What to Expect During Our Initial Visit

If you’ve been considering a remodeling project in your home, you may wonder . . .

“What would happen during an in-home visit with Bella Vista?” To answer that, we’ve simulated a visit with “Linda” who is considering a kitchen renovation. We begin with her call lakewood.advocatemag.com RESTAURANT NEWS

Linda: Our kitchen hasn’t been updated in ten years. It’s closed off from the rest of the house and isn’t very useful as a gathering place.

Jan (our Coordinator): Let’s schedule a free consultation for one of our partners to meet you and answer any questions you may have. He’ll talk with you about your needs and your taste in design, and he’ll give you some ideas and more information about us.

Lance (at the home, after the initial meet and greet): This is a tudor home and it looks like the kitchen was last remodeled in the late ‘80s. Today’s kitchens are more functional, especially as a gathering place. Who else lives in this home?

Linda: It’s just me, my husband and our daughter when she comes home from college.

Lance: Ok, so the design doesn’t need to incorporate features for children or seniors. What style do you have in mind? Do you like a more modern or a more traditional feel?

Linda: I like a classic look and I also want some modern design touches, and definitely more modern conveniences.

Lance: Even though your kitchen is outdated, the last remodel incorporated some of the original materials, which may be worth preserving. Are we working with things we already have in the kitchen, or is it a complete gut?

Linda: The kitchen would lose its original character without the hutch. I’d really like that area to be a focal point, with a nice backsplash.

Lance: Great, we can get a lot of bang-for-the-buck by livening up the hutch and doing something special with your backsplash. You can choose materials in our design studio and our interior designer can also take you to our suppliers to choose the tiles. You’ll be surprised how many options there are. With your hutch and an elaborate backsplash, I’d recommend painted cabinets to retain a classic look and feel. There are hundreds of styles of cabinets, and lots of popular conveniences like lazy susans, chef’s pantries, and pull-out drawers that I can show you. By the way, what kind of counter surfaces do you like?

Linda: Granite. I love the black with a little bit of shimmer to it. My husband loves the marbled look, but we’re both curious about what other looks there are in granite.

Lance: There are tons of colors and textures in all different price ranges. We buy...

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03.21.11 There’s no sign. In fact, I wasn’t even sure what to expect when I peeked my head in the door and said, “Hellooo! Are you open?”

I had taken a much-needed walk around Lakewood Shopping Center. That’s when I popped into the little Greek café where chef and self-

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Organicity — featuring organic, slow-cooked meats, Greek and vegan cuisine, gyros, salads, coffees, teas, fresh-squeezed juices and housemade Sokolata chocolates — opened in February.

I sampled the Greek Arabic cafe — a stout, slightly muddy coffee that will put hair on your chest. A coffee that makes you say, “Hell yes — let’s do something!” That kind of coffee.

... Nikolini swears that if you eat his food, you will live long, stay young, lean and cancer free. “Look at me,” he says running a hand along his bicep and flashing a smile full of white teeth. “I’m in my 60s”. —Christina hughes BaBB

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