Would You Choose One of These ‘Divina Cucina’ Smeg Kitchen Appliances?
Credit : Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana
Kitchen appliances are often finished in singular metallic shades, or black or white – brighter hues and pastel colours are used but are seen less often. This Divina Cucina range of Smeg kitchen appliances was revealed at the Milan Design Week and was designed in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana with the vivid designs celebrating the southern Italian heritage of the two brands.
This eye-catching blue and white design has images of Mount Etna – located near Catania in Sicily – as well as the Greek temples of Castor and Pollux. The style is inspired by the classic Italian style of majolica pottery, which often used pale blues similar to the colour of the Mediterranean Sea. The floral elements are representative of the types of landscapes and vegetation found in the region.
Credit : Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana
If the pastel blue and white is too tame for your kitchen, this incredibly vibrant and colourful design could be used to make a statement in any home. With roots in Sicilian cooking and decoration, it features illustrations of prickly pears, lemons and cherries. Traditional bright Sicilian puppet theatre carts have provided inspiration for the design, and the triangular geometric shapes are known locally in Italy as Crocchi.
The collection includes a matching oven, fridge-freezer and cooker hood and it is not the first time these two household names have collaborated – previous items have included blenders, kettles and toasters. Smeg says products in the Divina Cucina range are true works of art and create a new perception of home appliances.
We think these extremely colourful Smeg kitchen appliances could be here to stay – they would look fantastic in modern and contemporary spaces! Would you have these products in your kitchen? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, or on our Facebook or Twitter pages.