Guy Gunter hosts the ASID Table Top Open House
Last week, Guy Gunter had the pleasure of hosting the ASID Georgia’s Residential Round Table & 4th Annual Industry Partners Table Top Open House, where designers were invited to see the latest and greatest products from more than 40 ASID Industry Partners, along with cooking demonstrations and gourmet appetizers and goodies from the Westye Group. We were thrilled with the turn out. Thanks to ASID Georgia for sharing their photos of the event!
Highlights from the Junior League Tour of Kitchens
Thanks to Claire Watkins of Claire Watkins Interior Design for sharing her insights from the Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of Kitchens, which took place last weekend. As she writes on her blog, High Gloss Blue, she hates to miss any local tour of homes, because “there really is not a better way to find local craftsmen, seamstresses, contractors and other tradespeople than talking to the satisfied people living in the spaces they helped to create.”
How true! The well-spoken Watkins went on to describe a few trends coming out of the 11 Atlanta kitchens that were on this year’s self-guided tour: “Honed stone is big, hoods are big (and BIG), open glass light fixtures are big (and I note just to anyone thinking of one–difficult to clean). As for appliances, stoves/ ranges are Viking or Wolf, fridges are Sub Zero, dishwashers are Miele.”
Take a look at some of the kitchens on tour below, and get inspired! For further commentary from Watkins, visit her blog for “11 Atlanta Kitchens.”
Enjoy!
Kitchen Design: Planning Around Appliances
March 22, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Kitchen Concepts
When it comes to designing the kitchen, there are more important factors to consider than appliance size alone. According to an article in Residential Design & Build magazine, “Understanding the basics of functionality, the impact on aesthetics and the availability of current models with current pricing” should also be required. 
In the ever-changing world of appliances, however, when technological advances and extraordinary conveniences are being added at the speed of light, this may seem easier said then done.
So, what is the easiest solution for kitchen designers seeking to keep up with the “accurate functional aspects of all those appliances out there and how they fit with their clients’ real needs?”
For one, cultivate relationships with appliance distributors, dealers or manufacturers. “Watching the new electronic digital controls on a steam oven, seeing the leak-saving tray in a dishwasher, viewing the quickness of water boiling in power-boosted induction cooktops, or knowing which air-filtration technology is in refrigeration helps one understand that the technology really is different with different bands,” says the article.
How will you keep yourself (and your clients) appraised of mechanical ramifications, aesthetic details and pricing changes? Remember that your knowledge is key to everyone’s success. Read more on how “Kitchen Appliances Influence Design” here.
