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CONTENTS ISSUE II 2020

On The Cover Showcase Kitchens creates a glorious Waterfall Countertop that makes this kitchen’s trending colors and surface materials outstanding. Story begins on page 26.

DEPARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .

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Aging in Place

by Alice Chapman

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Waterfall Countertop Showcase Kitchens adds WOW factor to timeless kitchen

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The Garden Spot

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Go with the Flow

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by Ken Muellers

by Pamela Laurence

Ask the Millennial

by Alex J. Boughton

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Dental Checkup

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Long Island Focus

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Kitchen on Conscience Bay

by New Age Interiors

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by Alice Urbankova, DDS

A Room With A View

by Devon Rose Interiors

Coastal Kitchen Project in Dumbo Brooklyn by Coastal Cabinet Works

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Crisp, Clean and Classic

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What is Vacuum Sealing?

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Condo Without Compromise

by Natalie Weinstein

by Keri Fields Interiors

by Wolf Sub Zero Cove

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by Natalie Weinstein

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Heavenly Ceiling Mural

by Arlene McLoughlin Mural Studio

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Contractor of the Year Awards Op.u.lence Antiques, designer services and more

The Love Is In the Details

by Marilyn Rose Interiors

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A Better Way to Furnish Your Home

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NKBA Supports New York Miss Amazing

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Transitional Kitchen Brings Everyone Together

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Kitchen Beauty for All to See

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From the Chief

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

BY ANDREA SHEAHAN

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Dear Readers, Happy kitchen, happy home!

Welcome to our popular Kitchen and Bath issue. Within these pages you will find a rich array of traditional and transitional styles to suit every taste and family’s needs. In this issue, our leading kitchen industry professionals and designers showcase the beginning of a new era.

According to 2020 new kitchen design trends, the dominating colors are neutral to dark colors for cabinets, tiles and counters. (Not on Long Island, we are still in gorgeous white!) Today’s available mix of materials from concrete, glass, quartz, stainless, wood, marble and tile will each make its own statement creating durable and beautifully blended spaces. Upgrades in cabinetry are limitless; backsplash walls now hide secret compartments for spices and kitchen gadgets.

Kitchen islands, as we know, are the centers of attention sporting new upgrades. Some will entertain for hors d’oeuvres, some add an extra faucet, microwave and even more storage space. I think we might stop cooking facing a wall and start cooking hibachi style for entertainment!

Showcase Kitchens is bringing darker colors to an island waterfall countertop. See this cover project beginning on page 26. Wolf Sub Zero Cove seals it right as seen on page 42.

New to HOUSE is Keri Fields who created new harmony, surrounded with balanced open spaces. Enjoy on page 38.

Designers who brought our unbeatable Long Island views into the kitchen (or the kitchen into the views) include a winner by New Age Interiors on page 28 and another beauty by Devon Rose Interiors on page 32.

Arlene Murals introduces a refreshing look through art selection that adds personalization, theme and elegance on page 48.

Contractor of the year awards sponsored by NARI pictures winners and winning projects starting on page 52.

Upcoming events open to the trade and consumers that you won’t want to miss are announced on pages 25 and 51.

Live interviews featuring the kitchen industry’s leading professionals on Long Island, including Ricky Young of Coastal Cabinet Works and John Starck of Showcase Kitchens are now available on our website: house-magazine.net.

Thank you to all our readers and subscribers. At your convenience you can view our digital version on our website house-magazine.net or on digital platform for publications “ISSUU.com” where millions of viewers read and share the magazines they love.

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Longevity

AGING IN PLACE

BY ALICE CHAPMAN

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Creating a Safe Home Your home’s approach needs to be scrutinized along the property

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leading up to the entrance.”

As a certified aging in place specialist, my task is to achieve a livable and less complex environment for us as we age. Thoughtful solutions that address clients’ needs result in a safer home with greater flexibility.

Our homes showcase individual preferences and a wide range of changing needs. Our furniture is useful until wear and tear shows, or a situation gives rise to a discussion about its safety and/or value. Sensory abilities age along with over all health. Seeing, walking, reaching and stepping can preoccupy much of our time.

Safety and convenience really begin just outside your door.

Your home’s approach needs to be scrutinized along the property leading up to the entrance. Barrier-free, well-graded and lighted walkways are important. Consider linear trench drains on any possible wet surface. Installation when resurfacing porch, deck, pool,

bath and utility rooms is the best time to install as many as needed.

Getting through a door opening easily is an important consideration when upgrading and updating your house. Many wise options are available for all budgets. Those fixed objects, especially the door-swing on doors of all makes, can make a big difference in safety as well as convenience.

Appliance doors can be affixed to open from either the left or the right. Oven doors are available hinged on the side, as a side by side or with one door; making it easy for individuals in wheelchairs. Refrigerators don’t have to be as overwhelming in size; compact versions are practical and attractive.

If a garage is part of your home or redesign, make sure the garage floor is the same level as the main house. Widening doorways into the house, sometimes replacing the door with a barn

door style, allows you the best clearance into a space occupied with a car that also has a doorswing.

Consider areas needed for laundry and other chores such as a utility space for storage and pet care.

Multi-functional working sinks are available for that purpose. Bench storage for handy gadgets and shoe racks make life easier and tidier The consideration of your needs and what is available on the market, not just for comfort but for your well-being, allow you to enjoy your home safely for years to come.

Products seen within kitchen and bath showrooms are only a small sampling of what is available.

Modifying to meet your needs gets the process started and boosts your confidence. Find out about Americans with Disabilities [ADA] approved materials that are specifically designed for individuals with impairments.

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Landscaping

THE GARDEN SPOT

BY KEN MUELLERS

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Great American Comebacks- The Elm and Chestnut

Growing Degree Days- Nature’s Calendar

They say “Timing is everything.” If this is true, then in nature Growing Degree Days are the key to everything. Nature is on a schedule. The time flowers bloom, trees leaf out, fruit ripens, and seeds fall to the ground, are all regulated with the precision of a fine Swiss watch. But that timing is not based on our calendar, but on Mother Nature’s own timetable.

For centuries, farmers and others who rely on plants for their livelihood have seen a correlation between temperature and the timing of plants. This science of phenology is expressed in the concept of Growing Degree Days or GDD for short. Utilizing a fairly simple formula of taking the high temperature for the day, adding it to the low temperature for the day and dividing by two, and then subtracting a base temperature (usually 50 degrees F) you can calculate GDD. (For example, if it drops to 40 degrees at night and rises to 70 during the day 40+70= 110 divided by two= 5550= 5 GGD.) These daily numbers are added cumulatively throughout the growing season (not counting any numbers in the negative). As a plant receives more

heat over the course of the year, it will germinate, grow, flower, and go to seed-- all based on GDD. So, by monitoring GDD you can predict when a rhododendron will bloom, when the apples will be ready to be picked, and when the wheat is ready for harvest.

But that’s not all! It turns out that it is not just plants that work on this schedule; insects do as well. Since insects rely on plants for food, they have evolved to be timed to the same program.

This way their young emerge when the new leaves are tender for eating, the bees show up just in time for feeding on the flowers, and so on. And it doesn’t stop there! The birds time their migration to show up just as the tastiest insects are out and about for snacking. This entire progression can be tracked through growing degree days-- nature’s calendar.

In the garden we can use this knowledge to our advantage in many ways. For example, most gardeners know the time to put down crabgrass control is when the forsythia is in bloom.

