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VICTORIAN
REDEFINED
THIRTY UNDER 30: RISING STARS OF THE INDUSTRY
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? PAST THIRTY UNDER 30S
RANGE HOODS / TOILETS
NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA.ORG
12 ingredients of excellence.
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Table of Contents
DEPARTMENTS NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018
7 Editor’s Note
Young Turks
8 News
NKBA releases technology
report on consumer habits
14 Featured Designer
Christie Leu designs with high
style and modest budgets
16 Project of the Month
Transforming a Victorian
home into a modern oasis
18 Plan Review
A renovated kitchen that
retains its historical character
55 Products
Brizo’s Vettis Concrete faucet
62 Introductions
A cabinet drawer with outlets,
a fireclay sink, and more 28
65 Q+A
Talking kitchen design trends
with Wellborn Cabinet
FEATURES
66 Details
Designer Lisa Davenport
21 Applauding Excellence
hides a secret
NKBA’s annual Thirty Under 30 honors the kitchen and bath
industry’s rising stars
28 Where Are They Now?
A look at some recent kitchen and bath projects by three past
Thirty Under 30s who continue to lead the industry
56 Product Review: Toilets
Today’s toilets are high-tech wonders that flush better
and use less water
60 Product Review: Range Hoods
Range hoods are a focal point in the kitchen—and a key
element for preserving a home’s indoor air quality
COVER NKBA SPECIAL SECTION
IDF Studio
Photo: Christopher Stark 35 NKBA Matters
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 5
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Editor’s Note
VOLUME 3 / NUMBER 6 YOUNG
TURKS
NKBA
CEO
Bill Darcy
EVP, INDUSTRY RELATIONS, &
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Suzie Williford
SENIOR MANAGER, CREATIVE SERVICES
Megan Hessel
CREATIVE CONTENT MANAGER
When I was young—perhaps 10 or 11—my older brother
Dianne M. Pogoda
MANAGER, NATIONAL SALES was always listening to a guitarist he said was the best
Alan Dove
he’d ever heard. The artist’s name was Jimi Hendrix,
NATIONAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER and I was probably too young to hear what my brother
Mauri Bailey
heard and certainly too young to care. All I knew at the
ISSUE CONSULTANT
Leslie Holland, CMKBD, CID time was that the music didn’t seem all that special.
Not until I was in my 30s did I revisit this issue when I came across
Staff
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR a best-of CD by Hendrix. My eyes were opened. I liked him even more
Denise Dersin / ddersin@sgcmail.com
when I discovered that the man was playing his guitar upside down.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Nigel F. Maynard / nmaynard@sgcmail.com Hendrix’s Wikipedia page claims he is widely regarded as one of the
MANAGING EDITOR
most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. I’m
Ingrid Bush / ibush@sgcmail.com
ASSOCIATE EDITOR inclined to agree. Considering the large shadow that Hendrix cast, it’s
Amanda Hermans / ahermans@sgcmail.com
DESIGNER
easy to forget that he was just 27 when he died.
Robin McCartney People aren’t usually expected to be great when they’re young.
GROUP DIRECTOR - PRINCIPAL
Tony Mancini
The usual progression is that you start at the bottom, learn from your
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS mistakes, and, eventually, become skilled at your craft. But sometimes
Judy Brociek
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
you can see the brilliance early.
Ebony Fendley / efendley@sgcmail.com A perfect example is NKBA’s annual Thirty Under 30 program,
CREATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR
Dara Rubin / drubin@sgcmail.com
which recognizes rising stars from various segments of the kitchen
MARKETING MANAGER and bath business. This talented group of young professionals brings
Nancy Lewis / nlewis@sgcmail.com
new ideas and approaches to a variety of disciplines in the kitchen
Corporate and bath industry, and the future looks brighter for it.
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS (1922-2003)
H.S. Gillette
We all know that young people are the lifeblood of the industry, so
CHAIRPERSON it’s important to recognize them as they make their way in the profes-
K.A. Gillette
CEO
sion. But it’s also good to see that potential realized. And this year, we
E.S. Gillette are doing just that.
PRESIDENT
Richard Schwer
Our special feature in this issue is a portfolio of projects by for-
COO mer Thirty Under 30 recipients. The trio—Angela Victoria Rasmussen
David Shreiner
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
(2013), Carly Nemtean (2013), and Jamie Banfield (2015)—showed tre-
Ann O’Neill mendous promise when they were singled out as young people to
VICE PRESIDENT OF CUSTOM MEDIA
+ CREATIVE SERVICES
watch. These kitchens and baths demonstrate why.
Diane Vojcanin
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Nigel F. Maynard
John Atwood EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
SCRANTON GILLETTE COMMUNICATIONS
3030 West Salt Creek Lane
Arlington Heights IL 60005-5025
Contact me:
Ph: 847.391.1000 / Fax: 847.390.0408 nmaynard@sgcmail.com
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 7
News
NKBA KITCHEN TECHNOLOGY REPORT TRACKS
DESIGNER AND CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS
NKBA recently released an extensive report on technology ogy integration, while just 23 percent of designers reported
use and awareness in the kitchen. being “very knowledgeable” about technology solutions. The
The association conducted the study to identify percep- vast majority of designers (70 percent) reported knowing only
tions of technology among industry professionals, inform enough about technology to ask basic questions.
NKBA members of current and future consumer technology Notably, designers and consumers prioritize several of
needs, and learn what education resources can be put in the same kitchen technology features, including internet/
place to better prepare professionals for the coming tech- Wi-Fi connectivity and storage, home entry and climate
nology demand. control, smart appliances, hands-free faucets, smart light-
The Kitchen Technology Report, which surveyed about ing control, easy-to-clean touch screens, and mobile de-
200 NKBA designers and 300 consumers who plan to remod- vice charging and storage. But several items—including
el their kitchens within 24 months, found that nearly half (48 security system management, appliances with smartphone
percent) of consumers self-identified as frequent technology controls, voice-activated lighting, and built-in speakers—
users, while just 32 percent of the designers frequently rec- that are highly appealing to consumers, were overlooked
ommended integrating technology into kitchen design. by designers.
