INDEPENDENT KITCHEN DESIGNER NYC
Meet Sabrina Antony
Kitchen design shaped by how you live, supported by nearly 20 years of international experience.
Get to know the experience, values, and technical discipline behind Kitchen Design NYC.
Independent guidance. Personal leadership. Technically resolved design.
Independent Expertise. Personally Led. Designed Around You.
Over 20 years of international kitchen design experience,
with work featured in Forbes and published in Cottages & Gardens.
I’m Sabrina Antony, an Independent Kitchen Designer in NYC.
I help homeowners turn complex kitchen decisions into a clear, coordinated plan built around how they live, what their space allows, and how the kitchen must ultimately be executed.
My experience and approach form the foundation of the kitchen design support offered through Kitchen Design NYC.
Why Am I Doing This?
Planning a kitchen should feel exciting. Yet while working with homeowners in different kitchen showroom environments, I saw a recurring gap between designing the cabinetry and guiding the kitchen renovation as a whole.
Important details were sometimes discovered too late. Costs became clear only after commitments had been made. Decisions involving layout, appliances, construction, and cabinetry were often handled separately, leaving homeowners to understand how everything affected the larger project.
Showrooms can provide valuable product knowledge and design expertise, but their role is naturally centered on the cabinetry and products they represent.
I became an independent kitchen designer to offer a broader kind of support. Stepping outside the traditional showroom model gave me the freedom to consider the client’s life, space, priorities, and total investment before recommending a particular product or direction.
But I also learned that design alone is not always enough. Some renovations need one dedicated lead to carry the kitchen through every stage and protect the direction as the project moves forward.
Why I Founded Atelier bauherr
I founded Atelier bauherr to provide that continuity for full-service kitchen renovations. It is the specialist studio through which I personally lead and execute Kitchen System Design Leadership engagements, from early direction and technical planning through procurement, installation, and final realization.
The purpose is simple: to keep the kitchen aligned from the first decision to the completed space while giving the homeowner one consistent point of guidance, leadership, and accountability.
"Some questions are easier to explain out loud.
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My Core Values
Proactivity
Planning isn’t left to chance. it’s built in from the start. I anticipate challenges before they appear, guiding every decision so your project flows smoothly and feels effortless from day one.
Accountability
I stay with you from first sketch to final install, keeping every detail aligned with your vision. You’ll never wonder if things are on track. you’ll feel supported and confident at every step.
Client-Centered
This kitchen is for you, not for me. Every choice is shaped by your lifestyle, your routines, and your goals, so the result feels like home, in the way only your kitchen can.
Simplicity
Great design is balance functional, beautiful, and never overwhelming. Whether sleek and modern or classic and warm, the goal is always clarity and flow that makes daily life easier and more inspiring.
Connection
A kitchen is more than cabinets and countertops. it’s a space for living and gathering. My role is to design the space, but also to be your partner in the journey, so the process feels as meaningful as the outcome.
Professional Background
I bring nearly 20 years of experience designing kitchens across Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the U.S. What sets me apart is not just the span of places or projects, but the way I learned this craft from the ground up.
I began in this field at 16, starting on the practical side. From installation and order processing to after-sales service and project management, I’ve worked through every stage of the kitchen journey. That hands-on foundation shaped how I design today: a kitchen isn’t just a drawing, it’s a living space that only succeeds when supported by solid planning, technical knowledge, and meticulous execution.
Over the years, I worked alongside some of Europe’s most respected kitchen brands, including bulthaup, Alno, Allmilmö, Ballerina, and Eggersmann. Immersed in environments that demanded precision and timeless quality, I absorbed the rigor behind German engineering and the artistry that elevates functional spaces into architectural statements.
Today, that blend of technical depth and design vision guides every project. Whether a client is drawn to sleek minimalism or prefers warmth and timelessness, my approach is the same: design that reflects how you live, honors your investment, and endures beautifully.
Because I personally oversee complete renovations, coordinating trades, guiding vendors, and managing details on site. I understand kitchens at every level. That’s why clients trust me to carry their projects from the first sketch to the last install, ensuring every detail is clear, considered, and executed with care.
Key Facts
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Experience: 20 years in kitchen design across Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the U.S.
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Specialization: High-end German and European kitchens with a focus on bespoke designs.
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Brands Worked With: Alno, Almilmö, Eggersmann, Bulthaup, Rational, Snaidero, Ballerina, Schüller, Nolte, Nobilia, and more.
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Custom Millwork: Experience designing custom cabinetry and storage solutions for kitchens and other spaces, adaptable to any style.
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Approach: A rare combination of hands-on technical background and design vision, ensuring every project balances aesthetics, function, and lifestyle.
