It’s not every day that a Boston Duck Tours vehicle pulls into Clarke’s 7 Tide parking lot holding Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) musicians ready to perform. That day was Thursday, October 15 and the recital was a delight! The call came into Clarke two weeks before: The Boston Symphony Orchestra was organizing impromptu outdoor live […]

Clarke may have three full-time chefs on staff, but that doesn’t mean the consultants themselves can’t put on their chefs hat. Showroom Consultant Jane Vitagliano, an accomplished chef in her own right, is always cooking something up in Clarke’s 7 Tide showroom in Boston’s Seaport, and one of her favorites is holiday cakes; you might

When people walk into our New England kitchen showrooms and tell us they’re embarking on a major kitchen remodel, we know they’re both excited and overwhelmed. Anyone who has been through a kitchen remodel gets it:  You have big dreams and great ideas for kitchen appliances, cabinets, countertops and more! But there are so many

She is passionate about all types of kitchens. If you’re looking for a kitchen designer who is thoughtful about her work, look no further than Veronica Campbell. This accomplished designer at Deane, one of Fairfield County’s top design firms, just loves the heart of the home. “I am passionate about everything kitchen,” she says. “Designing

A Wolf warming drawer is one of those appliances that kitchen designers recommend and homeowners are thrilled that they did. It may not be top of mind when you are imagining your dream kitchen, however a warming drawer, when well-engineered, can make your life exponentially better. Taking up just 30” in width and less than

After 15 years of driving past the 1871 farmhouse in Sharon, Connecticut, award-winning architect Rafe Churchill and his wife, interior designer Heide Hendricks, finally decided to purchase the property. For years they had admired it, but thought it was unrealistic to think they could ever live in it, as the home’s price tag and the

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from Northeastern University and more than a decade of  kitchen remodeling and design experience, Ken Schaefer started his own firm Right Angle Kitchens & Design in 2006, right before a major economic downturn and has never looked back. His Woburn, Massachusetts firm has not only survived, it has grown

Everything You Need to Know About Sub-Zero Connected Smart Appliances In our last installment of Clarke’s “Sub-Zero: Your Best Investment” series, we’re doing a deep dive into smart technology. You’re smart to invest in Sub-Zero appliances, but did you realize the newest Sub-Zero technology means your refrigerator, freezer and wine storage are smart too? Continuing

Sub-Zero’s Quality is in the Details  In Part 2 of our Sub-Zero Refrigeration series, we looked at how dual compressors, superior air and water purification, as well as patented door seals make all the difference in Sub-Zero’s unparalleled food preservation. Yet the reasons to invest in a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer go beyond even those

Fresh Food Never Tasted So Good Food waste is a terrible thing. It impacts our communities and our own wallets in a very real way.  A recent study by the Natural Resource Defense Council found that the average American family of four ends up tossing the equivalent of $2,275 of food in the trash annually.

Today we continue our focus on the extraordinary kitchens that won first and second place in Clarke’s 2020 Kitchen Design Contest. Our spotlight now turns to the first and second place winners for Transitional kitchens featuring Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove and ASKO appliances. Boston’s Venegas and Company swept the category with two designers offering unique answers

Today we continue our focus on the extraordinary kitchens that won first and second place in Clarke’s 2020 Kitchen Design Contest. Our spotlight now turns to the first and second place winners for Contemporary kitchen featuring Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove and ASKO appliances. We hope you are as inspired by these kitchens as we are and