SPOTLIGHT Kathleen Martinez
DESIGNER MEMBER PROSOURCE OF ALBUQUERQUE (NM)
How has ProSource Wholesale helped your clients?
What trends are you seeing with regard to home design and remodeling?
The pricing is attractive and the team at
There’s a trend here toward much lighter kitchen
ProSource is very good at helping my clients
tile, more green products, and a big shift away from
understand the difference between a quality
hardwood to luxury vinyl tile for its durability. In terms
product and a run-of-the-mill product. With
of an overall trend, universal design is prevalent with a
ProSource, you always have a backup you
move toward a simpler, more usable space that’s open
can turn to.
and accessible, clean, and safe (with an emphasis on
What’s the most valuable benefit of being a ProSource Wholesale member?
textured, non-slip floors).
I’ve been doing business with them for 20 years. It increases my profits across the board. When I bring clients to my local showroom, it makes a big impression on them, because they know ProSource is only for the trade. They feel like they’re getting special treatment. And that feeling also extends to the pricing, since there’s a sense of transparency that lets them know they’re getting a good price on a quality product. Plus, the
Describe a recent project you’re particularly proud of. What made it so satisfying?
ProSource designer’s technical knowledge makes
I had a client who wanted their entire 2,800 square
me look good.
foot home refloored and the master bath redesigned.
What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?
It was an extensive project that involved a lot of
I love being able to envision what a remodel will
intermingling different types and patterns of tile,
look like, then watch the vision come to life and
including developing specially designed onyx tile for
see how thrilled the clients are with the result.
the fireplace.
What are the greatest challenges you face in your work? Here in New Mexico, one of the biggest challenges
What’s one piece of advice you would advocate to clients (homeowners) before they begin a project?
is being able to find and utilize contractors who
Do some research online for professional designers to
are as committed as I am to the project.
come in and give you an evaluation before you start.
artistic opportunities to create unique looks by
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