This is because forsythia flowers at around 90 GDD, while crab-

grass germinates at about 150 GDD. Therefore, if you get the pre-emergent control down before the forsythia is done, you will have beat the crabgrass to the punch. The practice of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) relies heavily on GDD to time the application of insect control for maximum benefit. Spraying or treating plants when the insects are at their most vulnerable stage allows for fewer chemicals to be more effective in controlling a potential problem. For vegetable gardeners, GDD information helps indicate the optimum time to sow seeds and harvest the crop. Since temperature varies greatly from place to place, your local cooperative extension is the best source of GDD data.

As climate change continues to alter our landscape, GDD will help gardeners to keep time in the garden. So, when the forsythia starts blooming in March instead of April, they’ll still know when to break out the lawn spreader.

Ken Muellers is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and can be contacted at kmuellers@hicksnurseries.com.

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Self Help

GO WITH THE FLOW

BY PAMELA LAURENCE

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Fire and Water – Kitchens and Baths

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Open the window That window to other dimensions.

You in the beginning, the middle and the end.

The you who always was, is now and will be.

Through that open window, inhale the fresh air – your new breath.

It is there where your fires will ignite and Your waters will flow with the eternal currents of time.

Use your kitchen and bath to aid you in building the fires of your dreams and the metaphoric washing away of toxic thoughts and feelings you no longer need or truly don’t want anymore. No matter where you are, you bring your sense of self and your sense of place with you. You want to feel at home (especially in your own mind, body and soul.) How can you do that in this world of pressures, other people and constantly changing morals and values? How can you make yourself centered and poised and feel at home wherever you go? Look to strengthen your heart and mind awareness.

No matter where or when, you bring your heart with you.

Your heart is much more than an organ which pumps nourishment

throughout your body. Your blood with its iron base is fused with electric-magnetic propertiesenergies that subtly perceive through a consciousness that attracts and flows. In other words, imagine what you think and feel most often is attracted through the mental magnetic pathways to your body and flows throughout your body by your plasma attracting and becoming that which you think and feel. Your heart along with your mind holds a secret that medical science has not yet found - but poets have. That connects too with nerve-like channels which run throughout your body: neck, shoulders, and brain as an energetic connection between your heart, mind and soul. They all provide an axis window to other dimensions.

Your feelings are very powerful and can have a life of their own if not kept in check by your mind. Your negative thoughts and feelings “dump” toxins to all parts of your body and eventurally to all parts of your world. Positive thoughts and feelings empower strength, health and clarity. You cannot weigh any of this on a scale, but you can sure feel the weight of a heavy heart, or a weight on your back, or a sick feeling in your stomach - or, on the other hand, that sense of euphoria that is glorious, where you feel in total joyous connection with the whole world and Continued on page 70 Pamela Laurence is the author of Face Your Self: Achieve Your Full Potential

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View from Generation Y

ASK A MILLENNIAL

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Meet the Author: Why “Selling Up” is Here to Stay!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Nancie Balun, a widely respected real estate journalist and international housing consultant, about her new Amazon book, Selling Up! How to Sell a Home for More Money and in Less Time. I also happen to know her very well; she is my mother. Bias aside, don’t be surprised by all the things you think you know but don’t really understand in this revealing book about the everevolving business of residential real estate. Here’s a summary.

What process did you use for writing the book?

This is basically a self-help book: facts, experiences and writings from the past 40 years of my career led to the unearthing of a plethora of research notes and personal stories. That’s why the subtitle of my book reads, “gain a no-nonsense understanding of the good, the bad, and the ugly from a pro.”

Can you share some of the most important findings from the book?

Firstly, the new age of selling a home is here. Gone are the days of putting a house on the

market after a little decluttering and freshening up. The mindset of home buyers must be understood first. Think like a department store and market a home’s lifestyle for your targeted buyers. Secondly, let’s face the facts: it’s the house that sells the house. If your house doesn’t look good to your targeted buyers, no video, pictures or salesperson can convince someone to buy. And finally, if you have parents or grandparents living in a dated home, work to give them a better quality of life.

Help them gradually update it, because you never know when it will be time to sell your family’s home. If it looks ugly, dated and smelly—expect to sell for far less than the cost of renovating.

Who do you believe can sell a home best?

A savvy seller can be created within any homeowner, sales agent, builder or remodeler.

This can happen when being open to new ideas - truthful ideas. That’s what my new book does. It provides new ideas, real stories, and it doesn’t

hold back on who won’t tell you the truth. I especially debunk the notion that only top producers can sell the best. Top producers are generally top at selling themselves but often lose sight of the home. Most real estate agents are being taught how to market themselves and a house and are often uninformed about how to examine a home and create the best way to sell it faster and for more money.

2020 is a new decade and that decade is about to increase the gap between how Millennials and Baby Boomers buy and sell homes. I hope my very honest publication helps in some small way.

Alex is a motivational speaker and advocate for lifestyle skills and home safety training, a free-lance journalist, and the co-founder of the National Kids Construction Club. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from American University’s Kogod School of Business. Alex welcomes your questions and the opportunity to speak to your organization. He can be reached at ajboughton@optonline.net.

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What’s most important when designing a new kitchen?

By Christine Conte of Christine Conte Interiors Photography: Nicole Larson Kitchen cabinets: Bakes and Kropp Stone fabricator: Rai Marble

The concept of the kitchen being the “heart of the home” is not new. Today’s kitchen is the epi-center, the place where everyone congregates and connects. Its function goes beyond food. So what should your main consideration be when planning a new kitchen? The answer is individual customization through working with design experts and allowing them to assess your unique needs and desires and develop a customized working plan. Starting off right avoids costly project mistakes and eliminates any regrets.

Pictured is one of my kitchen projects where aesthetic preferences and functional needs were meshed to create a chef’s dream kitchen. Calacatta marble covers all counter surfaces and walls including two sliding doors that flank the range concealing cooking spices and oils. A custom storage cabinet with chrome and glass doors was created for pots and pans, everyday dishes and glassware.

The walnut island boasts a fully equipped prep sink and champagne trough welcoming guests to serve themselves while watching the cook in action.

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Waterfall Countertop Adds WOW Factor to Timeless Kitchen The cherry island has a midnight dark stain, which accents the bright and open kitchen. The location of the island was selected to take advantage of the expansive outdoor and interior fireplace.

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Ever since their wedding day, their dreams revolved around their future kitchen. They didn’t even unpack the majority of their gifts, wanting to save their beautiful presents until the perfect home was found. The journey took12 years, but the result was worth the wait. “We didn’t even close on our home before we started working on the kitchen design,” the homeowner explained. She continued, “Although Showcase Kitchens came highly recommended to us by numerous friends, we interviewed several other companies before partnering with them. From the first meeting, we felt extremely 26

comfortable with John Starck, designer and principal.

“John was outstanding,” the homeowner continued. “He listened to what we wanted and made incredible suggestions. He kept the project on path. He was helpful, patient and extremely talented. He was a true pleasure to work with. We honestly miss our meetings with him.”

The homeowners wanted a modern, farmhouse industrialstyle kitchen that would stand the test of time. With John’s help, they selected black and white cabinetry and decided to make the island the focal point of the room. They also chose brass fixtures to bring out the color of the island’s stone.

The cosmic black granite waterfall countertop is the focal point of this spacious kitchen. The stone is complemented by contemporary black leather stools, which are framed in gold.

The appliances are Sub Zero and Wolf.

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“This was a wonderful project to work on,” John said.

