{"id":190573,"date":"2024-10-03T12:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/?p=190573"},"modified":"2025-05-16T08:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:11:15","slug":"design-esssentials-for-the-luxury-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/design-esssentials-for-the-luxury-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Essentials for the Luxury Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Luxury kitchens and bathrooms require extensive knowledge and experience to master, and they play an outsized role in a home\u2019s resale value. Knowing what\u2019s trending in this category is certainly helpful too, as many high-end clients want the same amenities they see at their friends\u2019 and neighbors\u2019 homes. It\u2019s more about keeping up with the Kardashians than the Joneses in this sphere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue will look at luxury kitchens, while the January 2025 issue will look at bathrooms. These seven pros share what they\u2019re seeing and working on regarding both essential spaces across the country, from the Hamptons to Hilo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quinn Hannum is an interior designer working across Philadelphia and the New York metro area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lance Stratton is a San Diego-based kitchen and bath designer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dayson Johnson is director of design and construction for Magleby Development in the Park City, UT area.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah Gaffney is design and developmental director for San Jose-based remodeling firm Next Stage Design.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caroline Danielson is director of showrooms for upscale retailer Ferguson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doug Greenwald is a technology integrator serving Hawaii and Arizona. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago-based Jennifer Woodring is v.p. of the Luxury Portfolio International real estate firm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190574 lazyload\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190574 lazyload\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125205\/Trendspotting_1024_02-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Large islands with seating remain luxury kitchen must-have features.<br><em>Photo: Velv\u00e6re \/ Magleby Development.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room Planning Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen space is not an issue, some discerning homeowners look to create two kitchens: both a show and a working kitchen,\u201d Danielson comments. The show kitchen hosts gatherings and includes features like built-in coffee systems, high-end cooktops and quiet dishwashers, she says. \u201cThe working kitchen, on the other hand, focuses on practicality and efficiency.\u201d It will hold a prep sink and smart ovens and is designed to allow for easy food preparation, she comments. \u201cAn increasingly popular trend in luxury kitchens is incorporating two dishwashers,\u201d Danielson also shares. These sometimes flank the main sink, or the second machine might go into a butler\u2019s pantry or bar area. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hannum\u2019s client must-haves include that secondary prep space, larger islands, integrated wine refrigeration with precise temperature control and space planning for easy workflow and dramatic effect. \u201cA notable trend in luxury kitchen design is the incorporation of high-performance outdoor appliances like the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Hybrid Fire Grill. It serves as an extension of your kitchen and allows for year-round, seamless indoor-outdoor living,\u201d she reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stratton\u2019s clientele opts for prep spaces too, he says. They\u2019re also interested in drama, he notes: \u201cDisplayed dish storage is happening more and more in large kitchen spaces that can afford the loss of countertops. These offer a dramatic presentation to be sure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further north, Gaffney\u2019s clientele are opting for two islands, she notes. Their purpose is to \u201caccommodate entertaining needs as well as designated zones for gathering\/homework and food prep,\u201d the remodeling company executive says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Park City, Utah WELL-certified community of Velv\u00e6re, Johnson describes essential room planning must-haves as \u201clarge islands with seating [and] seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, such as sliding glass doors opening to outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas.\u201d He cites custom wine cellars, prep kitchens, coffee stations and butler\u2019s pantries as the nice-to-haves that distinguish his luxury community from others in the high-end ski resort.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190578 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190578 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-399x600.jpg 399w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-798x1200.jpg 798w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-1170x1759.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125236\/Trendspotting_1024_06-585x880.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full-height splash and custom metal hoods are luxury kitchen trends.