The Real Chef's Kitchen
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Heather Kahler
Downsview Kitchens of Boston
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Christian Sanchez
Niemitz Design Group, Inc.
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Regional Award Winner KDC 2013-14


What kind of kitchen would a real chef desire?
Well, take a look at the photos of this Boston kitchen, created by designer Heather Kahler for her client, a professional chef and restauranteur. Obviously, it has the best of everything, in terms of cabinetry, appliance and materials. And it has a layout that allows the whole family to enjoy preparing meals together, with multiple stations that include the cooking area, prep island, carving/serving cart and “Old English Oak Hutch” that houses pantry supplies and small appliances with flanking hidden refrigeration.
You’d expect this level of finish and function in a chef’s kitchen, but perhaps it is the unexpected touches here that are the real eye-openers. The pot filler over the range. The pot rack over the island. The multi-useful refectory cart. The 36” farm sink. And in the adjoining dining room, an imposing china cabinet equipped with twin 24” Sub-Zero wine storage units. What could be a more gracious touch for formal entertaining?
Since the clients wanted the best and most reliable appliances – fully integrated into the design – Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove were the obvious choices. The Wolf 48” dual fuel range provides the necessary cooking and baking prowess, along with a 30” wall oven, microwave and warming drawer. And could there be a classier way to disguise the Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer columns, than the English style hutch with its large icebox latches?
We can only imagine what delicious meals will be enjoyed in this showstopper kitchen.
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Kitchen Design Contest 2010-2012
We congratulate all entrants for their excellent work. Winners shared their insights and challenges as they designed kitchens using Sub-Zero built-in or integrated refrigeration and Wolf equipment as the primary design instructions.

- Global Award Winners
- U.S. & Canada Regional Winners
- International Regional Winners
1st Place Traditional
$40,000 prize
1st Place Contemporary
$40,000 prize
2nd Place Any Style
$20,000 prize
3rd Place Any Style
$10,000 prize
Designer's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
People's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
U.S. & Canada Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
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International Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
View International Regional Winners