Most consumer respondents reported that they hope in- The top three kitchen technologies for which consumers
tegrating technology into their kitchen would add market val- most rely on designer insight are smart appliances (68 per-
ue to their home, save them time, and make their space more cent), Wi-Fi connectivity (68 percent), and centralized light-
fun for social gatherings. Consumers do not, however, like ing controls (64 percent). Meanwhile, designers perceived
the look of technology—57 percent reported that despite device charging and storage to be the most important tech-
the desire to integrate technology solutions, they didn’t want nology to learn about (68 percent), followed by automated
their kitchen to have a “techy” appearance. faucets (55 percent) and smart appliances (53 percent).
In a number of areas, the survey found differences be- Despite a broad desire among designers to learn more
tween designer and consumer technology perceptions. For about technology integration, just 5 percent report being ex-
example, designers reported that their two biggest barriers tremely or very familiar with CEDIA, an association for elec-
to integrating technology were an unfamiliarity with products tronic design and installation professionals. Sixty-one percent
(53 percent) and a perceived lack of usefulness (49 percent), of designers said they don’t work with technology profession-
while only 14 percent and 12 percent of consumers saw the als on their kitchen projects.
same barriers. The two groups agreed, however, that tech- With its recent partnership with CEDIA Expo, the NKBA
nology costs can be a significant barrier. hopes to expand member access to technology integration re-
The survey also found that 57 percent of designers feel that sources to close the knowledge gap for future kitchen projects.
their customers are looking for expert knowledge on technol- Find the full survey results at nkba.org. —Amanda Hermans
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News
IKEA TOPS J.D. POWER’S KITCHEN CABINET SATISFACTION STUDY
IKEA’s Sektion line of kitchen cabinets topped all catego-
ries in J.D. Power’s 2018 Kitchen Cabinets Satisfaction Study.
The study, which surveyed 2,325 customers who purchased
kitchen cabinets within the previous 12 months, was fielded in
March/April 2018. It determined cabinet manufacturer rank-
ings based on five factors: design features, operational perfor-
mance, ordering and delivery, price, and warranty.
The 2018 results found that customer satisfaction is up in
the cabinet industry as a whole, rising from 817 in 2017 (on a
scale of 1,000) to 839 in 2018. J.D. Power says cabinet manu-
facturers that create a comprehensive front-to-end experi- sure the customer is both delighted with the process and the
ence for customers are best positioned to satisfy consumers. cabinets, creating an outstanding experience overall.”
“Having the ability to be a one-stop shop in the cabinet IKEA’s Sektion cabinet brand received 872 points in cus-
industry truly has its advantages,” says Christina Cooley, di- tomer satisfaction, followed by Thomasville (849) and Ameri-
rector of home improvement and technology practice at J.D. can Woodmark (846). IKEA performed the highest in all five
Power. “By creating a seamless process for the customer factors assessed in the survey, which also mentioned seven
from ordering through installation, manufacturers can en- other cabinet manufacturers. —A.H.
NKBA LAUNCHES ONLINE
JOB SEARCH PORTAL
To help connect job seekers with openings at mem-
ber firms, NKBA has launched a searchable jobs por-
tal on its website.
The new service is part of the organization’s cam-
paign to tackle a persistent labor shortage in the
trades. It’s an exclusive service for NKBA members to
post job openings, covered under the cost of mem-
bership. The portal is open to the public for search
in categories such as design, sales, or specific trade
skills. Users can specify experience level and the de-
sired employment type.
“NKBA is committed to supporting the industry,
providing member companies with an industry-fo-
cused workforce sourcing platform, and connecting
members with opportunities that further their individ-
BACK
ual careers—all to maximize business growth in this
Shave in the shower
robust market,” says NKBA CEO Bill Darcy. “The jobs
portal will help connect employers and candidates in
all facets of the industry, including manufacturing, de-
sign, remodeling, retail, and more.”
NKBA18
The jobs portal is the newest addition to NKBA’s
redesigned mobile-first website, which launched ear-
lier this year.
Learn more at nkba.org/jobs. —A.H.
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CIRCLE 757Featured Designer
DESIGN ON A DIME
Christie Leu designs spaces that combine high style with modest budgets
BY KIM COOK
In what could be regarded as a designer’s best ac- A Zephyr hood and sink/faucet package by Kraus
colade after completing a home renovation, one of saved some money as well. MSI had the best price
Christie Leu’s clients said: “Christie is that unique for white quartz countertops. Shopping around re-
combination of creative, professional, and practical.” ally paid off in this kitchen.”
Based in Chevy Chase, Md., Leu applies those Striking bamboo cabinetry was selected by the
traits to all of the work her firm Christie Leu Interiors homeowner, with an eye to sustainability. Leu says
does, but it’s her ability to pair practicality with high- the nature of the grain
end design that really makes her projects special. makes it very camou-
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Leu attended flaging and hard-wear-
Purdue University, pursuing an early successful ca- ing. “Another great
reer as a clay artist. But tackling a few home reno- perk is that the cost
vation projects of her own helped her realize her of bamboo is compa-
true calling and she went back to school to earn her rable to other wood
associate degree in interior design, specializing in cabinets,” she adds.
kitchens and baths, from Montgomery College. Af- “We got a very good
ter winning a design competition, she was asked to discount on InnerMost
serve on the advisory board of the college’s Interior cabinets [formerly
Design program. owned by Elkay] from
Leu’s design know-how and creative vision are The Home Depot dur-
tempered by real-world practicality. Some of it may ing a sale period. And
Christie Leu
be due to the fact that she’s a parent of five kids—in- bamboo is very hardy.
cluding triplets. You get used to making smart, sav- It can be harvested
P R OJ E C T P H OTOS: S TAC Y Z A R I N G O LD B E R G; P O R T R A I T: CO U R T E S Y C H R I S T I E LE U I N T E R I O R S
vy choices with a family that size. And she’s no de- and regrown in three
sign snob, either. One client was impressed when, to five years, growing well without pesticides.”
instead of buying an expensive piece of furniture, The client chose a wood-look porcelain plank
Leu refinished a mid-century modern console she’d tile for the floor and a subtly colored mosaic for
found at a local Habitat for Humanity thrift store. the backsplash.
