Photography courtesy Capital Kitchen & Bath
Photography by morgan karanasios
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What Morris sees as ground-breaking, though, is The Galley kitchen sink, which he calls “a new concept in design and functionality.” It’s much more than a sink—it’s a stylish workstation where you can prepare, cook, serve, entertain and clean up in one convenient spot. “I believe this is for the modern family
This Kohler Vox Rectangle selfrimming sink is made of vitreous china. Its wide, shallow basin and rounded edges give it a sleek, contemporary look.
“Self-rimming sinks are a combination of a vessel and a drop-in-style sink that promotes luxury without consuming space.”
—Whitney Nelson of Capital Kitchen & Bath in Concord
who is constantly in the kitchen because they love to be,” says Morris, now a Galley dealer. “[It] makes being there easier
tages: They’re easy to install and change
and baths, and the answers are mixed.
and more comfortable for everyone.”
out without having an impact on the
Transitional gets the nod from most:
Although the farm sink has been
countertop, and they’re easy to clean.
“a great look, clean and simple,”
around for a while, Allison Karana-
Trough-style sinks with two faucets—
“works well in both traditional and
sios, an interior designer at Goedecke
a contemporary take on the early com-
contemporary settings,” “easier main-
Flooring and Design in Bedford, says it
munal sinks—are starting to replace the
tenance,” “an expansive breadth and
“is still very popular for kitchens. It’s a
long-popular double sinks. Some can
depth of offerings.”
more traditional look but can work in
accommodate three faucets, great for
many different styles of kitchens.”
families with a lot of children getting
a rise in contemporary design on the
ready for school in the morning.
horizon for the upcoming Gen Y.
For the bathroom, Karanasios sees demand for the vessel sink. “They have
mother of pearl? “We are bringing on a
handmade pottery to glass to metal,
new sink line that offers natural moth-
porcelain and even stone—traditional
er-of-pearl inlays and custom mosaics,”
to very modern.”
Julie Brady says. “These will probably
Nelson says many clients are asking
be used mostly in powder rooms to give
for rectangular porcelain undermount
guests a beautiful, unexpected surprise.”
sinks: “They’re a combination of a vessel
Transitional wins
and a drop-in-style sink that promotes
Ask these designers what style—
luxury without consuming space.”
contemporary, transitional or
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And, for a bit of luxury, how about
many different feels,” she says, “from
bowls, but she also likes self-rimming
But traditional is a close second, with
traditional—is trending for kitchens
Resources
3W design, Inc. (603) 226-3399 www.3wdesigninc.com
Capital Kitchen & Bath (603) 225-8300 www.capitalkitchenandbath.com F.W. Webb Company (781) 272-6600 www.fwwebb.com
Goedecke Flooring and Design (603) 472-5221 www.goedeckedecorating.com Granite State Cabinetry (603) 472-4080 www.gscabinetry.com
Portsmouth Bath Company, a division of Standard of New England (603) 436-1400 • www.portsmouthbathco.com september/october 2016