Celebrated Chef Christopher Gross has designed the most stunning kitchen at the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona! Recently while enjoying Happy Hour with friends, Chef Gross gave us a tour of his renovated kitchen. The large rectangular layout in blue is gorgeous and provides many workstations for various tasks to be completed during the bustling process of gourmet meal preparation. The adjoining dining area complete with chandelier and steel framed doors to the balcony creates an intimate backdrop for wine tasting. Underway is the new exclusive dining area with Camelback and adjoining mountain views. Weddings, special occasions, date night… this combination is the best!
Litchfield Park Townhouse Renovation
The building contractor and his wife have done their past two homes in contemporary style so the new trend is their comfort zone! The total re-design of major appliances in the past ten years has made it possible to have a kitchen that blends seamlessly with the overall design instead looking like “the kitchen.” We applied all of the newest technology to this space. Working with Steve Johnson, formerly with Pogenpohl and now Ergersman Cabinets, for the third time with this receptive couple allowed fast decisions made with confidence that the end result would be appreciated by all!
As with any remodeling project, we first confirmed the bearing walls (it extends to the ceiling on the right side of the island). Leaving only that wall intact, the original wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed as well as the closet and the wall separating the dining room from the living room. The focal point in the kitchen now is the beautiful mosaic above the invisible black cooktop with a black granite countertop. The lighting adds a new look rather than typical pendants (Sonneman’s Suspenders). Appliances with wood panels blend with the cabinetry. The couple cooks and spend evenings sharing meals with the television on.
The dining and living areas are in the same place, just open to the kitchen. The old beehive fireplace was easily updated to a more contemporary look with a black granite hearth and a smooth surface.
The bath was also transformed with a walk-in shower. The wood cabinets throughout were matched to the porcelain flooring tiles. New cabinetry and lighting completed the look. Barn doors transition from the master bedroom. A refreshing change!
So what do you do with Grandma’s china?!
So what do you do with Grandma’s dishes? They are not selling for much on eBay or in consignment stores. You can think of creative ways to use them! We combined the new rabbit dishes with Limoge dishes from the early 1900s for our holiday table. There were only four rabbit plates but it is more interesting to do every other setting combined with the vintage pattern. Combine all of your favorites for the table top and then edit if you get carried away. Repetition of a specific color can pull together the table or room. Your table will be unique and one of a kind… and Grandma would be so happy!
What is Wrong With This Room?
What is the problem with this room? Often an interior designer is asked this question. Luckily they know the principles and elements of design and can figure it out! In this case, the bathroom ceiling was too high. The remodeler framed in a lower ceiling to correct the proportions and the room was immediately more comfortable.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Have you spent a lot of time making great bites for your friends only to find they don’t eat much? Maybe they would prefer jewels! A few very easy and fast nibbles with a valentine jewel can make a luncheon for close friends a festive and give them an unexpected surprise. Serve a one pot dish for more substantial fare and a heart shaped dessert – voila! a success!
I’ve saved some ideas on my Brunch Pinterest board. Take a look!
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