Kitchen, Wood Counter, Wood Cabinet, Light Hardwood Floor, Pendant Lighting, Wall Oven, Vessel Sink, Subway Tile Backsplashe, and Cooktops Danish architect Sigurd Larsen needed a new kitchen for his 969-square-foot apartment in the hip Kreuzberg district of Berlin—so he designed his own in collaboration with Reform. Larsen opted for a kitchen in anthracite—as the darker color added contrast to his oak floors and countertops.  Photo 2 of 9 in Modern Kitchen Upgrade Ideas From a Danish Design Firm That's Challenging the Kitchen Market

Modern Kitchen Upgrade Ideas From a Danish Design Firm That's Challenging the Kitchen Market

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It was important for Larsen to design surfaces that could tolerate constant use. The design for his own Berlin kitchen is made up of thin layers of aluminum that have been shaped by simply cutting, folding and assembling in a way that creates a straightforward and flexible system.