An Upscale Pirch

Walk into the glorious new Pirch kitchen and bath showroom located in the upper level of NorthPark Center (where Barneys New York once resided), and chefs are grilling, cappuccino machines steam and showers rain down. This new kitchen, bath and laundry world, personally invited to NorthPark by the Nasher family, is slated to open at the end of the month, elevating the appliance and plumbing shopping experience by presenting kitchen, bath, laundry and outdoor kitchens in eye-catching live vignettes with fully functional appliances and plumbing. This is a playground for inspiration and instruction for the homeowner, interior designer, architect, homebuilder and those of us who want to try before we buy. Grills, stovetops and ovens operate with chefs ready to instruct, while showers, baths, washers and dryers spray, steam and gurgle. In an airy, gorgeously designed 32,000 square feet, meticulously selected brands such as Miele, Electrolux, Jaclo, Rohl, Sub-Zero/Wolf, Asko, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, Thermador, Abbai, AGA and La Cornue are just the tip of the offerings. Another revolutionary retail service: Once you’ve made your choices, Pirch manages the entire experience, including delivery, installation and service — no third parties involved. Nirvana.