Happy Anniversary, Details!

Happy Anniversary Details! Nine years ago today we held our Grand Opening celebration at our previous location. We were (and still are!) two sisters on a mission to build a business from scratch. Over the past nine years we have grown to a team of five and expanded to a bigger showroom. Wonder what will be next??
Sending out a BIG 'Thank You' to all of our clients and colleagues for keeping us going!

Aging in Place

Looking to Age-In-Place?

We can help you! Our designer, Nathan, is now a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)!

What is CAPS?

Nathan has earned his designation as a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, CAPS by the National Association of Home Builders, NAHB. He completed a three-day training program equipped with technical, customer service and marketing skills required to effectively service the burgeoning market for aging-in-place home modifications.

Demographic trends indicate that homeowners who plan to stay in their homes, as they get older instead of making other housing accommodations are one of the fastest growing segments of the residential design and remodeling market. Many of these households can be expected to call on designers and remodelers to adapt their homes to their changing needs and lifestyles in order to maintain their independence.

What is "Aging-In-Place"?

Aging-in-place means living in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. It means the pleasure of remaining in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a home for a lifetime.

Projects for the aging-in-place design and remodeling segment range from installation of bath and shower grab bars and adjustment of countertop heights to the creation of multi-functional first-floor master suites and the installation of private elevators.

Nathan’s CAPS training involved learning the mechanics and nuances of effective assessments of clients’ needs and integrating myriad considerations into unified, aesthetically pleasing, functional solutions. Contact Nathan about your aging-in-place design in your home: 508.758.6083 or 508.837.3972 and Nathan@kbdetails.com. 

Photo courtesy of Aging in Place website.

Including Your Pets in the Kitchen

Problem: Where To Put The Pet’s Bowls?

 

Addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating every family member is necessary in designing the perfect kitchen—even including the family dog and cat!  This clever pet-food nook is another space saver, integrated inside a cabinet; no one trips over the food bowls anymore! Contact Kitchen & Bath Details to speak with a designer about where to put this design solution in your new kitchen!

We apologize for the grainy photos, but we just had to share how cool AND useful this cabinet can be in the kitchen or auxiliary room.

Emerald Green - Pantone's Color for 2013

Each year, Pantone, the world-renowned color experts, designate an official "color of the year".  For 2013 they've selected emerald green.  They describe the color as "lively, radiant and lush...a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."  Who wouldn't love a little elegance and harmony in their home?  Pantone's website (www.pantone.com) is a great resource to check out a huge variety of colors and current color trends.  A pop of color is a fun way to give a room touch of personality, especially in the kitchen.  To help you make this the year of emerald green, we've selected some fabulous kitchen and home items shown below, including some products available through Kitchen & Bath Details! 

Photo Credits Clockwise from mixer:

1. Kitchenaid Mixer in Bayleaf (available at Macy’s) 
2. Atlas Beaded Knob (available at KB Details)
3. Schaub Drawer Pull (available at KB Details)
4. Vintage Measuring Spoons (available via Etsy)
5. Costas Esmeralda Granite (available through KB Details)
6. Emerald Green Globe Light Fixture (available through Frederick P. Victoria & Sons, Inc.)
7. HGTV’s Blog featuring Emerald Green design ideas
8. Emtek Green Glass Knob (available at KB Details)
9. Vintage Green Glass Canister (Image via Retro Art Glass)
10. Starmark Cabinetry in English Ivy (available at KB Details)
11. Vintage Green Mixing Bowl (image via Etsy)
12. HGTV’s Blog featuring Emerald Green design ideas
13. Emerald Green Charger (available at Amazon.com)
14. Bath from Benjamin Moore (paint color:  Tarry Town Green)

Welcome Nathan Reynolds-Poulin

We are very excited to announce a new addition to the Details team... Welcome Nathan Reynolds-Poulin!

Nathan’s artistic sensibilities are rooted in his interior design background and education. For the past eight years, he has created numerous residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional spaces throughout New England. He particularly enjoys the DESIGN + BUILD process of working with clients on remodeling projects—from defining the scope and finalizing the budget, to identifying the fun and exciting decisions and guiding materials selection prior to the installation phase. 

An award-winning interior designer, Nathan, collaboratively with his previous employer, won GOLD for the Residential Kitchen design category between $100,001.00 - $150,000.00 at the CotY – Contractor of The Year 2012 Awards, Eastern Massachusetts Region by NARI – National Association of the Remodeling Industry. A graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Nathan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. He is an active member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and looks forward to sharing his design expertise for the benefit of Kitchen & Bath Details clients.

Visit Nathan in the Kitchen & Bath Details Showroom or email him at nathan@kbdetails.com to begin your dream remodel today! Call Nathan at 508.758.6083 or 508.837.3972 (cell).