When other clients asked her to update the “We only looked at economical choices and we
cramped, cluttered kitchen in their Chevy Chase weren’t disappointed with the wide selection,” Leu
home, shown here, Leu brought her design acu- says. “You’d be surprised at how many beautiful yet
men and budget smarts to the table. First, she cost-friendly options there are for prominent details
worked with the existing space. “I believe the best such as flooring and backsplashes.”
way to save money is to use the space you have,” Leu used lighting and seating to bring in color,
she says. “We didn’t need to move any walls or choosing orange accents to complement the bam-
windows to increase function and beauty in this boo cabinets. She says the light fixture—from Re-
kitchen, which is often one of the most expensive juvenation—was definitely the splurge in the room,
renovation pieces.” but the stools were a steal at a furniture showroom
Leu also chose appliances with budget in mind. nearby. “Sometimes taking the path less-traveled
“We used a GE range with a double oven to elimi- is the best way to create something affordable yet
nate the need for two separate ovens,” she says. unique and beautiful,” the designer says. “Don’t
“A GE Spacemaker microwave was inexpensive. overlook those things!” Q
14 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONDesigner Christie Leu masterfully melds style and substance, all the while
keeping a trained eye on budget. In this kitchen design in Chevy Chase,
Md., sustainable bamboo cabinets by InnerMost combine with white quartz
countertops and a rich but subtle backsplash. The kitchen stools and light
fixture add pops of warm color to enliven the space.
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 15Project of the Month
PLAYING
WITH COLOR
Transforming a 100-year-old Victorian into a modern
oasis fitting the owner’s vibrant personality
BY SHELLEY D. HUTCHINS
In San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood, Jaclyn Christensen, design director at lo-
cal firm IDF Studio, took on a renovation project with disparate priorities: The young home-
owner wanted her Victorian house infused with her love of whimsy, as well as modern
functionality. She also asked Christensen to use plenty of pink and teal—her favorite colors.
And the house had been subjected to previous renovations, which needed cleaning up.
“We really worked to incorporate her vibrant personality into the kitchen and bath.
Color was a huge priority for her,” Christensen explains. “But I also wanted the kitchen
to feel classic.”
The designer focused on teal in the kitchen, feeling that shades of blue would create
a more timeless look. Pale teal base cabinets provide a subtle background for a brighter
hue on natural wood-topped stools. A bank of white painted cabinets, along with pure
white quartz countertops, balances the teal touches. Carrara marble tile extends from
countertop to ceiling along two walls. This extended backsplash, along with a black,
white, and gray concrete tile on the floor, brings playful patterns to the space.
Christensen also commissioned a custom island finished in natural walnut, to add
warmth and provide additional counter space, she says.
Respecting the owner’s desire to maintain her home’s charming nooks meant
spreading out function. The kitchen kept its central location—flanked by formal living
and dining on one side and a family room on the other. Christensen widened the door-
P H OTO S : B AT H R O O M S A N D B A R A R E A , C H R I S TO P H E R S TA R K ; K I TC H E N , T R I N G U Y E N
way leading to the family room to strengthen that connection. Behind the kitchen, she
repurposed closets in the hallway leading to formal spaces.
A bar area now occupies one former closet. The door is gone and open shelves
backed by bold wallpaper produce a fun surprise for guests as they pass by. Again
balancing playful moves, Christensen carried over the same natural wood seen on the
custom island for the bar cabinets and shelves.
“We started with the kitchen and bath designs and let those decisions inform other
rooms,” Christensen says. “So, for example, I carried the teal from the kitchen and bar
over into the living spaces as the primary color, with shades of pink as an accent.”
The focus on blues balanced by softer shades continues in the baths. A burst of
bright teal makes the powder room vanity pop. More open shelves provide a place for
knickknacks collected by the homeowner on her extensive travels.
Upstairs, the master bath enjoys a smoky-blue palette. Terra-cotta tiles in blue and
white surround a claw-foot tub painted to match. A modern vanity in walnut with twin
vessel sinks looks like a piece of mid-century-modern furniture. The wall-to-wall mirror
above is framed in the same walnut.
“I wanted to keep the wood floor going from the bedroom but give it a more luxe
feel,” Christensen adds, “so we used a herringbone pattern.” Q
16 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONDesigner Jaclyn Christensen integrated her
client’s desire for whimsy into a classical
design approach for the renovation of this
100-year-old Victorian rowhouse in San
Francisco. Pops of color are found in the
powder room vanity (above, left), the bar
cubby wallpaper (right), and the kitchen
cabinets (above). These are balanced by
natural wood finishes, such as the master
bath vanity (top, middle), the custom
kitchen island (left), and the bar cabinets.
Christensen brought depth and texture
to rooms by using timeless materials,
such as the boldly patterned terra-cotta
tile surrounding the master bath tub (top,
middle), and concrete and marble on the
kitchen floor and walls (above and left).
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 17Plan Review
TRUE TO TRADITION
This Chicago-area kitchen marries modern convenience with historical character
BY AMANDA HERMANS
In her hometown of Oak Park, Ill., Polvere created space for entertain- Across from the wet bar area, the
designer Pamela Polvere, CKD, often ing by converting a cluttered desk area designer placed a broad, custom-made
faces the challenge of updating histori- into a wet bar, complete with a sink, dish- range hood in a light zinc finish, provid-
cal houses with modern amenities that washer drawer, and coffee machine. ing a visual break from the rich wood
blend with the home’s original charac- The coffee machine presented one of cabinetry and oil-rubbed bronze finishes
ter. This kitchen project was no different. the greatest installation challenges: To elsewhere in the room. “I think that’s a
Polvere’s eponymous firm, Pame- feign a counter-depth appearance, the really nice focal point,” Polvere says. On
la Polvere Designs, had clients who 21-inch-deep unit needed to be pushed the other side of the room, a small zinc
wanted to stay true to their home’s tra- back into a space behind the wall so countertop between two pantry units
ditional style while creating a kitchen only 13 inches protrude onto the coun- provides its visual mirror.
ideal for entertaining guests. Rather ter. The result is a flush look with plenty Polvere had the original brass light-
than going with the trend for contem- of counter space in front. ing fixtures replated in oil-rubbed bronze
porary, painted cabinets, they opted The designer differentiated the wet for the new space. Replacing the original
for quartersawn wood that coordi- bar from the main kitchen with a gray desk area is an armoire with pocket doors
nates with the home’s other finishes. tile inset in the room’s hardwood floor. that close to hide the clients’ computers
The designer specified leaded glass in In addition to setting the space apart, “if and files. Above it all, a band of wood trim
some cabinet doors to match old win- they spill drinks or wine there, it’s easy to that matches similar trim throughout the
dows elsewhere in the house. maintain,” she says. home runs around the top of the room,
18 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONThe island accommodates four The range hood was
stools, which can be tucked neatly expanded to become
under the countertop. the room’s focal point.