“It was clear to me the homeowners did their homework and knew exactly what type of look they were after,” he continued. “I’m so happy I was able to deliver the look and feel they were after. The island is almost a piece of art.”

“I wanted a well thought-out kitchen that made cooking and entertaining easy,” the homeowner elaborated. “John had so many suggestions, and the result is everything I hoped for and more.” The family has nicknamed the room “Donna’s Kitchen” after the homeowner’s mom. “I have the kitchen my mother always dreamed of,” she explained. “Ever since the installation was completed, we haven’t stopped cooking and entertaining.” Even her eight and ten-year-old children cook!

The dark cabinetry of the island contrasts brilliantly with the white-colored wood throughout the rest of the kitchen. Brass hardware was selected to accent both types of wood. Completing the design, a Franke farmhouse sink was chosen along with a Brizo faucet.

Photos: Creepwalk Media

There is a strong tribute to family in this modern farmhouse and industrial style kitchen. The chandelier over the breakfast nook belonged to the homeowner’s mom in the 1970’s and her mother-in-law artist, Ellen Brous, designed the artwork. The breakfast nook is adjacent to the island and makes cooking and entertaining a breeze.

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Kitchen on Conscience Bay Photos: Ric Marder Imagery

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It’s not every day that you find a home with a view as grand as this one. Situated in Old Field, Long Island and overlooking Conscience Bay, the entire back of the home is privy to this stunning sight every day. Sunshine, moody clouds or evening skies, it’s always magnificent!

Melissa Fenigstein of New Age Interiors in Syosset, is no stranger to this home. She renovated most of the living spaces with the homeowner in 2001. When they were ready to redesign the kitchen, they immediately called Melissa back.

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The team at New Age Interiors knew that this kitchen certainly would be the heart-ofthe-home and they were ready with ideas. When redesigning the space to incorporate an eating area, the covered porch naturally lent itself to being converted to accommodate cozy, casual dining. Keeping the eating area off to the side meant that nothing would need to live between the kitchen island and the superb view.

Additionally, knowing that this family does a lot of largescale entertaining, baking and healthy cooking the island had

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to accommodate certain needs such as a lift for the Kitchen Aid mixer, an Urban Cultivator for their herbs and greens and massive counter space.

“This is when the island became a ‘continent,’” laughs Melissa.

With a length of 10 feet 3 inches and a width of seven feet, the standout feature on the island, besides it’s size, is the gorgeous book-matched white macubas quartzite.

Brunch, anyone?

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A Room With a View

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Devon Rose Interiors created a modern kitchen with a traditional heart while optimizing the sweeping views of the Great South Bay. A collaboration with Elite Kitchen and Bath allowed their clients to achieve their dream space.

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The large center island designed as a piece of furniture with Queen Anne style legs and the classic white marble fireplace, provide the traditional, while the Phillips Collection “Butterfly Table,� and low-profile polished chrome counter stools

favor the modern. An oversized custom hood and intricately patterned waterjet backsplash further enhance the uniqueness of this kitchen design.

The palette of soft greys, whites and blues, in addition to the floor-to-ceiling windows

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amplifies the coastal feel. The Bernhardt textured German silver swivel chairs provide a seating area for a relaxing cup of coffee or an intimate conversation while enjoying the stunning views.

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function. The wall of windows capturing the views did not allow for an abundance of upper cabinetry, therefore they incorporated double-height bright white Levant cabinets and a custom pantry into the space as great storage solutions.

Designers Stacey Walker and

Lynn Rosenblum certainly met the challenge of the owners by designing a functioning, beautiful kitchen without compromising the outstanding water views.

Their creation is a gathering space that this family will enjoy and make lasting memories for years to come.

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Chic & Sophisticated Master Bath

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Stacey Walker and Lynn Rosenblum of Devon Rose Interiors know the right combination of textures and finishes to make a bathroom look and feel luxurious. The elegant finishes, color palette and unique accessories in this master bathroom retreat certainly inspires a spa feeling, providing for a most decadent escape. Shiny natural stone floor tiles, exquisite shell waterjet mosaic in the shower surround, custom quartzite countertop layered on a James Martin vanity, as well as a freestanding slipper tub, all exude luxury.

The two vanity mirrors adorned with flowers created from coconut shells combined with a Lucite frame, downy poof used for seating and polished chrome architectural sconces flanking the soaker tub, in addition to a spherical crystal chandelier, provide wonderful texture in this room. High ceilings and a white color scheme with touches of pale blue and grey make for a modern airy space where relaxing after a stressful day is made easy.

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Reflections on the 2020 KBIS show in Las Vegas I just returned from the KBIS show in Las Vegas with three of my designers. More than anything else, it was an impactful demonstration of the strength and vibrancy of the kitchen & bath industry today and of the many thousands of people it engages and employs. The convention, shared also by the National Association of Home Builders and the International Builders Association, was packed with vendors, manufacturers, attendees and sales representatives from every facet of our industry, including cabinetry, countertop surfaces, appliances, plumbing fixtures, sinks and faucets bath vanities, tile, decorative hardware, and so much more.

The KBIS 2020 show floor encompassed three halls featuring more than 600 exhibitors, with a strong presence of boutique/specialty brands from all around the

Richard Sirlin, Lakeville Kitchen & Bath president

world. In fact, more than 25 global brands from Germany, Italy, Turkey, Brazil and other countries showcased their unique and unusual products. It was an impressive World Class gathering.

The one drawback for me of the 2020 KBIS Show was the rela-

tively low number of exhibitors from major domestic kitchen cabinet manufacturers. As a supplier of kitchen and bath cabinetry from such manufacturers, I was disappointed not to see a stronger presence by them and the many innovative and unique products they offer. It seemed like they had taken an undeserved back seat to the other products and aspects of our overall industry. I am hopeful that at the next 2021 KBIS show in Orlando, our kitchen cabinet manufacturers from the USA, will be a much stronger and bolder presence.

The KBIS show is an inspiring showcase for all of the industry latest products, trends and technologies, and a great reminder of the size, breadth and dynamism of our industry.

If you have not attended a show recently, plan on visiting next year in Orlando, Florida.

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Bright white with a touch of contrast; a palette of soothing tones comes together for an apartment in Dumbo, Brooklyn. When the homeowner first happened upon her apartment, she was able to look past the surface and see the potential—the bones—of the space. But the kitchen did not come without its fair share of challenges, so she sought the help of Kelly Bailey of Coastal Cabinet Works to lead the remodel.

Cabinetry that better fills the room was brought in.

Open shelving and glass upper cabinets make the room feel more spacious while providing visual depth. To bring a bit of warmth to the white paint, Kelly designed the shelves in a caramel stain. As for the radiator that could not be moved, she tucked it under the peninsula and designed a counter-wall cabinet above it. Doing so helped create balance and tie the open floor plan together.

The building does not have a service elevator and a typical range would not fit into the complex. In its stead, Kelly designed a wall oven in a custom base cabinet combined with a cooktop to overcome this hurdle. The finished look is both sleek and efficient, completed with a decorative hood.

Kelly’s aim for every project is to infuse each kitchen with its own personality. Her use of space and symmetry radiate a relaxing vibe. Luckily, the homeowner was able to snag some before pictures and they can be found on Coastal Cabinet Works Facebook Page. The side-by-side transformation can be found under the aptly titled “Dumbo Project.”

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Crisp, Clean and Classic

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By Keri Fields Interiors

My client purchased this house as a second home to be close to family on Long Island.

