10/07/2026
Spending time inside the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove factory was a reminder that great design is in the details: the engineering, craftsmanship, function, and thousands of decisions that happen before something ever makes its way into a home.
A huge thank you to Anita and Riggs Distributing Inc. - Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove NorCal & HI for the invitation to get to know Sub-Zero better and experience firsthand the company’s commitment to quality, testing, and innovation. From touring the manufacturing line to learning about the impact of heat on taste, the visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating luxury appliances.
We also got to see Sub-Zero’s new ice maker, which produces clear ice in a quiet, easy-to-clean unit. With fewer air bubbles and impurities, clear ice melts more slowly, helping drinks stay colder with less dilution.
And, of course, I had to put the induction cooktop to the test and make breakfast!
It was also a pleasure connecting with fellow Bay Area colleagues, including Sean Kelly of Lamperti Contracting & Design, Philip and Sean of ODS Architecture and Alina of Alina Druga.
Thank you again to Anita and Riggs Distributing AND Sub-Zero for a great experience and a closer look at why Sub-Zero continues to set the standard in luxury appliances.
Spending time inside the factory was a reminder that great design is in the details: the engineering, craftsmanship, function, and thousands of decisions that happen before something ever makes its way into a home.
A huge thank you to Anita and Riggs Distributing Inc. - Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove NorCal & HI for the invitation to get to know Sub-Zero better and experience firsthand the company’s commitment to quality, testing, and innovation. From touring the manufacturing line to learning about the impact of heat on taste, the visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating luxury appliances.
We also got to see Sub-Zero’s new ice maker, which produces clear ice in a quiet, easy-to-clean unit. With fewer air bubbles and impurities, clear ice melts more slowly, helping drinks stay colder with less dilution.
And, of course, I had to put the induction cooktop to the test and make break