DREAM KITCHEN

The kitchen cabinetry was desgined by Michael Bell and Paul Castell of Inspirations Kitchen & Bath Studio, and was a collaboration with Fernandez & True Interiors. All of the appliances are by Thermador. The cork flooring and patterned tiles used as a backsplash are from Traditions in Tile. The cabinet hardware, undercounter lighting and inner-cabinet accessories are by Richelieu. An aerial view of the kitchen, at right, reveals the scale of the space.

A different pattern of the natural quartz surface was used as a backsplash above the range.

A carved detail on the range hood surround echoes the tile pattern found in the backsplash.

A nifty storage garage conceals large counter appliances.

The Cambria countertop features a unique edge detail; the material was fabricated by CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC.

The faucet and plumbing are by Elkay.

Built-in glass shelving holds colorful glassware.

During the month of may, the Center Court at Phipps Plaza was home to the 2012 Dream Kitchen, sponsored by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. Designed and built by Inspirations Kitchen & Bath Studio, with interior design by John Fernandez and Jennifer True, the space was a living laboratory for showcasing the latest design trends for today’s lifestyles. For this ephemeral space—the third one built at the mall in as many years—the design teams chose rich textures, lively patterns and sleek fixtures and hardware. Four unique materials, including two Cambria solid surfaces, ceramic tile and walnut, were used for the countertop, dining table and backsplashes. Coupled with cork flooring, state-of-the art storage and Thermador appliances, even upholstered seating, the bold mix of materials provided a warmth and intimacy to the large-scale space. Counter- and table-height seating showcased the room’s versatility in accomodating two or twenty.

This year’s kitchen at Phipps Plaza was built over the course of two nights in May while the mall was closed. To see a two-minute time-lapse video that captures the 14 hours of construction, go to atlantahomesmag.com/2012kitchen.

Kitchen Design Michael Bell and Paul Castell, Inspirations Kitchen and Bath, (770) 751-7861; inspirationskb.com Interior Design Jennifer True and John Fernandez, Fernandez & True Interiors, fernandezandtrue.com Flooring and backsplash Traditions in Tile, traditionsintile.com Countertops Cambria, cambria.com  FABRICATION Construction Resources Inc., (800) 765-5129; constructionresourcesusa.com Appliances Thermador, thermador.com Cabinet Hardware, Lighting and inner-cabinet accessories Richelieu, richelieu.com Plumbing and Sinks Elkay, elkay.com