Thermador Kitchen Studio at Ferguson
The team at Oakwood, Ohio-based Reflections Interior Design had long utilized the Ferguson showroom on the east side of Cleveland as a resource, escorting clients through the displays of bath fixtures and fittings, kitchen appliances and lighting to inspire and educate them. So when they learned of the impending plan to update the space – specifically the Thermador area – they were quick to offer their services, eager to take on the 20-year-old studio’s first showroom project.
In a way, it still felt like Reflections was designing for a private client. Joseph Arlotta, their Thermador rep, had a clear vision for the space. He wanted something fresh, unique, exciting and unlike anything he’d seen before, with a look that leaned slightly moody and industrial, yet would appeal to a wide audience.
As residential designers, it was important to the design team that the new installation help customers envision how the appliances might look and function in a real home, not just see them lined up against a wall. Space planning was a challenge, as they needed to fit a large number of appliances into a 15-ft. x 30-ft. area.
By layering in warmth and a hit of classic design, the Reflections team aced the test of merging form and function. To create an inviting atmosphere, color and texture were key. The large center island is an earthy red/brown tone that feels warm and welcoming. To play off this color, they added a brick feature on one corner wall that gave the space immediate texture and character.
This brick pairs well with the tile backsplash, which is in the same red/brown family as the island and brick. All of these warm tones create a perfect balance with the other black cabinetry, white marble countertops, and luxury stainless steel appliances.
Sources
Designer: Reflections Interior Design; Photography: RJ Fiorenzo Photography; General Contractor: Taylored Construction Services; Ferguson Showroom Manager: Liz Coder; Bosch/Thermador Rep: Joseph Arlotta; Appliances: Thermador; Cabinets: Trailside Cabinetry; Cabinet Hardware: Signature; Countertops: Cambria; Faucets, Fittings: Brizo; Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting; Tile: Sonoma Tile, Hebron Brick Co.
