American Contemporary

a perspective curated and edited by BRANDON A SMITH with W OO D - M O D E F I N E C U S TO M C A B I N E T R Y

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INTRODUCTION D E F IN I N G

AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY

A contrast to the ornament found in their historic city centers, the contemporary design aesthetic crafted by the designers of centuries-old Europe envelops precise organization in a shroud of high-gloss lacquer. For those in the Far East, it is instead a preference for overt minimalism and advanced technologies.

But in the United States, the home of the brave, three centuries of abundant exploration, invention, and innovation have shaped an aesthetic that is all their own. Encompassing a celebration of heritage, an embrace of tradition, and a connection to nature, the American concept of contemporary design is home-grown, grass roots, and even a little Bohemian.

Where standardization and a “less is more” mentality are the global norm, the American interpretation of contemporary design takes pride in the individual. Maintaining a deep-seated respect for the maker, American Contemporary encourages the craftsperson, the artist, the designer, the visionary to leave behind marks of their own.

It was the marks of the late Michael Graves, the Neoclassical embellishments adorning his iconic architecture, that came to symbolize an era of excess. The simple details and uncomplicated finishes adorning the furniture still crafted by the Shaker communities today reflect their commitment to a faith rooted firmly in hard work.

And a profound appreciation for the natural landscape inspired the long, low open plan structures of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style, a radical departure from the structured spaces of the nineteenth century.

These unique marks – fingerprints, if you will – while having a ripple effect on the world around them, at their most basic, are simple reflections of the maker’s influences and inspirations.

The same sentiment can be found in the fifteen kitchen designs featured here. Each culinary concept represents fundamental simplicity and modern functionality as well as the unique traits of their designers. Together they highlight a decorative style that celebrates the adventurous spirit of a great nation.

P R O J E C T I N D E X

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HART RESIDEN CE

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SIL V ER STREET

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BLUFFVIEW BOULEVARD

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HIG H-RISE REM OD EL

abruzzo kitchen & bath

beach kitchens, llc

the kitchen source

cabinet innovations

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POTO MAC I I I

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POIN T L OM A SEREN E

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SON OM A K ITCH EN

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CHICAGO NORTH SHORE

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WH ITE SAIL S

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EN G L ISH V ERN ACUL AR

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CA L A B ASAS RE M O D E L

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UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONAL

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CHU L A V ISTA K ITCHEN

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T E RRIF IC TOWNH O M E

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MODERN + ANTIQUE BARN

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PROJECT RESOURCES G U IDE

aidan design

better kitchens, inc.

showcase kitchens & baths

project partners design

inplace studio

ke design studio

cabinets by design

shore & country kitchens

barbra bright design

hammersmith, inc.

gaia kitchen & bath

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AMERICAN DESIGN is all about I N D E P E N D E N C E

and M A S T E R Y

and taps into the archetypes of the E X P L O R E R , the H E R O , and the O U T L A W .

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M c C A L L I O N

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HART RESIDENCE park ri dge . i l linois abruzzo k i tchen & b a t h

C U R A T E D

W H I M S I E S

Often, the rigid formality of classic architecture and the barren sterility found in minimal environments result in a design that emphasizes aesthetics instead of its occupants.

Eschewing predefined rules and solid boundaries, the American Contemporary aesthetic finds visual perfection in the careful balance of personal whims and fancies. In Park Ridge, oversize drum pendants, a monolithic ventilation hood, and a commanding armoire hiding the kitchen’s refrigeration combine with a quiet palette of neutral finishes. The result is a relaxed environment where the homeowner’s personality is on display.

photography by L ARRY MALVIN PHOTOGRAPHY

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P OTO M AC I I I potomac . maryla nd ai dan desi gn

R O M A N T I C

N O T I O N S

There is no shortage of evidence to support the theory that American explorers were hopeless romantics, each exploration fueled only by their wild imaginations. On the surface, the collection of organic elements finished in shades of amber and coffee are a visual connection between a light-filled kitchen and the Maryland woodlands. These earthy influences, the fanciful imaginations of early American dreamers as our muse, become a subtle nod to the untamed forests described in tall tales of Wild-West exploration. Enhanced by radiant light from two open lanterns, this space leaves utilitarian function behind.

