Atelier Davis

The designer on this project was inspired to use a red stove in this project due to her love of using bold color in her designs. Knowing that red is an auspicious color in Chinese culture, she aimed to honor that heritage. Red was again used in a few other areas in the home—such as the backs of dining chairs and pillows to tie it all together. 

Photography by Emily Followill.

Wise Design

Meet our esteemed panel of Kitchens of the Year judges:

Susan Bower, Bower Leet Design

This stunning kitchen designed by Tegethoff Homes and Srote + Co Architects flows seamlessly into the rest of the home. The space is loaded with WOW features that stun guests every time they visit. The homeowners worked closely with the architect, designer and builder to bring the extraordinary vision to life. A custom scrubbable wallpaper mural from Italy was custom framed by the homebuilder’s exceptional in-house carpentry team. The cabinetry is all touch latch with soft close and minimal reveals.

This custom new-build kitchen was designed to be the heart of the home. Designer Stephanie Pohlman Designs blended old and new styles to create a cozy, welcoming feel. Arched openings flank the statement plaster range hood. The space behind each arched opening serves as an additional prep space. On the right is a walk-in pantry with white oak cabinetry, and on the left is a butler’s pantry. The plaster hood along with the white oak beams and custom aged-brass fixtures are just a few of the Old World touches the designer incorporated.

This home, designed by William Bernoudy and finished in 1971, has been remodeled several times, but new owners had plans for a full renovation working with Gegg Design & Cabinetry. The original design had an indoor pool along with some unique details and features, and the kitchen was buried in an interior space with just one small window. Renovations made by previous owners removed portions of walls, but the kitchen space was still odd and disconnected.