A few words about my design philosophy:
Unlike many designers, I don't have a “signature style.” Rather than a fault, I see my ability to design in multiple styles and genres as a gift. From French Country to American Traditional to Clean and Contemporary, I embrace all styles—as long as they are well-executed.
As a designer without a preconceived vision of what is “good taste” I can help my clients to achieve the best possible version of their own vision.
If design is a story told not with words but a vocabulary of color, texture, rhythm, pattern, and proportion then my clients are the authors of their homes and I merely the editor.
Because kitchens are so difficult and expensive to update, it is important to view trends with a sense of perspective. Most kitchens are remodeled only every twenty or even thirty years. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most homeowners. The best way to ensure that your kitchen style stays fresh-feeling is to define its style by that of your home.
An “Italianate” kitchen in a modern home will quickly feel like a trend that's past whereas the same kitchen in a Mediterranean style home will feel timeless and perpetually appropriate—and therefore comfortable.
