Project

Downtown Glamor with ILVE Majestic

November 7, 2017 by EuroChef

In downtown New Canaan, CT, Christine Donner Kitchen Design and Gatto Development Corporation finalized the last space of their 6 unit condo project – and they certainly saved the best for last.

The condos are set in one of Connecticut’s most desirable towns. The appeal of a new construction in an affluent area had buyers so enamored by the homes that most sold before they were completed.

During the build of the last condo, however, the developer got to take his vision of superior high-end luxury to the very end. With a kitchen budget between $150,000-$200,000, this space was designed for serious cooking. a 60″ ILVE Majestic Range in Matte Graphite with Chrome Trim was the “WOW” factor the pulled the entire design together.

The ILVE Range was chosen for its next-level cooking abilities and large double ovens. The French top and griddle cooktop configuration allows for more versatile cooking options, while the standard rotisserie tool cooks meats to perfection. The full length warming drawer keeps dishes at the perfect temperature until ready to serve.

The team made sure no corners were cut, as the kitchen was also equipped with a coffee bar, an induction cooktop, steam oven and oversized sink. To complete the cool, yet elegant design, the kitchen features a large middle island, walnut drawer heads in white cabinets and a genuine calcutta gold marble counter top and back splash. Glass doors on the far side of the room fold back and open to a wrap around deck with outdoor sofas and a fireplace.

All photography courtesy of Rhett Youngberg of Constellation Media. Thank you to Christine Donner and Chris Gatto for sharing their ILVE kitchen design!

Verona Helps Combine The Old with the New in a St. Louis Restoration

February 11, 2016 by EuroChef

Verona Appliances has helped aid in the renovation of a severely devastated 1912 home, and bring together the new with the old.

In St. Louis, Missouri Period Restoration, a company specializing in historic restoration, sought out to restore the early 1900s home. “The house was in the same family since the 1950s and was given to one of the kids to whom then let it go. It was in severe disrepair and required a major restoration,” said Randy Renner of Period Restoration.

Before

The goal of the renovation was to preserve many of the older, more historic features of the exterior such as the wood windows, slate/tile roofing and copper work while upgrading the interior elements yet still keeping it consistent with the time period. “Kitchens of course are the main thing everyone cares about so the look we achieved on [the Pershing project] was great,” said Renner. “Subway tile throughout, with a copper hood. Not a lot of wall cabinets (period) and counterparts that would be similar to what was around in the early 1900s.”

After

The kitchen was completed with 36” Verona Dual Fuel Single Oven Range in Matte Black. Period Restoration prides themselves in keeping all of their projects time period correct, and making sure every detail aligns with that vision. “[We are] very mindful of each houses’ style and architecture when doing a kitchen” said Renner. “Our vision for the kitchen lined up with the looks of the Verona range.”

Thank you, Randy and Period Restoration for sharing your Verona Renovation Story and transformation images.