Kitchens With Meredith Swinehart
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both Remodelista and Gardenista. You can vote once a day in each category, now through August 15.
In the Best Professional Kitchen category, our five finalists are General Assembly, Bates Masi + Architects, Office of Architecture, Merry Albright, and Harriet Anstruther Studio Ltd.
Project 1
Harriet Anstruther Studio Ltd | London, UK | Clapham Loft Conversion
Design Statement: "The client's brief was for full architectural and interior design and decoration service to modernize and refurbish a one-bedroom flat in Clapham. The kitchen was to remain at the heart of the house, designed to celebrate the traditional Edwardian features of the building, whilst fully modernized."
Chosen by: Remodelista editor in chief Julie Carlson, who said: "I love the element of surprise the colored glass pendants bring to this otherwise monochromatic room. The disciplined palette keeps the narrow space feeling light and airy."
Project 2
Merry Albright | Herefordshire, UK | Orchard Cottage
Design Statement: "Designed and built for a young English/American family who wanted to capture the essence of the quintessential English cottage kitchen, while incorporating elements of the owners' LA background—light, openness, and contemporary detailing. Handmade green oak timbers define the space while painted units and industrial lights punctuate the room."
Chosen by: Guest judge and designer John Derian, who said: "A winner—a cool space. It's efficient, modern, and in keeping with the house's architecture."
Above: "The dark inky blue island provide a dramatic focal point."
Above: "Bright white was chosen for most of the kitchen units to contrast with the oak."
Above: "Open-plan living, dining, and preparation zones are unified by oak flooring and a muted palette."
Above: "Maintaining a view through the space was important, capturing natural daylight from every aspect."
Above: "Areas of tongue-and-groove boarding provide texture. The countertop is bespoke Silestone with an induction hob."
Above: "Simple, modest, and considered materials and colors all work to give an informality."
Project 3
Office of Architecture | Brooklyn
, NY | Brooklyn Row House
Design Statement: "Part of a major gut renovation project, this kitchen had to strategically balance budget with design. Economical Ikea cabinet boxes were combined with custom cabinet doors in satin white and walnut veneered finishes, while rich quartzite countertops complement a simple subway tile backsplash to create an elegant, understated space."
Chosen by: John Derian, who commented: "Perfect and chic. A nice use of stone and a good mix with art."
Project 4
Bates Masi + Architects | Sag Harbor, NY | Elizabeth II
Design Statement: "Located in the heart of a resort town, this home demanded special consideration of the acoustic sense. The research of sound and how it affects our perception of space informed the details, materials, and form of the project. This design approach led to a more meaningful home for the family."
Chosen by: Julie Carlson, who noted: "There's something Scandivanian church-like about this space, with the light filtered from above and the use of wood as a design element. This would be a peaceful place to cook and dine."
Above: "A skylight that runs the length of the island floods the kitchen with natural light."
Above: "Sliding glass and screen pocket doors allow the kitchen to open to the covered deck."
Above: "Randomly spaced cedar boards hang in front of a felt panel that absorbs sound waves."
Above: "The spacing between the boards can be acoustically tuned for intimate gatherings or boisterous parties."
Above: "Light fixtures designed and built by Bates Masi + Architects."
Project 5
General Assembly | Brooklyn, NY | Micro Kitchen, Maximum Space
Design Statement: "Major remodel for a tiny kitchen. We kept the existing kitchen footprint, but incorporated custom millwork and built-in appliances to capture every bit of functional space. Using the lines of the beams and columns, we created built-ins in the nooks and crevices and used color to highlight varying depths of the space."
Chosen by: John Derian, who called the project a "great usage of a small space—simple and chic. It makes sense with the rest of the apartment."
Above: "Sink and dishwasher area."
Above: "View from living room and hidden pantry behind dining space."
Above: "Stove with niche and ledge."
Above: "We used custom millwork with built-in appliances to make the most of the space."
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Home Inspiration With Margot Guralnick
Modern versions of the general store have sprung up all over the US in the past few years. But back in 2009, when Philippa Content and Christopher Winterbourne were setting up shop under the Williamsburg Bridge, they were pioneers. Specializing in hard-to-find household essentials, the couple supplied wood-handled vegetable brushes and Le Corbusier's favorite reading lamp to Brooklynites, many moving into their first apartments.
They shuttered their shop a few years ago (but kept it going online), and traded life on the urban frontier for decidedly cushier digs in the Hamptons with their two young kids, and chickens, too. Having gotten their bearings, they've just opened Housefolk on Main Street in East Hampton. Catering to a second-home-owning, pleasure-seeking crowd, it's a grown-up version of Brook Farm, but rest assured, says Philippa: "We still follow the same philosophy that beauty and function should go hand in hand."
Above: A woven armchair from Swaziland has been one of the shop's overnight bestsellers.
Above: The focus is on everyday luxuries, from well-made baskets to blankets. Philippa and Christopher have international backgrounds—she grew up in northern Maine with a Puerto Rican mother and a Dutch father, he's from London with a French mother and British father—and know where to find household basics made the old-fashioned way.
Above: Shelves are stocked with handmade ceramics, including Frances Palmer's terracotta flowerpots and straw food domes from Swaziland.
Above: We have our eye on Housefolk's collection of modernized blue-and-white bone china made in Stoke on Trent. A serving bowl patterned with flowers, foxes, and rabbits is $212.
Above: English ironstone pitchers start at $39 for the one-pint size. The swan-necked chair is the Nicolle, a 1933 French design originally made for use in factories and workshops; it's available in seat- and stool-height, starting at $325.