P H OTO S : M I C H A E L A L A N K A S K E L
A closable A fireplace was removed Tile flooring
armoire to add two pantry units. differentiates
provides the entertaining
desk space area from the
and storage. rest of the room.
The former desk area was replaced
pulling all of the elements together. “It with a wet bar, complete with sink,
was extremely challenging to get that coffee maker, and dishwasher drawer.
height right,” Polvere says. But her efforts
paid off: The final product is a functional
space boasting both modern comforts
and traditional flare. Q
RESOURCES
Cabinets: Plato Woodwork
Cabinet hardware: Merit
Coffee maker: Miele
Countertop: Ultimate Stone
Dishwasher drawer/ice maker: Electrolux
Dishwasher/range: Thermador
Range Hood: Custom Metal Home
Lighting fixtures: Brass Light Gallery
Sinks: Kohler
Plan Before
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CIRCLE 758 Visit us in booth N3062 at KBISTHIRTY UNDER
APPLAUDING NKBA’s 2019 Thirty
Under 30 honorees
EXCELLENCE
represent outstanding
accomplishment in all
facets of the industry
Ensuring that the next generation
thrives and remains engaged is
paramount to the association’s future
and the prosperity of the industry.
NKBA will recognize its Thirty
Under 30 Class of 2019 honorees,
when they make their debut at
KBIS, Feb. 19-21, in Las Vegas.
“We’re proud to introduce
another outstanding class of
accomplished young professionals,”
said Bill Darcy, NKBA’s CEO. “We
believe in a vibrant, robust future
for this industry, and these talented
individuals are standard-bearers
and examples for their peers.”
As has been the tradition in
recent years, the incoming Thirty
Under 30 class is tasked with a
mission at KBIS. For 2019, the group
will be split into 10 teams of three to
walk the show floor, seeking “Best
of” products and innovations in
several categories. Their winning
picks will be presented with the
inaugural “30s Choice Awards” on
Thursday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. on the
KBIS NeXT stage.
The 2019 Thirty Under 30
program is generously sponsored
by Wilsonart and by Signature
Kitchen Suite appliances.
Read all about the Class of 2019
on the following pages.
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 21THIRTY UNDER
Jack Bernstein, Brittany Capozzi, Dylan Cloyd, Joseph Clymer, Courtney
Kurrent Kitchen AKBD, Cabinet Spokane Carpet Amiano & Son Doss-Lomas,
and Bath, Gallery, One, Spokane, Construction, Greymark
Brooklyn, N.Y. Woonsocket, R.I. Wash. Tabernacle, N.J. Construction,
Jack Bernstein is a As a designer at Dylan Cloyd started At age 15, Joseph Houston
flourishing entre- Cabinet Gallery, a his career in 2009 Clymer started work- A Houston native,
preneur who began 30-year-old fam- as a flooring ap- ing in his family’s Courtney Doss-
his passion young, ily owned and prentice. Two years business, Amiano & Lomas studied archi-
receiving his educa- operated business later, he became Son Construction. tecture at Texas A&M
tion and inspiration specializing in a flooring contrac- He is a design/build University. Known for
from his father’s kitchen design and tor before joining specialist work- thinking outside the
plumbing shop. In installation, Brittany Spokane Carpet ing on remodeling Shaker-style box, she
2011, Jack launched Capozzi believes One. Dylan started projects including is a project manager/
his career by selling that kitchens are the in sales and project kitchens, bathrooms, designer at Grey-
his favorite fixtures heart of the home management, where and full-house reno- mark Construction,
and supplies on and that bathrooms he helped create the vations. Joseph’s a residential design/
Amazon. By 2017, should be a client’s company’s Builder client-centered build firm. Courtney
annual net sales spa-like haven. She Design Division. In process combines takes pride in being
had skyrocketed to earned her Bach- 2017, he become a his professional ex- heavily involved in
more than $5 mil- elor of Science in partner in Spokane pertise with the cli- the construction side
lion, with thousands Interior Architecture Carpet One and has ent’s wants, needs, of her projects as
of five-star reviews. & Design in 2012, been instrumental and budget to make well as in the design.
Besides his aptitude and subsequently, in developing the a dream a reality. He Her work has won
for sales, Jack is an NKBA’s Associate company’s cabinet sets himself apart multiple awards,
innovator and trend- Kitchen and Bath division. He created with his attention to including the GHBA
setter. In May 2017, Designer (AKBD) a one-stop shop for detail, personable Prism and ASID
he fulfilled his dream designation. Brittany every home interior character, and dedi- Ruby Awards, and
of opening a state- is knowledgeable in need. In 2018, he cation. Joseph was has been featured in
of-the-art, concept- product selection, generated $3 million recently featured print and online pub-
driven showroom in space planning, in individual sales. in House & Home lications, including
Brooklyn, Kurrent and materials and Dylan has helped magazine, discuss- the cover of the 2018
Kitchen and Bath. finishes, and excels design several hun- ing the latest kitchen Houston Remodel-
Ahead of the curve, at analyzing client dred custom homes trends. In 2017, he ing Guide. Courtney
Kurrent is distinc- needs, presenting in the greater Spo- generated $2.2 turned her passion
tive and dauntless, her ideas clearly, kane area, and his million in sales and into purpose after
making bold moves and developing designs have been aims to surpass that Hurricane Harvey hit
in uncharted direc- functional, beauti- recognized with mul- with 2018 sales of at and now spends her
tions, with striking, ful designs. NKBA tiple awards. NKBA least $2.5 million. energy and expertise
exquisite results. Chapter: Northern Chapter: Palouse rebuilding Houston,
NKBA Chapter: New England one home at a time.
