For the minimalists among us: kitchens where even the faucets are de-emphasized.

Above: Minimalist master Claudio Silvestrin's penthouse kitchen in London; photo by Sarah Blee for OWI.

Above: A compact, stainless kitchen in Ghent; photographed by Frederik Vercruysse for OWI.

Above: Architect Joseph Dirand created a stark marble sink in an ornate space in France.

Above: A sink by Antwerp-based architect Vincent Van Duysen.

Above: In this urbane kitchen, German architects Hollin + Radoske installed a faucet spout in the overhead cabinetry.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March 20, 2009.