Who: Alpes Inox
What We Noticed: German company Alpes Inox makes really solid, handsome stainless islands and workstations for the kitchen (we already mentioned this smart combo unit that has a dishwasher, oven, and fridge inside). Here's a look at some of their other island units — many of them fabulously arranged with built-in bins, u-shaped drawers, and great sinks. More

Who: Leicht
What We Noticed: We loved the bright, warm colors of these kitchens from Leicht; they felt refreshing and invigorating after all the grey and white at the show. This kitchen is also a really nicely-done set of built-ins. The cabinets are set into the wall and lift open, and all the appliances hide away, including the fridge and freezer drawers. One more nice touch: the oven has knobs that looks and feel just like a stereo! More

Who: Marmo Arredo
What We Noticed: There are plenty of high-end, fantasy-kitchen items at EuroCucina, and this was my favorite: An entire island by Italian marble fabricators Marmo Arredo, carved out of one solid piece of statuary marble. It is paired up with some manmade black countertop material for a dramatic black/white contrast. Impressive, and the very epitome of a luxury item. More photos below... More

Who: Elmar, Italian kitchens
What We Noticed: This oversized red hood flares out over an open stainless steel unit, incredibly slim (how does the gas get in?). These paired with the red and white floor tiles give this kitchen a delightfully playful yet modern and functional feel. Loved it! Read on to see more photos. More

I met Dakota Witzenburg a few years ago at a friend's store. He is a wonderful cabinet and furniture maker (co-owner of todosomething, based in Los Angeles) with an incredible eye for design! And I just found out that he loves to bake, especially his grandmother's secret pie recipes. He has my dream kitchen, a kitchen which he built himself. It's a beautiful blend of modern and traditional — with unexpected green cabinets!

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Who: Scavolini, Italian-designed kitchens
What We Noticed: These smart, wide drawers are designed to make maximum use of the space around a sink bowl in a cabinet. These drawers don't let any space go to waste. Click through to see (much!) larger photos. More

We first spotted this kitchen cabinet concept last year on Apartment Therapy, where it was submitted by a reader. Unfortunately, the current owner of this kitchen, Georgia, can't tell us very much about this industrial-school-locker-turned-kitchen-cabinet idea, as it was designed by the previous tenant. See another photo below:

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Is this not the coolest stand-alone pantry cabinet you've ever seen? I keep trying to think of another pantry cabinet that's as cool as this one. Thinking...thinking... nope. I've got nothin'. More

Rental kitchens are notorious for crummy cabinets, and there's little to be done if your landlord doesn't allow permanent changes. However, if you're artistically inclined, take a cue from set designer Jen Chu, featured in Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces. She covered her kitchen cabinets in white contact paper, traced a stencil of a woodland scene, and then painstakingly carved it out with an X-acto knife. Amazing! See more photos below: More

For a look that's a little bit country and a little bit shabby chic, consider chicken wire cabinets. Yes, it's basically exactly what it sounds like: open frame cabinet doors outfitted with chicken wire instead of glass, enabling you to see inside your cupboards without the complete exposure of open shelving. More