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The first thing I learn in my quest for the perfect stove is that I'm not actually looking for a stove.  The thing in your grandmother's kitchen—that dinosaur with four electric burners and one cozy oven that can barely clean itself—that's a stove.  What I want is sleek, probably stainless...and integrated into my kitchen with a marriage of design and technology once reserved for Italian sports cars....I start by talking to Philip Guarino, the owner of Arclinea, an award-winning kitchen design firm in Boston.  He kindly explains that the stove has been broken up into the cooktop and the wall oven—the latter intuitively placed so you put down, rather than pick up, something hot.  "The separate cooktop and oven is the trend across the boards in higher-end kitchens," Guarino says.  "It's a little more expensive, but it also lets you utilize the space better."...."The other thing about cooktops is that they're more integrated and less obtrusive so, from a design standpoint, they're not compromising the clean look of the kitchen," Guarino says.  "A cook can be in stealth mode without showing a lot of appliances."

As for the new technology, Guarino notes that people are asking for induction cooktops in which an electromagnetic field stimulates and heats the molecules in specially designed induction cookware.  The surface is glass-ceramic, but if nothing comes in contact with it, no heat can be produced.  It's like magic, only real.  "What is particularly good from the chef's perspective is the even distribution of heat," Guarino explains.  He also notes the safety factor.  "There's no radiant heat so it's impossible to burn yourself."

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Marked by a strong and sculptural simplicity, Arclinea kitchens are proportioned with 4-to-6-inch toe kicks and 8-inch countertops that match practical efficiencies such as grooved seamless handles and a wealth of anti-clutter devices. From brushed stainless to their new pearl oak, each finish is of the highest premium.

“This contemporary kitchen’s two islands are a chef’s delight.  A table in the middle can be used for informal dining and moved when the homeowner is entertaining and requires the workflow space for party preparations….As with most ideal culinary spaces, ample storage is key in this kitchen, where there are many serious chef’s tools and dishes to put away.”

Arclinea Boston  | Winner, 2007 Dream Kitchen Contest

The kitchen design firm Arclinea won Qualified Remodeler's 2006 Master Design Silver Award for this Weston kitchen....The homeowners are cooks and wanted their house to have a social layout.  According to Philip Guarino, Arclinea's owner, "In the remodeling process, the kitchen became more integrated with the overall space, and there is no division between the kitchen, living and dining areas."  Guarino also notes that a cook can move through the space very meticulously from the work/prep area to the cooking area at the back where six Wolf burners, two 36" Gaganeau ovens and a 60" hood make a strong professional statement.

You know the scenario: (1) Every pot crashes to the floor as you reach for that little-used cake pan. (2) You swear you'll reorganize the kitchen...as soon as you're done baking. (3) You never get around to it. (4) Repeat during your next cooking attempt.  None of that would happen with an Arclinea kitchen, because those Italians have thought of everything: deep, customizable drawers instead of awkward, traditional cabinets; hidden but oh-so-useful electrical outlets; and, of course, a look that will make you the envy of every foodie in town.

Arclinea  | Winner Of Boston Magazine's Best Of Boston® 2006
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The owners of this home tasked Arclinea Boston with the job of creating a minimal, sleek space that would complement and expand their home's traditional design....Great consideration was given to the existing architecture....As frequent entertainers, the homeowners now have a room that allows for professional cooking and serves as an inviting gathering space.

The homeowners wanted a design that would provide all the conveniences of a professional kitchen. Additionally, they desired a culinary space that might encourage gatherings and would honor the home's natural setting. To achieve their dream design, they called on Arclinea Boston....The design team accomplished the homeowners' goals through the meticulous placement of work stations and a multifunctional island unit, which allows for sharing culinary experiences and socializing....the remodeled kitchen represents their dream design.

The kitchen has been the center of the universe for quite a while, but that universe is going to expand. "Don't think anymore about separate kitchen, dining rooms, living rooms," says Mercedes Farrando, an architect for Arclinea, a contemporary Italian kitchen design firm in Boston. "The whole space will be one continuous living space."

No more step stools to reach that top shelf for the Thanksgiving serving tray. Modern cabinetry is being designed to work in kitchens, with the goal of putting everything within reach. Some of today's most stylish designers say kitchens are taking a logical approach with cabinetry that is also pleasing to the eye. "Kitchens are top light instead of top heavy," said Philip Guarino, president of Arclinea Boston. "Following the principle of gravity, lighter things like open shelving or glass cabinets are being placed at the top, with solid, heavier things below."

Additionally, space is at a premium, Guarino said. For instance, "There is a shift from multiple smaller drawers to deep drawers that will fully extend."

....Guarino agrees that a mix of manmade and natural materials is popular. Woods soften stainless steel, he said, but also tend to complement the furniture in the adjacent room.

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