When it comes to entertaining around the holidays, the kitchen truly shines as the heart of the home. Which means your space’s functionality and appliances must be up to snuff. Below, find some of our favorite recent kitchen renovations featuring hero cooking appliances that deliver power and precise temperature control for all kinds of culinary creations.
Chef-Approved | Michael Scelfo’s Kitchen
For Boston-based Chef Michael Scelfo, modernizing his family’s 1970s kitchen was an immediate priority after moving in. With his culinary background, Chef Michael approached this renovation like a restaurant kitchen; he needed a functional layout and premium appliances that could support his passion.
Range: 48” Professional Dual Fuel Range by Fisher & Paykel | Photos by Matthew Delphenich.
Bold like Bordeaux | Designer Sophie Donelson’s Kitchen
While first drawn to a crimson-colored range, design expert and author Sophie Donelson chose instead to go bold with the cabinets. This deep red features versatile undertones of purple and brown.
Range: Series 9 Classic Black Induction Range from Fisher & Paykel | Cabinetry: Jazzy Design | Rug: Rejuvenation | Nuance Medium Pendant Lamp: Generation Lighting, Circa Lighting | Photos by Patrick Biller.
Traditional with a Twist | The Renovation Husbands’ Kitchen
While renovating their traditional Boston Victorian home, husband design-duo and DIY experts David & Stephen St. Russell sought to marry the traditional style of the Victorian home with the comforts of modern living after deciding the home’s new Scandinavian-style kitchen clashed fundamentally with the spirit and history of the home. Fisher & Paykel’s integrated appliance options allowed the husbands to combine industry-leading technology with a more traditional aesthetic.
Appliances: 30” Induction Cooktop and 30” Wall Oven by Fisher & Paykel | Cabinetry: Cabinet Joint | Hardware and Pendants: Rejuvenation | Countertops: Danby Marble from Vermont Quarries | Sink: Zipwater | Photos by Stephen St. Russell.
Cabincore | Karie Higgins’ Kitchen
Located about one hour from Portland and twenty minutes from the coast, Karie Higgins and her partner’s “River Cabaan” embodies cozy, simple living – with thoughtful modern amenities. A most clever solution included integrating refrigeration into the impressive island. Strategic choices include a compact Fisher & Paykel Integrated CoolDrawer™ that can accommodate food for their short stays and the 24” Wall Oven and Induction Cooktop which complement the kitchen’s minimal aesthetic.
Walls: Farrow & Ball’s Schoolhouse White | Sconces: Charlotte Perriand | Countertops: Rosso Levanto and Calacatta Viola marble | Photos: Alyssa Le Compte (left), Alba Betancourt (right) | Styling and design: Karie Higgins.
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