Kitchen Favorites
Cabbonet Floating Island, Price Available Upon Request, Cabbonet, Mamaroneck (above)
“Six-foot-wide single drawers crafted from solid walnut float within a tapered stone frame incorporating our custom stone sink, reminiscent of the practical and durable stone sinks made for centuries across Europe. The Cabbonet Floating Island is a show-stopping piece for a kitchen, bar, credenza or outdoor living that represents Cabbonet in its purest form in the way it combines unique materials, precision engineering, and functionality.”
—Andrew Hays, Cabbonet
“Regardless of whether it’s a classic or more contemporary kitchen, having a full slab of stone, a continuation of the countertop, is clean, elegant, and seamless (and easy to clean). For so long people were drawn to subway or herringbone tiles, beautiful patterns, smaller, intricate tiles—and while I think the beauty of that will stand the test of time, right now [I am] very much drawn to the full slab trend. Especially because it doesn’t take away from the beauty of the surrounding cabinetry. And at the same time, if it’s a classic white kitchen it can add a pop of color to the space. As for banquettes: Everyone right now wants one if it can fit. And on the flip side, if a space is too small for a kitchen table or island seating, a banquette can be the perfect solution for an eat-in kitchen. In this specific kitchen we had a custom-made circular base.”
—Dulcie Acompora, Designer, Bilotta Kitchen & Home
SR-PS2-2818-16 Sink, $825, Nantucket Sinks
“The sink is where a great amount of your time is spent in the kitchen, and large workstation sinks—with all their space and amenities—[are] a pleasure to use.”
—Kathie Anechiarico, Majestic Kitchens & Bath
Duquesa Fatima Mezzaanotte 4-5/8 Matte, Price Available Upon Request, Walker Zanger
“We love this tile collection for its handmade feel—it brings the warmth of a French country kitchen and works with everything!”
—Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn
Vero Glass Cabinet, Price Available Upon Request, Leicht, Mount Kisco
“Leicht offers the impressive Vero Glass Door Cabinet, a perfect addition to enhance the display area in your kitchen and showcase personalized dishware, glassware, art, or collectibles. With elegant LED lighting, it beautifully highlights your personal touches and creates a stunning and autonomous focal point in the space. The inclusion of a glass cabinet display in any kitchen design is a lovely way to encourage and embrace the popular trend for personalized meaning in design.”
—Jennifer Martabano, Senior Designer Leicht Westchester, Greenwich Kitchens
Dacor 36-inch Chimney Wall Hood, Price Available Upon Request, Village Appliances, Port Chester
Viking 5 Series 36-inch Gas Range: VGR536, Price Varies, Royal Green, White Plains
Sub-Zero 36-inch Classic Over-and-Under Refrigerator/Freezer, Price Available Upon Request, Royal Green, White Plains
Base Cabinet Pullout, $268.25+, Rev-a-Shelf
“[The Rev-a-Shelf Spice Pull Out] creates convenience for all your spices and seasonings to be in one location.”
—Maria Tanzi, Majestic Kitchens & Bath
Citrus Juicer, $250, Smeg
“A fashionable design product to include in a kitchen is the luxurious Italian brand of Smeg small appliances. Whether the client prefers a classic small appliance like a coffee machine, toaster or kettle, or a fun citrus press or milk frother, their collection offers stylish function in a beautiful retro aesthetic. And pops of nostalgia are a happening trend in design today. The Smeg small appliance collection is offered in a variety of colors and finishes to appeal to all individual taste and kitchen designs. I love how the Smeg’s retro style adds a dose of whimsy and playfulness to our modern and sophisticated kitchens.”
—Leah Diamond, Senior Designer, Leicht Westchester, Greenwich Kitchens
White Fantasy Marble, Price Available Upon Request, New York Stone, Manhattan
“My clients wanted to create a statement for the backsplash but shied away from typical tiled backsplash. Therefore, I’ve incorporated my absolute favorite element of the kitchen design— the White Fantasy Marble backsplash on each wall, along with countertops sourced from New York Stone.”
—Anastasia Mitrovic, Anastasia Mitrovic Interiors
Waste Bin Pull-Out, Häfele Matrix, Double, $310, Häfele
“The double trash pull-out is the hardest working cabinet in the kitchen. The Hafele Matrix Doubl keeps the garbage and recycling separate, and our JWH Custom Cabinetry gets an added stainless steel protector by JWH.”
—Jennifer W. Howard, JWH Design & Cabinetry
Bathroom Favorites
MPRO Wall-Mount Widespread Basin Faucet Trim, $500, Torrco, Stamford
Kohler Real Rain Overhead Shower Panel, $2,145, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Scarsdale and Somers
“Out of all the available shower heads and components, the one that I absolutely adore is the Kohler Real Rain. The panel measures nearly 20-inches square, and it’s designed to create different-sized droplets of water that create a feeling of a rain shower on a summer day; it also includes a feature where you press a wall-mounted button, and it empties a reservoir of water all at once. It’s not only effective as a shower head, but it’s a true spa-like feature that is unlike anything else out there. I installed one in my own shower and have the privilege of enjoying this unique experience every day.”
—Jonathan Gordon, Design by The Jonathans
Oval Wall Mirror, $610, Audo
6″ x 6″ Settecento Sassocrito, $10.26/sf 24″ x 48″ Dock’s Cannettato, $7/sf Dock’s C18″ x 49″ Malmo Cipres, $6.99/sf Terra Tile and Marble, Briarcliff Manor
“My favorite type of tile this year has been three-dimensional or fluted porcelain tile for walls. I particularly love this look when it is done in warm natural colors and/or earthy finishes such as wood, stone, and even pottery. Elegant simplicity is the feeling created here. It is also a great way to introduce a decorative element to the bathroom without necessarily having to bring in another color or element.”
—Dave Gasch, Terra Tile and Marble
Calacatta Viola Slabs, Quotes Available, Nasco
“For custom vanity top and shower portal, I’ve sourced Calacatta Viola Marble slabs from NASCO Stone Tile to bring in more natural materials. I absolutely loved the maroon hues, which looked so unique and rich.”
—Anastasia Mitrovic, Anastasia Mitrovic Interiors
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