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INTERIOR BY JESSIE D. MILLER / PHOTO BY MEGAN LORENZ
warmth or coolness of the light and can be controlled by phone.
They look fantastic and allow for more creativity and drama.
• Hardware: Though it’s often an afterthought, hardware is one of
the most important elements in creating a luxury kitchen. In fact,
when I design a new line of cabinetry, I design hardware first and
build off that. For me, the analogy is having a simple, beautiful
black dress that’s elevated by the right earrings, bag and shoes.
• Backsplash: The backsplash doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but
you can get inspiration for a whole room from the backsplash. You
can have a very simple kitchen with a very powerful backsplash and
that becomes the character of the space.
The kitchen as a gathering space offers seating options to accommodate a wide
variety of activities.
Combining neutral cabinetry with calibrated hits of color creates a kitchen that’s both
calming and captivating.
Homeowners should make sure they’re giving attention to all these
elements. It’s not any one element, but the combination that can make
the kitchen a “wow” space.
DNJ: What does the future of the luxury kitchen look like?
CP: My theory is that our lives are more stressed than they have ever
been. It seems to be that way for a lot of people, no matter how old
they are. Our brains are cluttered, so we want less clutter in our world.
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