The Little White Barn in Fennville, Michigan, had not been touched since the early 1900’s when Gabe and Christine Bridger with Company + Cottage decided to renovate it into the family cabin they had dreamed of since dating. Preservation and working within the original footprint were both guiding principles during the entire design process and eight month renovation – a…
Rows of refrigerators? Not here. Designers and customers immerse in true kitchen experiences at these new design centers. Bringing a kitchen vision to life can be challenging while standing in an appliance store crammed with rows upon rows refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers. What will they all look like together in a kitchen? Which custom panel will work best with the…
Sleek, clean lines and unique modern designs are the hot topic of discussion among interior designers. With homeowners becoming more aware of the extensive array of design possibilities that encompass contemporary touches and distinctive styles, it is more important than ever to have a pulse on the latest industry happenings. With Monogram appliances, it’s easy to add a sense of…
Interior designer Dawn Wilkinson finds inspiration in a variety of outlets, but her primary source of creative influence has long been travel. “Experiencing other cultures and seeing how other people live their lives is an inspiration,” says the CEO and president of Seattle-based Six Walls Interior Design. Wilkinson takes an annual trip with her mom, visiting cities ranging from New…
While it took just seven months to renovate their two-story home, the wish list had been years in the making. “Being in the kitchen and bath business, my wife and I visited many shows and saw lots of amazing features we could include in our home,” says Michael Giambalvo, owner of Phil’s Custom Cabinets in East Boca Raton, Fla. The…
When the California native moved to Georgia, her background in fashion found a future in interior design. Designing custom evening wear for her clients brought a complex joy to Niki Papadopoulos. Everyone was invested in the outcome. Niki found she liked working with clients on something that “takes time and is a little emotional.” Searching for something to fulfill that…
An award-winning kitchen and bath designer, Toni Sabatino refers to kitchens as the theatre in the home. That’s where the chef can take center stage and all the entertaining takes place. When Sabatino was hired to design a seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom spec home in the Hamptons, she knew the kitchen would be the shining star. “My philosophy is that kitchens should…
When kitchen designer Matthew Ferrarini embarks on a new project, doing a deep dive to learn about the client’s lifestyle is a critical first step. “Lifestyle is huge. I want to know everything about my clients,” he says. “How do they live in the space? How often do they grocery shop? Are they right or left handed? How do their…
Refrigerator door panels generally don’t top the list of eye-catching design elements in a kitchen – unless, of course, they’re custom-designed by renowned mid-century architect Jim Tyler. Tyler is behind the simple-yet-stunning Monogram refrigerator panel in the newly-renovated kitchen at the Kirk Douglas Estate in Palm Springs, Calif., revealed at last month’s Modernism Week. An associate and principal designer with…