Here, reality fades away revealing a whimsical tale inspired by the best storyteller of all – Mother Nature.

photography by DAV I D P H I L L I P I C H P H OTOG R A P H Y

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POINT LOMA SERENE s a n d ieg o . ca lifornia inp la ce s t ud io

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D E T A I L

While the rest of the world embraced overthe-top decoration, it was the 19th century Shaker communities that favored austerity and practicality. Their work, founded in the belief that quality handiwork through hard work was itself an act of prayer, was designed to serve a higher power. Ultimately, it was this steadfast faith that made the Shakers the fathers of the American Contemporary aesthetic. However, it is their embrace of solid forms and crisp details, the result of their dedication to perfection, that makes the work of the Shakers a source of inspiration for this coastal San Diego kitchen. Devoid of distraction from visual clutter, the open space reflects the same principles adhered to by early American artisans – quality, simplicity, functionality. And like the work of the Shakers, it too serves a higher purpose: to bring together family and friends in the joyful act of breaking bread.

photography by ROL AND BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY

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S O N O M A K I TC H E N sonoma . california barbra bri ght d es ig n

I N S P I R E D

I N G E N U I T Y

At the cornerstone of American innovation is an eagerness to take what exists and transform it into something even better – the proverbial lemons into lemonade. Simply “making do” and playing the cards dealt is unacceptable. For a homeowner and his crafty designer, old-fashioned ingenuity and an unwillingness to settle inspired a creative finishing technique. Applied by hand to the wood plank walls and beefy ceiling timbers in his Sonoma kitchen, the bespoken finish infuses rustic charm into the contemporary space.

Elsewhere, open stainless steel shelving and a simple marble backsplash eliminate visual clutter. In this truly special winecountry kitchen it isn’t just a custom, one-off finish that is on display but also a sense of well-deserved accomplishment – the perfect complement to an earthy California Merlot.

photography by ANDREW McKINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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SILVER STREET redondo beach . ca lifornia beach k i tchens , llc

E M B R A C I N G

C O L O R

Cleanliness is close to godliness, or so they say. And it was in the not-so-bygone kitchens of our grandmothers and their mothers that ill-conceived perceptions of sterilization gave way to an epidemic of white, hospital green, and buttery yellow kitchens.

Scientific innovation, medical advancement, and color TV have rendered those dull, lifeless kitchens a thing of the past. Today, color is key, brilliant technicolor hues giving classic American styling an inspired update. Combined, like the sea-inspired blue finish applied to the Shaker-inspired cabinetry of this California kitchen, they lend youthful exuberance and a light-hearted sense of welcome to the contemporary culinary workspace.

photography by AMY BARTL AM PHOTOGRAPHY

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CHICAGO NORTH SHORE chi cago . i l l i nois better k i tchens, inc.

M I N D F U L

L I N E S

“Less is more”. It is an age-old adage that sums up in three short words what might just be the secret of life. It is a simple emphasis on the importance of quality, be it of life or things. It is a reminder to focus on those objectives that matter most. More so, especially in the simple aesthetics inherent in American Contemporary design, it is a perception of value. When there is less to be had, it has greater value. When just a handful of architectural details exist, as in this lakeside Chicago kitchen, every small, seemingly inconsequential element becomes more valuable. The extra effort necessary to align vertically and horizontally this kitchen’s cabinet doors and drawers, its hardware and glass panes, and even the details of its exhaust hood more than likely resulted in one too many sleepless nights. However, it is the perception that everything is in its place that makes the effort worthwhile.

photography by MIKE KASKEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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WHITE SAILS corona del mar . k e desi gn studio

ca lifornia

V I S U A L

T E X T U R E

To see with one’s hands. To touch with one’s eyes. At the center of every successful design is a sensory experience which transcends physical barriers. The five senses work in unison; one enhancing another. The mind’s eye often perceives touch and sight as one and the same. Easily cleanable and sanitary surfaces being paramount, visual texture is most important in culinary environments. Smooth surfaces, like the heavily veined marble, silvered wood-tone, and hammered steel, take on the appearance of depth and movement. The final result is an interior that stimulates, inspires, and welcomes its occupants.

photography by JEFF SCHLICHT

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ENGLISH VERNACULAR atl anta . georg ia hammersmi th, i nc.