<br><em>Photo: Studio Stratton<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-Have Finishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most popular features include expansive countertops, show-stopping lighting, and custom-designed cabinetry,\u201d Woodring comments. \u201cIn the ever-evolving landscape of luxury design, the once-utilitarian kitchen has transcended its traditional role to become the new focal point of high-end residences worldwide. Owners embrace kitchen spaces to entertain guests in style and splendor,\u201d the real estate executive observes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve seen a huge push towards Cradle-to-Cradle certified materials and products that emit zero-VOCs for clean air quality,\u201d Hannum shares. She also points to full-height natural stone or porcelain backsplashes that match the countertops being very popular. Additionally, she cites inclusion of high-end handles and faucets in mixed metal finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-height stone splashes of countertop material are Stratton\u2019s client favorites too, he says. He\u2019s also seeing more metal in range hoods, rather than cabinetry finishes. \u201cThe luxury market remains interested in having something special,\u201d he points out, and they prefer to have these items custom made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoods are important focal points in northern California too, Gaffney notes, but with a different style approach. \u201cClients want to incorporate the hood into the cabinet design, eliminating the visual disruption of stainless steel, and making it an architectural feature of the space.\u201d She adds, \u201cIn Silicon Valley, we are seeing minimalism influence kitchen design. People do not want visual clutter. In many kitchens, we\u2019re panelizing appliances and creating monolithic walls of cabinetry to hide everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190579 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190579 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07-1170x866.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125245\/Trendspotting_1024_07-585x433.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kitchens are getting smart home features like sound systems and air and water purification.<br><em>Photo: Creative Sound &amp; Integration<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Must-Have Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIncorporating cutting-edge technology is crucial in luxury kitchens,\u201d Hannum says. That can be ovens tied into smart home systems, circadian lighting and integrated charging stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodring agrees from the real estate professional\u2019s perspective: \u201cIntegrated smart home features are a must in today\u2019s luxury homes. Being able to do everything \u2013 from setting timers to building out grocery lists, thanks to a call out to Alexa or the tap of an app \u2013 is key. One additional must-have to note are whole-home air and water filtration systems. These have also been on the rise since the pandemic, with clean air being a necessity, as well addressing concerns about microplastics in the water.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magleby\u2019s luxury homes have advanced air purification systems, along with these technology features, Johnson comments: \u201cApp-controlled lighting, sound systems, temperature control, leak detection, indoor air quality monitors and automated window coverings.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Danielson also sees technology as a value- added. In luxury kitchens, she comments, it should simplify the user experience without overshadowing the design. \u201cMust-have features include sensor controls and intuitive systems that make everyday tasks more seamless and efficient,\u201d the Ferguson executive suggests, adding, \u201cThese thoughtful enhancements, such as touchless faucets and precision temperature controls, contribute to a refined and effortless cooking and dining experience. The key is to integrate technology in a way that complements the elegance and practicality of the kitchen, ensuring that luxury is about enhancing daily living with subtle sophistication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190576 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190576 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-1170x1754.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125219\/Trendspotting_1024_04-585x877.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wine preservation is essential for homes in or near wine country.<br><em>Photo: Next Stage Design + Build.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appliance Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCombi-steam ovens and built-in coffee systems are popular because they provide convenience and quality,\u201d Danielson comments. She\u2019s also seeing dishwasher drawers being a popular option, especially flanking the main sink, eliminating the need to bend over to load and unload. \u201cThis convenience is not over the top but a thoughtful enhancement that streamlines daily chores and enhances the kitchen\u2019s overall functionality.\u201d The retailer is also seeing smart refrigeration systems with humidity and inventory control. \u201cThese advanced refrigerators ensure fresh produce stays crisp and groceries are kept in ideal conditions, making daily meal preparation more convenient and efficient.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLa Cornue ranges are functional fine art and are a highly coveted choice for luxury kitchens,\u201d Hannum comments, adding a hat tip to performance dual-fuel ranges, integrated wine refrigeration and built-in coffee systems. The Gaggenau vacuum-sealing drawer is becoming a must-have for its sous-vide cooking support too, she notes. Warming and beverage drawers are also showing up on her clients\u2019 want lists. Wine preservation appliances are integral to Gaffney\u2019s Bay Area kitchen clients, especially being located as close as they are to wine country, she shares.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenwald\u2019s clients are prioritizing professional lighting, he says. Using it in the luxury kitchen, he explains, allows \u201chomeowners [to] have sufficient task lighting, along with entertainment lighting scenes.\u201d Scenes, in tech speak, means creating automation commands to create different environments \u2013 for example, \u201cEntertain\u201d to create ambient lighting for hosting dinner parties. Lighting is the one area that luxury clients always consider when designing their smart home, the integrator observes. \u201cArchitects, designers and even builders are all usually on board with this need, so it is beginning to become a standard part of luxury home design. We work with many builders where lighting systems are designed into the plans from the very beginning.