The winning entries in NKBA’s professional Design Competition reflected a decidedly contemporary twist, with sleek, buffed surfaces, abundant integrated appliances and minimal fuss. But regardless of whether the projects were traditional or contemporary, they exuded elegance and a custom touch.
By Dianne M. Pogoda
The Professional Design Competition brings out the very best in design and function that the kitchen and bath industry has to offer. The most successful designers manage to integrate the best products, the most innovative technologies and most functional floor plans with stunning aesthetics… and they bring it in at budget, while keeping their clients happy – even through the rigors of renovation.
NKBA received hundreds of entries for the 2020-2021 competition, which was sponsored by design software firm 2020.
There were two stages of judging, first for the “WOW” factor, and then those finalists moved onto the second round, which evaluated aesthetics, graphic and presentation standards, creativity, safety and ergonomics, elements and principles of design and planning and adherence to NKBA Guidelines and Standards.
Judges included:
- Charles R. “Rick” Beckham, CMKBD, Houston
- Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD, Patricia Davis Brown Design, Vero Beach, Fla.
- Chelsie Butler, executive editor of KBB magazine, the official media partner of NKBA and KBIS
- Paula Kennedy, CMKBD; Timeless Kitchen Design, Seattle
- Kathryn Cowles, CKBD, KW Cowles Design, Milton, Fla.
- Nick Ritota, CMKBD; Charlotte, N.C.
- Cailin M. Thelen, CMKBD, Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Atlanta
Categories included large and small divisions for contemporary kitchen, contemporary bath, traditional kitchen and traditional bath. These winners receive $1,000 for third place, $1,500 for second place and $2,500 for first place. There were two specialty category winners this year – for Outdoor Kitchen and for Builder/Remodeler, which selects from all projects submitted by a builder/remodeler firm. These each won a $2,000 prize. The two grand-prize winners, for Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Bath, each took home $10,000.
The Design Competition + Industry Awards event at KBIS Virtual was sponsored by 2020 Spaces, Beko Appliances and House of Rohl. At KBIS Virtual on Friday, Feb. 12, NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford will join Interior Design’s editor in chief, Cindy Allen, for a special edition of ID Live/Design TV to celebrate the awards and hear from some of the winners. Tune in here.
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (LARGE), More than 250 square feet
First place and BEST OVERALL KITCHEN
Summer Thornton
Summer Thornton Design Inc.
Chicago
Co-designer: Whitney Mersman
PHOTOS: Werner Straube for Summer Thornton Design
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Summer Thornton rearranged the structure and added windows in a Chicago co-op to give the owner magnificent views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan from the relocated kitchen. Modern and bold but consistent with the 1928 Benjamin Marshall building, the striking design is a balance of traditional and industrial style with dramatic oxblood accents, lacquered finishes and tremendous storage and functionality.
Sources:
Dishwasher: Bosch
Garbage disposal: KitchenAid
Microwave Oven: Panasonic
Range: Lacanche
Refrigerators: Sub-Zero
Ventilation: Best blower; Taylor Fabrication metal shroud
Cabinetry: KWI Custom Handcrafted Cabinetry
Countertops: D&D Natural Stoneworks
Faucets/Fittings: Kallista
Flooring: Apex
Lighting: Urban Electric, Urban Archaeology, Waterworks
Sinks: Kohler
Tile: Artistic Tile
Wall/Ceiling: Miroslaw Snarski Decorating
Windows: Marvin, Conrad
Metal Divider: Taylor Fabrication
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (LARGE)
Second Place: Jennifer Stoner
Jennifer Stoner Interiors
Richmond, Va.
Virginia State Chapter
Co-designer: Keith Scott, Rosney & Company Architects
PHOTOS: Gordon Gregory Photography
A WARM PATINA
At 11,000 square feet, this empty-nesters’ new-construction home is anything but a downsizing project, and Jennifer Stoner’s grand-scale kitchen and coffered ceilings stand up to every bit of it. To warm the white perimeter cabinets, Stoner used limed oak cabinetry on the sprawling island, a polished nickel custom hood with built-in patina and navy cabinets in the adjacent butler’s pantry for a sophisticated contrast.
