Sam Pericolo

The iconic Wolf range with its signature red knobs is the gold standard for homeowners yearning for a high-end kitchen range, yet some still question whether it’s worth the price. In a word: yes. Here are five ways Wolf tops the list of high-end kitchen ranges.  A test drive at Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero, […]

The term “kitchen appliance trend” is used so frequently today that we forget the true meaning of the word trend: a general direction in which something is developing or changing. In the appliance industry, trends seldom happen overnight. The technology and design of kitchen appliances takes years to develop and often takes even longer for

At last! Sub-Zero has introduced new ADA height compliant Undercounter Refrigeration and home builders are heralding the benefits, which go far beyond accessibility. Installing seamlessly under ADA height 34-inch-high countertops, these models are ideal for handless looks, or for use with four-inch-thick countertops. They also can eliminate the need to make expensive flooring or cabinetry

The Sub-Zero refrigerator brand is considered a design standard and status symbol for many designers, real estate professionals and homeowners. However, the real reason Sub-Zero refrigerators and freezers have stayed at the top of the appliance industry for more than 75 years is simple: unparalleled quality and innovation. Since Westye Bakke built his first free-standing

Many homeowners imagine their appliance options for a modern kitchen to be some combination of stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, yet today’s top appliance manufacturers offer so much more. While dreaming of a Wolf Range with its iconic red knobs or a sleek induction cooktop and built-in ovens is a good place to start, there are

More than 100 kitchen designers, architects, and other industry professionals filled Clarke’s Milford, MA Showroom on Cinco de Mayo for a spirited night of great food, live music from Mariachi International de Boston, and a celebration of some of the finest kitchen designs in New England. The excitement was palpable as the top three regional

Many homeowners are wise to design kitchens with energy-efficient cooking in mind. With the right appliances, you can achieve significant energy cost-savings, as well as superior cooking performance, while being a wise custodian of the environment. Wolf induction cooking is an excellent place to start. A Wolf Induction Cooktop is 90-95% energy efficient. There is

Many think dream kitchens begin with shopping for cabinets, yet a growing number of designers across the country believe that the best layouts for dream kitchens start with appliance selection. According to award-winning designer Veronica Campbell of DEANE, Inc., “I like to take my clients to a Clarke Showroom early in the design process. There

No homeowner goes into a major remodeling project without considering the project’s return on investment. This is true whether you’re upgrading the home to put it on the market or you plan to stay in the house for a while and just can’t live with its outdated look. Because at some point, you will sell

While many think induction and electric cooktops are similar, the cooking technology reflects a very big difference with induction vs. electric cooking. In a word: efficiency. An induction cooktop offers 40% faster temperature response than electric cooking and is more energy-efficient than electric cooktops. How Does Induction Work? With induction cooking, the electricity flows through

An outdoor dream kitchen can transform your lifestyle. Sub-Zero and Wolf make it possible to have the same cooking performance on your patio or deck that you have inside your home. New Englanders savor outdoor living and we stretch those months longer every year and a well-designed outdoor dream kitchen can be a great investment

Bob Blanco, now owner of Shore & Country Kitchens,  joined the kitchen design world as a pivot from his career in interior design. “I have always been passionate about design,” explained Bob. “I can’t even walk into a space without either admiring a design element or redesigning it in my head. Even watching a movie,