Finalist, 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest
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Lakeside Residence
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Lakeside Residence was designed to feel welcoming, comfortable, and enduring—an open kitchen created for relaxed lakeside entertaining and everyday living. Transitional in style, the space blends classic architectural details with a refined, timeless sensibility, ensuring it feels both familiar and elevated. Subtle references to the surrounding water are expressed through material choices, form, and finish, reinforcing a calm, cohesive environment that connects naturally to its setting.
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Key Highlights
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Designed for Lakeside Gathering
An open, welcoming layout supports casual entertaining while maintaining clear sightlines and a strong connection to adjacent living spaces.
Transitional Style with Timeless Appeal
Classic design principles and restrained detailing create a kitchen that feels elegant, personal, and enduring rather than trend-driven.
Architectural Continuity
Consistent design language from millwork to furnishings reinforces visual cohesion throughout the home.
Appliances Integrated with Intention
Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances were selected to support daily use while contributing to the kitchen’s balanced proportions and visual clarity.
Subtle References to the Natural Setting
Color, texture, and form quietly echo the surrounding lake environment without overt thematic expression.
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Primary entrant
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Laura Sewell
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Project Eighty-Eight Designs
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Chattanooga, TN, USA
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