SOURCES:
Cooktop, Dishwashers & Ovens: Miele
Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator
Refrigerators: Sub-Zero
Ventilation: Pro Hood Liner; custom hood by Thompson Traders
Cabinetry: Russ Fine Woods
Countertops: Montclair Danby Marble (kitchen); White Macaubus Quartzite (butler’s pantry)
Faucets/Fittings: Grohe
Sinks: Bianco
Tile: Sarisand Tile
Lighting: Visual Comfort Harris, Robert Abbey Brighton, Currey & Co.
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (LARGE)
Third Place: Mark Cayen
Empire Kitchen and Bath
Calgary, Alberta
Prairie Provinces Chapter
Co-designers: Kevin Mullen, Empire; Holly Ogden and Patty Burdick, Wiseman & Gale Interiors
PHOTOS: Eymeric Widling
DARK VICTORY
Mark Cayen’s clients wanted to open their kitchen for maximized function and a “wow” factor when entertaining. He reconfigured space, installed full-height cabinetry, lots of drawers for additional storage and glass doors for display and removed the butler’s pantry doors for an airy feeling. The stars of the space are the custom metal La Cornue range and island, complemented by black wall tile, all providing a dramatic focal point.
SOURCES:
Dishwasher: Cove
Range: La Cornue
Wall Oven: Wolf
Refrigerators: Sub-Zero
Ventilation: Wolf, Modern Metals hood
Cabinetry: Downsview Kitchens
Countertops: Alberta Marble & Tile
Faucets/Fittings and Tile: Waterworks
Flooring: Back in Time Flooring
Sinks: Julian Home Refinements
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (SMALL), Under 250 square feet
First-place: Tanya Woods AKBD, CLIPP
X-Styles Bath+More
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Co-designer: Jeff Woods, CLIPP
PHOTOS: Beth Singer, Beth Singer Photography
FLOOR DÉCOR
Tanya Woods replaced a load-bearing wall with a dramatic walnut-wrapped header to open and reinvigorate this once-cramped galley. Details like classic white brick buoyed by 3D geometry and fine pinstriping, black mullions in windows and on cabinets and satin gold finishes add a vintage vibe. The matte-charcoal cabinetry anchors the space with sophisticated drama, and a bold pattern on the floor tile makes a big statement.0
SOURCES:
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator: KitchenAid
Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator
Microwave: Sharp
Ventilation: Zephyr
Cabinetry: Northern Contours
Countertops: MS International
Faucets/Fittings: Brizo
Flooring: Somertile
Lighting: Tech Lighting
Sinks: Lenova
Backsplash: Artistic Tile
Windows: Jeldwen
Hardware: Schaub Signature Steamworks
Etched Glass Door: Jeldwen
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (SMALL)
Second Place: Tiffany Waugh
Tiffany Waugh Interiors
San Francisco
Northern California Chapter
PHOTOS: David Livingston, David Duncan Livingston Photography
SMOKIN’ COOL
The smoky green Shaker cabinetry in this 1899 Presidio Heights Victorian home respects the era’s heritage, while adding plenty of storage for this young family’s modern needs. Tiffany Waugh prioritized function and ease of use for the children. An appliance garage helps minimize countertop clutter, and marble backsplash and counters add to the retro feeling. Custom magnetized cabinet panels allow for a family art gallery.
