Tradition with a Pinch of Panache
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Matthew Quinn
Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio
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Yong Pak
Pak Heydt & Associates
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Lauren Deloach
Lauren Deloach Interiors
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1st Place Traditional Award KDC 2017-18
2017-2018 KDC Finalist


Designer Matthew Quinn, with co-collaborators architect Yong Pak and interior designer Lauren DeLoach, ensured this kitchen met the functional requirements of his clients while still having a bit of fun—or “pinch of panache,” as Quinn would say.
The owners of the 1961-built home wanted to update the kitchen, making it open and family friendly. Quinn set out to seamlessly connect the space with the adjoining breakfast and keeping rooms, achieved by a shallow, coffered ceiling that visually connects the rooms and creates the main and cross axes.
The clients also desired separate zones for cooking and cleanup so the couple could work side by side. The Wolf range anchors the kitchen and cooking area. Appliance garages flank the range, housing mixers and processors, while the island conceals a Wolf warming drawer. The cleaning zone sits under the giant, arched window. Electric-open trash drawers, dishwashers, and deep countertops provide ample space for cleanup.
Quinn’s plan added a wall to the far side of the kitchen, creating a working pantry and the storage space required for dinnerware, countertop appliances, and food. The kitchen wall houses the Sub-Zero refrigerator and breakfast garage, complete with a toaster, coffee maker, and Wolf convection steam oven. Inside the pantry, the Sub-Zero freezer and storage space lie out of sight.
To create the unique aesthetic, Quinn drew his inspiration from materials that would have been used when the home was built: white marble, brass, and painted, inset cabinetry. The waterfall countertop island adds a modern flair, but the paneling profile in the marble maintains a traditional, elegant look. The Wolf oven handles and range knobs are brass plated, and the brass hood and black splash feature hand-hammered strapping. Quinn used the homeowners favorite color—blue—for the color of the painted cabinetry. Throughout the kitchen, Quinn combines sophisticated, traditional elements with a pinch of modernity for a delightful space.
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Kitchen Design Contest 2010-2012
We congratulate all entrants for their excellent work. Winners shared their insights and challenges as they designed kitchens using Sub-Zero built-in or integrated refrigeration and Wolf equipment as the primary design instructions.

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U.S. & Canada Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
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- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
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International Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
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