Finalist, 2024–2025 Kitchen Design Contest
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Two Kitchens, One Home
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Two Kitchens, One Home reimagines residential kitchen planning through a culturally responsive, lifestyle-driven approach. The homeowners envisioned two distinct yet interconnected kitchens: a welcoming front kitchen designed for gathering and hospitality, and a purpose-driven spice kitchen dedicated to the demands of Indian cooking. Together, the spaces create a seamless rhythm between social warmth and culinary intensity, without diminishing either experience.
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Key Highlights
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Two Distinct Identities, One Cohesive Whole
A light, architectural front kitchen pairs with a warm, efficient spice kitchen, each designed with equal intention.
A Social Front Kitchen
The primary kitchen maintains visual openness and calm, creating an inviting setting for family and guests.
A Purpose-Driven Spice Kitchen
A compact, one-wall layout accommodates high heat, intense spices, and dense appliance use within a cottage-inspired aesthetic.
Custom Organization at Every Scale
Tailored storage systems make an extensive spice collection intuitive and accessible.
Seamless Circulation
Clear adjacencies and thoughtful transitions allow effortless movement between prep, cooking, and entertaining zones.
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Primary entrant
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Gladys Schanstra
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Drury Design (Chicago)
Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
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