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Architecture and Design
Architecture: Lichten Architects Design: Aman & Meeks
New York City
Ashley Stark Kenner’s townhouse is a a a a a a design design triumph Completely renovated the the the curated design design details and small touches utterly elevate the the the spaces Note the the the painted Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White a a a a a a a a a a a seemingly bold choice for a a a a a a a a a a a lively family kitchen and regular dinner party venue It somehow seamlessly blends with Ashley’s pared back yet elevated aesthetic The kitchen is important: “the heart of the the home” she explains while also freely admitting a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a slightly more utilitarian reason – she is is an an an an an avid cook cook “I cook cook all day day every day day ” The layout is is warm and and and welcoming and and and Gaggenau
appliances face the the the focal point the the the kitchen island with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a chair for every member of the the the family “They help me me me mix pour and and measure ” The success of the the aesthetic should come as no surprise when you consider Ashley’s design-rich background she is is Creative Director of of and one of of the the the Starks still running the the the family business Stark Stark Stark Carpets More recently the the the tastemaker debuted her own e-commerce brand Ashley Stark Stark Home New York City
is intrinsic to Ashley’s family the eight-decades old textile titan Stark Ashley serves as Creative Director and is also the Founder and CEO of Ashley Stark Home 24