Gourmet selection

Traditional-style ovens can add character and warmth to a kitchen, but are not normally noted for their ability to blend with contemporary designs.

However, La Cornue, a company with almost 100 years' experience in hand-assembling professional standard ovens, integrates high-end technology with a huge array of finishes and colours that will suit the decor of any kitchen, says Andrew Price, director of Ambiance Interiors.

"La Cornue cookers range in width from 90cm to 180 cm, providing options for kitchens of all sizes. At www.ambhome.com, browsers can interactively try out combinations of the 26 colours, and 12 trim options, on a virtual oven."

La Cornue cookers are built to order, and hand-assembled by just one worker a reason why owners consider them more as family heirlooms than simply ovens.

Cabinetry, which can be installed around a cooker, is also custom manufactured.

"The same exacting standards that are applied to the creation of an oven are also applied to each piece of cabinetry. Enamelled sheet metal, stainless steel, chrome, copper, solid wood and brass are used to create classic designs, manufactured by master craftsmen," says Price.

For more details, contact the agents for La Cornue: Ambiance Interiors, phone 1800 148 365. Email: ambiance@clear.net.nz. Websites: www.ambhome.com or www.la-cornue.com.

Story by: Trendsideas