Showing posts with label Kitchen Cabinetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kitchen Cabinetry. Show all posts

Friday, December 10, 2010

THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN SERIES #1: KITCHENS BY DEANE

beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
As per their website, "Kitchens by Deane has designed countless rooms in Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City," and the firm often handles projects for many of their clients' second homes in states such as Massachusetts and Florida.
The first firm in our spotlight is Kitchens by Deane, with showrooms in Stamford and New Canaan, Connecticut.  They first came across our radar when they won the regional award in the 2008/2009 Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.  We've posted a screenshot of their award-winning design as well as an additional photo from Moffly Media; however, we encourage you to visit the Kitchens by Deane website to view more of their impressive portfolio.

The first design features exquisite woodwork.  Some of our favorite features: Gorgeous painted white cabinetry, a center island with rich wooden countertops and glass pendant lamps, beautiful hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, which add interest to the kitchen design...
$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11
beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
Photo from Moffly Media Website - Beautiful white cabinetry, slate floors, carrara marble and wooden countertops. 
The company's outstanding work has been featured in numerous publications, including Traditional Home MagazineConnecticut Cottages & GardensHouse BeautifulWestchester Cottages & GardensatHome Magazine and Better Homes & Gardens.

Visit their website to see more of their work.  For your convenience, we have provided direct links below:

For those who live in the Fairfield County area, you can also take cooking classes at the Kitchens by Deane showrooms.  Julia Deane runs the classes and even offers private cooking parties.  

If you'd like to purchase a gift certificate to attend a class, we've provided a link here.  This also happens to be a fantastic holiday gift -- especially for men who tend to wait until the last minute to shop for their wives!

For more information, please visit:

Kitchens by Deane

Stamford Showroom
1267 East Main Street
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 203-327-7008
Fax: 203-975-1949

New Canaan Showroom
189 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-972-8836
Fax: 203-972-8893

Culinary Works

$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11

Saturday, November 20, 2010

ROBERT A. M. STERN: House at Blue Water Hill (2007)

Have you seen the House at Blue Water Hill (2007) by Robert A. M. Stern?  If you haven't, it is truly magnificent (which should come as no surprise since Mr. Stern designed it).  I've posted a few screenshots below, but you can visit RAMSA.com for more photos...
Sky-blue stained shingles, leaded hand-blown glass, and white-painted shutters and window boxes at the double-hung windows give the house a casual feel of early twentieth-century beach houses in Maine or Nantucket. Picturesque gables and dormers at the gambrel roof reduce the apparent height of the house. Classical detailing, hand-scraped oak floors, beadboard paneling, and cork ceilings bring the simple charm indoors.
Look at how the home is situated.  The blue hydrangeas complement the facade... 

The rear facade and outdoor living area of the House at Blue Water Hill by master architect Robert A. M. Stern, with its beautiful pool area and flagstone patio.
An inviting outdoor living area, featuring terraces, porches, pool, etc.
The view, the woodwork, the fireplace, the sense of intimacy -- need I say more?
And speaking of a view... 
A breakfast room adjoins the kitchen (with pale painted blue cabinetry. 
The staircase.... 
The entrance hall... A truly spectacular home!