New York City
Ashley Stark Kenner’s townhouse is a design triumph. Completely renovated, the curated design details and small touches utterly elevate the spaces. Note the painted Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White, a seemingly bold choice for a lively family kitchen and regular dinner party venue. It somehow seamlessly blends with Ashley’s pared back yet elevated aesthetic.
The success of the aesthetic should come as no surprise when you consider Ashley’s design-rich background, she is Creative Director of, and one of the Starks still running, the family business Stark Carpets. More recently, the tastemaker debuted her own e-commerce brand Ashley Stark Home.
The kitchen is important: “the heart of the home” she explains, while also freely admitting a slightly more utilitarian reason – she is an avid cook. “I cook all day, every day.” The layout is warm and welcoming, and Gaggenau appliances face the focal point, the kitchen island with a chair for every member of the family. “They help me mix, pour and measure.”
The Gaggenau products are Ashley’s favorites due to their functionality and unique design edge. “The doors never get hot. You can press the button and it pops open!” Ashley explains in reference to her convection and combi-steam ovens.
