How to Design a Chic Open Kitchen Made for Entertaining with V-Zug Appliances

See how the owner makes his house a home with V-Zug appliances by turning the kitchen into the most important space in his Singapore apartment

When it came to the design of his new apartment, homeowner Chris Chen knew exactly what he wanted. As ERA Singapore’s executive director of agency, Chen has seen more than his fair share of beautiful show apartments, and is very familiar with the luxury furnishing and appliance brands that will meld elegantly with the modern and contemporary designs that he admires.

To top it off, he is an avid cook who enjoys preparing beautiful meals for his family and friends, so his kitchen had to become the heart of the home that he shares with his partner. The open-concept design of the culinary space showcases his knack for cooking and looks out to verdant views of the landscaped pool area of the Hilltops condominium where their stylish apartment is located in.

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Above ERA Singapore’s executive director of agency Chris Chen makes his house a home by turning the kitchen into the most important space in his Singapore apartment, while furnishing it with sleek V-Zug appliances. Eatch the video to see more of his stylish culinary space.

V-Zug was among the brands that Chen kept in mind, when he was searching for new appliances for his home; to date, he has used these products for over three years and is pleased with their ease of use and reliability. The Swiss manufacturer also stood out for the elegant and minimalist look of their products, which made them a good fit for the kitchen concept.

Adds Chen: “I selected V-Zug appliances because the sleek design fits my kitchen concept perfectly. I like how the black glass finish matches the modern design of my kitchen; the appliances make my home look even more elegant.”

The open kitchen incorporates streamlined appliances from the Swiss to enhance its sleek look. The space is also furnished with a kitchen island and cabinetry from Arclinea that sets the stage for Chen’s culinary experiments. His passion for coffee brewing has also been harmoniously incorporated into the kitchen design—a backlit display cabinet that houses his coffeemaking tools and equipment, and a generous island that makes room for countertop and preparation work for the delicious meals that Chen enjoys whipping up.

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Above Homeowner Chris Chen enjoys a cup of coffee in his balcony

Above The V-Zug fusion hob features a handleless design to create a sleek look

Above Chris Chen, ERA Singapore’s executive director of agency, pictured in his kitchen which is equipped with V-Zug appliances

Above Coffee equipment and tools can be neatly kept in the backlit cabinetry of the Arclinea system that Chen selected for the kitchen

Chen, who enjoys fusing Asian and European influences in his cooking, counts recipes such as the miso-baked cod fish among his favourite dishes to prepare for his guests. “I learnt how to cook through a process of trial and error while studying in the US,” shares Chen, who missed having Asian flavours in his meals during his time abroad. “We created improvised recipes and often have cookouts—my pineapple chilli prawn was one of such Asian-style dishes.”

He appreciates how the V-Zug Combair oven makes the cooking process easier with its precision and reliability, and its easy-to-use programmes. The homeowner cites the oven’s innovative “regeneration” feature as being particularly useful. Through the use of steam and hot air, the oven helps warm up the meal and prevents loss of moisture, ensuring that even day-old bread feels as crispy and fresh as the day it was baked.

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Above A peek at the miso-baked cod fish that Chen often prepares for his guests

Above The miso-baked cod fish

Above The black glass front of the oven matches perfectly with the modern minimalist interior design

Above The touchscreen display of the V-Zug Combair oven

When he’s using the V-Zug Fusion induction hob for dishes like the grilled tiger prawn with coconut dressing and pomegranate, Chen admires how the integrated hood easily removes the fumes so that the vapours don’t get in the way of the cooking process. The Opti Link function enables the extraction strength of the hood to be automated, and it can be adjusted manually should the need arise.

Aside from relishing every step of the cooking process, Chen takes pride in presenting his home-cooked meals on beautiful tableware he has collected from all around the world, alongside elegant cutlery that he hand-picked from Christofle and other homeware brands. He appreciates how the more delicate handmade ceramic pieces in his collection can be easily cleaned with the V-Zug AdoraDish dishwasher.

Photo 1 of 3 Homeowner Chris Chen enjoys plating as much as the cooking process

Photo 2 of 3 The grilled tiger prawn with coconut dressing and pomegranate is among Chen’s favourite recipes

Photo 3 of 3 The V-Zug fusion induction hob features an integrated hood that can remove the fumes during the cooking process

Chen also owns the Adora V-Zug AdoraWash V6000 washing machine, which is handily hidden from view in the utility room, so that it does not detract from the overall streamlined look of his open kitchen. “I love how everything is made easy with V-Zug, whichever appliance that I’m using,” he says. “So I can focus on what matters the most: spending time with my family and friends.”

Above The V-Zug AdoraWash V6000 washing machine is discreetly hidden behind a mirrored door that conceals the utility room when not in use

Above The pivoted touchscreen display is an ergonomic advantage exclusive to appliances from the V-Zug laundry line. The V-Zug AdoraWash V6000 is also able to clean delicate materials such as wool,

Above The owner enjoys the convenience of the V-Zug AdoraDish V6000 dishwasher which can clean sleek plates as well as delicate ceramic pieces from his cherished tableware

Above A view of the controls on the V-Zug AdoraDish V6000 dishwasher

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Credits

Content Direction

Hong Xinying

Videography

Nicola Ng

Camera Crew

Jufri Husne, Muhammad Afiq Bin Aris, Muhammad Firdaus Bin Mohd Zin

Lighting

Timothy Koh

Prop Styling

Cheryl Lai-Lim

Grooming

Zhou Aiyi (The Makeup Entourage), using Bobbi Brown and Keune

Topics

home design V-Zug appliances open kitchen modern contemporary

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How to Design a Stylish Open Kitchen Made for Entertaining