GPS Living Fall 2023

“Outdoor Kitchen” with Caesarstone Aluminous

Function comes before form in your kitchen value system. So whatever the space looks like, it better have room for all your tools and electricity for those that need plugging in. Talk to your designer about bells and whistles such as hands-free faucets to ensure better hygiene and KraftMaid organizers to better arrange everything you need. If you picked mostly D s... you’re an Outdoor kitchen person. We’re not suggesting you abandon the indoor one, but invest in cooking where you want to spend the most time—outside. Equip your outdoor kitchen with plenty of prep space along with better access to water, electricity, refrigeration, storage, lighting and other comforts. Talk to your designer about the latest surfaces from Caesarstone and Dekton that are designed for outdoor use and how they can help you create an area that will turn every open- air meal into the cookout of your dreams. ■ When it comes to kitchen storage, your primary challenge is… A. overflowing junk drawers. B. it’s too old fashioned. C. crockery stuffed with cooking utensils. D. organizing the grill equipment. What’s the most important feature of your new kitchen? A. Places for people to gather B. A sophisticated area to craft cocktails C. Surfaces for elaborate projects D. Flow to outside entertaining space When describing your new kitchen, what would you most like to say? A. It feels like the heart of my household. B. It’s immaculately styled. C. It’s stuffed with culinary gadgets. D. It’s an escape.

“Chef’s Kitchen” with Dekton Eclectic Pearl surfaces

“Contemporary” with Dekton Parisien Bleu surfaces

If you picked mostly A s... you’re a Traditional kitchen person. You want your fridge to look like one in a room that remind you of mom’s. Your taste could lean toward coun- try—with its exposed beams and apron-front sinks—or something with the air of an English manor house. Either way, talk to your designer about beautiful wood cabinetry, and ask for fixtures that shine like heirloom jewelry. If you picked mostly B s... you’re a Contemporary kitchen person. Sure, you want your kitchen to get the job done, but just as important is how it feels when you’re not cooking up a storm. You’re looking for clean lines, uncluttered surfaces, open space. You might prefer the white-wooded serenity of Scandinavian minimalism or the metallic sparkle of futur- ism. Talk to your designer about cabinetry choices that hide cooking tools and allow appliances to blend seamlessly. If you picked mostly C s... you’re a Chef’s kitchen person.

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