Accenting the ceiling with unique materials: Part 2

July 18, 2013 admin

Let's peek into the kitchen of our luxury Chicago bachelor pad. And like last time, we're focusing on the ceiling. (Clearly, we love ceilings around here!)

We chose to replace the hood with an updraft (which can do the job just as well and, in this home of a bachelor with little interest in cooking, the 'gourmet kitchen' didn't fit with his lifestyle) surrounded by a soffit and inset lighting that shows off this beautiful antique carved panel.

Just like a chandelier over a dining table, this panel grounds the space...plus the slight drop of the soffit and the warm detail of the panel creates a more intimate feeling space, a special nook rather than just kitchen overflow.

It's architectural detail, visual art and functionality all in one! Ceilings can be wonderful things!

Real Kitchens, 2012 Premier Issue

April 13, 2012 admin

Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop

January 25, 2012 admin

High Tech for Your Kitchen Design! In 2012, some of the most popular products in home design are technology. At Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group we love integrating the newest technology in our designs.

This the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop was introduced at International CES this month.

Induction technology has been well recived by the public, as well as professional chefs.

This technology is comparable in quality to a gas cooktop, but since the heat only operates when it is the cooktop is connected with a induction pan it is a a safer option for that busy family unit!

This induction cookccktop goes beyond previously released models, this technology knows where your pots are and at what temperature they are currently at. This gives you the freedom to move pots/pans (yes while cooking) and they will pick up at the exact same temperature they were moved from. The Freedom Cooktop also fetures a 6-inch touch screen that visuall shows the pots size & location, while allowing operation of cook temperature from this screen.

Thermador's flagship Freedom surface is due in stores in Jul 2012 for an sound about $4949.

Watch this video for a full demonstration, presented by Forbes:

Integrity Sink by Silestone: Perfect Fixture for your Kitchen Design!

January 17, 2012 admin

Silestone by Cosentino is known for their solid surface countertops. These surfaces are made with quartz for extra durability and come in a wide range of colors. The Integrity Sink is an innovative design intended to incorporate all of the advantages of Silestone while offering complete unity, functionality and sophisticated style to any kitchen or bath.

This sink is made from one piece of silestone and available in a single bowl (one) or a double bowl (due). This solid piece design is easy maintenance & cleaning, silestone never has to be sealed - because it is not porous.

This sink is available currently in these Silestone colors.