Galleries: Trends & Inspirations
Announcing the Winners of KBB’s 2016 Design Awards
Kitchen of the Year
According to Tamie Glass, ASID, IIDA, RID, many hours of planning and taking stock of the owner’s previous kitchen resulted in a series of intricate spaces that are tailored to the client’s lifestyle – offering comfort, character and function. “Recognizing how much time is spent in the kitchen, the new home’s living and dining areas were intentionally downsized to allow for a larger kitchen footprint,” added Glass of Glass & Dangel.
Kitchen of the Year
The owner wanted an accommodating kitchen for her family and friends – for small gatherings and larger parties and catered events. “Convenient storage for modern-day devices and a concealed TV were placed to encourage hanging out,” said Dangel.
Kitchen of the Year
Dangel chose timeless, natural materials for the kitchen, such as low-maintenance, polished concrete floors paired with black MDF, stainless steel and white oak-veneered cabinetry. Quartz stone slabs were used for work surfaces.
DESIGN TEAM: Tamie Glass, ASID, IIDA and Ulrich Daniel, AIA, Glass & Dangel (designers); Mark Oberholzer, AIA (architect)
MANUFACTURERS:
Bosch, Hansgrohe, Honea Woodworks, Kohler, Miele, Mockett, Sub-Zero/Wolf, Thermador, Valchromat, Zephyr
PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Finkel
Bathroom of the Year
According to designer Dana King of Next Project Studio, where to put the vanity in this master bathroom was a challenge, as architectural requirements and cost prohibited raising the windows, and the space between the windows was not wide enough. She and her team created a peninsula between the windows that allowed for a 36-in.-wide trough sink.
Bathroom of the Year
“The tub was chosen for the ability to mount the faucet to the tub deck rather than mount it to the floor,” said King. “This allowed for the tub to take up a smaller footprint and maximize the entrance space to the shower.”
Bathroom of the Year
“We had nowhere to hang a mirror but from the ceiling,” said King, explaining that a custom mirror was designed to reflect on both sides. “It had to be custom made because a suitable size and shape could not be found off-the-rack.”
DESIGNER: Dana King, Next Project Studio
MANUFACTURERS: Barclay, Hansgrohe, Happy Floors, Icera, KREA, Lacava, Mod Glass, Samsung, Vogue Bay
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jerry Voloski
Showroom of the Year
Alexandria, Va.-based Studio Snaidero D.C. Metro served clients that appreciate historic preservation and traditional design but also have some contemporary leanings. By incorporating warm elements among more modern designs, designer Shawna Dillon, principal designer at the showroom, help draw homeowners in.
Showroom of the Year
Two out of four walls in the showroom are made up of windows, which decreases display opportunities. Dillon did not want to clutter the space with interior walls, blocking views and creating a lot of visual noise in the showroom, simply to increase display space. Instead she opted to increase the display sizes but reduce the number.
Showroom of the Year
“By providing the whole story to the consumer – a full kitchen, complete with working appliances, various types of storage, dining/seating options and fully equipped cabinetry – it helps them better visualize how they fit into the space,” said Dillon.
DESIGNER: Shawna Dillon, Studio Snaidero D.C. Metro
PHOTOGRAPHER: Gordon Beall Photography
MANUFACTURERS: Benjamin Moore, Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, Circa Lighting, Dornbracht, Franke, Grothouse, HERA, Hope’s Steel Windows & Doors, Julien, Knoll, KWC, La Cornue, Lightolier, Limestone by R. Bratti Associates, L&S by Hafele, Miele, Niche Modern, Reflex, SNAIDERO, Sub-Zero, Waterstone
Second Place Showroom
Because of New England’s recent preference of cleaner, simpler lines of contemporary design, the goal was to welcome that look into a new display in the Covenant Kitchens & Baths showroom. “We wanted to bring a fresh take on Danish meets industrial style in a way that most people could appreciate,” said designer Gerard Ciccarello.
Second Place Showroom
The new industrial display includes sleek stainless steel drawer boxes that are customizable for personal organizational needs. “The Danish modern display highlights a unique treatment for a corner cabinet – a Lemans II swing out corner unit is shown as an alternative to the traditional lazy susan,” said Ciccarello.
