Simon Donini

fotografía © Montse Zamorano

Photographer: Mitch Fong

We are in New York City, in a wonderful vintage apartment in the luxury Upper East Side district, overlooking Central Park. New York designer Julie Hillman, in collaboration with Peter Pennoyer Architects, designed a kitchen with professional performance that was perfectly integrated with the home’s eclectic furnishing full of precious vintage details. In this elegant project, Officine Gullo created the kitchen and its furnishings by applying custom solutions that allowed the designers to meet the needs and wishes of the client. In fact, the kitchen was designed to be experienced in everyday life, as Julie Hillman tells us: “We wanted a space that could act as a kitchen but could visually appear as a room. The challenge was to separate the professional kitchen from the family space, but at the same time make it practical and in tune with the rest of the environment.” In the environment thus designed, the cooking area plays a prominent role, and Officine Gullo’s OG Professional stove is the protagonist. It is a professional high-tech cooking unit extremely functional and extremely versatile, offering multiple cooking methods thanks to its large dimensions that allow the preparation of dishes even for several guests. The two ovens available, one static and one ventilated, allow simultaneous cooking, while the hob is equipped with maxi burners and a ribbed frytop. A custom-made hood, with metal frame, glass panels and LED lights, was manufactured by Officine Gullo and installed above the cooking area. Custom wall cabinets and under-top drawers complete the furnishings with matching design. The large window illuminates the sink with marble top, hosting also the dishwasher. The central island is dedicated to washing as well. Made of wood and marble, in addition to the integrated sink, it features drawers, some of which are refrigerated. Julie commented on the choice of materials and finishes, saying: “I love unusual combinations of different materials, so we chose Jet Black (RAL 9005) for the kitchen and the special finish in dark burnished brass for the frames for their industrial look, and a natural polished oak colour, matching the same hue of the parquet, for the wooden sections.” ABOUT JULIE HILLMAN Julie Hillman’s approach to designing residential spaces focuses on a thoughtful curation of collectible items that speak to both the client’s unique interests and her eclectic aesthetic. She cultivates a creative dialogue between the architects, artisans, and craftsmen to ensure that each home tells its own story. She believes there should be harmony in every room in a home, and the best way to achieve this is to create a subtle yet unexpected mix of decorative and functional arts. She feels that every item in a room should be in conversation with one another while maintaining its own significance. Julie’s goal is to help each home possess a distinctive, timeless, and unique style that is not based on any specific criteria, but on the collaborative vision of designer and client.

The custom cabinetry, adorned with fine carvings, and the neutral cream tones with gold accents create a sophisticated and warm atmosphere. The centerpiece is the grand island, crowned by a stunning coffered ceiling that adds both grandeur and symmetry to the space. A classic kitchen like this offers not only aesthetic beauty but also a lasting appeal, blending functionality with an opulent design that enhances any home.

Large format Italian Porcelain wood look tiles 80x80cm Versailles Panels

See more projects here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZJVQz0 We transformed this open-plan kitchen-diner into an industrial-inspired oasis by blending industrial and Scandinavian elements. The design features a rich, smoky green palette accented with brass and metallic details. A striking acoustic panelling feature wall adds texture, while herringbone flooring and stylish shaker-style cabinets pull the look together, making this kitchen a true visual standout.

This stunning classic kitchen features a timeless design with custom handcrafted details that elevate its elegance. The intricate cabinetry and ornate carvings on the island reflect skillfull craftsmanship, while the warm, neutral tones create a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. The marble countertops and matching backsplash add a luxurious touch, and the large range hood in brushed metal stands out as a bold focal point. The coffered ceiling above the island completes the refined look, enhancing the room’s sense of space and grandeur.

Two Officine Gullo Kitchens, one indoor and one outdoor, embody the heart and soul of the living area of a stunning Rancho Santa Fe Villa, curated by the American interior designer Susan Spath and her studio. For this project, Susan Spath and her studio were looking for a company that could recreate timeless settings that could be completely in line with the functional needs, lifestyle, and culinary habits of the client. Officine Gullo, with its endless possibilities for customized style was the perfect answer to the needs of the US designer, creating two unique kitchen solutions: indoor and outdoor. The indoor kitchen is the main feature of a large living area that includes kitchen and dining room. Its design features an elegant combination of materials and colors, where Pure White (RAL9010) woodwork, Grey Vein marble, Light Grey (RAL7035) steel painted finishes, and iconic chromed brass finishes all come together and blend in harmony. The main cooking area consists of a Fiorentina 150 cooker, an extremely versatile, high-tech, and functional model. It is flanked by two wood columns with a white lacquered finish for domestic appliances. The cooking area has been completed with a sophisticated professional hood and enhanced with a Carrara marble wall panel, which can be found on both countertops and cooking islands. In the center of the living area are two symmetrical cooking islands, each one around 6.5 ft/2 meters long. The first cooking island acts as a recreational space and features a breakfast area with a cantilever top. The owners needed this area to be a place to spend everyday moments with family and friends and, at the occurrence, become a functional area for large ceremonies and banquets. The second island has been dedicated to preparing and washing food and has been specifically designed to be used by the chefs. The islands also contain a wine refrigerator and a pull-out TV. The kitchen leads out directly into a leafy garden that can also be seen from the washing area window.

La cuisine, résolument moderne, se fond dans le mur de même couleur. Le tout mettant en avant les luminaires et la décoration. L'espace fonctionnel est optimisé dans les moindres détails.

Coffee station by day and drinks station when entertaining. The mirror is a mottled aged effect which works well with the sawn edged oak.

In this kitchen in South Woodford we took inspiration from the handle design and built it into the Bianco Eclipsia worktop waterfall edge detail.

This kitchen boasts a stunning combined butler's pantry and laundry area.

Calacatta borghini marble backsplash and worktop, kitchen island in black granite.