Atmosphere Kitchen & Bath: Crafting Personalized Luxury for NYC Living

For over two decades, Atmosphere Kitchen & Bath, a luxury design/build firm with an extensive showroom, has excelled at crafting custom living spaces in New York City—a market known for its challenging construction landscape. Strict zoning laws and building codes can significantly impact project costs, yet Atmosphere consistently delivers exceptional results.

CEO and co-founder Suzanne Cook attributes the company’s success to a blend of creative design, strong vendor partnerships, and a deep understanding of her clients’ lifestyles. An invaluable partnership with her husband, Bill Cook, further strengthens their capabilities. A 30-year veteran of NYC real estate and development, Bill is the founder of ACNY Developer, a high-end construction firm, and an expert in navigating the city’s complex regulations, permits, and approval processes.

Together, Suzanne and Bill offer Atmosphere clients a streamlined, seamless journey from concept to completion. By integrating design, construction, and materials under one roof, they provide a personalized, stress-free experience.

Atmosphere’s showroom serves as a source of inspiration for a diverse range of projects, showcasing a curated selection of luxury materials. Cambria’s innovative quartz surfaces have become a cornerstone of their design palette.

Why Cambria?

“As designers, we love the product,” Suzanne affirms. “Cambria’s whites are very pure, providing the perfect foundation. And they incorporate color in a vibrant way. For clients who want to bring color into their spaces in a tasteful way, quartz is a great option.”

Atmosphere also appreciates the Cambria-recommended fabricator’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in vein-matching for waterfall edges and bookmatching. And Cambria’s ability to capture the essence of other stones is another advantage. For instance, its designs that replicate the translucence of quartzite let Atmosphere offer clients equally stunning visuals but with all the benefits of quartz.

What Resonates with Clients

Suzanne’s close relationships with her clients have given her insights into how living with Cambria quartz surfaces enhances their lives over time. While the beautiful designs may be what first captured their attention, they quickly come to value its nonporous surface that prevents staining and ensures food safety; its scratch-resistance and maintenance-free durability; and its timeless appearance, ensuring a lasting investment.

The Power of Finishes

Having many of Cambria’s designs come in multiple finishes empowers Atmosphere to create dynamic contrasts. Among the looks that Suzanne has created: pairing high-gloss lacquered cabinets with non-reflective matte-finished countertops and using the same design in two different finishes, such as polished for countertops and satin for the range hood.

Cambria design shown: Berkshire Brass™

A True Partnership

“The support from Cambria is invaluable,” Suzanne emphasizes. “Our Cambria team is very present, providing assistance throughout the entire process, not just with the purchase of a slab. Our rep helps us with sampling and new releases. And the transferable Lifetime Warranty is an extra insurance policy for both us and our clients.” 

A Diverse Range of Projects

Atmosphere’s use of Cambria quartz surfaces extends beyond traditional kitchen and bath applications. They have clad walls—from a bar backsplash to a 15-foot fireplace surround—and had custom range hoods fabricated. Cambria’s endless possibilities inspire them: The broad range of its designs and colors is vital for creating custom looks for their discerning clientele.

Navigating New York Construction

Cambria has helped Atmosphere transform small NYC spaces into high-design and high-functioning homes through its premium materials that exude luxury and allow for endless fabrication options. “When we buy a slab, we use it in different ways. We’ve found that if we dream it, Cambria’s fabricators can bring our designs to life,” says Suzanne.

Inspiring Clients to Dream Big

Currently, Atmosphere’s showroom is undergoing a remodel. And one of Cambria’s latest innovations plays a role. 

Suzanne chose Cambria’s Brighton™ design for its many options: “It can be cut thinner; it can be backlit; and it can be thermoformed, so you can put a curve in it. All this makes it perfect for a curved unit on our floor.”

She explains: “Aesthetically, Brighton backlit will look great in our showroom. And that’s our job: to present the potential. Our clients come here to dream, to feel that the sky’s the limit. And from there we create designs that suit their needs and desires for their space.”

Advice for Designers Starting Out

Suzanne stresses the importance of aligning with vendors who want you to succeed. “You’re only as good as your resources. Working with Cambria elevates our projects, helping us achieve the style and quality we aspire to.”