DESIGNERS: Gerard & Pamela Ciccarello, Eric Koch, Kira Van Deusen, Covenant Kitchens & Baths
MANUFACTURERS: Blanco, Caesarstone, DalTile, Eleganza Tile, Louis Poulsen, Miele, Miralis Cabinetry, Richelieu, Sub-Zero/Wolf
PHOTOGRAHER: Kira Van Deusen
Second Place Kitchen
According to designer Leslie Kalish of LMK Interiors, the biggest challenge in this kitchen design was that there could be no upper cabinet storage because of all the windows highlighting the view. “The solutions were to utilize a tower refrigerator and put freezer drawers into the raised portion of the island, thus utilizing less wall space,” she explained.
Second Place Kitchen
To incorporate a bar and perimeter cabinetry along the same window wall and differentiate among those, Kalish and her team used different cabinetry colors for each kind and dropped the height of the bar to 36 inches while the rest of the perimeter and island sit at 38 inches. The rustic barnwood door adds warmth to the space, and the wire-brushed, fumed white oak floors ground the room.
DESIGNERS: Leslie Kalish & Gayle Leksan, LMK Interiors; Sean Gardunio, JB Turner Kitchens
MANUFACTURERS: Brizo, Francois & Co., Hampshire Cabinetry, Marvin Windows, ROHL, Sub-Zero/Wolf
PHOTOGRAPHER: Open Homes Photography
Second Place Bath
According to designer Faye Nielsen of Irving, Texas-based the Nielsen Collection, this bathroom’s Zen look comes from a minimalist color palette with white accents and luxurious touches.
Second Place Bath
Many of the elements in this renovation are custom fabricated pieces, like the glass and mirrors. Other luxurious touches include heated floors, tiles meant to resemble the movement of water and an automated lighting and sound system.
DESIGNER: Faye Nielsen, The Nielsen Collection of Interiors
MANUFACTURERS: Fashion Glass & Mirror, Laufen, L&L Jeaneous, Krion by Porcelanosa, Porcelanosa, Sound and Power
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christi Nielsen
Third Place Kitchen
Designer Jim Barna of Basking Ridge, N.J.-based TrueLeaf Kitchens faced the unique challenge of turning a historic kitchen into a modern, eclectic space. One of the biggest requests was to see actual brush strokes on the cabinetry, so the team chose a textured, hand-brushed finish.
Third Place Kitchen
This house had beautiful historic doors and antique brass hardware, so the team reused some of the historic locksets and crafted new doors to blend with the old.
DESIGNER: Jim Barna, TrueLeaf Kitchens
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dan Muro
MANUFACTURERS: Dacor, Grothouse, Miele, Modern-Aire, Mont Blanc Quartzite, Sub-Zero, True Leaf Custom Cabinetry, Waterstone
Third Place Showroom
Sabrina DaLomba of Supply New England attributes staying on schedule and budget during the showroom buildout of the Kohler Signature Store – Burlington to having a solutions-oriented team working together, as well as having a complete set of meticulously detailed plans before beginning active construction.
“We would rather spend more time in planning, ensuring as much material is available as possible, than get started and be up against delays or open questions,” added DaLomba “The location of every towel bar, outlet, light fixture, outlet, data port, fire extinguisher, etc., was pre-planned. Then you can concentrate on execution.
Third Place Showroom
DaLomba said the team designed the layout to have full kitchen and bathroom suites at each entrance. “This way, the customer can visualize themselves in a finished room,” she added. “We put the product selection areas in the middle of the store so as to be less overwhelming when a customer first steps foot in our space. We feel that this personal visualization is important.”
DESIGN TEAM: Sabrina DaLomba (PM, Supply New England), Brian Goehle (Kohler architect and PM), Tim Leslie (site supervisor, Artisan Building Group), Jackie Mercurio (PM, Artisan Building Group), Lynn Schrage (Kohler designer)
MANUFACTURERS: Caesarstone, Cambria, Cancos Tile, Century Bathworks, Fieldstone Cabinetry, InSinkErator, Kallista, Kohler, Kohler Surfaces, Mouser Cabinetry, Panasonic, Robern, Schaub & Co., Silestone, Top Knobs
PHOTOGRAPHER: Michael Huibregste
Third Place Bath
All of the finishes throughout this master bathroom were chosen for their contemporary styling and quality. According to designer Nar Bustamante of Nar Fine Cabinetry, a warm striated-patterned tile was installed floor to ceiling for a dramatic yet tranquil look.
