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Calm in the Kitchen: The Amica Zen Oven

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Here's an oven that mixes state-of-the-art technology with a stripped-down appearance, wood handle included. Called the Amica Zen, it takes inspiration from Zen teachings that focus on leading daily life mindfully. A design for people who aspire to maintain calm in their kitchen—could this be the start of a new trend? 

Amica Black Zen Oven, Remodelista

Above: Winner of the 2012 Red Dot Best of the Best design award, the Amica Zen Multifunction Oven is faced with glass.

Amica White Zen Oven, Remodelista

Above: Offered in white or black, the design is made by longstanding European appliance company Amica of Wronki, in Poland, and currently available only in Europe and the UK. It retails for £399 ($625.53). See Amica for store locations. 

Amica Zen Oven With Wood Handle | Remodelista

Above: One of the most appealing details is the round wood handle, which comes in a choice of birch, ebony, or oak.

Behind the stove's simplicity is advanced technology. It purports to cut energy consumption by 20 percent, features rapid preheating, and earned an energy-efficiency rating of A. 

Amica Black Zen Oven, Remodelista

Above: What the Zen Multifunction Oven leaves behind are the complex controls: No alarms, timers, ringtones, or illumination to assault the senses (but you may need to break out an old-fashioned egg timer).

Amica Zen White Multifunction Oven, Remodelista

Above: The two control knobs pop out for use and push in to create a flush surface.

Amica White Zen Oven in white kitchen, Remodelista

Above: The Amica Zen Multifunction Oven in white integrates well in a white kitchen.

Debating over whether to install a range or a cooktop-oven combo? Read Remodeling 101: Range vs. Cooktop, Pros and Cons. Short on cooking time? Consider whether a Speed Oven is for you.

See all our Kitchen Ranges posts for more.

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