Over the previous few a long time, the kitchen has morphed into a house’s epicenter. Kitchens are the place tales unfold, meals are ready, and recollections are made. However as Los Angeles faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires, it’s not simply the houses which were misplaced – it’s the kitchens, the very coronary heart of so many households’ lives.
Within the face of such destruction, many have discovered that when time is brief, we don’t want a lot to outlive. But, what we select to maintain and use – these intentional objects – maintain which means. As Angelenos start the lengthy and arduous means of rebuilding, creating areas that encourage, and luxury is extra essential than ever.
On a current go to to Cabbonet, a British design model specializing in superbly crafted kitchens, I couldn’t assist however discover the curated assortment of objects on show all through the house. One would possibly say, this isn’t what I ought to have been noticing. However I feel it’s a testomony to what Cabbonet does so superbly, showcasing effective artisanal craftmanship to create a stage for one’s curated particular objects.
From its London base, Cabbonet has constructed a repute for marrying artisanal craftsmanship with modern design. The model’s kitchens are a mix of state-of-the-art equipment and conventional craft methods, showcasing a surprising assortment of supplies and finishes, proudly assembly European sustainable requirements. A placing and sudden instance is the Melo Verde quartzite stone island, a impartial “inexperienced apple” tone that provides a singular contact to the house. The fastidiously curated palette surprisingly blends heat and funky tones, providing flexibility for quite a lot of types.
What really units Cabbonet aside is founder Andrew Hays. From the acclaimed London-based design home ARTEIM, the Australian-born designer with a background in opera, theater, and movie, transforms kitchens into phases for all times’s most cherished objects. The geometric drawer liner designed to cradle any object thrown in – like your great-grandfather’s pocketknife or customized drawer inserts for all of your oyster shucking wants, or tea ceremony set, each element is intentional, purposeful, and delightful. Andrew Hays based Cabbonet in 2019, after co-founding the extremely modern bespoke kitchen model Lanserring.
For the West Hollywood showroom, situated within the iconic Pacific Design Heart, Hays has partnered with Steven Cooper from Cooper Pacific Kitchens, with over 35 years of expertise within the luxurious design house. Collectively, they’re bringing Cabbonet’s distinctive aesthetic to Los Angeles, pushing the boundaries of luxurious design by deconstructing the idea of the standard fitted kitchen. Every component of a Cabbonet kitchen is designed with an ideal steadiness of type and performance.
To all these embarking on the tough journey of rebuilding or renovating their houses, keep in mind that this course of, although difficult, may also be transformative. Whether or not upscale or finances, an inspiring, thoughtfully designed house has the ability to vary not solely the way in which we reside however how we really feel each day. It may possibly flip an peculiar day into one thing extraordinary – and in occasions like these, that type of impression is extra essential than ever.
For extra on Cabbonet, go to cabonnet.com.
Images by George Sharman, courtesy of Cabbonet.