SOURCES:
Range, Microwave: Miele
Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator
Refrigerators: Sub-Zero
Ventilation: Best
Cabinetry: Cabinets-N-More
Countertops: Breccia
Faucets/Fittings: Newport Brass
Lighting: Urban Electric
Sinks: Kohler
Paint: Farrrow and Ball
Windows: Marvin
TRADITIONAL KITCHEN (SMALL)
Third Place: Reisa Pollard
Beyond Interior Design
North Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia Chapter
PHOTOS: Amanda Oster & Stephen Li, Provoke Studios
CLASSIC COMFORT
Reisa Pollard’s clients wanted to transform a dark, dated kitchen into an open, modern farmhouse design with plenty of seating and storage. She kept it light with white perimeter cabinetry, including panel-ready appliances for an uninterrupted backdrop, and added impact with a deep blue island, black-matte faucet and black stove. Floating wood shelves add to the casual, airy atmosphere.
SOURCES:
Range, Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel
Refrigerators: Bloomberg
Ventilation: Broan
Cabinetry: Pentco
Countertops: Silestone Quartz
Faucets/Fittings: Delta
Flooring: Percy John oak
Lighting: Wayfair
Sinks: Kohler
Tile: Centura
Paint: Benjamin Moore
Smart Technology: Nest Thermostat
Washer/Dryer: LG
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Large), more than 55 square feet
First place: Gina D’Amore Bauerle
D’Amore Interiors
Denver
Rocky Mountain Chapter
PHOTOS: Timothy Gormley Jr., TG Image LLC
SHIP SHAPE
Soaring ceilings in the primary bathroom presented a proportion challenge in this new-construction, farmhouse-style home. Gina D’Amore Bauerle covered them with white shiplap and added heavy, oversized framed mirrors for visual weight and balance. Furniture-style vanities in warm gray wood soften the space, and a black-and-white claw foot tub is a focal point. The bathroom connects to an expansive closet and dressing area for a true luxury en suite.
SOURCES:
Bathtub, Sinks, Toilet: Kohler
Cabinetry: Tharp
Countertops: Cambria
Faucets/Fittings: Watermark Brooklyn
Flooring: Artistic Tile
Lighting: Arteriors, Luna Bella & Hudson Valley Lighting
Shower Enclosure: Aspen Glass
Tile: Arizona Tile & Ann Sacks
Walls/Ceiling: Poplar Shiplap, Kravet Wallpaper
Windows: Marvin
Mirrors: Uttermost Mirrors
Custom Closet: Closet Factory
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Large)
Second place: Blue Arnold, CMKBD
Kitchens By Request
Jarrettsville, Md.
Baltimore/Washington Chapter
PHOTOS: Vince Lupo, direction one inc.
MUSEUM QUALITY
The long sight line in this primary bathroom gave Blue Arnold, CMKBD, a space resembling an art gallery. Arnold accentuated the length with an illuminated barrel ceiling and added visual drama with a hand-laid mosaic marble and glass “rug,” matching an accent wall in the shower. Heated floors, two private toilets, custom storage and TVs in each mirror are added luxuries.
SOURCES:
Bathtub, Sinks: Kohler
Toilet, Bidet: Toto
Faucets/Fittings: Rohl
Lighting: Restoration Hardware
Shower Enclosure, Cabinetry: Custom
Countertops: Granite
Flooring: White Cararra Marble
Tile: Custom Sicis Mosaic
Windows: Pellla
Smart Technology: Crestron
TV-embedded Mirror: Suera
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Large)
Third place: Reisa Pollard
Beyond Beige Interiors
North Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia Chapter
PHOTOS: Amanda Oster & Stephen Li, Provoke Studios
SERENITY SET IN STONE
Reisa Pollard’s clients wanted a Zen-like, clutter-free sanctuary in this bathroom with 24-ft. ceilings. She melded indoors and outdoors with two levels of oversized windows, used natural stone and reclaimed barnwood on walls and black accents. An 18-ft. floating wood vanity with plenty of storage ensures no mess distracts from the gorgeous views, while wall textures and radiant heat in the concrete floor keep the space warm.
