Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
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In the boundless expanse of technological innovation, I recently embarked on a captivating journey, a rendezvous with the future of kitchen design. I dared to challenge the boundaries of possibility, tasking Leonardo AI with a groundbreaking prompt: craft a robotic machine, a visionary marvel capable of autonomously preparing food. I held my breath, curious to witness the digital artist's interpretation of this futuristic culinary assistant.
And oh, did Leonardo deliver! Its ingenuity and prowess astounded me as it sketched out this visionary machine, transforming my mere words into a tangible, conceptual reality. Picture this: a robotic wonder equipped with the finesse to prepare meals automatically, a testament to futuristic functionality and automation, meticulously designed within the realm of imagination.
This encounter left me awe-inspired, reigniting my belief in the sheer potential of AI. It's more than just innovation; it's a catalyst for a seismic shift in how we perceive, interact, and shape our living spaces, especially our kitchens.
Imagine a world where kitchens cease to be mere cooking spaces; they become choreographers orchestrating a symphony of technology and culinary artistry. It's the dawn of a new era, where AI isn't just a tool but a visionary architect, redesigning our interactions with these spaces.
This experience has fueled my passion for exploring the uncharted territories of futuristic design. Together, with the infinite possibilities AI unlocks, we're poised to redefine the very fabric of our existence, one imaginative prompt at a time. Join me on this odyssey as we journey deeper into the boundless frontiers of tomorrow's kitchen spaces. Let's dare to dream and reshape our futures, empowered by the extraordinary capabilities of technology and the limitless realms of imagination.
This week I got a chance to walk through the house while the drywall was being finished on the house. I try my best to swing in once a week. Since we are about 40 minutes each way away from the property it can be hard some weeks to get there, but with how quickly things are moving I have wanted to make sure I am able to stop in so I can ask questions while things are in progress. I have found it is great to drop off some donuts for the guys, chat with them and see how things are going. It has been awesome to get to know the crew throughout the process.
As fun as it is to see it come together, I am getting a little sad to think about it finishing up. I know we have a lot more ahead of us in terms of projects, but this has been so fun and interesting to work on. Also, we have deeply enjoyed working with Shugart throughout this process as well. Rarely if ever have I had any headaches and most of the headaches had nothing to do with them and all with me making decisions. They have made this so smooth and stress-free it is shocking at times. Cannot thank Nick and his crew enough for their hard work.
Okay, so that said, we are about a week and a half or so away from seeing secure lockable cabinets being set in the house. Yes, you heard me right. Our cabinets are being delivered currently on the 6th in our kitchen and laundry. So, I figured it is well past time to talk about what we have been dreaming up in this space.
First of all, we are going with a flat front cabinet that is powder coated in a light gray tone. This color will be carried throughout the whole house on all our cabinets, closets, and vanities. Our cabinets are the standard cabinets that Hygge Supply designed for our space. Think of them similar to furniture that we build specific spaces for them to fit and they slide right in. Check them out here.
What I wanted most in our kitchen though was a space that felt welcoming and ready to feed anyone who came in. I wanted space to do our harvesting particularly. For almost 2 years we have been living in and between places that cooking has been hard on someone who thrives on having her lauder. I wanted a space for mine so I could cook anything from our garden for anyone who showed up for dinner that night. I grew up in a family where you never know who may be at the dinner table and I love that idea, but to make it less stressful you have to have a space that allows for that. Never settling anywhere permentantly this last year and a half has made that stress hard to disappear. So this was a big deal for me. So, let me talk about how I plan to make all that happen. Hygge Supply did elevations of all of our cabinets and island so we could share how it will come together.
This elevation is of the cabinets that will hold our Fridges and pantry. We did something a little different here and we will see how it goes, but Sean, suggested doing two side by side fridges from Bosch (see the actual ones below) that will be faced with the cabinets and tucked into these cabinets. This ultimately gives us more fridge space, so I am interested to see how it goes. We also will have two pantry cabinets. In them we will also have our microwave hidden inside. This is where we will store all of our food and any other items.
We have a smaller island, but we wanted to make the most out of it. One side of the sink we wanted our dishwasher which will be faced with a cabinet door and then we will have a bar on the otherside for bar seating. Currently in the house there is a wall built already that is housing the plumbing and electrical for everything. We had electrical work done wit the help of professionals such as those from callw3.com/electrical/electrical-lighting/. If you need help with your electrical panel, you may visit this page accurateelectricplumbingheatingandair.com/electrical-panel/. We will place a powder coated panel on the back of it to enclose the structure and hide the raw plumbing. Over the island, we will be doing a waterfall style countertop in Cambria Quartz in Swanbridge. This means the top will fall over the sides all the way to the floor on either side. I love this because I know how much traffic will be going around the sides of this island and I think this will protect the cabinets and stay clean well, which was important to me.
Touch 2O Trinsic Matte Black Faucet from Delta Faucets Cotton Brick Tile from Fireclay Tile Pendant Light from Cb2 Matte Black Edgecliff Handle from Schoolhouse Electric Matte Black Radcliffe Knob from Schoolhouse Electric Stainless Steel Square Sink from Kohler Leather Bar Stool from West Elm Vintage Runner from Rejuvenation 800 Series Dishwasher from Bosch 800 Series Bottom Freezer Fridge (2 side by side) from Bosch Gas Slide-in Range from Bosch Swanbridge Quartz Countertops from Cambria Flat Front Cabinets from Hygge Supply Natural Maple Hardwood Floors from Mercier
We feel really great about it. I am not a risky designer when it comes to my space. I like things simple with minimal color and I am a classics girl so I felt great about the simplicity of things. I figure down the road if we want to change a light at some point we can, but for now, I feel very excited about how this space is coming together. Look for more about it on Instagram in the coming weeks as cabinets and everything get placed.
So tell me, what do you think of the design? What is your experience with some of these products? Are you more of a neutrals person or do you like a pop? If you did a pop where would you have done it?
When designing the kitchen, we wanted everything to feel earthy and organic. I love the texture of the terracotta tiles and the stucco walls, so instead of going with a modern kitchen, we incorporated more organic finishes like zellige tiles, rattan fixtures, and travertine accents. Zellige tiles are handcrafted from clay and have a unique look because each one is different with slight irregularities. I linked our favorites below!
The kitchen faucet is the Moen Smart Touchless Pull-Down Sprayer with Voice Control and Power Boost in Brushed Gold. We love it so much. The pulldown sprayer is nicely hidden and easy to use while the touchless sensor is great for food prep and kids!
Luxury kitchen designer, Heather Hungeling, uses her expertise with Clive Christian cabinetry to create stunning kitchens & baths all over the United States. View her portfolio now and inquire about your project.
They are available in multiple sizes, with more than 1,000 colors and finishes, and options to choose your oven door type, burner configuration, and cooktop add-ons such as a griddle or charbroil grill.
The lower cabinets are natural red birch. These are actually the exact cabinets we had in our previous home! I can attest that they still looked brand new when we sold the house, after over 15 years of use!
Note: The inset doors are generally not recommended for coastal or other areas with high humidity, because the doors can expand and rub. I have not had a huge issue with this. The doors are individually adjustable.
I worked with a local design center, Crestwood Kitchens and Bath, to come up with the exact design specifications. My designer helped turn my vision into reality and provided a lot of practical advice. This design assistance was provided for free with the purchase of our cabinets.
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