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Kitchen Essentials: Luxuries
Everyone needs a little indulgence in the kitchen. Here, members of our design panel share their own wish lists
(Photo: Tria Giovan)
by the editors of
Southern Accents


"A flat-screen television, La Cornue ovens, beautiful antique tile, special paint finishes on cabinets, refrigerator drawers, crushed-ice machines, antique wood, or stone slab floors."
-- Cathy Kincaid, designer, Dallas

"A fireplace -- not only does it serve as a focal point and gathering place, but it also brings to mind the days when much of the cooking was done over a fire."
-- Mark Maresca, architect, Charleston

"Beautiful, functional appliances in double."
-- Alison Spear, architect and designer, Miami

"A brick pizza oven and a wall rotisserie."
-- Matthew Quinn, kitchen and bath designer, Atlanta

"Counter-height seating so I can sit while chopping."
-- Mary Evelyn McKee, designer, Birmingham

"Wall space for art, and floor space for furniture."
-- Milton Grenfell, architect, Washington, D.C.

"KitchenAid makes the most convenient clear-ice dispenser with tilt-out front section and ice scoop."
-- Michael Imber, architect, San Antonio

"A garden view."
-- Ken Pursley, architect, Charlotte

"A second refrigerator for cold drinks and party prep."
-- Susan Massey, designer, Rosemary Beach, Florida



RESOURCES: Cathy Kincaid, 214/522-0856; Mark Maresca, 864/298-8019; Alison Spear, 305/438-1200; Matthew Quinn, 404/261-0111; Mary Evelyn McKee, 205/879-7544; Milton Grenfell, 704/372-2916; Michael Imber, 210/824-7703; Ken Pursley, 704/334-6500; Susan Massey, 850/231-3940.
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