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S C A L E

As with multi-lane highways and grocery store checkout lanes, the perception of order inherent to classical design stems from a faithful adherence to well-defined boundaries. It is by staying between these lines in the proverbial sense that traditional modes of decoration achieve their appearance of formality. In the development of one’s unique style, a cornerstone of American Contemporary design, lines are meant merely as suggestions while playful discovery is encouraged. Like the enlarged subway tile installed in this Atlanta kitchen, the decorative elements of structure and conformity, once enlarged, shrunken, or skewed, gain new-found importance. The result is a contemporary space with added layers of depth and dimension.

photography by ERICA GEORGE DINES PHOTOGRAPHY

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BLUFFVIEW B O U L E VA R D d a lla s . t exa s th e kit chen s ource

P E R S O N A L

E X P R E S S I O N

To be, or not to be – a rebel that is. On one hand, there is the push to adhere to mainstream convention, to keep up with the proverbial Joneses so to speak. On the other, there is the pressing desire to be different, authentic, and the truest representation of one’s self. Quickly changing trends and weak market fads only make it worse. Inside the toolbox of the American Contemporary designer there is, however, a solution that balances personal expression with popular standards. The POP. It is quiet solid surface counters with a heavy slab of raw-edge butcher block in this Dallas kitchen. Or its stainless steel commercial-grade appliances and custom industrial-inspired shelving. It is James Dean meets the Stepford Wives.

It’s Lucy AND Ricky. It is a burst of design meant to be an outward extension of the occupant’s unique self. Most importantly, it is being a rebel... with a cause.

photography by IRA MONTGOMERY

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CALABASAS REMODEL cal abasas . california showcase k i tchens & b a t hs

S O L I D

F O O T I N G S

At its core, the American Contemporary aesthetic is a decorative expression of individual style. It is, however, a foundation firmly planted in the basic human desire for stability that ultimately influences its final execution. Call it the designer’s “fall-back school” or “financial nest-egg”. It is from these solid footings that the risks taken are done so intelligently and with the possibility of great reward. Take this Southern California culinary space, for example. Wide swaths of raw-edge marble and a monochromatic color palette might be perceived as simply “playing it safe”. But here they encourage and support the dramatic elements – a sinuous range hood and dramatic backsplash – that give this showplace depth and character.

photography by ERIKA BIERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONAL new orl eans . louis ia na cabi nets by de s ig n

R E I N V E N T I O N In the name of progress, heritage and history are often sacrificed.

To move forward, the old and useless must make way for the newest, the most advanced, and the most innovative. To become obsolete is fatal. The American Contemporary design concept, however, is founded in an effort to preserve time-honored craft and traditional technique. Exemplified by this grand New Orleans kitchen, a strong, contemporary aesthetic comes from the contrast of yesterday against today and tomorrow. Together, the blend of old and new elements – an ornate folk-art chandelier, a monolithic waterfall island, a seamless stainless steel ventilation hood – gives roots to a modern space. Here, where vestiges of earlier days serve a new purpose, a great city’s colorful past becomes a dramatic part of its future.

photography by EILEEN CASEY

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C H U L A V I S TA K I T C H E N bel mont . cal i fornia gai a k i tchen & b a t h

S U B U R B A N

B L I S S

To the urban dweller, a move to the suburbs can be either a vicious nightmare or a welcome opportunity to finally stretch their legs. It is from the living spaces of those who embrace the latter, their emphasis on spacious light-filled spaces, that the ranch-style house was born. Most often envisioned as the mid-century era California abode, these single floor residences anchored by vaulted great rooms and open-plan kitchens remain as the popular perception of American Contemporary design.