SOURCES:
Bathtub, Sinks: Kohler
Cabinetry: Natural walnut veneer
Countertops: Bordington
Faucets/Fittings: Newport Brass
Lighting: Hinkley
Tile: Fon Du Lac
Toilet: Toto
Paint: Benjamin Moore
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Small), under 55 square feet
First place: Jaque Bethke
Jaque
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Arizona Chapter
PHOTOS: John Magnoski, John Magnoski Photography
STEAMPUNK SERENADE
Steampunk design, rooted in science fiction’s retro-meets-future obsession with technology, was the inspiration for Jaque Bethe’s artful creation. She incorporated the client’s vast collection of gears, valves and gadgets to create the infusion of mechanical and technical elements, scavenged antique parts from old buildings and produced a one-of-a-kind design harkening back to Victorian England. Calling Dr. Who…
SOURCES:
Cabinetry: Chemetal
Faucets/Fittings: Kraus
Toilet: Kohler
Smart Technology: Control4
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Small)
Second place: Cynthia Garten
Unique Techniques
El Dorado Hills, Calif.
California Capital Chapter
PHOTOS: Dave Adams, Dave Adams Photography
BRONZE BEAUTY
To create a Spanish vibe in the powder room, Cynthia Garten selected a hand-crafted copper vessel sink from a local artisan, warm bronze tones and sound-buffering woods. A custom mirror in copper and Spanish-style tiles is a focal point. To minimize sounds emanating from the powder room into the adjacent kitchen, Garten designed a mini “foyer” to serve as a buffer and provide extra storage.
SOURCES:
Toilet: Kohler
Sink: Native Trails
Countertops & Vanity: Nathan Vaughan Furniture and Functional Art; Rich & Mike’s Cabinets (did they both supply these? Or one the countertops and one the vanity?) I think Rich & Mike did the more traditional cabinetry and Vaughn did the artisan work. There are two little rooms as part of this project…
Custom Hardware & Mirror: Nathan Vaughan Furniture and Functional Art
Additional Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander
Faucets/Fittings: Newport Brass
Tile: Daltile
Lighting: Legrand & Savoy House
Windows: Marvin; Hunter Douglas shutter
Walls: Stikwood, Vahalian Wallpaper, Sherwin Williams paint (three brands?) YES
TRADITIONAL BATHROOM (Small)
Third place: Reisa Pollard
Beyond Beige Interiors
North Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia Chapter
PHOTOS: Amanda Oster & Stephen Li, Provoke Studios
METAL URGES
To give her clients a glam powder room with big style in a small space, Reisa Pollard
tiled perimeter walls in a pewter 3D metallic hexagon tile for drama and depth. Layered lighting offers moody options, and a sparkly natural stone counter and metallic chandelier are glamorous focal points. Function doesn’t take a back seat, though, with plenty of storage in the vanity.
SOURCES:
Toilet: Toto
Sink, Faucets/Fittings: Kohler
Cabinetry: M and J Woodcrafts
Countertops: Quartzite Margranite
Flooring: Ames
Lighting: Bethel International
Tile: Fontile
Wall/Ceiling: Benjamin Moore
CONTEMPORARY CATEGORIES
CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM (Large), over 55 square feet
First place AND OVERALL BEST BATH
Shea Pumarejo
Younique Designs
San Antonio
Texas South Plains Chapter
PHOTOS: Jennifer Siu-Rivera, Jennifer Siu-Rivera Photography
MASTER CLASS
The large-format patterned porcelain canopy over the soaking tub is the stunning signature in Shea Pumarejo’s grand-prize winning design. Inspired by the luxury hotel bathroom experience, Pumarejo installed his-and-hers vessel sinks with wall-mounted faucets atop a floating vanity, LED-lighted vanity mirror and a shower built for two. A picture window lets in light, while a motorized shade adds privacy.
