Starck in the kitchen

Fancy a Philippe Starck kitchen created by the French designer for German company Warendorf?

Arena Kitchens (01-6715365, arenakitchens.com), at the Sailmaker Buildings, Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, has a floor model of the designer's Library-style kitchen (below) reduced from a recommended retail price of €75,000 to €25,000.

The floor model units are in stainless steel and come in a high wall with library shelving atop it. These are accessed by a sliding ladder. There's also an island finished with makore wood veneer. It has white arabesque marble counter tops that extend to include an enormous sloped marble sink. The island has trumpet feet. The offer includes a really smart rotating tower to house a larder or fridge.

This is a kitchen suited to a space in the region of 40sq m. Delivery is free within greater Dublin region. Installation costs are estimated at €2,000. The showroom is open from 7.30am.