 As one of the leading experts in kitchen design, Matthew Quinn has worked around the world to provide his clients with original, memorable kitchens and baths. Function is amply addressed, but so are aesthetics and comfort. Through his projects, often brought to him by the world’s top architects and interior designers.
Matthew is the principal of the Atlanta-based Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio and the founder of the Matthew Quinn Collection, a new showroom concept in luxury kitchen, bath, and architectural hardware. Matthew’s timeless work has been featured in a multitude of publications and the recipient of numerous design awards. Contact Information: Matthew Quinn |
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What do you see as the top Kitchen and Bath design trends for 2009?
Trends include the resurgence of brass finishes, the mass customization of bath products that will integrate into any décor, and the continuing streamlining of traditional design to something similar to the Art Déco movement.
At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, many sophisticated, innovative new appliances and products were unveiled. How do you see the increase in smart kitchen and bath appliances making life easier for homeowners?
Time is the key to making life easier. If these new appliances are easy to operate and can save time; then they will gain in popularity. The trend of operating your appliances remotely with your I-phone is not something I see as helpful or realistic.
Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
Hotels, travel, dreams and doodling.
What advice would you give to homeowners considering a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Hire a design professional and spend twice as much on lighting as you have budgeted.
Tell us about your favorite kitchen and/or bathroom design project.
My favorite always involves a homeowner that hated cooking and through the design and installation process of their kitchen, becomes inspired and passionate about cooking and now entertains frequently.
In your personal kitchen or bath – what is the product or products that you can’t imagine living without?
I cant imagine living without warming drawers, SubZero refrigerators, radiant heated tile floors, and a great big bathtub.
Imagine designing your dream kitchen or bath. What style would it be? What products would you use ?
I am installing it right now in a penthouse apartment. It is very modern with lots of greys, browns and blues and a mixture of sleek glass and tile finishes mixed with wonderful textures in stone, fabric, wood and animal wallpapers.
Green design is an important consideration for many homeowners. Do you have advice for homeowners who want to “green” their kitchen or bathroom?
I think there are lots of selections for new ³green² products but I think lots of people forget about the power of recycling and repurposing already used products. Recently we used old broken marble countertops from a candy store and repurposed them as an amazing floor in a kitchen.
We’d like to thank Matthew Quinn of the Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio and the Matthew Quinn Collection for generously sharing his expertise and design advice.
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