They knew they wanted to make some changes to fit their lifestyle so, they reached out to me and I took it from there. My clients were a designer’s dream. They were trusting and open to the design process.

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Once we decided on the vibe we wanted the house to have, we didn’t stop until we got there. We hired Gregg Miller from Heritage Building Corp. to do the construction and we worked very closely with him to ensure that budgets were met and things were done in a timely manner.

We were driven by natural fabrics and textures. Always keeping durability in mind, we used a lot of Crypton fabrics on upholstered furniture, which are stain resistant. Vinyl was used on the kitchen stools and chairs, and large-scale wood plank porcelain was installed throughout the first floor to give

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Above: Open concept living.

Top Right: This treated ceiling defines the space.

Bottom Right: Details make the difference.

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the house a no fuss feeling with a high-end look. It was important to make the house very familyfriendly, with entertaining in mind. We brightened everything with shades of white, gray and blue throughout the house to give it an easy flow.

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A new white kitchen was installed and we added a large island with quartz counter tops and modern appliances.

My clients wanted to keep some of the traditional features of the house, but make it more transitional. Clean and crisp lines and colors all added to this current and classic family home.

Above: Artwork greets you at entrance.

Top Right: Intimate dining area.

Bottom Right: Everyone loves a grand entrance.

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What is Vacuum Sealing?

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Vacuum sealing is a packaging method that removes air before sealing, preventing foods and other items from oxidizing and spoiling. By vacuum sealing items and properly storing them in a refrigerator, freezer or pantry, you significantly extend the life of food. The best part?

Preserved items will taste as fresh as the day they were sealed. Naturally preserving foods not only ensures healthier, fresher, better-tasting foods but also reduces waste and is more cost-efficient.

Widely used by restaurants and food manufacturers,

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vacuum sealing is considered an ideal packaging method because of its ability to offer long-term preservation. Many of the foods you purchase at the grocery store are likely vacuum sealed, such as deli meat, poultry, and some frozen fruits and vegetables. In addition to the benefits, it provides in the kitchen, vacuum sealing can protect and reserve valuable documents and artifacts around the home or during travel.

Oxygen and moisture exposure can damage the taste and texture of dry foods. Rapid spoilage and the result- throwing away food- creates more waste and costs you more to replace at the store.

Maintain your food’s characteristics and extend shelf life by vacuum packaging dehydrated fruits, nuts, sugar, flour, and spices. Brown sugar stays soft, and crispy items keep their crunch. You will also reap space- and time-saving benefits; replace bulky boxes and unmanageable storage containers with stackable bags. Create premeasured ingredient packs and grab-and-go snacks with ease. All of these practices will contribute to a fully stocked, varied pantry that is simple and economical.

One of the chamber vacuum’s greatest strengths lies in vacuum sealing liquids. Create large batches of soups or sauces, then pack and seal individual portions for later. Because the frozen bags are relatively flat, they stack neatly in the freezer and save precious space. When ready to serve, simply thaw bags for a quick family dinner or individual meal.

When you hear “vacuum sealer”, a countertop edge sealer may come to mind. The Wolf vacuum seal drawer is different. Its technology- and thus its capabilities- differ greatly from that of a common edge sealer. In addition to prepping foods for freezing and preserving dry goods, the four vacuum levels, four sealing levels, and Aux Vac Mode provide you with the versatility to do everything from infusing fruits for delicious dessert and pickling vegetables to marinating and sous vide preparation. The special wine stopper and hose attachment is ideal for preserving the freshness of unfinished bottles of wine.

Complete your Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove kitchen with the Wolf vacuum seal drawer, discover new cooking convenience, with a variety of easy preparation and storage techniques. As you use the vacuum seal drawer, you will discover creative and indispensable uses beyond food preservation and storage.

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Condo Without Compromise

The TV watching area in the living room is separated from the music area by a walkway to an outdoor porch but the view of “Northport harbor” remains clearly visible.

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One of the great blessings of being a designer for over four decades is the opportunity to work with favorite clients more than once. They have taken me from home to home and even state to state with them. I get to renew our relationship and enjoy the process even more because we know each other so well.

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This client was a particular favorite of mine (among many favorites) and not only did we move from house to house three times, but from style to style!

This last adventure was a north shore condo which was close to 30 years old and needed a total renovation and redesign—new kitchens and

baths, flooring, railing, lighting—the works! Working closely with the contractor, walls were removed to create more open public spaces and an additional master bedroom closet was added to enclose an already cavernous space. (What homeowner doesn’t love more closets!)

While the construction was

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A sleek home office open to the upstairs hallway is perfect for this organized homeowner.

The music side of the living room provides continuous entertainment, as the piano includes its own music system when a person isn’t playing.

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A newly designed kitchen (for someone who actually cooks!) was opened to the adjacent hallway and dining room by removing an existing wall.

The nine-foot custom dining table and chairs is opposite the kitchen looking down on the living room. A custom area rug was made to fit the unusual space.

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moving along, the custom cabinetry I had designed for the kitchens, bathrooms and master bedroom was being fabricated.

Shopping for furniture was fun because the homeowner who had previously lived with traditional furnishings in her large and beautiful former home, (and sold almost everything with it) now wanted a more contemporary look. Her magnificent former bedroom furniture, however, was something she loved too much to leave. So by adding a custom wall unit in the same wood tone with a fireplace element (halogram), an upholstered wall and an elegant off white shag carpet (Remember those? They are back and more gorgeous), we were able to blend the best of both worlds.

Family is what this new home is all about. When I first met them all, the three sons

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The opposite side of the master bedroom boasts a custom storage unit encorporating a large TV, halogram fireplace, and display unit. Note the TV wall surround is made of leather “bricks” of varying sizes and depths.

were young. Now two are married and they are all grown men who live nearby and love to visit. The large custom kitchen is their gathering place where everyone loves to cook—and eat! The bedrooms are often filled with family and guests. The waterfront back yard has a great view of the harbor and the dock allows them to moor their boat on Long Island for summer activities.

This 4,000-sq.-ft. condo may be smaller than their past home, but is designed to enjoy an active lifestyle and a new stage in this homeowner’s life. Here’s what she had to say: “The essence of interior design is always about the people and the understanding of their lifestyle and how they live. It is not always an easy job but Natalie goes out of her way to understand these very important elements. I have reached out to Natalie many times to help me create a home environment that works for my family and our lifestyle. She is extremely talented and on point every time! She worked tirelessly to create our story and home through fabrics and architectural renovation with a successful blend of styles as we move into the next phase of our life.”

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The huge master bedroom encompasses large scale opulent furniture, and still has plenty of room to navigate—and a great view!

The grandeur of the master bath embodies the classic elements of the adjacent master bedroom.

The toilet in the master bath is concealed by a half wall. A large shower seat adds comfort to a sizeable shower.

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Heavenly Ceiling Mural Full view of finished ceiling design by Arlene McLoughlin Murals Studio.

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and affinity to their town cathedral of St John the Baptist.

When they began construction of their dream home they built with the intention of replicating the cathedrals nave in their home.

The design which runs the entire length of the home features a vaulted barrel and two semi-round domes that run front to back at 50 feet by 20 feet wide and finishing at 28 feet in total height.

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Arlene’s team gridding lines for design elements layout.

Placing one of thirty-two painted birds.

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Filling in the large components.

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As a creative mind, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to design the artwork for this massive project. The main challenge my team faced was translating the symmetrical design to the actual ceiling. The most exciting part of this project was laying out the fantastic lapis and ochre fresco design.

