Primrose Pointe, Albuquerque
Special focus, kitchen island
A trip to Tuscany served as the inspiration for this Old World cucina,
made rich with distressed wood, rough-hewn stone, wrought iron, Marazzi
tile, and even a wood-burning pizza oven. But the most significant
unifying element in this kitchen that does not fall along right angles
is its massive, marble-topped island of knotty alder, which, on its
cooking side, conforms to the shape of the adjacent work zones. Complete
with built-in display shelving and a decorative band of Dionysian wood
carvings, the split-level design separates the island’s dining plane
from a lower (hidden) prep/clean up counter.
Entrant/Builder: Joseph Homes, Albuquerque; Architect: Jim Beverly Designs, Placitas, N.M.; Kitchen/Bath Designer: Sowers Cabinets, Albuquerque
- Dishwasher: Asko
- Garbage disposal: InSinkErator
- Microwave: Wolf Appliance
- Range/oven: Wolf Appliance
- Range hood: Vent-a-Hood
- Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
- Warming drawer: Wolf Appliance
- Ice maker: Sub-Zero
- Cabinetry: Custom
- Countertop: marble slab
- Faucets/fittings: Kohler
- Flooring: Marrazzi tile and mesquite wood
- Sinks: Kohler
- Windows: Anderson
- Skylights: Velux
- Decorative hardware: Emtek
- Locksets/handlesets: Emtek
- Millwork: Custom (knotty alder)
The New American Home 2007, Orlando
Special Focus, kitchen office
As the heart of the home and engine of everyday life, this
commercial-grade kitchen is amply appointed for parties, wine tastings,
and even cooking classes, as well as daily meals, with clearly
delineated spaces for food prep, cooking, staging, and cleaning. Then it
takes functionality a step further with an adjoining workspace nook-a
perfect spot for mom or dad to pay bills, search for recipes online,
help the kids with homework, or otherwise multi-task-far enough from the
action to avoid food splatters, but close enough to remain part of the
conversation.
Entrant/Architect: BSB Design, West Des Moines, Iowa; Builder: Homes by Carmen Dominguez, Orlando; Interior Designer: Robb and Stucky Interiors, Altamonte Springs, Fla.; Developer: National Council for the Housing Industry, Washington
- Dishwasher: Sub-Zero
- Garbage disposal: InSinkErator
- Range/oven: Wolf Appliance
- Range hood: Broan NuTone
- Refrigerator: Sub-Zero
- Countertop: Formica
- Faucets/fittings: Kohler
- Cabinetry: Canac
- Windows: Anderson
- Ceramic tile: Dal-Tile
- Wood flooring: Kahrs International
- Lighting: Progress Lighting
- Manufactured stone: Owens Corning
- Paint/stain/varnish: Sherwin-Williams