Metro New York NKBA Chapter:
Texas Gulf Coast
22 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONAly Glavin, Courtney Glidden, Katie Golec, CAPS, Lena Grasso, Melissa Haas,
licensed general AKBD, Craftsman ACM Designs, Dellon Sales, AKBD, Case Design
contractor and Design & Haliburton, Ontario Albertson, N.Y. & Remodeling,
business manager, Renovation, While most Cana- Having recently Charlotte, N.C.
Pure Design Works, Portland, Ore. dian designers joined Dellon Sales, Melissa Haas is a
Charlotte, N.C. After completing a reside along the U.S. in the metro New project designer
Aly Glavin co-owns four-year degree in border, Katie Golec York/Long Island at Case Design &
Pure Design Works, interior design and a chose to practice in area, Lena Grasso Remodeling, in Char-
a Charlotte-based nine-month intern- the Canadian north, is increasing her lotte, N.C., who grew
boutique kitchen ship with a medi- where she studied. presence in luxury up around construc-
and bath design/ cal design group, While completing fixtures via the tion, learning from
remodeling company. Courtney Glidden studies in interior Grohe brand. She her father, grandfa-
She graduated with began her career at design at Algonquin started her career ther, and uncle—all
a degree in interior a custom cabinetry College, Katie won in the kitchen and skilled tradesmen—
design, minoring in company. Working in the student ambas- bath industry at age and her mother,
entrepreneurship, the cabinet show- sador position for 19 in a small, family who had an eye
from Queens Univer- room introduced Canada’s Decorators owned Manhattan for design. Melissa
sity of Charlotte and her to the residen- & Designers As- showroom. She earned her B.S. in
is a licensed general tial construction sociation (DDA). She graduated from The Residential Environ-
contractor and busi- process. She took operated a décor Fashion Institute of ments and Design
ness manager. Aly these skills to her business specializ- Technology with a from Virginia Tech’s
plays a key role in next position as a ing in textiles before degree in Fashion NKBA-accredited
the design scheme of design assistant for joining a millworker, Business Merchan- kitchen and bath
each job for her fast- a design/build firm where she learned dising, while work- program in 2015.
growing remodeling and within a year the art of cabinet- ing full-time. Lena’s Within six months
firm, which caters to rose to become a making. She joined merchandising of beginning her
small design-driven designer. Having ACM Designs and degree is advanta- career, Haas earned
projects while focus- earned her Associ- earned her National geous because it her AKBD certifica-
ing on clients’ needs, ate Kitchen and Bath Association of Home has taught her to tion. As a designer
wants, and budget. Designer (AKBD) Builders (NAHB) stay on top of trends at Case, she works
She works to refine certification, Court- Certified Aging in and merchandise with clients through-
the customer experi- ney now shares her Place Specialist in product lines in out the design/build
ence by providing love of kitchen and (CAPS) designation. an ever-changing process, overseeing
transparency, accu- bath design and her In 2018, she won market. NKBA project design and
racy, and dedicated passion for learning silver from DDA Can- Chapter: Metro reviewing critical
client communica- by leading the AKBD ada for Best Design New York parts of construc-
tion. In her free time, study group for her With a Challenging tion and installation.
she continues her local NKBA chapter. Budget. Katie plays Melissa is currently
passion: renovating NKBA Chapter: a pivotal role in proj- studying for her
fixer-uppers and trav- Columbia River ect success and in CKBD certification.
eling to new places the robust growth of NKBA Chapter:
for inspiration. NKBA ACM Designs. NKBA Carolina
Chapter: Carolina Chapter: Ottawa
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 23THIRTY UNDER
Hillary Holt, Jessica Johnson, Charles Kimball, Ryan Kramanak, Mary Lauda Corwin,
Kitchen Concepts, Mary Lynn Premier Frank Kramanak AKBD, Toulmin
Tulsa, Okla. Creations, Birch Companies, and Sons Cabinetry & Design,
Hillary Holt gradu- Run, Mich. Winnipeg, Canada Contractors, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
ated magna cum After a middle- Originally from Sa- Uniontown, Ohio In 2015, Mary Lauda
laude from Okla- school career work- moa, Charles Kimball Ryan Kramanak, a Corwin joined the
homa State Univer- shop class, Jessy quickly established 2017 graduate of the Toulmin Cabinetry
sity, earning a B.S. in Johnson decided himself as a success- University of Akron & Design team,
Design, Housing and she wanted a career ful interior designer with a bachelor’s following a career
Merchandising with as an interior design- in Canada after earn- degree in mechani- in the home furnish-
an Interior Design er and listed it as her ing a Diploma of Inte- cal engineering, is ings industry. She
emphasis. As lead No. 1 pathway. She rior Design Technol- a third-generation earned her B.S. in
designer at Kitchen attended Baker Col- ogy from Lakeland member of his fam- Interior Design from
Concepts, Hillary lege and earned her College in 2014. After ily’s business. Ryan, the University of
ensures her clients Associates Degree working in various now vice president, Alabama in 2013 and
realize their dream in Applied Science positions early in his focused on creating earned her AKBD
kitchens, baths, and with a major in Inte- career, he became a cabinet manu- designation from the
living spaces. She rior Design. Jessy’s lead interior designer facturing division. NKBA in 2017. She
provides excellent passion for working at Premier Compa- He’s involved in is working toward
customer service with homeowners nies, a design/build/ all aspects of the earning her CKBD
for clients and local on an in-depth level renovation firm in company, includ- certification. Mary
and national vendor and a desire to build Winnipeg special- ing website design, Lauda has been
partners. Last year, client relationships izing in kitchen and catalog publication, recognized for her
she sold more than led her to open her bathroom renova- cabinet building, work in Birmingham
$600,000 in custom kitchen and bath de- tions. He has been interacting with Style Blueprint as a
cabinets. Hillary is sign business, Mary the lead designer for suppliers/vendors, monthly “Interior De-
an Oklahoma NKBA Lynn Creations, more than $3 million optimizing workflow, signer Crush.” She
chapter member in January 2018 in kitchen and bath- and has developed is a member of her
and the communica- with her sister and room renovations, several methods to local NKBA chapter
tions director for the business partner, has won numerous improve efficiency and is president
Oklahoma American Kristen Ready. They awards from orga- and quality. Ryan of the Tuscaloosa
Society of Interior joined the Chamber nizations including also focuses on Young Democrats,
Designers (ASID) of Commerce in the Manitoba Home nontraditional de- where she coordi-
chapter. Outside Frankenmuth, Mich., Builders Association sign trends, provid- nates other service
the office, she and Jessy is also and the Exhibition ing customers with projects in the
enjoys serving local a member of the Design Shows in choices to distin- community. NKBA
nonprofit organiza- Young Professional Manitoba, and has guish their cabinetry Chapter: Alabama
tions by offering her Network of the been instrumental as one-of-a-kind. He
space-planning and Saginaw Chamber in Premier’s growth is an active member
event-design exper- of Commerce. and success in its of the Stark County
tise pro bono. NKBA NKBA Chapter: local marketplace. Builders Industry
Chapter: Oklahoma Michigan State NKBA Chapter: Association. NKBA
Prairie Provinces Chapter: Ohio State
24 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONPaige Maurer, Peter McClorey, Jasmine Morvay, Lizzy Paluszek, Jessica Peters,
Paige Lee Interiors, CLR, CAPS, KODAinteriors, Better Kitchens UDCP, Case Design
Traverse City, Mich. Paulson’s Ottawa, Ontario & Baths, & Remodeling, San
Paige Maurer holds Construction, Jasmine Morvay, a Richmond, Va. Jose, Calif.