I used stencils, hand painting and my own designs to create the unique patterns that make up the design. The finishing touches were architectural rosettes that we hand-gilded with gold leafing.

Our clients are thrilled with the reproduction and we couldn’t be happier with our magnum opus.

It’s all in the details.

Arlene’s husband, Dale, gives an assist.

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Arlene shows her technique.

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CotY & Buzz Awards PHOTOS BY ANDREA SHEAHAN The Contractor Of The Year (CotY) Awards presented by National Association of the Remodeling Industry NYC/Long Island Chapter NARI acknowledged the highest quality of craftsmanship, innovation and expertise of trade professionals in this industry.

Highlighted are projects by Alure Home Improvements, Noah Construction & Builders, Ora Construction and more‌ BUZZ Awards were awarded for marketing and design in the remodeling industry.

Alexandra and Regina Biondo, NYC/LI NARI Executive Director

Bill Marchioli, project manager with Peter Cacoperdo, president of Noah Construction & Builders and Jim Laport, project manager

Ellen Lopez, founder and principal designer of EL Design Studio and Diana Rojas, assistant at EL Design Studio

Ed Palace of Newbridge Coverage and Barry Goggin

Dean Camastro Northeast regional sales manager for Duravit

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Alure Home Improvements. Sitting, Michael Goldberg, Douglas Cornwell, Artie Clemens, Kerry Griffin, Gina Bonura and Nino Bonur Standing, Frank Weimann, Marilou Arcuri, Seth Selesnow, Gregory Griffin and Elizabeth Clemens.

Anthony Vani, owner of Ora Construction

Pat Bentivegna and Wendy Lepkoff of Wendy Interiors

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Joanne Bechhoff of GB Construction & Development, Pat Bentivegna of Benco Construction and NYC/LI NARI president and Gary Bechhoff of GB Construction & Development

Caleb Haniquet president of Center Island Contracting and Evan Lewitas of Center Island Contracting

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The homeowners had very specific ideas of what they wanted their new kitchen to look like. Designer Elizabeth Clemens proposed the idea of an open concept, removing the walls so that the dining room and kitchen would be in one space to accommodate family life.

They wanted integrated appliances with panels. The sink needed to stay in its existing location because they did not want to move or change the original windows.

Keeping the integrity was of utmost importance to them since they had original cedar siding on the outside that they did not want to alter.

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Built in 1992, this modular home on Long Island’s East End had many challenges. By rethinking the space, designer Marilou Arcuri addressed their needs and frustrations. Hickory flooring throughout offset the cool tones of the finishes in their chef’s kitchen, complete with island seating for seven, a beverage bar and glass walls that

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flood the first floor with natural light.

The renovation included remodeling 2-1/2 baths. Creating a master suite sanctuary with luxurious marble was their private treat. Acuri’s clients can now enjoy their newly transformed home.

They expected a renovation with updated finishes but never anticipated falling in love!

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Kitchen $30-60k Silver ALURE HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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The customers lived in their home for about 20 years and were very frustrated with the lack of countertop and storage as well as bored with the look of their kitchen. It was old, outdated and nonfunctional and it was time for a change. They wanted an updated look but had a very a very tight timeline of three weeks or less for completion, and a specific idea as to what they wanted.

Designer Billy Coen worked with clients to incorporate a farm sink, stacked cabinets, peninsula and corner stove which was perfect for their needs.

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Designer Gregory Griffin created this beautiful, timeless kitchen, all with the client’s agenda in mind. Allure was able to create much needed storage space without expanding into any other rooms and giving them all

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the little details and accessories that they desperately needed. The quartz countertop has a touch of a classic marble Carrera and the subway tile backsplash is accentuated with grey grout. The porcelain floor tile is timeless

with hints of white, brown and taupe. Under-cabinet lighting shows off the random patterns in the stone while providing ambient light. All these design elements helped tie the kitchen together within tendays.

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This kitchen was extremely small and cut off from the rest of the house. It was impossible to entertain guests and cook simultaneously. The room was very dark and lacked cabinet space. The client is very much into cooking and entertaining and this space was just not working. To make the area into a workable space, Noah had to relocate the kitchen to the center of the house. All interior walls were removed, and steel beams were installed.

A center island and peninsula were added as well.

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Natural light flooded into the room from a large window added over the sink. The window also served to give the client a complete view of the pool and backyard to keep an eye on the children.

Counters and island tops are three-inch-thick quartz, building up counter height. The addition of the two-member crown moldings brings the theme throughout the kitchen, filling the space to the nine-foot ceilings.

To brighten up the kitchen, LED task lighting and recessed LED lighting were installed. A simple broken-joint backsplash brought more attention to the mirrored diamond pattern behind the stove. With the addition of the seven-foot island, large stainless farm sink, and commercial 36-inch range, entertaining and space are no longer issues.

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This two-tone Shaker Eat-In Kitchen with a contemporary flair is a stand-alone feature in this home, blending seamlessly with the first floor layout creating an open flow. The nine-foot island is perfect for family breakfasts as well as large get togethers. It boasts commercial double wall ovens and a new steam oven below for holiday cooking.

The kitchen also features a 36-inch cooktop, pull-out spice racks, a wine cooler, double refrigerator, and

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massive storage space. A large stainless farm sink, LED task lighting and granite tops, along with custom three-piece crown

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molding detail complete the look. This kitchen was designed not only to entertain numerous guests for the holidays without

being overcrowded, but also serves as a gathering place for the family for morning breakfasts and family dinners.

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This elegant home, a 3,600-square-foot center-hall colonial, was built in 2015. Its 1,650-sq.-ft. basement, originally left unfinished, today welcomes family and guests to a complete and comfortable recreation center. It boasts a full bath with glass linen closet, standup shower with a waterfall accent wall tile and vessel sink vanity.

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heat and a separate central AC unit was added with ductwork hidden in a tray ceiling over the entertaining area and pool table. A state-of-theart sound system and TV area add enjoyment. A children’s play area includes video games and a separate TV. Also included is a blackened glass and closed workout room with a surround sound system, TV, workout equipment and rubber mat gym flooring.

Benjamin Moore paints and LED Phillips lighting were used throughout the home.

Photography by Image Nation Photography

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The 2019 CotY Awards

Express Contracting Corp.

PLATINUM—Entire House Over $1,000,000

Kentstruction, Inc.

PLATINUM—Entire House $500,001 to $750,000

Noah Construction & Builders, Inc.

PLATINUM—Residential Addition Over $250,000

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Hy-Grade Contracting Corp.

PLATINUM—Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000

Golden-Eye Construction

PLATINUM—Historial Renovation/Restoration $250,000 & Over

G.B. Construction & Development, Inc

PLATINUM—Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000

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G.B. Construction & Development, Inc.

G.B. Construction & Development, Inc.

PLATINUM—Residential Bath $75,001 to $100,000

PLATINUM—Residential Bath $50,000 to $75,000

K.S. Restorations & Home Improvements, LLC

Center Island Contracting, Inc.

PLATINUM—Residential Interior $100,000 to $250,000

GOLD—Residential Interior $250,001 to $500,000

Noah Construction & Builders, Inc.

Center Island Contracting, Inc.

GOLD—Entire House $250,000 to $500,000

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Decks Unique, Inc.

GOLD—Landscape Design/Outdoor Living $100,000 - $250,000

K.S. Restorations & Home Improvements, LLC GOLD—Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000

Decks Unique, Inc.

SILVER—Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000

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Hy-Grade Contractors Corp.

GOLD—Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000

Ora Construction, Inc.