With an expansive island designed for entertaining at its center, this Belmont kitchen draws inspiration from the same modernist inspired principle, evoking visions of long summer nights spent in the company of friends. Even better, the dream is further enhanced by the addition of a vestige of the mid-century – the integrated wet bar.

photography by SUSANNAH GARDNER

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HIGH-RISE REMODEL hous t on ca b inet

. t exa s innova t ions

F U N C T I O N A L

G L A M O U R

June Cleaver. Lucy Ricardo. Carol Brady.

Three iconic female personalities who, with the help of a little Hollywood magic, came to represent the perfect union of domestic utility and alluring elegance. It was in their imagined worlds that a crisp apron and a string of pearls were almost always worn together. While the pearls have been relegated to a locked jewelry box and the apron has all but disappeared, the nostalgic sentiment continues to thrive, inspiring culinary workspaces that are both functional and elegant. High above the streets of Houston, in a kitchen that is at once Trophy Wife and Working Girl, user function is elevated with the addition of thick slabs of high-gloss stone, smooth swaths of natural wood, and crisp steel hardware. Surrounded by such luxurious appointments, one might just feel inspired enough to don their classic pearls while finishing the evening’s dishes.

photography by DON HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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T E R R I F I C TOW N H O M E chi cago . i l l i nois project partners d es ig n

S U B T L E

N O S T A L G I A

Through the covers of the Saturday Evening Post, Popular Science, and LIFE, Norman Rockwell treated readers around the world to a stylized glimpse into small-town living. His idyllic portraits of everyday life reflected the cultural conventions and social interactions of the ordinary American, typically underscored by the act of breaking bread. While his images remain today as the mainstream perception of a life lived long ago, food, however, continues to be a catalyst for human connection, playing an important role in American Contemporary design.

The kitchen today is no longer a work center behind closed doors but is instead, like this classic Chicago space, a center for social gathering. As did Rockwell’s soda fountain years ago, an expansive marble-top island and glass-fronted cabinetry displaying sentimental objects encourage those bonds built over a meal, a glass of wine, and homework while provoking memories from the Good Old Days.

photography by M A R T H A P O L L AY w i t h T H E R E SA M . S T E R B I S

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MODERN + ANTIQUE BARN weston . conne ct icut shore & country kit chens

B R E A K I N G

T H E

R U L E S

It all started with a tea party. At first only a casual gathering of Colonial-era gentlemen in a New England harbor, their rebellious tea ceremony set in motion two-and-a-half centuries of throwing caution to the wind and breaking with convention.

White after Labor Day. A brown belt and black shoes. Or, such as the case in rural Connecticut, rustic timber and white, highgloss. To break the rules is unequivocally American. And to break the formal boundaries of conventional design is to be American Contemporary. Sleek industrial elements stand in harmonious contrast to time-worn salvaged materials, proof enough that there are just some rules that are meant to be broken.

photography by BOB BLANCO

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a guide to the projects & designers highlighted in this perspective th e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o vi d e d i n t h i s g u i d e is deemed accurate at the time of p u b l i c a t i o n , h o w e ve r , i t i s s u b j e c t t o change without notice

PROJECT RESOURCES

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H ART RESIDEN CE

a b ru zzo ki t ch en & bath

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POTOM AC III

aidan design

1 1 0 5 R e m ingt o n Ro a d S c ha um bu rg, I L 6 0 1 7 3 847.885.0500

8 9 3 5 Bro o k v ille Ro a d S ilv er S p ring, MD 2 0 9 1 0 3 0 1 .3 2 0 .8 7 3 5

