The heart of a home, the source of spiritual and physical nourishment; there are many things one can call a kitchen. Whichever you choose, there's no denying the importance of the said space in a home, cooking and serving up warm meals over which many a great bonding session will take place. 

If you've just moved out of your family home and into your brand new own or looking to level up your basic kitchen to something more complete, here are the three main things you need to start building your first kitchen. 

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A good fridge

A good fridge that preserves and keeps food fresh is, needless to say,  a  must but if you're looking for one that would add style points to your kitchen space, Sub-Zero's integrated fridges will fit to perfection in any design you have in mind. It is designed to show no grilles or visible hinges so they merge seamlessly into the decor for complete creative freedom. Browse more styles at Kitchen Culture.

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A multi-functional combi-oven

 The food that comes out of a kitchen is perhaps the most important part of living right. Unleash your culinary wizardry with a good oven, like De Dietrich's combi-steam oven that offers both the benefits of steam cooking alongside traditional baking methods all in one multifunction oven. Its user-friendly electronic control panel activates up to seven different cooking functions so you'll be spoiled for choice for your next meal. Find an official retailer here.

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Tableware you'll be proud of

Having friends over and bonding over the goodies you've prepared is perhaps the biggest gratification of a good kitchen. Do it with tableware you'll be proud of. Noritake's superior artistry and craftsmanship has brought forth beauty and quality to the dinner table for over a century. Contemporary and stylish or pretty and precious, there's something for every kitchen. Shop its full collection here.

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