2019 At Your Service

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At Your Service A special section highlighting professionals in the homes and interiors industry

RUFFINO CLOSETS KIRKPATRICK GROUP BRITTNEY PINO AT RE/MAX FIRST LAFOSSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. THE DESIGN STUDIO MAKAIRA LANDSCAPE + POOLS ALLYSON HICKS DESIGN CONSULTING METRO FLOORS PINNACLE EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION inRegister.com • October 2019 115

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111 CAMPBELL BLVD. MANDEVILLE, LA 70471 985.809.7623 RUFFINOCLOSETS.COM CHRISTIAN@RUFFINOCUSTOMCLOSETS.COM

Matt Ruffino, left, and Christian Russell

INDUSTRY Storage solutions

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? Ruffino Closets has long understood the concept of quality. We make it our aim to design, produce, and install the most well-engineered, well-designed, and well-installed storage solution in the marketplace. All this deliverable value, combined with competitive pricing, makes us hard to beat.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? We offer expert consultation, design, fabrication, and installation for home, office and garage storage solutions.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? Henry Ford said, “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” We take pride in doing it right. We use the best quality materials and components to deliver the product and experience our customers have come to expect.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR STYLE? We study the latest trends in design and functionality to ensure our customers are getting the latest and best our industry has to offer.

WHAT IS YOUR INDUSTRY’S HOT TREND FOR 2019?

The big trend in our industry currently is integrated lighting. We are designing and installing many master closets with fully lit hanging and shelving areas. Another big trend is adding library ladders to closet designs. This adds function and luxury to closet spaces.

ARE THERE ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS OR PLANS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? There is no project more personal than your own, so we would love an opportunity to help you create a space you would want to show off to your friends.

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(Standing) Joy Mayeux, Laura Dupree, Sherill Renfroe (Seated) Kellie Momenzadeh, Heather Kirkpatrick

7906 WRENWOOD BLVD., SUITE A BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 225.252.0668 KIRKPATRICKH@BELLSOUTH.NET FENCELINEBR.COM

INDUSTRY Real estate

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? Together, we have more than 50 years of experience among our group. We combine cutting edge technology and marketing with traditional, hands-on service. We like to say that the Kirkpatrick Group works from “sign up to sign down” for our customers.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? We specialize in listing and selling real estate.

The Kirkpatrick Group has successfully proven that we can promote and sell your home quickly and get you moved into your dream home with ease.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? We love people. We recognize that we are in the people business and we love helping them find the right home that makes them happy.

We also recognize that in today’s world, service is hard to find. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch service to our customers.

Homes are becoming smarter and more functional. We are seeing homes with top-of-the-line technology and sleek style that is timeless.

ARE THERE ANY PROJECTS OR PLANS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? We are promoting five new developments in the Greater Baton Rouge area in a variety of price ranges—and we have some of the hottest properties available for sale now.

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225.291.1234 4750 SHERWOOD COMMON BLVD. BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 225.571.6769 BRITTNEYPINO@REMAX.NET BRITTNEYPINO.COM

INDUSTRY Real estate

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? My passion and 5-star customer service with every client, and the support I receive from the number-one real estate brand RE/MAX. I take great pride in my knowledge of the real estate market, my skill in negotiations, and results-driven attitude.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? I make the homes I market stand out above the rest with a customized and elite marketing plan. I represent the interest of buyers and sellers to reduce their feeling of being overwhelmed and successfully navigate the moving parts of a real estate transaction.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? I love the challenge and the success of working with a frustrated home seller whose home didn’t sell with a previous agent … and then I come in and am able to get the job done.

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I see new homes having to raise the bar once again to remain desirable. So many homes were renovated after the 2016 flood, and it will take more than all white walls and gray kitchen islands to give new homes an edge. I think we’ll see more architectural changes, more interior details, and touches of bold colors in new homes in 2020.

ARE THERE ANY PROJECTS OR PLANS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH READERS? I typically have 20 to 30 homes listed in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, and I currently represent a couple of new and exciting developments in Central.