www.abruzzokitchenandbath.com

www.aidandesign.com

designer STEVEN ABRUZZO

ABRUZZO KITCHEN & BATH

designer NADIA SUBARAN AIDAN DESIGN

interior designer MARSHALL ERB DESIGN, INC. www.marshallerb.com

architect LERA & ASSOCIATES

architect FOX ARCHITECTS www.foxarchitects.com

contractor MATT MCNEIL

builder SMART CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LTD. www.smartgroupchicago.com t h e inf orm ation pr ov i d ed in t his guide is d eemed ac curate at the ti me of pu b lication, ho wev er , it is s ubject to cha ng e w it hout notice

photographer LARRY MALVIN PHOTOGRAPHY www.lmphotography.com

cabinetry at perimeter: WOOD-MODE Sonoma, Benjamin Moore Indian River on Maple at island: WOOD-MODE Vanguard Plus, Dark Lager on Horizontal Rift Cut

products MIELE Coffee Maker, Steam Oven, Microwave, and Dishwasher SUB-ZERO Refrigeration WOLF Cooktop, Wall-Ovens

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photographer DAVID PHILLIPICH PHOTOGRAPHY www.davidphillipich.com

cabinetry at range: BROOKHAVEN

by WOOD-MODE Sausalito Recessed Square Alpine White on Maple at island & refrigerator: BROOKHAVEN by WOOD-MODE Dark Lager on Cherry

products ALLBARSTOOLS.COM Barstools ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS Backsplash Tile BLANCO Faucet FRANKE Farmhouse Sink HAFELE Cabinet Hardware PROGRESS LIGHTING Pendants SALOOM Dining Table

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PO IN T L O M A S E R E N E

inplace studio

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SON OM A K ITCHEN

barbra bright design

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SIL V ER STREET

beach kitchens, llc

7 7 39 F ay A ve n u e La J o l l a, CA 92 0 3 7 8 5 8. 454. 7397

1 0 0 5 A St reet , Su it e 3 0 1 S a n R a fa el, CA 9 4 9 0 1 4 1 5 . 6 8 6 .2 9 2 8

2 1 5 Av e. I , Su it e 1 1 1 Redo ndo Bea c h, CA 9 0277 3 1 0 .5 4 0 .0 6 0 6

www.inplacestudio.com

www.barbrabrightdesign.com

www.beachkitchendesign.com

designer ALLISON DORVILLIER NICOLE NELSON

designer BARBRA BRIGHT

designer C O L E T T E L O P I L AT O

wood-mode dealer

interior designer

BARBRA BRIGHT DESIGN

BEACH KITCHENS, LLC

INPLACE STUDIO

architect BRUCE PEELING, AIA www.brucepeeling.com

contractor STEVE LADOW CONSTRUCTION

photographer ROLAND BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY

cabinetry WOOD-MODE Sonoma, Door and Slab Drawers in Custom Finish on Maple at cooktop: WOOD-MODE Vanguard Plus in Stainless Steel

products ANN SACKS Backsplash BOSCH Dishwasher DACOR Range KOHLER Island, Farmhouse Sinks MIELE Oven, Speed Oven MODERN-AIRE Exhaust Hood SUB-ZERO Refrigerator, Freezer 1ST DIBS Pendants

GILMAN’S KITCHENS & BATHS www.gkandb.com

project manager MICHAEL COURTNEY MILL VALLEY

photographer ANDREW McKINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY www.mckinneyphotography.com

cabinetry BROOKHAVEN by WOOD-MODE Rockport Recessed in Green Stone

products DANVERS Stainless Steel Shelving KRAUSS Faucet, Sink PROVENZO Flooring RESTORATION HARDWARE Cabinet Hardware SUB-ZERO Refrigeration, Microwave, and Warming Drawers

KATE LESTER INTERIORS

architect & contractor KEVIN LANG DENTON DEVELOPMENTS www.dentondevelopments.com

photographer AMY BARTLAM PHOTOGRAPHY www.amybartlam.com

cabinetry BROOKHAVEN by WOOD-MODE Edgemont in Blue Toile on Maple

products JOHN BOOS & CO Walnut Island Counter LEIBHERR Refrigerator

PROJECT RESOURCES

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CHICAGO NORTH SHORE

b et t er ki t ch ens , inc.