SOURCES:
Bathtub: MTI
Cabinetry: Aires Woodworks
Countertops: AG&M Leathered Granite
Faucets/Fittings: Brizo
Sinks, Toilet: Kohler
Shower Enclosure: Affordable Glass (custom)
Flooring: Breccia Marrone honed marble
Lighting: Restoration Hardware
Windows: Marvin
Paint: Benjamin Moore
Tile: Sonoma Tile Makers (backsplash); Colorker (tub entablature)
CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM (Large)
Second Place: Blue Arnold, CMKBD
Kitchens By Request
Jarrettsville, Md.
Baltimore/Washington Chapter
Co-designers: Jay Brown, Levin/Brown Architects, and Kelli Nemer, Kelli Nemer Art & Design
PHOTOS: Alan Gilbert, Alan Gilbert Photography
MIXED MATERIAL ARTS
Luxurious materials define Blue Arnold’s streamlined space, including optic white glass and quilted white leather vanity drawers; a pair of macassar ebony linen cabinets buffed to a brilliant mirror finish; marble; and a striking custom mosaic of a female bust set against black mosaic tile in the shower. An automated shade maximizes views while providing privacy, and the shower’s digital control system eliminates valves and knobs for rain, steam and music functions.
SOURCES:
Bathtub: Bain Ultra
Faucets/Fittings: Hansgrohe & Kohler
Toilet, Steam/Spa, Smart Technology: Kohler
Lighting: Sonneman Stix & Lutron
Sinks: Decolav
Cabinetry, Shower Enclosure, Tile: Custom
Wall/Ceiling: Robern Uplift
Windows: Marvin
CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM (Large)
Third Place: Laleh Shafiezadeh
Teal Architecture
Corona Del Mar, Calif.
Southern California Chapter
PHOTOS: Jeri Koegel, Jeri Koegel Photography
NATURAL WONDER
Laleh Shafiezadeh incorporated earth, light and nature to create a modern, spare bath. A large shower window showcases outdoor greenery, white quartzite with blue veins on counters and backsplashes reference the ocean, and the shower floor resembles pebbles. The long, lean vibe is accentuated by floating vanities along opposite walls and a long skylight centered in the ceiling.
SOURCES:
Toilet: Toto
Faucets/Fittings: Phylrich
Sinks: Duravit
Cabinetry: Alvic
Countertops, Tile & Flooring: Marbolis Quartzite and Limestone
Windows: Fleetwood
CONTEMPORARY BATH (SMALL), under 55 square feet
First Place: Sandra Diaz-Velasco
EOLO A & I Design
Miami
South Florida Chapter
PHOTOS: Juan Pablo Estupinan/ Eugenio Willman
BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER
Sandra Diaz-Velasco’s luxurious powder room contrasts sharply with the lighter colors in the rest of the house, creating a dramatic space. She capitalized on the narrow dimensions and high ceiling with a modular lighting fixture to create the red glow, adding black, white and gray granite floor and walls; black sink and toilet; and black ceiling-mounted faucet. Red-white-black artwork ties the edgy space together.
SOURCES:
Cabinetry: Custom design by EOLO, Built by Sanandres Construction
Faucets/Fittings: Gessi
Lighting: Axolie
Sink: Stone Forest
Toilet: Neo-Metro Miniloo
Ceiling, Flooring, Walls: Copacabana granite
CONTEMPORARY BATH (SMALL)
Second place: Jaque Bethke
Jaque
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Arizona Chapter
PHOTOS: Steve Henke, Steve Henke Studios
THUMB’S UP
The challenge for this powder room was to work only in black, white, gray or blue to impart an urban vibe. Jaque Bethke used the palette’s powerful contrasts and sleek fixtures to create a spare, linear space, with a most striking element: the client’s thumb print blown up and hand-painted on one wall.
