Solid rhythm

French designer Inga Sempé always knows how to surprise with her designs by giving functional objects a light-hearted and elegant aesthetic. So it is no wonder that she has designed kitchen equipment for Reform that offers a different design language to that of the classic combination: "Nowadays, industrial kitchens often resemble domestic kitchens – they look like a series of cubes. Inevitably, we are condemned to live in the midst of these cubic structures and, to be honest, I'm fed up with it. My desire was to create something different, something warm. Something that radiates beauty and abundance, but is by no means forbidding," she says.

For "COLUMN", she combines a solid carcase with soft curves and rounded edges as well as a striking detail: a monolithic handle runs vertically across the front of each element of the kitchen. This not only serves to open the storage space, but also gives the shape a minimalist dynamic that fits into any interior design – even beyond the kitchen. "The most striking feature of a kitchen is its handle. That's exactly what I focussed on. My aim was to create something that wouldn't turn into a mere gadget, an imitation or something aggressive. It would be easy to create an intrusive, different kitchen and justify it under the guise of 'design'. My ambition, however, was to create something soft and smooth that still has a distinct personality," says the designer.

Available in natural oak and white ash, as well as lacquered ash veneer in the colours "Fresh Cream", "Pistachio", "Concrete" and "Dark Umbra", "COLUMN" can be adapted to any desired style and appear both subtle and sculptural. For the worktops, you can choose between natural stone and solid wood – ideal for creating homogeneous transitions or exciting contrasts in the material. "An object doesn't have to look functional to be functional," says Inga Sempé.