Sense of Place

Kitchens have moved from behind a closed door to an integral part of the home's living space, and the current design trends reflect the importance of a seamless transition from stovetop to sofa. All the kitchens featured illustrate the way we live today, from the gallery-inspired luxury of HenryBuilt to the efficient form and function of Space Theory. The sleek lines of MandiCasa incorporated into the architecture, the cottage updated with Plain English craftsmanship to the quintessential indoor/outdoor living space designed by architect Grant Kirkpatrick.  

MINIMAL

The kitchen was the focal point of the project. It sits at the crux of the home and facilitates the clients’ love of cooking, hosting, and acting as the hub for their extended family. Tailored to seamlessly integrate into the modernist stance of Cuppett Kilpatrick’s design, Henrybuilt’s kitchen system reflects the principles of function and minimal visual adornment. Luxury-level craft and materials add warmth and tactility. Behind the quiet exterior sits a high-performance system designed to take on every kitchen's specific tasks and activities. 

Henrybuilt

Los Angeles | 806 Mateo Street 310-461-4610

Mill Valley | 365 Miller Avenue 415-360-2915

henrybuilt.com

INDOOR OUTDOOR 

Right before the pandemic started, Grant Kirkpatrick, founding partner of KAA Design, and his wife Shaya completed the full renovation of their kitchen in Manhattan Beach, which had not been touched since the home was built almost 20 years ago. The challenge was to create a new kitchen that still fit in with the rest of the home. For this, the architect worked with the team at Bulthaup to create a kitchen with a mix of charcoal gray lower cabinets, high-gloss white upper cabinets, and aluminum backsplash, which gives the kitchen dimension and character.

Grant Kirkpatrick KAA Design

Los Angeles | 12921 W. Washington Boulevard 310-821-1400, kaadesigngroup.com

Los Angeles | 153 S. Robertson Boulevard 310-288-3875, bultaup.com

Photographer: Manolo Langis

FUNCTION

Besides replacing the precipitous brick foundation, little about this beach bungalow project was conventional. The home–for two creatives, their family, and the ebb and flow of friends–was designed for the unpredictability of life. The principles of flexibility and adaptability were at play in integrating a Space Theory kitchen system into the project. It was vital that the kitchen maximize every inch of the space and stand out in its practical job performance. Space Theory’s crafted system packs in function and flexibility.

Space Theory

Los Angeles | 806 Mateo Street, 310-299-2441

Mill Valley | 360 Miller Avenue, 415-802-0901

spacetheory.com

Photography: Yoshihiro Makino

TECHNOLOGY

As an example of Italian craftsmanship and ingenuity at their best, the award-winning Yota is a modern luxury kitchen that adapts effortlessly to its surroundings. The Yota cabinet doors can be handless with a push-pull opening mechanism or round groove for a modern aesthetic. Innovative lacquer finishes intersect with nuanced wood veneers to add emotion and personality, making each design a pinnacle of luxury. The kitchen featured has Micalux Lacquer, and the  Island and tall units are Station Oak.

MandiCasa by Dario Snaidero

West Hollywood | 372 N. Robertson Boulevard 310-657-5497, mandicasa.com

COTTAGE STYLE

Known for their fine craftsmanship and attention to detail, inspired by the joinery of classic British interiors.  Their clean lines with a bit of whimsy are a perfect marriage for California projects, from their signature upstairs/downstairs kitchens or as featured a waterfront cottage.  

The Plain English Shop Kitchen at Nickey Kehoe has a designer on hand for conversations and design meetings.

Plain English Shop Kitchen at Nickey Kehoe

Los Angeles | 7266 Beverly Boulevard 323-410-1557

plainenglishdesign.com

nickeykehoe.com