a Bachelor of Ap- Howell, Mich. kitchen and bath de- Lizzy Paluszek In 2013, Jessica
plied Arts, includ- In 2012, Peter signer and Certified graduated magna Peters earned In-
ing an Interior McClorey joined Interior Decorator in cum laude from terior Design and
Design major and Paulson’s Construc- Ottawa, studied at Virginia Tech with a Advanced AutoCAD
a Business and Art tion, starting as a Algonquin College, B.S. in Residential certifications from
minor, from Central laborer and working graduating with Environments & West Valley College.
Michigan Univer- his way up to lead honors in both the Design and a B.A. in While completing
sity. Paige started carpenter. His skills, interior decorating Art History. She is a school, she managed
her design career knowledge, and and NKBA-support- designer and project a design studio co-
specializing in expert installation of ed kitchen and bath manager at Better op, giving her experi-
kitchens and baths. cabinetry, trim, and design programs. Kitchens & Baths, ence in high-end res-
Now she provides a accessories are an Before starting in Richmond, where idential remodeling.
range of services to incredible asset to her own business, her creativity and As project designer
her clients, includ- the Paulson’s team. Jasmine had the breadth of knowl- at Case Design &
ing interior design, Peter is a senior at opportunity to work edge regarding Remodeling, she has
interior architecture, Eastern Michigan with a popular reno- design, product, and been recognized for
space planning, and University and a vation company as trends makes her an her creativity and
project manage- candidate for a de- the material selec- invaluable member teamwork. For two
ment. She is the pro- gree in Construction tions coordinator of the design team. consecutive years,
grams chair for the Management. He and was also a top Her proficiency with she was cited for her
Northern Michigan hopes to continue salesperson and de- 3D modeling soft- work with the Nation-
NKBA chapter, and his progress with sign consultant at a ware, virtual reality, al Association of the
the Hagerty’s Tra- Paulson’s to become local furniture store. and graphic design Remodeling Industry
verse City Business a superintendent. This experience and creates unique (NARI) Silicon Valley’s
News 40 Under 40 He is also a Certified her passion led to opportunities for prestigious META
honored her as an Lead Renovator and the start of her own clients to visualize Remodeling awards.
influential Northern has earned his company, KODAin- and experience their Jessica volunteers
Michigan up-and- CAPS (Certified teriors, which is renovated spaces with Habitat for Hu-
comer. NKBA Aging in Place already making a prior to installa- manity and Rebuild-
Chapter: Northern Specialist) designa- name for itself in the tion. Lizzy is active ing Together. Her
Michigan; Programs tion through the Ottawa area. NKBA in her community, passion stems from
Chair Officer National Association Chapter: Ottawa serving as NKBA Vir- an endless quest for
of Home Builders. ginia State Chapter knowledge in her
NKBA Chapter: president and on the field. She believes
Michigan State Richmond Philhar- that “if you’re doing
monic Orchestra’s what you love, your
board of directors. heart will always be
NKBA Chapter: full.” NKBA Chapter:
Virginia State Northern California
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 25THIRTY UNDER
Caitlyn Rogers, Stefanie Rotella, Melissa Sakell, Sam Schwartz, Amanda Smith,
Crystal Cabinet AKBD, Neil Kelly, AKBD, Kenwood Federal Brace, c|s Design Studio,
Works Design Eugene, Ore. Kitchens, Belmont, N.C. Fairfax Station, Va.
