If there is one client that knows precisely what they want in a kitchen it would have to be a chef, and rightfully so. They spend the better part of a day in the kitchen, far more than your typical homeowner or house wife has time for. Now imagine said chef is also the owner of a popular Long Island restaurant and it almost goes with out saying, their dream kitchen would have to be nothing less than marvelous.

Contrary to popular belief, not all pro kitchens are clad in wall to wall stainless steel and oversized appliances. This multi disciplined home owner wanted something more traditional that mirrored the Victorian design of the rest or the home. Working with Doug Walsh, CKD they set out to design a kitchen that marries the pleasures of home with the power of professionalism.

As with any kitchen design, the outcome needs to embrace the lifestyle of the homeowner. Because this was a new construction, they designed the kitchen to open up to two additional large rooms in the house, a dining area and a family room, making it a virtual hub for entertaining, socializing and cooking. Therefore, the kitchens overall design really needed to flow with these two rooms. To accomplish this, the floors and millwork run uninterrupted though out the three creating a sense of belonging. To keep the design light with out loosing interest, emphasis was focused on dimension. The cabinetry is set in varying heights and depths highlighting focal points in the room. The difference in height not only draws you eye around the room but also ensures that the fabulous moldings don’t go unnoticed. Dimension was also the focus of the island which features large seating and preparation areas. The seating area is well defined with a raised countertop and circular form while the preparation area resides in the unit’s lower level. Cabinetry on the island is also set in varying depths. Bead board door fronts add just enough detailing to compliment the dimension and strength of the three rooms.

No chef’s kitchen would be complete with out a full range of professional appliances and this kitchen is no exception. Included are a pro range, a stainless steel side by side refrigerator/ freezer, professional microwave, wine refrigerator and one heavy duty dishwasher.

Finally, the overall harmony of the three rooms is complimented by the placement of some well selected furnishings. Rich, sturdy woods and leathers lend a contrasting sophistication to the otherwise delicate palette and really bring the room to life.