3 Features of the Perfect Kitchen
We asked the experts what makes for a spectacular and saleable kitchen. The answer? Must-have features in today's for-sale kitchen can be categorized into three groups: amenities, adjacencies and, of course, appliances.
Amenities
A-list amenities start with an ample island long enough to serve as a buffet table when entertaining and wide enough to embed a "potfiller" sink.
Adjacencies
Kitchens should be sited adjacent to a breakfast room, a formal dining room, and a family or great room, with access to outdoor dining on the terrace.
Appliances
And when it comes to appliances, only top names need apply: Wolf for ranges and ovens (or Aga, Lacanche or La Cornue for European types); Sub-Zero for refrigeration; and Asko or Miele for dishwashers (two of them, please). The homes chosen for this column offer all of these features plus a special quality that money can't buy-kitchens that are truly the heart of the home.
The above kitchen features soaring ceilings with exposed beams and double-sized everything: The island is generously proportioned with a granite top; the six-burner double oven comes with a gas range and grill; and there's a bonus sitting area with a fireplace.
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