Wish List: Lindy Weaver

You could say that Lindy Weaver’s path to becoming a kitchen designer was 100 percent organic. Passionate about cooking and growing her own food, Weaver remodeled her family’s kitchen in the early ’80s—“my Martha Stewart phase,” she calls it—and friends soon recruited her to transform theirs. “And it just snowballed from there,” Weaver says.

Whether it’s a two-tiered cutlery drawer to maximize storage or a customized charging station for cell phones and iPods, no detail is overlooked in a Lindy Weaver kitchen. "It's not just how the kitchen looks," she says. "It's what goes on inside the cabinets." Of course, her designs are just as beautiful as they are functional. “I believe in maintaining a strong architectural connection between the kitchen and the house,” she explains. Despite the trend toward more minimalist design, Weaver notes, “The idea of the kitchen as the heart of the home, that’s still there. It’s still the room where—not only is food stored and prepared—homework gets done, things get Googled. It’s where the family lives.” DETAILS BY LINDY WEAVER DESIGN ASSOCIATES, COS COB, (203) 869-6764, WWW.DETAILSEAST.COM

Vassaro Chandelier by Gregorius Pineo “At just over four feet long and two feet wide, this glorious light fixture would make a large rectangular island the visual focal point of any kitchen. The scale is bold, but the feeling is light and airy thanks to the glass side panels.” AVAILABLE THROUGH DETAILS

Hudson Barstool from Design Within Reach “I love comfortable island seating—a place to hang out when reading the newspaper or checking out the latest news on your iPad, or just to sit and gab with friends and family. This stool is one of the most comfortable I’ve ever had the pleasure to sit on. Philippe Starck’s design executed in recycled aluminum will last forever. And it brings an ‘edge’ to all but the most traditional kitchen settings.” GREENWICH, (203) 422-2013, WWW.DWR.COM

Metal-Trimmed Cabinetry “This door is made of fumed, quartered European larch veneer and is framed with faux antique iron trim—a wonderful look for a butler’s pantry or wine cellar. Or better yet, a kitchen with simple concrete counters.” AVAILABLE THROUGH DETAILS

Sub-Zero’s PRO 48 Refrigerator “I wasn’t a fan of all-stainless steel refrigerators until Sub-Zero introduced the glass-door version of the PRO 48. A true commercial look and a multitude of compartments make this refrigerator/freezer visually interesting.” COUNTY TV AND APPLIANCE, STAMFORD, (203) 327-2630, WWW.COUNTYTV.COM

Farmhouse Sink by Sun Valley Bronze “What a luxury! Hand-cast in solid bronze, this sink is so very elegant—and indestructible. It’s available in different finishes and would fit as easily into a more contemporary kitchen as it would into a farmhouse.” AVAILABLE THROUGH DETAILS