Brittney Pino

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11549 CYPRESS BARN DRIVE BATON ROUGE, LA 70810 225.276.6753 LAFOSSECO.COM GAYLE@LAFOSSECO.COM

INDUSTRY Custom Home Construction

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? Baton Rouge native Gayle Carmouche is the owner of LaFosse Construction Company and one of just a few female builders in the area She has 40 years of building experience. Gayle’s business partners are her son Clayton LaFosse (Project Manager) and son-in-law Philip Stagg (Business Manager).

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? We enjoy building homes in traditional neighborhoods like Rouzan. This is the fourth TND in which we have built over the last 20 years. The design process is much more detailed in a TND and we like making every inch count.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR STYLE? At LaFosse Construction, we are constantly inspired by our clients’ great ideas as well as the historical Baton Rouge style of architecture.

Rouzan’s exciting emergence has also been a great inspiration.

IF YOU ARE FEATURING A SPECIAL PROJECT OR NEWLY DESIGNED SPACE, DESCRIBE IT We just completed our first houses for sale in the new phase of Rouzan. They are reflective of the classical style often seen in the Southdowns area, with a contemporary but welcoming and warm interior, open living areas and soaring ceilings.

WHAT IS A HOT TREND IN YOUR INDUSTRY? Well-designed homes in traditional neighborhoods are offered at an affordable price. Our clients enjoy the large open entertaining areas and easy yard upkeep. Young, growing families and emptynesters both prioritize efficient use of living space and the convenient and enriching neighborhood/ community areas like we have in Rouzan.

(Standing) Gayle Carmouche, Clayton LaFosse (Seated) Philip Stagg

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THE DESIGN STUDIO TURNKEY INTERIOR DESIGN

402 NORTH 4TH ST. BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 225.927.2880 JESSICA@TDSOLA.COM WWW.TDSOLA.COM

INDUSTRY Interior design

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? We pride ourselves as being a true turnkey interior design provider—creating timeless designs for a wide array of design needs such as commercial properties, multifamily developments, traditional neighborhood developments, residential projects, and home staging solutions.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR STYLE? Our clients. We not only incorporate their personal style into our work, but we elevate it. We love to blend elements of the geography of the project into the design to ultimately provide the clubhouse staff and/or residents with a sense of home.

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DESCRIBE THE SPACE FEATURED HERE This is the model home we designed for Level Homes in the Rouzan neighborhood.

We took traditional inspired pieces and lifted them by adding cutting-edge custom fabrics, finishes and hardware. An openconcept kitchen and living room invites and excites with exposed white-washed beams, two-toned cabinets, brass lighting and extensive amounts of natural light.

We loved working on this special project in the most exciting neighborhood in the heart of Baton Rouge.

PHOTO BY EMILY GREEN

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We will be hosting “Sip and See’s” in a few of our model homes to give Baton Rouge a true sense of the quality of our work and to meet the faces behind the designs.

There will be sips, bites and fun tours of the homes. Check out our social media outlets for updates and details.

(From left) Jessica McHugh, Brinley Barkurn, Becky Walker, Lisa Girouard, Emily Chaisson

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11346 PENNYWOOD AVE. BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 225.252.2062 MAKAIRALANDSCAPE.COM MAKAIRAPOOLS.COM JEB@MAKAIRALANDSCAPE.COM

INDUSTRY Landscape and pool design build

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? We are the only design, build and maintain company in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. We create spaces that go beyond our clients’ expectations, turning their outdoor space into an area that reflects them and their home.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? Our design services include residential master planning, landscape, pool and hardscape plans. We also do pool installation, fences, pergolas, fireplaces and pits, and outdoor kitchens. Our maintenance services include monthly residential and commercial pool and landscape cleaning.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? “My passion and specialty is design,” says Jeb Barber, “but owning and operating a company like Makaira has shown me how much I love being involved with my team and the client. The team is the key to all of this. Without them, we could never produce what we do on a day-to-day basis.”

