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| Kitchen Essentials: Must-Have Elements |
| If you're planning a makeover, what are the non-negotiable qualities of a great kitchen? Our experts weigh in |
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Wood flooring and a mix of countertop materials make this kitchen timeless and functional.
(Photo: Julian Wass) |
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by the editors of
Southern Accents
"A great combination of natural light and
overhead lighting, space to work and lay out cookware, and well appointed
drawers to keep everything in its place."
-- Barbara Westbrook, interior designer, Atlanta
"A nicely proportioned space with great
circulation and wonderful views."
-- Ruard Veltman, architect, Charlotte
"Quiet dishwashers -- as the everyday work of
the house centers in the kitchen, so the conversation follows."
-- Mary Evelyn McKee, interior designer, Birmingham
"A kitchen should have a good front stage/back
stage relation. Front stage accommodates the theater of the kitchen --
cooking, conversation, cocktails, and serving food. The backstage should
accommodate the necessities of the kitchen -- storage and clean
up."
-- Ken Pursley, architect, Charlotte
"An appliance garage to keep clutter to a
minimum, roll out drawers, a gas stove, a walk-in pantry, built-in drawer
dividers for utensils."
-- Susan Massey, interior designer, Rosemary
Beach, Florida
"I believe every kitchen should have great
lighting, a short work triangle, a wonderful sound system, comfortable
seating, a warming drawer, and a great set of knives and
cookery."
-- Matthew Quinn, kitchen and bath designer, Atlanta
"Adequate storage and great work surfaces that
do not scratch or burn. I am starting to use a lot of reconstituted stone,
such as glass stone and Caesar
stone."
-- Alison Spear, architect and interior designer,
Miami
"Natural light, simplicity, space, and
excellent ventilation."
-- Simon Coltman, kitchen designer, Atlanta
"Good lighting at prep stations, two sinks when
possible, a pot filler faucet close to the stove, and something beautiful
and interesting."
-- Cindy Smith, interior designer, Charlotte
RESOURCES: Simon Coltman, 404/702-1752; Susan
Massey, 850/231-3940; Mary Evelyn McKee, 205/879-7544; Ken Pursley,
704/334-6500; Matthew Quinn, 404/261-0111; Cindy Smith, 704/332-1668;
Alison Spear, 305/438-1200; Ruard Veltman, 704/540-5620; Barbara Westbrook,
404/355-9430.
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