Above: In the toiletries corner, industrial modern lighting by Workstead, a Remodelista favorite. Jardins dD'Escrivains of Gras, France, makes the perfume.
Above: Indigo blankets, throws, and shawls are a speciality.
Above: The ceramic bells are by Michele Quan. We'd like a stack of the navy-striped white linen dish towels.
Above: Baskets from Tanzania and Ghana top a bracketed display shelf.
Above: As evidenced by the brush selection, Philippa and Christopher have remained true to their roots.
Above: French stoneware breakfast bowls and lidded storage jars (the smallest with holes is a garlic keeper). See more at Housefolk.
For Housefolk's California counterparts, take a look at An SF General Store Opens in Venice Beach and Neighbor in Oakland.
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DIY & Remodeling With Julie Carlson
Good news for renters and rehabbers: Kitchen Walls, a new company out of the Netherlands, has developed a heat- and stain-resistant wallpaper that can be applied to almost any surface, creating an instant kitchen backsplash.
Made of PVC, the wallpaper is also impermeable to water, "so it's usable behind your stove," they say. "It can be cleaned with warm water and even the most terrible stains, such as grease or tomato sauce, will disappear without effort." What's more, it's not only easy to apply (it comes with a special glue) but also removable—and reusable.
Above: The Hexagon design is €125 ($136.65) a roll. All rolls are 60 by 300 centimeters (23.6 to 118.1 inches).
Above: The Checker design is €125 ($135.65) a roll.
Above: The Concrete design is €125 ($135.65) a roll.
Above: The Designers Collection KG003, by Kirath Ghundoo, €145 ($158.50) a roll.
Searching for backsplash ideas? Consult Remodeling 101: Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash and 10 Favorites: Black Kitchen Backsplashes.
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Kitchens With Margot Guralnick
The days of the space-hogging fridge may be numbered. Under-the-counter refrigerator drawers—almost all of which come with a choice of stainless-steel- or custom panel-ready fronts—are offering a discreet new way to keep things cool.
The hitch: These designs currently come at a steep cost (that's an understatement). Most often they're used as fridge supplements that hold drinks and fruit and vegetables, and allow the main fridge to be a bit less monstrous.
Above: Sub-Zero, the brand best known for refrigerator drawers, offers under-the-counter options (and full-size fridges, too) designed to be integrated into the kitchen cabinetry. Panel-Ready Refrigerator Drawers come in a range of widths, from 24 inches (same as a standard dishwasher) to 30 inches, starting at $3,955. Separate freezer and ice-making drawers are also available.
Above: Summit's 24-Inch-Wide Triple Drawer Refrigerator has all stainless-steel construction that allows it to be used freestanding or built-in. It's $1,779 with recessed handles (shown) and $1,899 with towel bar handles from AJ Madison. For more details, go to Summit.
Above: One of the advantages of refrigerator drawers is that they're cabinet-depth, so they can be tucked in unobtrusively, freeing up other parts of the kitchen. Double-Drawer Refrigerator Modules from GE's Monogram Collection are $2,899 for a set of two with tubular steel handles.
Above: A look inside a Monogram Collection drawer; the compartments and temperatures are adjustable and some Monogram models work as both refrigerators and freezers.
Two fridge drawer challenges to keep in mind: Arranging the contents, can, as one of our readers put it, "require a Tetris-like approach." And most necessitate bending down, making them less than ideal for those with bad knees.
Above: The Viking Professional 5 Series 24-Inch, Double-Drawer Refrigerator is made of stainless steel inside and out; $3,139 from AJ Madison. See more at Viking.
Above: Under-counter refrigerator drawers incorporate well into kitchen islands. The KitchenAid 24-Inch Stainless Steel Double Refrigerator Drawer is $2,899.
Above: Commercial refrigerator company True offers a residential set of two 24-inch Stainless Steel Under-Counter Refrigerator Drawers. Go to True for dealers and pricing.
Above: True drawers with overlay panels situated under a coffee station.
Above: Marvel, the North American subsidiary of UK company Aga, makes 24-Inch Built-In Refrigerator Drawers with stainless steel interiors; $2,999. For more details, go to Marvel.
Above: A pair of Electrolux 24-Inch Refrigerator Drawers, tall enough to hold nine-inch bottles and wide enough for serving trays, is $2,549. Compact refrigerator drawers are also being used in bathrooms to store medications and beauty products.
Above: U-Line, longtime makers of beverage refrigerators, offers 24-Inch Solid Refrigerator Drawers, $4,109, that hold up to 90 bottles or 142 cans; each drawer can be set to a temperature ranging from 34°F to 70°F.
Above: New Zealand company Fisher & Paykel's refrigerators win our prize for aesthetics (I own a counter-depth Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart fridge that I love). The brand's CoolDrawer Multi-Temperature Refrigerator Drawer changes from refrigerator to freezer at the press of a button; $2,309 from US Appliance. Go to Fisher & Paykel for full details.
Addendum: A number of under-counter fridges are being made for use in outdoor kitchens (picture a well-stocked barbecue). Perlick, like Sub-Zero, manufactures its products in Wisconsin. A specialist in brewery parts, it offers a collection of refrigerator drawers, including these 15-Inch-Wide Signature Series Outdoor Refrigerator Drawers; $3,524 panel ready and $3,649 in stainless steel (shown).
Still looking? Go to Remodeling 101 for advice on how to choose the right fridge for you, and peruse Refrigerators to find more options that we recommend, including Compact Refrigerators, Colored Refrigerators, and Skinny Refrigerators.
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