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Feb201011

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I am going to New York!

I am one of the lucky ones to be heading out to New York to attend Brizo’s NY Fashion Week events, which include a Brizo new product seminar and Jason Wu fashion show! Brizo has invited a group of bloggers, designers, and writers to learn all about their upcoming products, Brizo’s commitment to design, and the design philosophy that drives Brizo. (of course, it’s perfect timing with the SPD blog deciding to go kaput — argh!) I received a copy of the upcoming Brizo catalog — and there is a product in there that is blowing my mind — but before I get ahead of myself, I’ll wait until I get the chance to learn more about it from the Brizo design team before I talk about it here! I am also really-super excited to meet some of the best designers in the field of Kitchen and Bath Design — some of them I have met online through this blog, and some I have only heard of — but being able to sit down with them all together is an amazing opportunity, and I am really looking forward to it! I’ll update as much as possible while I am in the big city! Here is a partial list and links to sites/blogs of the the designers who will be there: Andie Day – Andie Day Ann Porter – KitchAnn Style Aston Smith – Kitchen Design Trends Carmen Natschke – The Decorating Diva Cheryl Kees  Clendenon  – Kitchen Details and Design Jamie Goldberg – GOLD NOTES Johnny Grey & Chuck Wheelock – Grey Matters Kelly  Morriseau  – Kitchen Sync Laurie Burke – Kitchen Design Notes Leslie Clagett – kbculture Paul Anater – Kitchen and Residential Design Pam Rodriguez – Pam Designs’ Blog Sabrina & Paul Velandry – Sea Coast Living Sarah Lloyd – Kitchen Clarity Saxon Henry – DESIGN COMMOTION Susan Serra – The Kitchen Designer I also want to say thank you to Brizo for inviting me (on their dime!) and arranging all of my travel too!

Feb201011

Adrienne Palmer

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Technical difficulties!

The blog has been having some technical problems — the comment section is currently down and I am working on fixing some other errors — please pardon the dust! Thanks!

– Adrienne

Jan201031

Adrienne Palmer

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Celebrity Kitchens Deconstructed : Cher

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This Bali style home owned by Cher features 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, and sits on a premier three-quarter acre lot in the exclusive community of the Four Seasons Hualalai on the big island of Hawaii. The home features ocean views, and views of the nearby Hualalai Golf Course.

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I have to say, I am a little disappointed in this kitchen, especially when you see the rest of this amazing house. Actually, there are quite a few things — small though they may be — that really bother me about this kitchen. First of all, the wood. The cabinetry is bookmatched mahogany with the grain running vertically (nice), but the paneling on the cooking run is horizontal, and inconsistent in both the grain and staining (not nice ) … and why is the back panel in the display space above the cabinets not paneled? Also, those outlets look awful. There are a few other things I could pick on, but Susan just waved her hand at me in that total Mom way, and said “Don’t be negative, you could hurt someone’s feelings.” :)

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Cabinetry: Mohagany

Flooring: Jerusalem Grey Gold limestone, brushed and filled, 18×18

Countertops: Juperana Bordeaux Granite

Sinks: Blanco MicroEdge

Faucets: Kohler Simplice

Cooktop & Hood: 48″ Thermador

Ovens: 27″ Thermador Masterpiece Convection Ovens

Coffee System: Thermador Built In Coffee

Wine Ref: Thermador 24″ Wine Column

Built-in Microwave: Thermador Stainless Steel Built-in Convection Microwave

Pendants: hmmmm … this one stumps me, but this is a close alternative

Photos via Concierge Auctions

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If you are a manufacturer who has a product in this kitchen, and I either forgot to mention it or made an error, please contact me and let me know so that I can edit this post!

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Jan201027

Adrienne Palmer

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West Meets East – The Ofuro Vasca by Rapsel

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The traditional Japanese Ofuro, loosely translated as “soaking tubs”, are not necessarily places to bathe, but traditionally were used to unwind, de-stress, and contemplate the simple things in life. Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a new type of ofuro tub for Rapsel, which combines the properties of a western style bath tub (by elongating the tub) with the function of a traditional ofuro tub (larch wood construction).

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Rapsel’s new Ofuro Vasca allows complete immersion, while the material and composition convey calm and warmth. Made of larch wood – for a sauna-scented experience – it is dried in several work steps and cut, shaped and joined together in a special procedure.

The Ofuro Vasca has already won the 2010 Wallpaper* Design award for Best Bath, and should be available mid 2010.

Thanks to Ann Porter of KitchAnn Style for the heads up on this one!

Oh and one more thing … Rapsel is also the manufacturer of Pluviae (see below), which I think is one of the coolest shower systems I have ever seen. It’s perfect for a small space, it’s freestanding, minimalist, and I would think it would install fairly quickly and easily. Pluviae was also designed by Matteo Thun, and (finally!) is now available.

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More Online:

www.rapsel.it

www.matteothun.com

Jan201025

Adrienne Palmer

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Celebrity Kitchens: Deconstructed

It’s a new year, and so it is time for some new things here!

I have been thinking about making some changes to the blog by expanding our topics and adding some new types of content. Recently I was browsing through one of my favorite blogs, Hooked On Houses written by the lovely Julia, who regularly features the interiors of celebrity homes. I got the idea of combining my super-specing research capabilities with America’s fascination with celebrity homes …  So starting today I am adding a new category titled Celebrity Kitchens: Deconstructed.

I’ll do my best to deconstruct the materials, appliances, and fixtures featured in these homes, to give readers a better understanding of what the designers used in the kitchens, as well as links to the manufacturers of the products. So, without further adieu, let me present my first Celebrity Kitchen : Deconstructed …

Celebrity Kitchen Deconstructed : Nicolas Cage

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I know there has been a lot of talk in the gossip columns about Mr. Cage’s recent financial woes, and many people have been peeking at the listings for his New Orleans homes that went up for auction. In happier times, Nicolas Cage purchased the Grey Craig Estate in Rhode Island, which he remodeled and put back onto the market in 2009 for 12 million dollars. The estate was originally built in 1924, and the 18,898 sq. ft. home features 12 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, on over 27 acres. Wow.

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This is a lovely kitchen with many beautiful features, and is surprisingly modest and timeless — especially considering the scope and the history of this estate.

Cabinetry: Shaker door, white with a pewter glaze

Flooring: Bettini Terra Cotta tiles, 5″x 11″ offset pattern

Sink: Rohl RC3719 Double Bowl Apron Front sink

Faucet: Kallista’s Bacchus High Arc Faucet (main) and Whitehaus WHKBLV3-9103 from the Vintage III collection (prep sink)

Oven: La Cornue Chateau 120 in Pistachio with Brushed Brass Trim

Refrigerator: Sub-Zero (older model)

Pendants (lower picture): I am really not sure about these, but my best guess is Restoration Hardware’s Weston Round Pendant

Countertops: I think it is CaesarStone in Champagne Limestone for the perimeter, and a wood counter in Walnut for the island

(Photos via Luxist and  Lila Delman)

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If you are a manufacturer who has a product in this kitchen, and I either forgot to mention it or made an error, please contact me and let me know so that I can edit this post!

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