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10 Knockout Kitchens of 2022

1. Atlanta, GA

Your eye will immediately be drawn to the majestic arched doors leading you to a stunning kitchen. This 1887 Victorian boasts bold cabinets, an Italian Ilve six burner range, quartz counters, wine fridge, cherry inlaid flooring and a breathtaking custom window.

2. Galveston, TX

An mix of materials, textures and vintage make this an eclectic lover’s dream.

3. Nashville, TN

The brick you see in the 1901 Victorian Craftsman was behind a closet and layers of drywall. The gilded cherub column panels, flanking the now exposed brick, were salvaged in Atlanta, they were at the entrance of a Macy's from 1930-1950's.

4. Los Angeles, CA

Moroccan style with warm wood cabinets, cool blue tiles and white Venetian plastered walls. A majestic popup turret brings natural light to the kitchen. At night the home glows from a series of punched tin lanterns.

5. Toronto, ON

Warm wood, concrete flooring and a double layer counter set the moody tone for this loft in the former Rexall Drug Warehouse.

6. Kenilworth, IL

The kitchen is magazine worthy with its solid brass hardware, rebuilt wood burning fireplace and custom designed plaster hood, but the real gem is what isn’t shown here. The Prohibition Room, which is accessed through a hidden stairway between the wine cabinets & arched entry between the kitchen & family room, has been restored with the original wall writings preserved.

7. Toronto, ON

The kitchen itself isn’t necessarily anything spectacular, but when you take into account the entire home is built around the stairs leading up an original church bell tower the minimal kitchen becomes a perfect piece of the puzzle.

8. Brooklyn, NY

Terra cotta brick radiant heated floors and exposed original wooden beams pair with brass accents to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen has soapstone countertops and an island clad in brass. The Nana-wall door to the garden folds away creating an indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for entertaining. A 139-year old pear tree (still bearing fruit!) is center stage in this stately garden.

9. New York, NY

The kitchen and living areas are unified by a classic Harlequin painted floor and a breathtaking original wood and brick barrel vaulted ceiling. Leaving no detail unconsidered, the chef's kitchen boasts a massive marble and wood island with a built-in Shaws fireclay sink and built in banquette.

10. Los Angeles, CA

The chunkiest countertops I’ve ever laid eyes on.

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