The island as the central element of the contemporary kitchen
Years ago, having a kitchen island was uncommon. Today, it’s almost the opposite: in many renovations and new projects, the island is the first thing people think about.
Kitchen trends set to define 2026
The kitchen continues to evolve and, looking ahead to 2026, trends are moving away from short-lived fashions to focus on something deeper: how we want to live in and use this space. More integrated, warmer kitchens designed to stand the test of time.
After the holidays: the kitchen reset no one does (but should)
Christmas is over… but the kitchen keeps the aftermath.
Quick & delicious Christmas recipes (plus a smoke-free kitchen)
Simple dishes to enjoy the holidays… and a few tips so your kitchen doesn’t notice a thing.
Integrated vs. decorative cooker hoods: which one is best for your kitchen?
When it’s time to choose an extractor hood, the same question almost always comes up: integrated into the cabinetry or decorative and visible?
This Christmas, your wine, perfectly served
Whoever you spend the holidays with, one thing never changes: you toast with your favourite wine.
The most common mistakes when installing a cooker hood (and how to avoid them)
The extractor hood is essential for keeping the air clean. But even a powerful hood can lose much of its performance if the installation isn’t done correctly. In fact, not even the best model on the market works well if the extraction system is poorly executed.
At Frecan, we don’t just sell cooker hoods. We manufacture them.
For over 30 years, we’ve been designing, producing, assembling and checking every single hood in our own facilities, with the expertise of those who know their product from start to finish.
The perfect cooking zone: how to coordinate hob and hood for an efficient, well-designed kitchen
The cooking zone is, along with the sink area, the functional heart of any kitchen.
Recap kitchens 2025: The year when less was more
2025 has consolidated a new way of understanding the kitchen: less decorative, more lived-in.
How to get the water area right according to your kitchen style
The water area is often one of the most used parts of a kitchen… yet it’s often considered last. A common mistake.
Wine cooler: yes or no? How to get it right before installing one
A practical guide to help you decide if a wine cooler fits your kitchen, your space and your lifestyle.