SILVER—Basement $100,000 to $250,000

Decks Unique, Inc.

SILVER—Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000

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K.S. Restorations & Home Improvements, LLC SILVER—Residential Bath Under $25,000

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Devin Cornacchio and Kenneth Ruddick of Healthy Basement Systems

Marketing Award Winners Sheree Jones with Bonnie Reich of Symmetry Closets

EL Design—Best Kitchen Design—Platinum

EL Design—Best Kitchen Design—Gold

EL Design—Best Bathroom Design in a Residential Structure—Gold

EL Design—Best Kitchen Design—Silver

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Go With The Flow Continued from page 12 everyone.

Think of your kitchen as your heart-center. It is the power center of your home. Food fuels you. In your home, your heart is reflected all around you, wherever you look, you Face Your Self®. How you place your furniture, the colors you choose, and the images that you surround yourself with all affect and trigger feelings that affect your heart and mind strength.

Make your kitchen a heart-felt reflection of who you are. Do not try to imitate others. Take an inventory of the places in your kitchen. Where do you sit when you eat? What is in your view?

Are you seeing the garbage or a broken fixture? When you are eating, what do you see? Do you see a toilet from the corner of your eye? Are you looking at a blank

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wall? When you sit down to relax and read the newspaper or a book, what are you facing? Do you see a work pile of things that must get done? Be mindful of what is in your vision from different angles and try to adjust and change things so your kitchen will support you and fuel your fires rather working against you.

Use your bathroom to metaphorphically wash away the day - the past. The bathroom can become your private place to release and refresh. A place to renew yourself.

Walk out into your world knowing that there is nothing from your past that can hinder you. Live your new day as if all is perfect and complete even if there are situations that present challenges to your life.

Remember: we can’t control other people and how they think and feel.

We can make amends for our own actions and walk forth with love. If other people need to still hold onto

the past, it is their journey.

Bring some love into your home. I often suggest fresh flowers, but a pet can truly work wonders for your heart. I read an email from a friend who had to put his dog to sleep - his child had said that, “Dogs live shorter lives than people because they already know how to love and be a friend to everyone - people need longer to learn that lesson.”

Before you can bring happiness, beauty and peace to the world, you must first find the joy, beauty and peace within yourself.

You must allow yourself to be not false to yourself - you must Face Your Self®. When you are truly at peace your body, mind and soul will vibrate at such a high level that nothing will be impossible and your heart will sing. It is good.

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Op.u.lence Opens in East Islip

The storefront view

Eight foot tall bronze sculpture by R. Hallier circa 1990.

Marilyn Rose’s work space at Op.u.lence with assistant Lily Rose

Op.u.lence, an elegant destination for fine antiques, art and contemporary designs at 99 West Main Street, East Islip, has been opened by well-known antiques expert David E. Murphy with design consultation available by celebrated interior designer Marilyn Rose.

The beautiful venue also offers fine jewelry, glass, furniture, watches and one-of-a-kind accessories to enhance every decor.

Entering the store, you are welcomed by David Murphy.

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Marilyn H. Rose Design Group of Locust Valley, profiled in top design magazines and television shows for many years’ is well known for engineering major projects across Long Island, Manhattan and Palm Beach. What you may not know is that MHR’s firm also designs beautiful small spaces as shown here.

The Kitchen Of this inviting kitchen Rose says, “These clients have been with us for many years and we 72 HOUSE Issue Volume 1 Issue 2 2020 house-magazine.net 72 HOUSE 1 Volume 2 2020 house-magazine.net

have been working our way through areas of their home at the client’s pace. We always want our clients to feel comfortable and not overwhelmed with too many decisions at once.

“In this kitchen we felt the cabinetry should be a rich warm wood stain. This would make it compatible with the rest of the house as opposed to the very popular all white kitchen. Being open to the adjoining den, it needed to flow seamlessly with the woodwork, moldings and wall unit in its companion room,” she explained.

To heighten interest in this modest size kitchen, Rose added unusual details. For example, she created a mantel above the stone with a hand carved design and a herringbone backsplash with bronze beading to frame the stovetop. Calacatta Gold Marble backsplash with bronze cabochons in a fleur de lis design add sophistication. The countertops are Taj Mahal quartzite. Minimal accessories were used in order keep the overall look clean allowing the beauty of the stone and selected details to be the main focus in this elegant kitchen.

The Powder Room “This was a difficult room to design as it was quite small and we needed to give it a more spacious feeling,” says Rose. “Our answer was to use a wall to wall mirror opposite the entrance adding depth and hang a decorative Venetian mirror over it to create another illusion. Our clients loved the effect and felt the room looked double its size. On the remaining walls we used an elegant iridescent damask wallpaper which shimmered with the addition of the antique crystal chandelier.”

On the floors and shaped vanity sink top, Rose used a titanium granite with interesting characteristics like swirling veins of gold running through the almost black body of the stone. “Quite dramatic!” says Rose.

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Vanity sink top of titanium granite with characteristics of swirling veins of gold running through the black stone. A wonderful Sherle Wagner bowl was used that features gold empire motif and cut crystal faucets

Photos by Stacey Walker

The powder room utilizes a decorative Venetian mirror on top of a wall to wall mirror to create the illusion of space in the small room.

The walls were given an elegant damask wallpaper treatment. This is complimented with the use of an antique crystal chandelier.

On the shaped granite sinktop the homeowner chose a wonderful Sherle Wagner bowl design featuring a gold empire motif and gold and cut crystal faucet and handles.

“Even though this room started out looking quite small,” says Rose, “it now makes a very substantial statement and is of great pride to the homeowners. All our added details help make this room a little jewel.”

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Seigerman’s Introduces

A Better Way To Furnish Your Home

Inspiration for sweet dreams and timeless style

By GAIL FLUG

Redecorating on your own can be a mind-numbing experience. Today’s endless choice of styles, colors, fabrics, woods, flooring and lighting is overwhelming. Hiring carpenters, installation experts, electricians and plumbers adds to the task.

For these reasons design centers, once the domain of design professionals, are now open to the public offering one-stop shopping with experts.

Seigerman’s Furniture & Interior Design Center, leaders in the field for over 75 years, recently renovated their second floor as a complete design center

providing homeowners a better way to shop for home furnishings and accessories.

The company prides itself on its high standards carrying only top-of-the-line pieces and staying current with trends, fabrics and furniture designers. Bernhardt, Flexsteel, American Drew, Burt & James, Four Hands, Rowe, Kincaid, Canadel and more are represented in their 45,000square-foot showroom. Furniture can also be custom-made to client specifications.

A step inside the beautiful design center makes clients feel they are walking through the

pages of an upscale design magazine. The elegant, comfortable room settings feature accessories that catch the eye with balanced color palates.

Groupings range from traditional to contemporary, each having its own unique character.

Seigerman’s motto, “luxury at affordable prices” promises the styles displayed throughout the design center and showroom are attainable and affordable through their professional help.

Ronelle Hills, the “soul” of the design center who has been with Seigerman’s for 12 years, says “I’ve always loved working

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here…But with the store’s solid reputation, we wanted to expand our services and give all of our customers more than just the typical furniture store. Through the design center, we now can offer everything to cater to clients’ needs. We’ll do furniture placement and layout, draw floor plans, help choose paint colors and schemes as well as suggest flooring, window coverings and art. We do everything that is needed to help create a beautiful and functional living space.”

