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This year’s contest brought in stunning spaces that would all be a
delight in which to cook. The winning kitchen, featured here, was
selected by a panel of SoCal-based design industry professionals.
KITCHEN: PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARCLINEA SAN DIEGO / BRENT HAYWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY; MICHAEL RANSON: PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANE EAST PHOTOGRAPHY
2010 Kitchen Of The Year
Anita Dawson
A built-in European espresso system and CombiSteam oven by Gaggenau flank a small appliances
garage in bronzed glass, with pull-out work counter
Dawson is president of Dawson
Design Group, Inc., specializing
in new construction and
residential remodels for clients
who seek modern designs.
She has received degrees from
Interior Designers Institute and
the University of Utah.
Michael Ranson
This open kitchen design by Arclinea
To ensure ready flow during the clients' frequent dinner
San Diego takes advantage of the home's existing
parties, the kitchen was designed to be open to dining and
architecture, playing with volumes and height. Base cabinetry in
entertaining spaces, as well as support the grill area outdoors
Arclinea's black oak is paired with taller units in matte white
Ranson is principal of
HOME + atelier Michael Ranson,
an award-winning firm providing
residential design services
throughout Southern California.
Specialization includes kitchen
and bath design, space planning,
and architectural detailing.
lacquer, finished with the Italian firm's linear Convivium handle
in stainless steel. Hand-crafted decorative ceramics and vintage
Refrigeration is fully-integrated, featuring units by Gaggenau with sleek stainless steel and glass interiors,
glass from Esteban Interiors add the finishing touch
paired with tall Arclinea storage pantries. A 36" wall oven by Gaggenau includes a pizza stone and rotisserie
With a full remodel completed fall 2009 by architect Bill Bocken, this
1970s Mission Hills “tree house” is perched canyon-side with views
of Mission Valley. Built out of recycled telephone poles, the home
initially boasted enviable natural light and treetop views, but was
hampered by outdated finishes and less than ideal space planning.
The heart of the remodel is its modern, ecological kitchen — sleek,
inviting, and designed by Lisa Wilson-Wirth, CKD of Arclinea San
Diego, with support from Jeremy Gleiberman, to meet the needs of
homeowners Bryan Leigh and Tom Hutching, who love to entertain.
Volumes, heights, and materials are carefully balanced to ensure an
open plan that is highly functional and aesthetically elegant. Colors
and finishes are urbane and masculine, timeless and inviting. Work
counters are uniform height, encouraging engagement between
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kitchen and living spaces. At the center of the design, mid-height
cabinets in stainless steel provide light reflection at a lowered height
that allows conversation and visibility from all angles. LED lighting
under the island bar top offers additional visual interest.
A high-tech induction cooktop (which boils pasta water in
60 seconds or less), convection steam oven, and other luxurious
amenities simplify everyday needs. Strategically placed and sleekly
integrated solutions include the small appliances garage for
countertop gadgets, and pop-up totems that contain electrical
outlets. At the main sink, an extra deep wash basin with a stainless
KWC faucet is flanked by dedicated cabinetry for dish and glass
storage. The end result: A modern kitchen uniquely designed to
make cooking and eating at home an everyday pleasure.
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Marcia Southwell
Southwell is owner and principal
of South-Land Creative Design,
Inc. She has more than 15 years
of experience designing high-end
residential homes, having worked
at firms in Beverly Hills, Palm
Desert, and Rancho Santa Fe
prior to launching her own.
For more information and photos, please visit www.ranchandcoast.com.
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