Home & Garden Professionals

Whether it’s a backyard makeover or a master bath renovation, these home and garden professionals have the experience to bring your home project to life!

BOONE CONTRACTING

859.252.1889 boonecontractingky.com

Founded by Lexington native Jarrod Gabbard, Boone Contracting has been designing and building dream home concepts since 2016. Its team offers clients a turn-key, boutique contracting experience that sees its full staff of designers, tradespeople, managers and more turn dreams into realities.

“One project in particular comes to mind when describing a beautiful example of Boone Contracting’s work,” explained Gabbard. “In this case, a stunning bathroom was created from a reading nook in the master suite of a Chevy Chase home. With gold in-lay tile, heated fl oors and a soaker tub with a view, this project had it all! That is the kind of dream that we can turn into a reality for clients.”

Ultimately, that project — as with all of Boone Contracting’s work — was guided with the fundamental desire that the fi rm has to turn homes into refl ections of their clients’ own personalities and aspirations. “Our approach to your design project captures your personal style and touches that are relevant to you,” Gabbard said. “We want your new home design to work for the family’s everyday needs.”

DERRICK WHITAKER DESIGNS

859-267-1696 derrickwhitakerdesign.com

Derrick Whitaker has revitalized so many kitchens in the Lexington area that it has become one of his favorite rooms, even though it’s also one of the most challenging to redesign. “The kitchen space must be maximized with an eye to function, as well as aesthetics. It is truly an investment in the value of your entire home,” Whitaker said. “I have been doing design since ’94 with an emphasis on custom kitchens and baths.”

With a range of captivating projects in his completed portfolio, Whitaker brings a focus on the importance of home spaces to everything that he does.

“The kitchen is a hub of activity and must be a well-thought out space,” he said. “The latest in cabinet design, superb appliances and perfect fi nishes from fl ooring to backsplash. I address effi cient storage and the best countertop materials for your busy life. Kitchen design should meet whatever the needs of your family are, but also match your style and personality.”

TOWN BRANCH TREE EXPERTS

859-967-6907 townbranchtreeexperts.com

“We started this little mom-and-pop company in 2011 to meet a demand for higher levels of service for our amazing Lexington community,” explained the team at Town Branch Tree Experts, which offers tree preservation, safety and care services for local trees. “We approach our work as environmental stewards, caring for the collective urban canopy in Lexington. We don’t just ‘cut’ trees. We emphasize preservation, longevity, safety and health of the trees in our community.” Now, thousands of trees later and after more than a decade of raising the bar for this industry in the Lexington area, the professionals at Town Branch Tree Experts are living their dream of a community that embraces its canopy. “Our vision is to provide high-level, speciality services that emphasize trees and their proper care as critical elements of environmental stewardship,” they said. “We feel a lot of pride in knowing that the work we do makes our community a more beautiful and more environmentallysustainable place to call home.”

BLUEGRASS MARBLE & GRANITE

859.575.1558 bluegrassmarblegranite.com

“Our company is always looking towards the future as far as new products and information,” says Bluegrass Marble and Granite Showroom Manager Lindsey Guzman. “When new cuttingedge items come on the market, we try them immediately so that our clients can have the luxury of the newest and best products anyone can offer. All of our employees take a course from Natural Stone Institute to increase their knowledge on our product and always stay ahead of the curve.” Guzman and the team at Bluegrass Marble and Granite love guiding people through the process of choosing from their vast variety of natural and manufactured stones, which includes granite, marble, quartz, porcelain, and Dekton. Guzman says her team is seeing a huge demand for porcelain countertops and shower walls. She says, “These products are the most durable materials on the market and are easily maintained.”

Guzman says, “I feel inspired to help others design their dream homes when I see clients’ ecstatic reactions to the fi nished products we install.”

RHINO SHIELD

859.712.1078 rhinoshieldky.com

Serving the Lexington area and beyond with an innovative product that can provide an alternative to constant home repainting without the downsides of vinyl cladding, Rhino Shield offers 30 years of experience in its proprietary ceramic coating process. “Rhino Shield has pioneered the development and installation of long-lasting ceramic elastomeric wall coating technology,” the Rhino Shield team explained. “It’s a far more durable solution that traditional paint and Rhino Shield keeps your home looking beautiful and protected for years to come.” The Rhino Shield application process begins with a thorough inspection of the area to be coated, siding replacement and repair, loose paint scraping, caulking, masking, adhesive primer sealer application, a fi nish coat and a home detail touch up. And it all ends with a fi nal inspection that ensures customer satisfaction.

“We will tour the exterior of your home with you to identify any issues you have with the fi nal results,” said the team. “If you see areas that need additional touching up or fi nd anything that doesn’t meet your standards, we will be happy to address those areas.”

HAPPY HYDRANGEA HOME

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“There is something so rewarding and refreshing about rescuing preloved items and giving them a second life in a new home,” said Mary Margaret Christman, the owner and curator of Happy Hydrangea Home, which sources unique antiques and rare decor items. “These treasures have stories to tell and deserve to be cherished and passed down through future generations.” Christman has turned what was once her hobby into a fl ourishing business, using her impeccable eye for highly-soughtafter items to uncover timeless pieces that clients prefer over the typical “fast homeware” items. On her Instagram page (@happyhydrangeahome), she offers these items as well as decorating tips. Describing herself as a “grandmillennial,” Christman hones in on a classic and traditional aesthetic that feels inviting and comfortable.

“This style is kept fresh by mixing bold patterns with pops of color, giving each space of your home a fun twist,” she said. “It’s the warmth and nostalgia you feel when you think of your grandmother’s house, mixed with a hint of eclectic style.”