Seigerman’s design center boasts rooms with a countless array of fabric swatches, wallpaper books, paint chips and wood samples. Add in the massive collection of furniture and accessory catalogs, they offer the complete package for their clients.

“Most designers and design centers do not have access to the enormous amount of products and furniture companies we do,” Hills says. “We definitely benefit by using the store to build our client base, yet we also work with a tight network of other furniture stores in the area. If you see a piece somewhere else, we can definitely get it as well, and at a better price because of our buying power.

“As we are a design center, we are open to the trade as

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Jennifer Ruggia, Susan Speranza, Ronelle Hills, Linda Lonbardo and Florence Bracco

well,” she adds. “We welcome other interior designers to bring their clients here and use our library. We also have a workroom, carpenters, builders and contractors. We can oversee it all from a simple furniture layout to a complete room/house renovation.”

The job of a successful interior designer goes beyond matching swatches to paint and deciding if blinds would look better than drapes. There is an important element of instinct and knowing your client, and not just their favorite colors.

“Some clients know exactly what they want and then there are some who need extra handholding,” says Hills with a smile.

“But it’s just a matter of

understanding the client which is actually quite easy. We let them take us to what they like in the showroom, look at pictures or even go to their home to understand the lifestyle feeling they want to achieve. We often mix traditional, with contemporary furniture to make an eclectic room setting and have all the rooms flow with each other.

“A complete design make over is simple when we do our job correctly,” she adds. “We will always try to incorporate any existing pieces that are important to our clients. Once we build a relationship with a client we will walk them through any process and make all decisions with them until completion.”

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NKBA

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PRESIDENT, ISLAND KITCHENS & BATHS

CHOOSE THE RIGHT WHITE When a potential client comes into the showroom, I ask them what color they would like?

“White” is usually the answer.

White. White. White. Which white do you want? Do you want a bright white? Artic white? How about a greyish white? Or do you want one of the other numerous whites that are so readily available?

Do you want white just for the cabinets or just for the counters? Which white will work best with the white counters you wish to use? How about the color for the appliances, do you want white for them also?

White is considered a timeless color. It was popular 10, 20 and 30 years ago and is still popular today. As you peruse through many of the shelter publications, the predominant color used is white. Add in a simple recessed panel door, and this is just what you see in all of these great kitchen photos! Some folks do like to offset the white with stainless steel appliances, or they add a splash of color with some decorative hardware. Greys or blues, pale or bright, are often mixed in many projects to provide accent.

Do the clients want a traditional feel to their kitchen, or perhaps, a

beachy flair, white is still sooo popular!

Maybe white is used because it can be such a comforting color.

Does it cause one to recall the fond memories of visiting grandma’s house for Sunday dinner: the appetizing scents coming from the kitchen? Everyone would sit down together laughing about the funny things the family pet was doing. Do we long to recreate those same warm memories, wanting to share the time with our own families? Can we get past the hustle and bustle of the fast paced times we live in now? Can we get the family to sit down together and replicate those delicious aromas and not be concerned about where we have to rush off to once the meal is over? Do we wish to simplify things and just for a few moments relish a calm and peaceful Sunday afternoon?

When you visit a kitchen design center, have a chat with the designer, not just about the color, accessories and convenience items you want, but also about the mood you wish to create for your family and your guests to enjoy. A designer is not a mind reader. A designer needs to ask questions and have a dialogue re-

garding your wants and desires of how you really wish to use your kitchen (or bathroom) and how to bring your vision to fruition. So whether you wish to use white for your key color or not, a certified designer can lead you along the best path to make your dreams come true.

Why use a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD)?

By using a CKD, you have chosen to use a designer that has hundreds of hours of experience, continued education and rigorous testing in order to provide you with the best possible designs. CKDs follow stringent guidelines and a code of ethics that ultimately assures a better result. You’re doing this once. Do it right; hire a CKD. What does the NKBA mean to you?

The NKBA was formed in 1953 and today with over 60,000 members, the association works diligently to provide education and further development of its members’ ability to provide the best possible services to the consumer. By using NKBA members and supporting the NKBA, you will be assured that any projects that you have done will be completed with the utmost professionalism and ethics.

For kitchen and bath pictures, howto plan guides and much more, visit nkba.org.

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NKBA Metro New York Chapter proudly sponsors

New York Miss Amazing Congratulations to newly selected officers of NKBA Metro New York Chapter!

President Olivia Amaya of Northeast Quartz Programs Chair Ellen Lopez of EL Design Studio Communication Chair Jason Braithwaite of Appliance World Membership Chair Gary Ciuffo Cabinetry by Design Secretary/Treasurer Harris Boshak of Cosentino

2020 Sworn NKBA New York Metro Chapter board with Jason Braithwaite, Ellen Lopez, Olivia Amaya and Gary Ciuffo

The chapter brought together industry professionals and friends to celebrate the new board members and to support New York Miss Amazing.

These amazing girls and woman with disabilities glowed with confidence, strength and a powerful message was shared about their struggles and challenges they have to face in everyday life. Yet, they have the ability to build self-confidence, find their talent and shine through the Miss Amazing pageant.

Hosted by Appliance World.

Michael Grazziano with wife Linda, Cori Lynne Schramm, Douglas Walsh of Douglas Kitchens and Tomiann Naso of Wolf Sub Zero Cove

Photos by Andrea Sheahan

Joseph Ciuffo and Maryanne Ciuffo

Miss Amazing team and winners Nikki Eldridge, Haley Vandenburg, Vernel Black, Gabriella Mingino, Gabriella Amaya, Kala DiGiacomo, Nicole Hernandez and National Miss Amazing Janine Santos

Olivia Amaya being sworn as the new president of NKBA NY Metro Chapter for 2 year term outgoing president of NKBA NY Metro Chapter Harris Boshak

Oreste DiGiacomo and Liliam DiGiacomo with Michael, Maria and Gerard Mingino

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Transitional Kitchen Brings Everyone Together

By Hilary Grossman

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Perfection takes time, and the homeowners were patient.

When they purchased their traditional 1950’s home over ten years ago, they knew eventually they would renovate the space. However, they were in no rush. They wanted to live in the space as they decided what style and functionality were important for their family of four.

“Both my husband and I are attorneys,” the homeowner explained. “Extensive research comes naturally to both of us.

When we first contemplated renovating our kitchen, I thought my style was traditional. But as I studied options, I realized I preferred the transitional look.”

The homeowners utilized their excellent investigative skills to select their partners for the project. “Despite hearing amazing things about John Starck designer and principal of Showcase Kitchens and architect TJ Costello of Hierarchy Architecture, we researched several alternatives. However, after spending time with both gentlemen, we quickly realized why everyone raved about them. John and TJ are extremely creative. They listen and give you an out of the box solution to every challenge.”

Architect TJ Costello echoed the homeowner’s sentiments. “It is always a pleasure to work with

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John Starck created a cohesive look by coordinating the cabinetry design in the expansive, open plan kitchen with the adjoining family room.

The island seats seven to accommodate the family and their frequent guests. Showcase also created a design that allowed for sufficient storage so that the lack of a walk-in pantry did not prohibit the homeowners from with having extensive, flexible storage options.

Wolf and Subzero appliances were selected. The countertops and fireplace are made of 3 consecutively cut slabs of Super White quartzite.

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Showcase Kitchens. Both John and I are Certified Kitchen Designers and we easily bat around ideas and complete each other’s sentence.”

The renovation included removal of walls and a five foot bump out to create open space where their family could all be together even if they were involved in an independent task such as cooking, watching television or finishing up homework.