SOURCES:
Cabinetry: Lab Designs Laminate
Faucets/Fittings: Kraus
Sink: DecoLav
Toilet: Duravit, with Geberit wall valve
Tile: Emser
Lighting: WAC, GM Lighting
Smart Technology: Control4
CONTEMPORARY BATH (SMALL)
Third place: Ariana Adireh
Ariana Designs
Bellvue, Wash.
Puget Sound Chapter
PHOTOS: Ariana Adireh
TILE STYLE
The mosaic floor, large-format wall tile and metallic gray and copper subway tile in the shower create a unique contrast in this efficient bathroom. The space is warmed by a weathered gray, wood floating vanity topped by a white trough sink, while black faucets and fittings, light fixtures, an oversized round mirror and other accessories add a polished touch.
SOURCES:
Cabinetry/Vanity, Sink: Crosswater
Faucets/Fittings: Brizo, Crosswaster, Everbit, Kohler & Moen
Lighting: Avenue Lighting & Tech Lighting
Shower Enclosure: Dream Line
Toilet: Kohler
Tile: Dwellings Tile, Stone & Design; Pental Surfaces, Lunada Bay (three brands?) YES
Paint: Benjamin Moore
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN CATEGORIES
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (SMALL), Under 250 square feet
First place: Paul Knutson
Knutson Residential
Saint Paul, Minn.
Minnesota State Chapter
PHOTOS: Troy Thies, Troy Thies Photography
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Paul Knutson opened up the kitchen in this mid-century modern home with light, fir-faced floating cabinets and converted an unused hallway into a “satellite” kitchen and bar area. He increased storage and function and integrated the kitchen with the rest of the house through color, flooring and material choices, lending a Scandinavian vibe to the modern space.
SOURCES
Refrigerator: Fisher & Paykel
Countertops: Hanstone
Faucets/Fittings: Delta
Lighting: Tech K & WAC
Sinks: Elkay & Hanh
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (SMALL)
Second Place And Clay Lyon Builder/Remodeler Award: Nahal Gamini
Vancouver Development
Vancouver, British Columbia
PHOTOS: Vincent Lee, ishot
MAGIC BOX
Although technically this kitchen has a small footprint, it looks expansive in the open-concept contemporary space. Nahal Gamini’s project, which also won the specialty Builder/Remodeler prize, features an intricate pantry and storage unit that disappears behind folding wall panels and a cooking area hidden in a box behind the kitchen’s more social zone.
SOURCES
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator & Wall Ovens: Miele
Range: Bertazzoni
Ventilation: Miele (main), Zephyr (wok)
Countertops: Caesarstone
Cabinetry: Beton
Faucets/Fittings: Delta
Sinks: Blanco, HTA (two brands?) YES
Wall Tile: XRock
Smart Technology: Lutron
Windows: Cortizo
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (SMALL),
Third Place: Mina Zeighami
Azure Design Studio
Vaughn, Ontario
Ontario/Canada Chapter
Photos: Raheleh Nemati, Raheleh Nemati Photography
GALLEY DREAM
Mina Zeighami opened up a narrow apartment kitchen to improve function and flow, maximized storage with cabinetry to the ceiling and integrated appliances for a clean, seamless look. Cabinets with a white Cape Elm finish keep the space clean and airy, while white-matte quartz with gray Calacatta veining for the counters and backsplash adds a sophisticated touch.
SOURCES
Cabinetry: Decotec
Dishwasher, Freezer, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator & Wall Ovens: Thermador
Ventilation: Fiber Jewel Tilt-out Hood (is the brand Fiber Jewel?) YES
Countertops: TD Calacatta Quartz
Sink: Franke
Faucets/Fittings: Aquabrass & Luz
Lighting: Arteriors
Flooring: Ruggable
Tile: Carrara
Wallpaper: Omexco
Paint: Farrow & Ball
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (Large), Over 250 square feet
First Place: Madeleine Sloback
Madeline Design Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia Chapter
Photos: Ema Peter, Ema Peter Photography
HIDDEN TREASURE
This custom kitchen includes an open-concept entertaining space plus a hidden, adjacent cooking zone to keep the mess out of sight. Fingerprint-resistant, black-matte Italian laminate appliance panels contrast with a white Italian marble backsplash, counters with a waterfall-edge island and rich brown cabinetry. The kitchen has three ovens plus a 48-in. cooktop range, and a custom credenza separates the dining and kitchen spaces.
