Judged on the integration of kitchen appliances, functionality, and aesthetics of the design, Hudson’s entry is for an urban kitchen in a Center City brownstone that was built in the 19th century. While creating a new design of the kitchen that was originally in the basement, but was later moved to the home’s first floor, Hudson wanted to maintain the classic style of the house.
The completed kitchen, which measures 27 feet by 20 feet, features a butler’s pantry for storing china and separate work stations for preparing food, cleaning, and entertaining. The kitchen has two islands, one with an ice maker, a wine cooler, and stools for entertaining guests; and the other for preparing food.
The focal points of the design are the French doors that lead into the garden. The designer has made use of dark cabinets to reference the past, raven-stained maple cabinets, a stone floor, and marble countertops in the kitchen.
Hudson will receive $500 and a March 24-28, 2010 trip to the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach.
Joanne Hudson, the founder of Joanne Hudson Basics, graduated in 1962 from the University of Manitoba – Faculty of Architecture in Winnipeg with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. After graduating, she began working on commercial designs such as office buildings and hospitals. In 1979, she started her own business in Toronto.
