Kitchen and Bath

Val Franso comes by the kitchen-building business honestly — his father and grandfather ran their own successful companies and brought him into their vocation early. Now, as a co-owner of Cabernet Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry, Franso is poised to grow and make his own mark as a third-generation craftsperson.

When their client was ready to put a fresh, stylish spin on their decade-old kitchen, the talented minds at Binns Kitchen + Bath Design gave her a modern black-and-gold space that pops against her transitional abode.

Dee Dee Taylor Eustace’s latest creation is flawless in every way, but her perfect kitchen is a true work of art. From the matching bronze islands to her state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances, every inch of this space is a master class in exceptional function and design.