SOURCES:
Cabinetry: Nickels Cabinets
Cooktop, Espresso Machine, Microwave, Wall Ovens, Ventilation & Warming Drawer: Wolf
Dishwashers: ASKO & Fisher & Paykel
Freezer, Fridge Drawer, Refrigerator & Wine Fridge: Sub-Zero
Countertops: Bordington Marble & Granite
Faucets/Fittings: Dornbracht
Lighting: Lightheaded, Diffusion Lighting, Lee Broom (three brands?) YES
Sinks: Galley Workstation
Smart Technology: RT1 Home Automation
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (Large)
Second Place: Blue Arnold, CMKBD
Kitchens By Request
Jarrettsville, Md.
Baltimore/Washington Chapter
Co-designers: Jay Brown, Levin-Brown Architects, and Kelli Nemer, Kelli Nemer Art & Design
Photos: Alan Gilbert, Alan Gilbert Photography
SURFACE SHINE
Blue Arnold’s sleek, open-concept design features custom white cabinetry buffed to a high shine, glass doors with reptile patterns, white Cristallo quartzite countertops and rich, stained wenge for darker cabinets and counter elements. Integrated appliances are accented by polished stainless steel. A wall with four ovens separates the kitchen from the dining area, while expansive windows connect interior and exterior spaces.
SOURCES:
Cooktops, Microwave, Wall Ovens: Wolf
Dishwashers: Miele
Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator
Refrigerators: JennAir & Sub-Zero
Sinks: Kallista & Kohler
Faucets/Fittings: Brizo
Windows: Marvin
CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN (Large)
Third Place: Sandra Diaz-Velasco
EOLO A & I Design
Miami
South Florida Chapter
Photos: Kris Tamburello, Kris Tamburello Studios
GRAND GRAYS
Working with the sumptuous curves of the building, Sandra Diaz-Velasco reorganized the space and worked in a palette of grays to transform this penthouse kitchen with sleek luxury. The Adolfo Prado custom island in Calacatta marble and a custom hood add a striking aesthetic. Automated storage is hidden in the walls, while a wood backsplash gives the Ornare Australe cabinets a furniture look.
SOURCES:
Cooktops, Microwave, Wall Ovens: Wolf
Dishwasher, Coffee System: Miele
Sinks, Garbage Disposal: Franke
Refrigerator, Wine Cooler: Sub-Zero
Cabinetry: Ornare Australe? Ornare is the brand, Australe is the collection
Countertops: Cosentino, Excellence Italian Design (two brands?) YES
Faucets/Fittings: Kohler
Lighting: Delta Light
Flooring: Emperador marble
Dryer: Electrolux
Specialty Award: Outdoor Kitchen
Reisa Pollard
Beyond Beige Interiors
North Vancouver, British Columbia
British Columbia Chapter
Photos: Amanda Oster and Stephen Li, Provoke Studios
MAKING A SPLASH
To give her clients a stunning entertaining space, Reisa Pollard increased the patio, extended the length of an existing pool and added a waterfall edge, enhancing an ocean view. A pergola defines the cooking and dining area, which includes heating, lighting, fans, a fireplace and large-screen TV. The kitchen features a large built-in barbeque, undermount sink, fridge, ice maker, lots of storage and easy access to the home’s indoor space.
SOURCES:
Refrigerators, Wine Cooler: Sub-Zero
Countertops: Dekton
Faucets/Fittings: Brizo
Sink: Kindred
Tile: BC Brick
