Vote for the Best Kitchen in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards 2015: Professional Category - Remodelista
Our judges have selected the finalists, now you choose the winners. Vote for the finalists in each of 12 Considered Design Awards categories, on both. Harriet Anstruther Studio Ltd | London, UK | Clapham Loft Conversion. The kitchen was to remain at the heart of the house, designed to celebrate the traditional Edwardian features of the building, whilst fully modernized.” Photos: Marcus Peel. Merry Albright | Herefordshire, UK | Orchard Cottage. Design Statement: “Designed and built for a young English/American family who wanted to capture the essence of the quintessential English cottage kitchen... ...while incorporating elements of the owners’ LA background–light, openness, and contemporary detailing. Handmade green oak timbers define the space while painted units and industrial lights punctuate the room.” “The dark inky blue island provide a dramatic focal point.” “Bright white was chosen for most of the kitchen units to contrast with the oak.” “Open-plan living, dining, and preparation zones are unified by oak flooring and a muted palette.” “Maintaining a view through the space was important, capturing natural daylight from every aspect.” “Areas of tongue-and-groove boarding provide texture. The countertop is bespoke Silestone with an induction hob.” “Simple, modest, and considered materials and colors all work to give an informality.” Office of Architecture | Brooklyn”¨, NY | Brooklyn Row House. Design Statement: “Part of a major gut renovation project, this kitchen had to strategically balance budget with design. Bates Masi + Architects | Sag Harbor, NY | Elizabeth II. Design Statement: “Located in the heart of a resort town, this home demanded special consideration of the acoustic sense. The research of sound and how it affects our perception of space informed the details, materials, and form of the project. This design approach led to a more meaningful home for the family.” “A skylight that runs the length of the island floods the kitchen with natural light.” “Sliding glass and screen pocket doors allow the kitchen to open to the covered deck.” “Randomly spaced cedar boards hang in front of a felt panel that absorbs sound waves.” “The spacing between the boards can be acoustically tuned for intimate gatherings or boisterous parties.” “Light fixtures designed and built by Bates Masi + Architects.” General Assembly | Brooklyn, NY | Micro Kitchen, Maximum Space. Using the lines of the beams and columns, we created built-ins in the nooks and crevices and used color to highlight varying depths of the space.” “Sink and dishwasher area.” “View from living room and hidden pantry behind dining space.” “Stove with niche and ledge.” “We used custom millwork with built-in appliances to make the most of the space.”