The kitchen is truly the heart of the home - and while a remodel can be expensive, it's well worth the cost. For one, Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report found that kitchen remodels can increase your home's resale value by up to $83,025, depending on the size and scope of the project. Plus, there's something incredibly satisfying about cooking dinner or whipping up breakfast in a space that's truly your own - truly functional, truly beautiful, truly you. World CopperSmith completed a project in collaboration with Anna Dinger of One Twenty-One Designs. The results? Breathtaking. Let's take a peek.
Meet the Designer - Anna Dinger
Philadelphia, a city rich in history and brimming with innovation, served as the perfect backdrop for our latest transformation story. Nestled in one of its most charming neighborhoods, this renovation project aimed to blend modern luxury with timeless elegance to create a kitchen that was equal parts functional and beautiful.
We tapped Anna Dinger, a seasoned interior designer, to help bring this vision to life. This collaboration resulted in a space that not only met the homeowner's needs, but also became a testament to the transformative power of expert design and high-quality materials.
Anna Dinger boasts nearly a decade's worth of experience in the design industry, with her work focusing primarily on kitchen and bath projects. Her impressive portfolio showcases her innate talent for creating spaces that are homey and functional.
Anna knows what it takes to make a house a home, and brings her lively personality into all of her designs. Outside of designing, she enjoys thrift shopping, photography, hiking with her puppy Fiona, and spending time with her friends and family.
As such, her designs have a sophisticated - yet down to earth - vibe that bursts forward with messages of, "welcome home! We're happy to have you here." These are designs that truly make you happy to step foot into your own home. With Anna, every design element serves a purpose - and every material she uses adds a unique flair so that no two rooms in no two homes are exactly the same.
Project Overview
This Philadelphia kitchen project was no small feat. Our goal here was to create a luxurious, yet practical, space that could accommodate the homeowner's love for both cooking and entertaining. It needed to balance modern amenities with classic charm, all while maximizing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
After all, at World CopperSmith, we believe you shouldn't have to choose between usefulness and attractiveness.
The primary goal here was to transform the existing kitchen into a state-of-the-art culinary haven. To meet this goal, we wanted to incorporate advanced appliances, high-quality fixtures, and elegant design elements. Anna's vision was to create a space that felt both luxurious and inviting, a centerpiece of the home where family and friends could gather and create cherished memories.
Like any renovation project, this one came with its own set of challenges.
Integrating modern appliances and fixtures into the classic design aesthetic required careful planning and execution, but, through her trademark attention to detail and innovative problem solving skills, Anna and her team at One Twenty One designs successfully overcome these challenges and delivered a stunning transformation with the Classic CX2 Range Hood at the center of the project.
Aside from the Range Hood, Anna's design also tapped some of the following other products:
Range: BlueStar
The BlueStar range was chosen for its superior performance and professional-grade features.
This high-end appliance offers precise temperature control and exceptional durability, making it the perfect choice for serious home chefs. Its sleek design seamlessly integrates into the kitchen, adding a touch of modern elegance.
Faucet: Brizo
Brizo faucets are known for their innovative design and functionality. The faucet selected for this project features a sleek, contemporary look and advanced technology, providing both style and convenience. It has an ergonomic design that's worth mentioning, too.
Hardware: Topknobs
Top Knobs hardware played a crucial role in enhancing the kitchen's overall look. These premium knobs and pulls might seem like afterthoughts, but they add a sophisticated touch to cabinets and drawers, elevating the space's aesthetic while ensuring ease of use. Their quality craftsmanship means this kitchen will have lasting beauty and functionality.
Lighting and Stools: Serena and Lily
Serena and Lily lighting fixtures and stools were selected to create a warm, inviting ambiance. The lighting fixtures provide ample illumination while adding an element of style, and the stools offer comfortable seating options that complement the kitchen's design.
Together, they contribute nicely to the overall ambiance, making the space both functional and beautiful.
Dog Model: Milo
Okay, not a product, exactly, but let's face it - no kitchen is complete without a bit of personality.
Milo, the adorable dog model, added a touch of charm to the project photos, showcasing the kitchen as a welcoming, family-friendly space.
His presence highlights the warmth and livability of the design, making it clear that this kitchen is meant to be enjoyed by all members of the household (even the ones that steal snacks every now and then).
Highlighting the Classic CX2 Range Hood by CopperSmith
Here at World CopperSmith, we offer a variety of products, from tables to bathtubs, sinks to fire pits. Many of our products (like our tables and tubs) are pieces of furniture or appliances that people think of first when they think of designing a room - the pieces that draw the eye and attract the most use.
