Category Archives: Functionality

How to design a functional high-end kitchen pantry

By Shawna Dillon, kitchen designer, Studio Snaidero Chicago Pantry storage is a must-have for any kitchen, no matter the footprint you have to work with, and its placement is just as important as the location of the sink. A high-end … Continue reading

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A chef’s guide to improving kitchen organization

Guest post by Chef Jill Houk As a chef who teaches in-home cooking lessons, I’ve seen stunning and functional kitchens. These kitchens make the act of cooking a pleasure. Unfortunately, I have also seen gorgeous kitchens that seem to thwart … Continue reading

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The hottest new technology for the smart home

On this blog, we like to talk about ways we can better design our home living and live surrounded by beautiful and functional design. As proven by the buzz at the recent 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), this is becoming … Continue reading

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Designing a functional and sophisticated kitchen in a small space

Snaidero USA New York designer, Lorena Polon takes us through the challenges of creating a fully functional and sophisticated kitchen within spatial constraints. CLIENT’S GOALS My client had just bought this new apartment but the existing kitchen, with traditional wood … Continue reading

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