

Cement is often associated with strength and solidity, attributes that, for years, have made this material a heavyweight (pun intended!) in the construction industry. But, with the arrival of new trends and novel ways of working with this material, it has become versatile with infinite applications to give the whole house a new, original look.

FLY kitchen, island and columns in concrete.

At RiFRA, the cement is processed using SYNTRA, a process that allows the respective tones of grey slate and grey cement to remain untouched, while still maintaining its high mechanical resistance to abrasion, penetration of liquids and, with a final treatment, renders it waterproof.

Cement’s ideal habitat is right in the kitchen where, after being applied by hand, can cover doors, columns, islands or walls. If you like a more eclectic style or want to follow new trends, you can play around with colors and textures, lacquering the cement in a different hue.

ONE island in black cement and white glossy lacquered columns, RiFRA Store Paris.

If you love a contemporary style, cement is the finish for you. It stands out, even without the addition of color, it’s easy to maintain and it’s extremely durable.

Double Island ONE kitchen in cement.

Metals

Metals are the foundation of our civilization; they are omnipresent in our society, even having named some of the most important historical periods of our time. At RiFRA, this incredible group of materials has not gone unnoticed and because of the long list of impressive traits that they offer, RiFRA wanted to reinvent the use of metals in home décor.

FLY kitchen in bronze metal, RiFRA Store Milan.

One of the impressive characteristics of metals, and the reason why RiFRA has spent years researching this type of material for the use in furniture, is the way they reflect light. When a metal comes in contact with light, they reflect almost all of it giving the space they are in a special metallic brightness. This effect, different with each type of metal and how much light comes in contact with it, makes each piece of furniture completely unique.

FLY island in bronze metal, glossy rope lacquered columns.

To create this masterpiece, the metallic finish that RiFRA offers is made with liquid metal mixed with synthetic material that makes the blend a semi-solid. This way, it’s easy to spread over a base material, yielding an unparalleled result. This procedure gives you the opportunity to use a metallic finish on pretty much any part of the kitchen, using any kind of base! The options are truly endless and there will surely be a choice that is perfect for you.

FLY kitchen in bronze metal, RiFRA Store Milan.

RiFRA’s offers a wide range of tones due to the variety of percentages and types of metals used. Metals by RiFRA come in two different finishes:

Smooth

Pretty self-explanatory, this finish offers the brightness of metal in a smooth finish.

Crackle

The crackled finish is very unique in that it creates crevices in the material. This happens because of the chemical reaction of the components and the size, depth and length of each crevice is completely uncontrollable. This ensures that every piece is absolutely and utterly unique.

RiFRA offers 6 different metals in a smooth finish and 5 with a cracked finish:

• Iron 1
• Iron 2
• Copper
• Brass
• Bronze
• Cast iron (only available in smooth)

The finishes in metal offer a great solution for the home at a wonderful price point. The cleanliness of the design and the durability that they have makes them a perfect option for the home. Moreover, this type of finish makes any piece of furniture look more glamorous and expensive, and gives the space a focal point

Project: Double Island ONE in smooth bronze metal, oak columns.

A metal finish can go well with a wide variety of styles, including retro or contemporary styles.

Project: Double Island ONE in smooth bronze metal, oak columns.

When choosing a material for your kitchen, don’t be afraid to stray from the norm. These two finishes in particular are statement pieces that will give your kitchen an attitude and a style that will not go unnoticed.

Laura Spinelli

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