Third Place Bath
“We removed most of the wall separating the shower from the vanity and improved the function of the shower by installing a fixed clear glass panel,” said Bustamante. “The glass panel allowed for the shower opening to be small enough to prevent water from escaping. We also removed the curb and step down into the shower, creating an accessible, curbless entry.”
DESIGNERS: Nar Bustamante & Ashlee Richardson, Nar Fine Cabinetry, Inc. (soon to be Nar Design Group)
MANUFACTURERS: Arizona Tile, Caesarstone, Columbia Cabinets, Duravit, Ginger, Hansgrohe, Lumens Light + Living, Mirabelle, Top Knobs
PHOTOGRAPHER: Fred Donham, PhotographerLink
Honorable Mention Kitchen
“It is important to observe and listen to the energy of the home to design interiors that are not contrived but proper,” said designer Amanda LaRose of Natick, Mass.-based Studio Showerbird, who redesigned this historic kitchen with details like hand-brushed panels and framed-inset cabinetry. “We also opted for a hand-applied artisan finish, which resembled the brush strokes that would be left if the cabinetry was painted in place.”
DESIGNER: Amanda LaRose, Studio Bowerbird; BUILDER: Emory Patterson, Stonehedge Developments
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jeff Adams
MANUFACTURERS: Das Holz Haus, Miele, Schaub, Sub-Zero, Wolf
Honorable Mention Showroom
The layout of the True Refrigeration showroom was divided into five sections with vignettes that represent five different architectural styles. With this layout, every product can be highlighted in a different way and visitors can view a variety of product installations at the same time. Additional amenities (such as a dedicated 540-bottle wine room for entertaining clients and guests) were included to make the space a perfect fit for hosting large groups.
DESIGNER: True Refrigeration, Mainline Architecture Group and Sitelines
PHOTOGRAPHER: True Refrigeration
MANUFACTURER: True Refrigeration
Honorable Mention Bathroom
The geometry of this powder room by Lori Carroll of Tucson, Ariz.-based Lori Carroll and Associates allows guests to realize the beauty and sophistication of a chic, urban design. Details that convey a simplistic industrial look are amplified with a bit of symmetrical balance thrown in. Softening the bold lines with neutral colors, adding wood and metal accents and creating an impressive focal point resulted in a powder room that is fresh and modern yet inviting and comfortable for guests.
DESIGNER: Lori Carroll and Guillermo Bazua, Lori Carroll & Associates
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jon Mancuso
MANUFACTURERS: Artistic Metals, Bocci, DAR Tile, Fiesta Electric, Fractured Earth, Ferguson, Hopper Finishes, Stone River Studios, Tabu
Honorable Mention Bathroom
Originally built in the 1800s, the biggest challenge for designing this children’s bathroom was the call for an edgy palette. The finished space needed to be functional and executed in a manner that would blend the clients’ funky, eclectic aesthetic with a clean, cool sophistication. Designer Coco Kanakis, principal of Bedford Corners, N.Y.-based Spaciality Inc., used ceramic tile imprinted with the design of recycled skateboards for a sustainable and fun design.
DESIGNER/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Coco Kanakis
MANUFACTURERS: Art of Board – provided by the Tile Spark, Duofix, Duravit, Fantini, Geberit, Porcelanosa, VIPP
Honorable Mention Kitchen
According to Barb Mueller of Designs Anew Houston, the appliances, cabinetry, finishes, lighting and plumbing in this universally designed kitchen were replaced with upgraded and easily accessible products. A safe induction cooktop was relocated to the island with a retractable door so the client’s scooter can wheel under the counter, and the old gas cooktop was capped off. There is storage at point-of-use for the cooking, prep and baking zones.
DESIGNER: Barb Mueller, Designs Anew Houston, LLC
MANUFACTURERS: Arizona Tile, Bosch, Cosentino/Silestone, Esmer Tile, GE, Kohler, LaGrande, Rev-A-Shelf, Sherwin- Williams, Tech Lighting, Top Knobs, UltraCraft
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Barb Mueller & Brian Vogel