WH ITE SAIL S

k e des ign s tudio

7 6 4 0 N . M ilw a u k ee Av enu e N ile s , I L 6 0 7 1 4 847.967.7070

3 3 2 3 H yla nd Av e. St e. G-1 Co st a Mesa , CA 9 2 6 2 6 7 1 4 .3 7 7 .4 0 1 0

www.betterkitchens.com

www.kedesignstudios.com

designer MARGARET SHERMAN

designer V I C TO R S U N

photographer

interior designer

BETTER KITCHENS, INC.

MIKE KASKEL PHOTOGRAPHY, INC. www.kaskelphoto.com

cabinetry at perimeter: WOOD-MODE Lancaster Recessed Square Inset, Nordic White Opaque on Maple at island: WOOD-MODE Wall Street Finish on Walnut t h e inf orm ation pr ov i d ed in t his guide is d eemed ac curate at the ti me of pu b lication, ho wev er , it is s ubject to cha ng e w it hout notice

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products SUB-ZERO Refrigerator VENT-A-HOOD Range Hood WOLF Range

KE DESIGN STUDIO

PAT ALLEN INSIDE FOCUS DESIGNS pat@insidefocus.net

lighting design ALLIED LIGHTING www.alliedlighting.net

photographer JEFF SCHLICHT

cabinetry at perimeter: WOOD-MODE Linear Recessed in Nordic White at island & bar: WOOD-MODE Linear Recessed in Harbor Mist with Pewter Glaze

products ARTISTIC TILE Backsplash Tile BOYD LIGHTING Light Fixture CAESARSTONE Perimeter Countertop FAMOSA TILE Mother of Pearl Backsplash THERMADOR Range, Refrigerator U-LINE Beverage Refrigerator

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E N G L IS H V E R NAC U L A R

h a m m e r s m i th , i n c.

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BLUFFVIEW BOULEVARD

t h e kitchen sou rc e

8 0 7 C h u rc h S t ree t D e c at u r, G A 30 0 3 0 4 0 4. 377. 1021

1 5 4 4 S l o c u m S t reet D a lla s , TX 7 5 2 0 7 2 1 4 . 7 4 1 .1 9 1 2

www.hammersmith.net

www.thekitchensource.com

designer WA R N E R M C C O N AU G H E Y

designer ABBEY RAGSDALE

wood-mode dealer

interior designer

HAMMERSMITH, INC.

LIVING SPACES

interior designer ALLISON McCONAUGHEY HAMMERSMITH, INC.

photographer ERICA GEORGE DINES PHOTOGRAPHY

cabinetry WOOD-MODE Bistro on Cherry

products SUB-ZERO Refrigeration URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY Light Fixtures WALKER ZANGER Italian Soapstone Countertops WOLF Range, Ovens, Warming Drawers 2006/2007 Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest 1st Place National Winner

THE KITCHEN SOURCE

ABBY SMITH DESIGN www.abbysmithdesign.com

contractor QUORUM CUSTOM HOMES www.q u o r u m c u s t o m h o m e s . c o m

photographer IRA MONTGOMERY www.iramontgomery.com

cabinetry BROOKHAVEN by WOOD-MODE Vista in Smoky Brown Pear High Pressure Laminate and WOOD-MODE Vanguard in Brushed Stainless Steel

products ANN SACKS Tile BEST Exhaust Hood HENNEPIN MADE/ROOM & BOARD Pendant in Kitchen KOHLER Sinks LIGHTS FANTASTIC Pendant OKITE QUARTZ Countertop SUB-ZERO Refrigeration WOLF Cooking Appliances A Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Regional Winner

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CA L A B ASAS R E MODEL

showcase kitchen s & baths 3 3 0 2 E. Tho u sa nd Oa k s Bl vd .

W est la k e V illa ge, CA 9 2362 8 0 5 .4 9 6 .1 2 0 0 2 6 5 0 V ent u ra Blv d.

Ca ma rillo , CA 9 3 0 1 0 8 0 5 .4 8 2 .5 1 1 4 1 7 2 5 7 V ent u ra Blv d.

