Seven Must-Haves For Your Dream Kitchen
September 28, 2018 Published in the October 2018 issue of Sarasota Magazine
Paper Jam
If you want a new look before the holidays but don’t want to go full remodel, take a peek at some seriously cool wallpaper options, like this Marble Tile ($70 a roll) from the newly launched collection by Modern Foundation. It hits all the right notes with none of the dust. M & M Wallcoverings & Blinds, 4801 S. Tamiami Trail, #7, Sarasota, (941) 925-7800
Brew Buddy
Go one better than beer from the store—brew your own craft beer at home. The PicoBrew Model C brewing system ($349.99) is a smart machine that adjusts to ensure a good brew every time. Steam heat brews evenly at a specific temperature and with more precise control to nuance your brew, your way. You can even monitor it remotely. Bed, Bath & Beyond, 6567 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 924-0319
Form, Meet Function
Not only does a handsome island ($2,979.95) ground your kitchen, it also doubles as a prep center and serving station for party bites and cocktails. This one is crafted of flat-cut rustic white oak veneer that’s cracked before the finish is applied, allowing it to appear seasoned over time. Norris Furniture & Interiors, 8001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 556-0501
Make a Splash
If you’ve been dreaming of a new backsplash, then that’s what you must have. Consider a stone hand-cut mosaic tile (price quoted by project) reno, as the elegantly sexy choices are innumerable. The sophisticated look will be the ideal selfie backdrop for you and that coveted 1973 bottle of Chateau Montelena Chardonnay. Tile Market of Sarasota, 1962 Main St., Suite 120, Sarasota, (941) 365-2356
Wine Time
This one’s for the techie oenophile: the Coravin Model Eleven ($999.95) wine opener/preserver, just released. It’s the first Bluetooth-connected and fully automatic wine preservation system. The contraption uses a needle to pierce the cork and argon gas to keep oxygen out. The LED display features intuitive icons that let you know when to charge, replace the capsule and when the system is ready to pour. Sur la Table, 22 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, (941) 365-0380
French Touch
Cue the jaunty French music for the La Cornue CornuFé 110 Range in Provence blue ($9,950). If the superb workmanship and styling don’t get you singing along with Edith Piaf, then maybe the professional-style cooktop, configured with five powerful gas burners, two electric convection ovens and French side-swing doors, will. Williams-Sonoma, 140 University Town Center Drive, #253, Sarasota, (941) 866-6347
Pumpkin Pot
’Tis the season for pumpkin. If it’s not in your coffee mug, fresh-baked scone or soup bowl, then be sure to display your love of this seasonal gourd (well, it’s officially a fruit) in your festive home. This enamelware lidded, cast-iron cocotte by Staub ($179.99) makes a handsome statement with a casserole or simply on your countertop. Crate and Barrel, 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, (941) 702-9900
We spend more time in the kitchen than in any other room. Sometimes all it takes is one nifty feature to turn that well-worn space into your dream cucina. Here are some must-haves just in time for holiday guests.