Kitchen

Carlson Productions, LLC

The addition of a striking glass extension creates an amazing Wow factor to this Georgian Rectory in Kent. Oversized stained walnut doors and drawers complement the scale and proportions of the house perfectly and allow for endless storage. The inclusion of a secret door through to the boot room and cloakroom beyond creates a seamless furniture design in the open plan kitchen. Slab end quartz worktops offset the dark walnut beautifully. Photography by Darren Chung

Barkley, the family dog waits patiently for the cook to get started at the Wolf 48" dual fuel range with griddle with a custom hood above. Custom cabinets with Ceaserstone countertops and the white oak character grade floors finished with no VOC European oil finish in a custom color by Rubio Monocoat complete this picture. Tom Grimes Photography

Large kitchen island with top of the line stainless steel appliances and a custom stove hood.

Mike Graff

A close up view of the farmhouse kitchen sink.

Concept Kitchen and Bath Boca Raton, FL 561-699-9999

Complete Kitchen Remodel Designed by Interior Designer Nathan J. Reynolds and Installed by RI Kitchen & Bath. phone: (508) 837 - 3972 email: nathan@insperiors.com www.insperiors.com Photography Courtesy of © 2012 John Anderson Photography.

Renovation of kitchen and better planning expanded spaces within existing walls. Limestone hood is a focal feature. ceiling was dropped around the perimeter to create ceiling recessed areas. combination dark wood and cream cabinetry. Photo by Peter Rymwid

Liv Companies, LLC, Burr Ridge, Illinois, 2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000

| Perimeter, Island, and Full-height Backsplash | Statuario Extra Extra Marble

Krzysztof Hotlos

Mediterranean style kitchen - Florida Home - granite countertop, dark cupboards, stainless steel appliances, tile floor

Entertaining and bringing people together is what this family is all about. Birthdays involve amazing cakes like you see on those TV shows, and groups of 30 people or more. Their ideal kitchen needed to accommodate that level of baking and hosting, but also support the daily rhythms of life. Our collaborative design was guided by Vastu Shastra, an ancient architectural tradition that predates feng shui. Based on Vedic traditions that harmonize human behavior with natural forces in the world, Vastu Shanstra basically suggests how to inhabit a place in the best way possible. The objectives were: -Relocate the entire kitchen so the home’s heat source (oven) is in the southeast -Incorporate symmetry into the overall design -Create a large space for entertaining – open and airy with lots of light -Simultaneously separate but join cooking and gathering spaces, allowing the cook to have a cook-specific zone that is still a part of any gathering -Individual storage for small appliances – making them easier to use -Simplicity – the space should be easy to use and maintain Design challenges we solved for: -Incorporate three load bearing points of the house -Provide structural support that was not obvious -Reconfigure kitchen utilities to another part of the home -Maximize storage space Design solutions and mindful innovations became an exciting motivation that drove the project: -Double-horseshoe design features two symmetrical islands that seat 18 people comfortably -Downdraft ventilation behind rangetop allows unobstructed views -Overhead beams for structural support -Equip nearby dining room with locking bar and wine cabinet -Roll-out appliance shelves on back of cooking island are powered for easy use -Symmetrical fridge and freezer columns separated by oven -Cabinets along back of the cooking area for everyday items -Tall pantry cabinet has four drawers for paperwork -Spacious walk-in storage pantry has a counter with power outlets -Coffee station has a trash can directly below for easy clean up -Two sinks and dishwashers for easy cleanup “A lot of relationships are built over food,” the homeowner told us. “This [kitchen] keeps our family close because we all love food. My kids sit in the kitchen all evening long every day – and I’m right there cooking. That’s life –to be together.” We also collaborated with the homeowners to remodel their primary bathroom, primary bedroom closet and an additional bathroom.