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is being added to these spaces too, the integrator notes: \u201cThe kitchen is a main entertainment area where good quality background music is important.\u201d His firm uses smaller profile speakers for excellent coverage even at low volumes. \u201cThey also deliver a consistent look on the kitchen ceiling because they resemble recessed lighting fixtures.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He additionally points to indoor air quality systems as high priorities for his luxury clients (as they are for Woodring\u2019s). \u201cThese systems are especially important in kitchens where all the cooking is going on,\u201d Greenwald points out, adding. \u201cNot only can they detect if the gas burner was left on, but they can help improve air quality when you accidentally burn something on the stove.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBoth designers and builders are learning the importance of offering smart home technology at this level,\u201d the integrator comments. \u201cThis is great as it indicates that homeowners are requesting technology, even despite some designers\u2019 resistance to the concept.\u201d <em>Hopefully, you\u2019re not among the resistors!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixture Must-Haves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hannum names pot fillers, sinks with integrated accessories, water filtration and pro-style faucets as must-haves for her clients\u2019 kitchens. \u201cFor health and sustainability, clients are increasingly requesting the Franke Active Water Filtration System with both hot- and cold-water dispensers,\u201d the East Coast designer notes. Custom range hoods also add to the wellness potential and aesthetic of the luxury kitchen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Danielson\u2019s shoppers and specifiers also like bespoke high-performance range hoods, she says, and use their integrated lighting systems \u2013 another must-have \u2013 to highlight them. \u201cThe right lighting and fixtures work together to create a luxurious, practical space that elevates the cooking and dining experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGalley-style chef sinks are must-haves,\u201d Danielson observes, \u201cas they transform the sink area into a multi-functional workspace, making everyday kitchen tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Other fixtures, like touchless faucets and integrated cutting boards, add to this sense of convenience and sophistication.\u201d She\u2019s also seeing prep sinks as essential fixtures. \u201cHaving both a main and prep sink enhances workflow efficiency and ensures that the kitchen can handle multiple tasks simultaneously without congestion,\u201d she explains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaffney agrees, noting that prep sinks are incorporated into almost all her firm\u2019s kitchen projects. For Stratton, it\u2019s farmhouse sinks that are showing up widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"190575\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190575 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"190575\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190575 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125211\/Trendspotting_1024_03-585x878.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"190577\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190577 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1454\" data-id=\"190577\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190577 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05-495x600.jpg 495w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05-990x1200.jpg 990w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05-768x931.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05-1170x1418.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01125228\/Trendspotting_1024_05-585x709.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Secondary dishwashers are becoming luxury kitchen must-haves; <br>sculleries and other prep kitchen types are luxury trends for larger homes.<br><em>Photos: Bertazzoni, Available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery (Left); Quinn&nbsp;Hannum (Right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget Increases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The San Diego designer reports that client budgets are growing\u2026finally. (Danielson sees the increase for kitchens being about 20%, she says, noting that figures can vary widely.) \u201cAs clients have access to more, and better information, they come to us now with a more realistic understanding of what it takes to create a truly luxurious space,\u201d Stratton adds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenwald observes that \u201ckitchens have gone up in budgets by 15% to 20%\u201d when it comes to technology. Lighting, particularly including circadian systems, which is in high demand by clients, accounts for the majority of that, he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe real essence of luxury isn\u2019t about adhering to a specific brand or price point,\u201d Danielson notes. \u201cInstead, luxury is defined by how effectively an investment elevates the home, enhancing daily life through thoughtful design and personalized touches.\u201d The retailer adds \u2013 <em>and I couldn\u2019t agree more<\/em> \u2013 \u201cAs we move forward, sustainability and wellness will play significant roles in shaping what we consider luxurious, pushing the industry to innovate and redefine its standards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC is an author, wellness design consultant and industry speaker. Her award-winning third book, <\/em>Wellness by Design<em> (Simon &amp; Schuster, 2020), has a new Bonus Chapter: <\/em>Lessons for How We Live Now<em>, published October 2023. 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