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“I’ve actually worked on many in my 15 years in the industry,” says Barber. “We design and build projects of all shapes and sizes, and everyone is treated the same no matter how big or small the project. We have built everything from acrylic walls that overlook lakes to 18-foot rock features with swim-in grottos and slides sweeping through them that overlook lazy rivers.

Our team always makes sure the clients are taken care of and in the end, feels like they received a dream project that goes beyond what they originally envisioned.”

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9035 BLUEBONNET BLVD., SUITE 4 BATON ROUGE, LA 70810 225.456.2151 AHDESIGNCONSULTING.COM ALLYSONHICKS@ATT.NET

INDUSTRY Residential design

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? We are design consultants and we present our clients with organized and detailed proposals after learning what they want to achieve with their interiors. Then we handle everything.

With 24 years of experience, degrees in interior design, and natural talent, we can handle whatever comes our way.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? “In design, you have to wear multiple hats on a single project, and I love all the hats!” says Hicks. “I understand the flow of construction, the timeline of material selections needed, and my clients’ objective. Also, I am really good with paint selections, even if it’s white on white!”

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR STYLE? Italian and French design details, cubism and “my mom,” says Hicks.

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After flooding in 2016, the Kubelka family decided to build in another area. We have worked with them for years and they trust our suggestions. We were thrilled that they agreed to a blue ceiling in their kitchen. It really sets their space apart. Allyson enjoyed working with Architect Mark Matthews and builder Nick Schramm of Schramm Construction on this project.

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT PROJECTS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH READERS? We are very excited about our new design studio and office on Bluebonnet.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM PROJECT? Working on an Architectural Digest-worthy home owned by someone I admire such as Harry Connick, Jr. Residence of Tammie and Kris Kubelka

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7987 PECUE LANE, SUITE A BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 225.771.8577 LEXI@METROFLOORSBR.COM METROFLOORSANDMORE.COM

INDUSTRY Flooring

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION? Personalized customer service. We are a large enough company to handle any size residential or commercial project, but we still deliver that personalized “do whatever it takes” devotion to each and every customer.

We never look at our customers as a one-time sale. Instead, we strive to become their flooring supplier and contractor for life. We take the time to listen to what our clients’ goals are and then help turn them into reality.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? Our designer-inspired gallery offers our clients a vast array of tile, stone, hardwood, and luxury carpets while also offering design services from our showroom manager and Interior Designer, Lexi Carlton. We also offer professional installation services ranging from building/designing custom showers to commercial flooring and everything in between—along with sales and installation of exterior stone and pavers for driveways, porches, or swimming pool decks.

ARE YOU WORKING ON ANY SPECIAL PROJECTS? Our newly opened designer showroom is our special project of the year. We have designed the space to be more of a “designer gallery” style by incorporating many new products into the showroom building itself.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? Our passion and desire is to make sure every single customer every single day is 100% happy and satisfied with our services. We want to create the absolute best customer experience possible in the flooring industry.

(Standing) Mike Schoen, Haden Schoen (Seated) Lexi Carlton

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13825 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 225.757.6138 INFO@PECBUILT.COM PECBUILT.COM

INDUSTRY Construction

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY STAND APART FROM THE COMPETITION? Two things—the diversity of our service offerings and our ability to self-perform the various trades our projects require. This allows us to maintain control over scheduling and quality, which ultimately improves the client’s experience.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES YOU OFFER? We’re a full-service commercial and residential exterior construction company, so we offer custom pools, outdoor spaces, fences, bulkheads, masonry and much more.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIALTY OR PASSION? It’s impossible to single out a particular specialty. Our passion is to create. As long as we are creating functional, high-quality spaces for our clients, they (and we) are happy!

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Any project for the LSU Fighting Tigers would be a dream opportunity!

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ARE THERE ANY PROJECTS OR PLANS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? Because we are growing, we are looking for talented, creative employees to join our team. If you’re interested in a career with Pinnacle, check the careers page of our website, email us and submit your resume.

Shane Dantin, left, and Ryan Martino