Certificate, Working as a design Annapolis, Md. A graduate of Amanda Smith grew
Rogers Designs, consultant for Neil Born and raised in Columbia College up in Arlington, Va.,
Palm City, Fla. Kelly, a top design/ Bel Air, Md., Melissa Chicago, where where she got her
Caitlyn Rogers is build remodeler in Sakell has a passion he earned a B.A. start in the design
active within her the Pacific North- for functional and in marketing, Sam world during high
community, working west, Stefanie beautiful interior Schwartz is also an school. She learned
full-time as a kitchen Rotella’s work ethic, design. She gradu- Eagle Scout. With the basics of draft-
and bath designer dedication to proj- ated from NKBA a background in ing, interned at a
and office manager ect timelines, and founding school construction, he kitchen and bath
at Rogers Designs, willingness to learn Virginia Polytechnic joined the Federal firm, and earned a
and volunteering at have impressed cli- and State University Brace team in 2016 bachelor’s degree in
several organiza- ents and colleagues (Virginia Tech) in and is now customer Interior Design and a
tions, including the alike. In her five 2011 with a bach- engagement man- master’s in Personal
Future Builders of years with Neil Kelly, elor’s degree in Ap- ager for the com- Finance. She’s a
America. Caitlyn she has developed parel, Housing and pany, which makes senior designer at
steps up and fills tools and processes Resource Manage- countertop support c|s Design Studio, a
the role for every- that continue to ment, concentrating brackets and cor- full-service design
thing presented to drive business, pio- in Kitchen and Bath bels. Sam oversees firm that partners
her. Last year, she neering the use of Design. She turned product develop- with builders and cli-
went to the Crys- a new software pro- her passion into ment, ensuring that ents to create their
tal Cabinet Works gram and facilitat- a career. Now her the best solution is dream homes. A
Design Studio and ing training for new projects range from made available to technical specialist,
factory to participate designers. A 2018 updating kitchens the industry, and Amanda strives to
in a full tour and article in Eugene’s and bathrooms to builds sets and tests gain an understand-
daily classes about The Register-Guard, new home construc- product until he’s ing of how clients
the latest designs “Space-Saving tion with custom confident in the final live in their space to
and industry trends. Kitchen Econom- builders. Melissa result. He exhibits produce a function-
Since then, she’s ics,” showcased her enjoys specifying a thorough under- al, tailored design,
been enhancing her designs. Stefanie’s project details and standing of the Fed- and to develop and
skills by engaging sense of style is seeing them through eral Brace product, maintain strong
in numerous online balanced by her to completion. She its applications, and working relation-
seminars for cabi- belief that a space’s is working toward a the best training ships with builders,
nets, design, and form needs to follow CKBD certification methods. Sam’s field personnel, and
countertop trends the functionality to continue her edu- communication the trades. NKBA
within the industry. of the home. cation and further skills and on-camera Chapter: Baltimore/
NKBA Chapter: NKBA Chapter: propel her career. presence make him Washington
Florida Treasure Columbia River NKBA Chapter: a natural for training
Coast Baltimore/ videos. NKBA
Washington Chapter: Carolina
26 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONKatherine Taggart, Bradley Townsend, Joseph Valente, Justine Wiggins, Rebecca Wood,
ASID, Ferguson Mid Continent Manufacturers Justine Marie Allied ASID,
Bath Kitchen & Cabinetry Certified Rep Group, Designs, Anthony Wilder
Lighting Gallery, Sales and Design Rockford, Mich. Renton, Wash. Design/Build,
San Francisco Specialist, Before joining Justine Wiggins Cabin John, Md.
Katie Taggart at- Bloomberg Market Manufacturers Rep is a kitchen and Rebecca Wood
tended California Certificate, Group in 2014 as a bath designer and graduated from
State University, Chi- MasterBrand sales rep, Joseph owner of Justine the Interior Design
co, and graduated Cabinets, Valente earned Marie Designs. A program at Florida
in 2015 with a B.S. Jasper, Ind. his B.A. in History single mom at age State University,
in Business Admin- As a sales associate and Theater from 16, she aimed for a with a Bachelor of
istration Marketing with MasterBrand Aquinas College. He career that could Science degree and
with an emphasis in Cabinets, Brad worked from 2007 support her and her began working in
Professional Sales. Townsend aims to 2014 in sales for son. She attended the industry in 2012.
Katie always had a to incorporate his Circuit City, Verizon Clover Park Techni- She currently works
passion for interi- most recent career Wireless—where cal College, earned in a design and
ors and knew she experience to grow he was a finalist for her high school GED support role in the
wanted a career that and maintain the Verizon’s “Rock- and a Kitchen & kitchen and bath de-
was linked to the Norcraft portfolio. star” competition in Bath Certificate, and partment at Anthony
design community. A highly motivated 2014—and Sears, graduated with an Wilder Design/Build.
After graduation, team player, he has where he won the associate’s degree Rebecca’s passion
she began her sales a passion for sales Best of Blue Sales in Interior Design in for industrial materi-
career with Fergu- and enjoys develop- award nine times. At 2014. In August 2017, als, event planning,
son Enterprises, in ing strong business Manufacturers Rep she opened her own and home design
Sacramento, Calif. relationships. Brad Group, Joseph has kitchen and bath stems from her
Katie prides herself aspires to keep built strong relation- business, where she family legacy: Her
on being a “one- learning and adapt- ships with some enjoys building con- father is an indus-
stop shop,” since ing with forward 30 dealers in five nections with clients trial designer, her
she is an expert in thinking, as he states. The NKBA and seeing a project cousin is a singer/
plumbing, lighting, continues his career has been extraor- evolve. Justine is songwriter, and her
and appliances. She journey. He says the dinarily helpful, as an active member aunt owns one of
is an active member kitchen and bath in- Joseph continues to of the NKBA and is the largest event-
of NKBA, NARI’s dustry has played a grow in his kitchen studying to sit for planning businesses
Bay Area Chapter, huge role in his life, and bath career, and the AKBD exam. in the Caribbean.
and ASID. NKBA giving him a strong he gives back to the NKBA Chapter: Using her discerning
Chapter: Northern desire to be involved association through Puget Sound eye for minute detail,
California in the industry. volunteer work as Rebecca ensures
NKBA Chapter: chapter membership that no component
Ohio Valley chair and in continu- of function, aesthet-
ing education. ics, or experience is
NKBA Chapter: overlooked. NKBA
West Michigan Chapter: Baltimore/
Washington
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 27WHERE
ARE THEY
NOW?
An NKBA Thirty Under 30 winner’s
accomplishment doesn’t end after the award
ceremony. Here’s a look at three past winners
who continue to drive the industry forward
BY AMANDA HERMANS, CHRIS WOOD, AND NIGEL F. MAYNARD
P H OTO S : S T E P H A N I E B U C H M A N , S T E P H A N I E B U C H M A N P H OTO G R A P H Y
28 NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONPortfolio
CARLY NEMTEAN, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
+ CO-OWNER, CARRIAGE LANE
Eclectic Mix
Since she was inducted into NKBA’s Thirty
Under 30 inaugural class in 2013, Carly
Nemtean has been making moves. Carriage
Lane, the firm she co-owns in Mississauga,
Canada, has more than doubled the size
of its team and has expanded from strictly
focusing on kitchens and baths to offering
whole-home design/build services.