However, the devil is in the details, as they say, which is why we also think it's important to celebrate some of the kitchen's unsung heroes. Hence, this post.
We wanted to call special attention to the range hood used in Anna's design, since it goes such a long way in making the kitchen usable, safe, and, in the case of this particular product, absolutely stunning.
Finishes Available
The CX2 Range Hood is available in multiple finishes, including:
- Stainless steel (brushed and natural)
- Aluminum
- Brass (matte, light antique, antique, dark antique)
- Copper (weathered, new penny, old coin, light antique, antique, dark antique, bronze, rose)
- Jet black
- Signal white
- Oyster white
- Wine red
- Steel blue
- Moss green
- Blue gray
- Graphite black
Many of these finishes are ones you simply won't find anywhere else - they're a far cry from the typical "stainless steel," "aluminum," and "black" you find at most home improvement stores, for sure.
Stainless Construction
Yet despite this wide range of options, this range hood is anything but ostentatious. With its sleek, delicate sophistication, it offers an understated air of elegance without being too showy.
It's a five-sided hood with clipped corners and stainless construction. There are lots of benefits to this, namely in terms of safety and functionality. Copper is known for its strong antibacterial properties, known as the oligodynamic effect. This means that certain metal ions found in copper (as well as some other heavy metals) kill and inhibit the growth of microorganisms, even in small quantities.
So while we still recommend cleaning your range hood from time to time, you'll likely find this one far easier to keep sanitary than others on the market. All you need to do is wipe it down with some warm water and mild detergent - no scrubbing, no sweating, no stress. And you can say goodbye to grease and oil dripping down from the hood. This vent hood takes care of it all.
Custom Design Options
This range hood offers a myriad of other benefits as well. We don't believe in cookie-cutter designs, so we don't think our hoods should be cookie-cutter, either.
Just about every aspect of this range hood is customizable, from the height, depth, and width to the ventilation systems (unit, BBQ, remote, and recirculating are all available). They can also be designed to fit with other brands. You can even match the CFM rating to the cooktop heat.
For example, if you are installing this hood in a kitchen that gets a lot of use, you can choose a higher CFM. If you'd rather have a quieter hood for an open kitchen, we can make that work, too.
Our goal with this hood is to make sure your cooking experience is as comfortable as possible, without making you feel like you're having to do any work.
Efficient Air Filtration
If you like to cook, you probably know just how hot and stuffy it can get in the process. A vent hood can help your ventilation system work a bit more efficiently to remove that hot air as well as odors and contaminants that naturally fill the air when you're cooking. If you have allergies, small children, or pets, this is exceptionally important.
Hand-hammered and undeniably beautiful, the Classic CX2 Range Hood by CopperSmith formed a nice cornerstone of our Philadelphia project - and we're so glad Anna decided to incorporate it into her final design.
From Vision to Reality
As you can see, collaboration and creativity were the two cornerstone elements of this project. Anna was at the heart of it all, rendering drawings and bringing these ideas to life with maximum precision. She took the time to really understand the project's goals and the homeowner's preferences, carefully considering the layout of the space.
When it comes to designing a home, or any element within a home, it all comes down to vision. Anna is a master of bringing practically any vision, classic to contemporary, mid century modern to minimalism, to life. We're grateful for the opportunity to work with her and her team at One Twenty One Designs.
Are you ready to start bringing your own vision to life? The power of expert design and high quality materials can't be overlooked. If you're ready to start conceptualizing your next design, take some time out of your day to follow Anna Dinger on Instagram (@annadinger_design) and visit the One Twenty One website.
Find the Perfect Fit with World CopperSmith
If you're still trying to find the perfect premium home products for your next renovation or build, give us a shout at World CopperSmith. We have everything you need to get started, from sinks to fire pits, range hoods and bathrooms, and so much more.
Just about all of our products can be customized to meet your specific requirements and preferences, so don't be afraid to ask. If you can dream it, chances are, we can do it - plus, we have access to a unique, advanced 3D configurator so you can plan out how all the elements you want to put into play will fit in with your overall design.
Check out what we have to offer at World CopperSmith - you won't be disappointed.
Our goal, after all, is to design products that are sustainable, visionary, and handcrafted - we want to make your forever home one you're incredibly proud of. We want to make it a place that is truly "you."
