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NuDesign: A New Twist on Modern

AyA Kitchens & Sub-Zero/Wolf by Glen Peloso (IDS09 Booth #419)

February 5, 2009 Toronto, Canada - Imagination meets form meets function is the result of three exemplary leaders in the kitchen and bath industry collaborating under the banner of NuDesign. For Interior Design Show 2009 AyA Kitchens and Sub Zero/Wolf have collaborated with celebrity Designer Glen Peloso to create the ultimate modern kitchen.

What’s New at AyA Kitchens

2009’s Interior Design Show marks the launch of AyA’s new cool white Oyster finish featured on AyA’s new Lumina door style. A 3mm thick backpainted glass overlay is applied to a matching matte painted 16mm thick slab door – a modern and eco-friendly alternative to high gloss lacquer finishes. The melding of the two materials creates an additional outer edge detail to the door further emphasizing the Lumina’s linear qualities. The two textures of the matte paint and the luminous glass create a tone on tone play with light. Lumina’s addition to AyA’s product offering demonstrates AyA’s commitment to European minimalist design.

The Kitchen Concept

Stepping into the kitchen you are immediately immersed in the sleek sophistication of the interplay of textures and materials unified by a common monochromatic palette of crisp white tones. Lustrous glass faced cabinetry and appliances, luminous curving countertops, sparkling bubble chandeliers and glossy pearl hardwood floors all contribute to the radiant lightness of the space.

Pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the unifying theme of the NuDesign collaboration. AyA’s new Lumina door style with Oyster backpainted glass demonstrates AyA’s new interpretation of minimalist European design. The twin stately flush inset Sub Zero refrigerators flanked with full height pull out pantries integrate seamlessly and anchor the space. Flip up wall cabinets are encased in a gracefully curved Glacier White Corian floating shelf, an organic detail which is repeated in the central island creating a stunning sculptural centerpiece.

The wonders and possibilities of technology illuminate and enliven this living space. The backsplash, featuring imbedded LCD monitors behind reflective glass, allows imagination to take shape – decorative imagery, recipes, films, news - the web seamlessly connects this hip kitchen to the world beyond. Energy efficient and versatile LED lighting is used throughout, both in warm tones to highlight cabinetry and workspace, and more playfully to create the multi-coloured glow of the “bubble bar”.

Intelligent yet stylish storage solutions and accessories add the final layer of functionality to the kitchen. Pull out pantries, flip up cabinets and soft close pot drawers with internal pull-outs all give versatility to storage requirements. A frameless Wolf cooktop and Sub Zero Wine Refrigerator offer unsurpassed functionality and style. A chrome Franke faucet and a cylindrical vent hood provide the perfect metallic accents.

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The Vision – From Glen Peloso

I based my vision on the Nudesign booth on the elements of air/heaven – the white, in a continuous palette is to evoke the feeling of openness. The white offers a sense of cleanliness line an environment where food preparation is best executed.

The curves of the space offer the element of “eddy” created by wind flow as they interact with the clouds. The bubble bar is the use of air in wine. The back splash in constant movement gives the space a feeling of movement, like a changing sky.

The space has all the function of a work room yet the seamless flow hides all the functional elements and focuses on beauty. It also has a practical element in that it can be integrated with a computer offering functionality and international connection through the internet, television and film.

About AyA Kitchens

AyA Kitchens and Baths is a state of the art manufacturer of high quality, frameless cabinetry. By combining old world craftsmanship and attention to detail with high tech manufacturing processes AyA is able to offer innovative, quality cabinetry at competitive, manufacturer direct prices. AyA's in house design professional's work with clients ranging from individual home owners to multi-national builders to create cabinetry solutions tailored to specific tastes and needs. AyA Kitchens is a leader in its industry with its Green Design initiative and Woodmark Quality Certification.

About NuDesign

Other members of the NuDesign team include Franke/Kindred, Hettich International, Designer Glass, Sound Designs, Latitude and Willis Distributing (Corian). For more information, please visit www.nudesign.ca.

For more information please contact:

Nelson Costa

AyA Kitchens and Baths

1551 Caterpillar Road

Mississauga, ON L4X 2Z6

Tel: 905.848.1999 x.251

Fax: 905-848-5127

or visit AyA’s website:

www.AyAkitchens.com

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