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Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada

25 ND

FINALIST, 2022-2023 KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST

Trevor Wallace

REFLECT ARCHITECUTRE

Toronto, ON, Canada

Airy Contemporary Kitchen Is the Main Exhibit
in Gallery-Inspired Home

The goal of this comprehensive home remodel was to create a sophisticated backdrop for a Toronto family’s art collection. In the kitchen, we find a masterpiece in its own right. This kitchen thoughtfully integrates artful sensibilities, natural inspirations, and family-oriented functionality for a space that is not only beautiful but practical and inviting for everyday living.


Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada
FAMILY-FOCUSED FUNCTIONALITY

Despite its artistic appeal, the kitchen embodies family-minded practicality. Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances—selected for their superiority in both form and function—strategically flank the kitchen’s entrance. This placement creates a moment of compression that invites you into the generous and light-filled space. Throughout, ample storage solutions ensure clutter-free countertops.

A CELEBRATION OF NATURE

The design is intentionally understated and sophisticated, allowing the windows and skylight to effortlessly frame the natural beauty beyond. The space acts as a complementary canvas for the stunning outdoor views.

NATURAL AESTHETIC

Travertine, stainless steel, and refinished copper, combined with a tonal color palette, establish a timeless and contemporary natural aesthetic. The organic materials and earthy tones further enhance the kitchen’s connection to nature.

SCULPTURAL DESIGN MOMENTS

Architectural features like the travertine-draped geometric cooktop hood and the waterfall-edged island elevate the kitchen's visual interest. These sculptural moments serve as artistic focal points without detracting from the overall cohesion of the space or its connection to the outdoors.

PAINTERLY USE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Floor-to-ceiling windows and a copper-clad gabled skylight bathe the kitchen in natural light. The travertine backsplash, especially, interacts with ever-changing daylight, casting dynamic shadows that add a painterly quality to the kitchen’s ambience.

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