Recovering a Lost Art: Artisans abound in the world of kitchen and bath design

History tells us that the term artisan originated in mid 16th century France and was derived first from the Latin word artitus and later from the Italian word artigiano. In each case these respective terms, all of which include the operative prefix, art, were used to describe a worker in a skilled trade who crafts objects by hand, usually with keen attention to detail and an inimitable technique. In a culture driven by industry, manufacturing, and mass production, the physical role of the artisan has been substantially reduced; however, the team at Artisan Kitchen & Bath remains a prime example that an underlying emphasis on quality, authenticity, and durability are still closely associated with this term.

At Artisan Kitchen and Bath, a cutting edge design studio and showroom situated on a quaint sunbathed corner of Magazine St. in New Orleans, the mission is to simultaneously provide clients with the most unique and well-crafted products in the industry and to maintain a level of hands-on participation from their skilled design team from start to finish. In house designers Kerry Flanagan and Jimmy Clay have honed their creative abilities for a combined 20 years and focused their talents on perfecting the art of functional, fashionable, and meticulously crafted kitchens and bathes.

Consistent with their artisan designation, the professionals at Artisan Kitchen & Bath specialize in customization. A formulaic approach to kitchen and bath design is, refreshingly enough, not available here. As the understood heart of the home, the kitchen functions properly only when it personifies those that use it most; and since no two people are alike, a custom approach to design and materials ensures that no two kitchens are alike either. To achieve this one-of-a-kind custom experience, Artisan Kitchen & Bath offers a wide selection of exclusive products and appliances from like-minded innovators in the industry. From Metallo Arts’ metal hoods to vintage-finished cabinetry from Custom Wood Products to La Cornue French ranges, everything at Artisan Kitchen & Bath is chosen with the utmost attention to detail to ensure that each kitchen and bath experience transcends the everyday. The eco conscious client can customize their space with lustrous Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops while the antique aficionado can choose from a selection of slightly distressed Habersham vanities. Traditionalists may prefer to browse the sophisticated cabinetry available from Custom Wood Products while clients with a contemporary bend peruse the stainless steel accents and appliances. Regardless of style, one thing is certain – to achieve a truly unique kitchen and bath with a personalized touch and a durable finish, Artisan Kitchen & Bath is the answer. ✦

Artisan Kitchen & Bath
5235 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-8884
artisannola.com