One aspect of the kitchen that was important to the homeowner was a custom hood. “The homeowners found pictures in magazines of the style they liked,” John Starck explained. “My team and I worked to create just the look they were after, which completed the transitional design. It was a pleasure to work with such informed clients.”

“I loved John Starck’s creative process,” the homeowner elaborated.

“He has a step-by-step process that keeps the design on track. He brought us to the right decisions at the right time. He asked thought-provoking questions that helped us decide how we’d use each cabinet and drawer.”

The homeowner went on to say, “The cabinetry from Showcase is exceptional.

The workmanship is amazing. The cabinets are sturdy and the design is beautiful. John has an exceptional eye for detail and strives for perfection. His entire team made the experience smooth and pleasant.”

The custom-designed stainless steel range hood and ornate gold chandelier pendants are offset with classic subway tile backsplash.

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Designed by Yoram Zioni of German Kitchen Center

Kitchen Beauty for All to See

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Our client asked for an open concept kitchen with a functional workspace in a design that would blend with the surrounding dĂŠcor.

To answer that request, we designed an all-glass kitchen using a simple grid pattern and gray backlacquered glass for cabinets and wall cladding.

Visual distractions were further reduced by combining the food preparation area and dining table into a beautiful center island.

Our result? A seamless flow with the elegant open concept design our clients adore!

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Lifestyle

LONG ISLAND FOCUS

BY NATALIE WEINSTEIN,

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Suffolk County Looks Ahead

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Natalie Weinstein, for her most recent interview for HOUSE magazine picked Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. For the purpose of non-partisan politcs HOUSE also asked her to produce a counter-viewpoint to create a balance during this election year.

Natalie Weinstein started her article with a statement from Ed Wehrheim.

“Reaching ‘across the aisle,’ I asked Ed Wehrheim, Smithtown Town Supervisor, to comment on his working association with Mr. Bellone. This is what he had to say:’ “When you take the oath of office, you make a sacred commitment to serve every resident.

You put politics aside and you deliver results for the people.

You simply cannot do this job well without working together with County, State and Federal counterparts. Having the County Executive as our advocate at both the County and State level has made all the difference in the world. Not just when it comes to securing grant funding or needing improved legislation... The unity between two leaders on two dif-

ferent sides of the aisle sends an even bigger message to the residents: that we'll always work together to do what is right, what is best and what is just; for the people of our community.”

Natalie Weinstein: How does it feel to have the large vote of support from so many in Suffolk County in your re-election?

Steve Bellone: It’s a terrific feeling!

That acknowledgement is validation that the work we’ve done is supported by Suffolk County and gives us the momentum to continue with the bigger initiatives such as making government as efficient as possible, building strategic investments in our communities, and keeping young people here on Long Island.

NW: Of what accomplishments are you most proud in your past term?

Steve Bellone: We’ve made great advances in our water quality. It was becoming a real crisis for our region with 360,000 unsewered homes identified that contributed to nearly 70% of the nitrogen pollution. We secured $400 million dollars for sewer construction in-

stalling advanced on-site waste water treatment systems in areas throughout Suffolk County. Water quality experts believe this initiative will significantly reduce nitrogen pollution, helping to rebuild coastal vegetation, increase property values and improve Long Island’s water quality. Additionally, crime is at its lowest level in recorded history and by confronting corruption and introducing a culture of integrity, we’ve made dramatic improvements in the quality of life for our families for generations to come. I am also proud of our efforts to ameliorate the financial disaster we inherited which has been stabilized.

NW: Go back to where it all began for your inauguration. What did it symbolize for you?

Steve Bellone: Babylon is where I grew up and here is where I am raising my family. They are my motivation for doing this job – my kids – the hope for them to raise a family here and have successful lives. That is my hope for all families in Suffolk County. Going back to my roots keeps me on track and symbolizes what I want for

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Smithtown Town Supervisor, Ed Wehrheim and Suffolk County Executive, Steve Bellone.

the future of Suffolk County.

NW: What are your goals for 2020 and beyond?

Steve Bellone: We are going to continue with our economic plan to build out vibrant downtowns, with strong and committed leadership at every level of government while continuing to make government more and more efficient and effective. We will continue to implement town infrastructure projects and improve water quality, all of which are essential to our growth.

NW: From a strictly political point of view, as a Democrat in largely Republican areas, what do you have to say to criticism of your sometimes “crossing party lines” in Suffolk County?

Steve Bellone: I laugh – the people who say it’s bad are focused on

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politics rather than governing. You may do the politics to get the job – but, once you’ve got the job, the only way to get things done is to work with others who share a similar vision of progress, no matter what the party.

NW: What personal views about progress in Suffolk County, Long Island lifestyle, the environment, and cultural enrichment can you share?

Steve Bellone: Suffolk County, our region, has incomparable assets, natural resources, beauty, vibrancy. It is close to New York City, and has a transportation hub.

We just landed an electronic ion collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory whose impact will be huge for our region. We always aim for greater progress because we have so much already!

NW: What would you like to leave

as the legacy of your administration?

Steve Bellone: Personally, whenever I cross the bridge over the Great South Bay, heading to the beaches and see the Fire Island Lighthouse and the places people go to vacation and think our families have it within minutes from where we live, I marvel. With our assets comes a sense of obligation to make our government an even more effective tool for all people to live and work here. My hope is that new lives will be enriched by what Long Island has to offer and that we can keep this going for our children and theirs for generations to come. Our changing the direction of law enforcement, as well, will have a huge impact for a safer and better future. I truly want to hand over a transformed government to help our region reach its full potential.

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Setting the Pace in Luxury Flooring

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Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, the leader in wide plank hardwood flooring for residential and commercial spaces, has unveiled their Tranquil Collection. The new offering was created to meet the growing demand for smooth face flooring in a low matte, layered finish in warmer tones.

Available in eight-inch wide Signature Grade planks, each carefully hand selected by Carlisle craftsmen, the Tranquil Collection includes six inspiring colors: Eden, Haven, Harbor, Oasis, Preserve and Sanctuary.

Ranging from a subtly weathered taupe to a deep warm gray to a richly saturated brown, the collection’s inviting hues encourage homeowners to transition from the chaos of their daily lives into a feeling of comfort and calm. The organic character of the timber is artfully maintained, instilling a sense of elegance and an instinctual connection with nature.

When applied to natural wood flooring, layering of color imparts added richness and dimensionality. However, the majority of wood flooring products on the market require brushing the surface to layer color, resulting in a textured appearance. The Tranquil 90

Collection delivers the popular ceruse aesthetic without the use of brushing, and fumed looks without the variance commonly seen in fuming, to beautifully highlight the natural grain pattern of the wood.

“While our customers have always appreciated the dynamic feel created by the layered colors in our natural finishes, we have been seeing an increased preference for wood flooring with a simple, smooth face,” said Chris Sy, President of Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. “For the Tranquil Collection, our product development and designs teams worked together to create a special process that deposits a subtle layer of color without

brushing. The result is a smooth, refined floor surface that imparts the organic feeling of a naturally ‘aged’ material accentuated by more modern tones.”

Most wood flooring products with layered color use a hard wax oil to create the finish, requiring both daily maintenance and periodic re-oiling to prevent the finish from drying out over time. Carlisle’s Tranquil Collection utilizes a UV-cured oil that doesn’t require specialty cleaning products or frequent reapplications of finish. The flooring exhibits an extremely low sheen while eliminating the hazy appearance often seen in very low sheen urethane finishes.

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