Enc ino , CA 9 1 3 1 6 8 1 8 .7 8 9 .3 3 0 0 www.showcasekitchensandbaths.com

designer A N AT Y I F R A H

SHOWCASE KITCHENS & BATHS

builder SHOWCASE REMODELING, INC.

photographer ERIKA BIERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY www.erikabiermanphotography.com

cabinetry WOOD-MODE Whitney Recessed

products GROHE Faucets SUB-ZERO Refrigerator VIKING Microwave, Oven, and Range

PROJECT RESOURCES

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UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONAL

ca b i n ets b y d esign

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CHU L A V ISTA K ITCHEN

gaia k itchen & bath

5 2 0 1 T c ho u p it o u la s N e w O r lea ns, LA 7 0 1 1 5 504.899.2300

2 0 4 3 Ra lso n Av enu e Belmo nt , CA 9 4 0 0 2 6 5 0 .5 9 5 .2 6 4 4

www.cabinetsbydesign.com

www.gaiakb.com

designers MONIQUE POCHÉ BENNETT, CKD CHRISSY SHEETS

CABINETS BY DESIGN

architect CHRESTIA STAUB PIERCE www.cspdesign.com

designer SUSANNAH GARDNER GAIA KITCHEN & BATH

contractor HIGH TECH CONSTRUCTION www.ht-construction.com

photographer SUSANNAH GARDNER

contractor C&G CONSTRUCTION www.cngconstrucion.la

photographer EILEEN CASEY t h e inf orm ation pr ov i d ed in t his guide is d eemed ac curate at the ti me of pu b lication, ho wev er , it is s ubject to cha ng e w it hout notice

cabinetry BROOKHAVEN by WOOD-MODE Edgemont Recessed, Vintage Slivered Almond on Maple WOOD-MODE Vanguard in Stainless Steel

products SUB-ZERO, WOLF Appliances

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cabinetry WOOD-MODE Vanguard Plus in University Finish

products CAMBRIA Countertops DACOR Appliances SOUTHSIDE WOODSHOP Walnut Butcherblock Counter STARRY NIGHT MOSAICS Custom Van Gogh Mosaic

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H IG H - RIS E R E M O D E L

ca b i ne t in n o v a t i o ns 5 1 20 W o o dw ay D r iv e Co u rty ard S te . 2 1 9 Ho u sto n , TX 770 5 6 7 1 3. 461. 6424

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TERRIFIC TOWN H OM E

p rojec t par tner s d esi g n Fr e m on t , CA 6 5 0 . 5 1 5 .8 8 6 3 www.proj-partners.com

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MODERN + ANTIQUE BARN

s hor e & countr y k itchens 1 7 3 5 P o st Ro a d Fa irfield, CT 0 6 8 2 4 2 0 3 .2 5 9 .7 5 5 5 www.shoreandcountrykitchens.com

w ww. cabinetinno v a ti onstx .com

designer NICOLE BRUNO MARINO

designer THERESA M. STERBIS

designer BOB BLANCO

interior designer

wood-mode dealer

photographer

CABINET INNOVATIONS

SLOVACK BASS www.slovack-bass.com

photographer DON HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY www.donhoffman.net

cabinetry at kitchen: WOOD-MODE Vanguard Plus Harbor Mist with Pewter Glaze and High Gloss Custom Paint on Maple at bar: WOOD-MODE High Gloss Custom Paint on Maple

products GAGGENAU Appliances

PROJECT PARTNERS DESIGN

TRADEMARK CABINET CORPORATION www.tmcc.net

interior designer LAURYN PAPPAS INTERIORS www.laurynpappas.com

photographer MARTHA POLLAY with THERESA M. STERBIS

cabinetry at perimeter: BROOKHAVEN

by WOOD-MODE Square Edge Winfield Recessed in Lace Finish on Maple at island: WOOD-MODE Square Edge Regency Recessed in Benjamin Moore Berkshire Beige

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