Nemtean, whose work has been fea-
tured on the HGTV show Property Broth-
ers, says growing her firm has allowed
her to expand her purview on projects,
focusing on finishing details and decora-
tions that she didn’t previously have time to pursue. She also has
the majority of construction trades working in-house, creating a
seamless design process where nothing gets lost in translation.
Now, she says, “we can not only design it, but also execute.”
Her firm’s expanded scope is evident in the complete update
and expansion of this 100-year-old semidetached home on To-
ronto’s west side. The goal of the gut renovation and 20-foot ad-
dition was to open up the home’s small, closed-off rooms and
bring in a contemporary but lived-in mid-century flare with ample
storage and durable finishes.
The designer moved the kitchen from the back of the house
into the center to facilitate a more open floor plan. She used
three cabinetry finishes—walnut, as well as oyster and green/
blue painted—to set the color scheme, but paired them with a
simple white tile backsplash and countertops to avoid making
the space seem busy. To prevent clutter, the long, narrow room
features hidden storage.
In the small master bath, Nemtean used dark gray hexago-
nal tile to create a continuous wall both inside and outside the
shower, making the room feel bigger. “We really wanted to push
the clients a bit outside of their comfort zone and do something
a little more dynamic and funky,” Nemtean says of the tile choice.
A walnut vanity and mirror contrast with the moody wall, giving
the room a warm, contemporary feel. Three small, stacked win-
dows let in light and also add interest to the home’s front elevation.
When asked to describe the project’s overall aesthetic, Nem-
tean says that, like most of her projects now, it drew from a variety
of styles. “Everything’s a mix now, and it makes it so nice because
you don’t have to be classified,” she explains. “When you meet
the client, you don’t have to say ‘OK, are you contemporary or tra-
ditional?’ Now it’s really more of a personality aspect. It’s kind of
refreshing because it puts the whole industry on its toes.” —A.H.
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 2930
P H OTO S : M A R K P I N K E R TO N / V I 3 6 0 P H OTO G R A P H Y
Portfolio
NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 / NKBA INNOVATION+INSPIRATIONANGELA VICTORIA RASMUSSEN,
CEO, H2H DESIGN + BUILD
California Contemporary
Finding a remodel-ready Eichler home in Los
Gatos, Calif., isn’t incredibly unusual. Scor-
ing one on a raised foundation as opposed
to slab on grade? That’s nearly unheard of.
In fact, this mid-century marvel expertly reno-
vated by San Jose-based H2H design + build
is technically a faux Eichler; one of many that
dot sun-splashed Silicon Valley streetscapes
and see high demand from buyers.
“There are several of these faux Eichlers
in Mountain View and Los Gatos, and our cli-
ent bought this one in a prime location but in
rundown condition,” says H2H principal and
CEO Angela Rasmussen, a 2013 Thirty Under 30 recipient. “We
transformed the whole house by gutting the interior down to the
studs and rebuilding anew in the mid-century modern aesthetic.
But the fun part was that without the traditional Eichler heated
floors on slab, we were able to completely relocate the HVAC and
rerun the plumbing, significantly opening up design options for
the kitchen and bath.”
A minimalist-minded homeowner also presented unique design
opportunities by requesting the elimination of boxy wall cabinets
in the kitchen and the conversion of a utility closet into a guest
bathroom. “Our first focus is always the kitchen and bath because
they are the most complicated spaces, and here that meant remov-
ing obtrusive cabinet space and a peninsula that cut the kitchen
off from the rest of the home,” Rasmussen says. “Particularly with
contemporary designs, we are breaking down walls left and right
because people don’t want compartmentalized space anymore.”
The designer incorporated stainless steel modular storage units
and custom laminate drawer and peg systems into the kitchen, with
clean-lined, white appliances and a chrome faucet offset against
walnut-stained hardwood floors. Big statement pieces, such as the
George Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant, punctuate the redesign, and
bathroom stylings of long horizontal lines and industrial silhouettes
artfully mash early ’60s urban with a warmer, curated modernity.
Aside from incorporating more active and connected technol-
ogy into its projects, the design achievement scored by H2H in
concert with its Los Gatos client is one that Rasmussen is pitching
more and more to clients. “We’re actively promoting the technol-
ogy and as clean and modern as you can go,” she says. “A lot of
clients are still stopping at the transitional look and hesitating to go
full mid-century, which they perceive as cold and rigid. But projects
like this one help us to push clients forward and realize that mod-
ern can also be spacious, light, and bright.” —C.W.
NKBA .ORG / NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2018 31Portfolio
JAMIE BANFIELD, OWNER + PRINCIPAL
DESIGNER, JAMIE BANFIELD DESIGN
Timeless
Contemporary
Jamie Banfield’s de-
sign career accelerat-
ed quickly. He found-
ed his design practice
in 2010 in Port Moody,
Canada, and was a
Thirty Under 30 re-
cipient five years later.
In the time since, he’s
been busy.
This West Vancou-
ver new-build home is
a perfect example of the type of project Banfield’s
firm completes. “It’s located in a high-end com-
munity of homes on small lots,” the designer says,
adding that the clients—two eye doctors—wanted
a light-filled, modern design for their family of six.
For the kitchen, he used a combination of
white and light wood cabinets, but eschewed us-
ing upper units in favor of floating shelves with
a Caesarstone quartz backsplash, which makes
the space seem larger and brighter.
“In this kitchen, the fridge and freezer units
have the same hinge orientation, so they open
the same way,” Banfield says. To the right of the
fridge, a piece of steel embedded in the wall al-
lows the children to hang their art using magnets.
The perimeter countertop is outfitted with Dekton
by Cosentino, for its durability.
The bathroom features the same cabinet
style and stone pattern as the kitchen, giving
the spaces a cohesive feel. But instead of using
the same Caesarstone quartz, Banfield opted for
porcelain tile on the bath’s walls and floor. Other
touches include a wall-hung toilet, a large glass-
encased steam shower, and a glass-paneled
bathroom door that lets light through.
Banfield, who now has his own high-end cabi-
net line, The Banfield—which he used for the
P H OTO S : J A N I S N I C O L AY
kitchen, built-ins, office, bathrooms, and banquet
seating in this project—and a bespoke furniture
collection, says this type of project is indicative of
his firm’s work: at once contemporary and bright
but also timeless and bold. —N.F.M.
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