{"id":173805,"date":"2022-05-13T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/?p=173805"},"modified":"2024-08-12T16:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:16:45","slug":"inspired-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/inspired-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspired Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While many kitchen and bath design firms held on for dear life trying to weather the pandemic storm, others used the time to rethink, rework and even remodel. Some companies were in the midst of planning and construction when the world came to a halt, while others chose to take the time their doors were closed to implement a needed facelift.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the case, these shiny new and updated showrooms were prepared for the unexpected rush of clients who were suddenly eager to spend their extra dollars on creating home spaces that met their changing needs. Whether homeowners were interested in creating the kitchen of their dreams, a more functional home office or a bathroom oasis, updated showroom spaces provided wow factors through their room designs and product offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On these pages, <em>Kitchen &amp; Bath Design News<\/em> visits with four showrooms that went through the process of reinventing and recharging during a challenging time. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173806 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173806 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11140739\/EpiphanyDisplay.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>As part of a total refresh of the Epiphany Kitchens\u2019 showroom, two \u2018wow\u2019 kitchens were positioned in the front windows \u2013 one a modern, linear design and one a more transitional space with multiple finishes and styles \u2013 to draw in passersby and showcase the company\u2019s custom capabilities.\u00a0<br><em>Photos: Mike Guillon, Phoenix Photography<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Epiphany Kitchens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Northville, MI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Jay Towar, president and founder of Epiphany Kitchens in Northville, MI, a number of factors provided the push to update the company\u2019s 4,000-sq.-ft showroom. The pandemic delivered more window shoppers when businesses were closed, and the new neighbor upstairs forced reconfigurations of areas during their own remodeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on increasing gross profit margins, it was also important that the showroom reflect the type of custom work the company is known for. \u201cOur showroom was looking a little dog-eared,\u201d Towar reports. \u201cIf you\u2019re bringing someone in who is going to spend upwards of $100,000 on a kitchen, you need to put your money where your mouth is.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To entice the people who were walking by, peering into lit shop windows, the company wanted to deliver a wow factor. \u201cBoth kitchens up front now are show stoppers,\u201d stresses Tony Bronzovich, designer for the firm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a modern kitchen that features a linear setup as opposed to a work triangle, where two cooks can work side-by-side. The space includes products from The Galley, including its dresser, as well as slab doors. \u201cWhile we don\u2019t sell this style as much here yet, it is starting to percolate and we\u2019re starting to do more jobs with that linear look,\u201d Bronzovich offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other window area showcases a transitional kitchen, which is more in keeping with the market in the area. It displays painted white inset cabinets, frameless walnut cabinets, stainless steel doors and an island with a distressed warm gray wood. \u201cI\u2019m showing three different constructions and four different finishes in this display, and it all works together really well. It allows me to show all of those things without doing four vignettes,\u201d Bronzovich explains. \u201cIt shows people how to do that in their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay Towar\u2019s wife, Sherry, was also an instrumental part of the showroom\u2019s update, which included brightening the space with whiter walls. To highlight the range of design elements available on the market, the showroom now includes items such as wainscoting, ceiling treatments, built-in banquettes, power-assist cabinet doors, in-drawer charging stations, integrated cabinet lighting and higher-end appliances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll of the fixtures are brighter colors as well,\u201d notes Bronzovich. \u201cWe\u2019re showcasing soft, champagne bronze or brushed gold fixtures \u2013 just pushing the envelope. Our customers are starting to go there, and I think they would if they could see it, so we want to show it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reconfiguring the back of the showroom, there is now an area where fixtures are placed on backlit stone, with wrought iron barn doors with frosted glass separating the space. Vignettes are still included, such as a coffee bar in a traditional space with applied molding doors. \u201cThe color is a little newer \u2013 an aqua green\/gray tone \u2013 which is very popular right now,\u201d Bronzovich continues. \u201cWe have another area with a traditional beaded inset with pillow wainscot up the wall and a built-in hutch. It\u2019s much more of a traditional look, with heavy molding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the 2,000-sq.-ft. main floor, a similar-sized basement is set up like the basement in a house, adds Bronzovich. \u201cWe have a full working bar down there, an open theater room, and an office, as well as selections.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173808 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173808 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142233\/DesignGalleriaNashville3_13_21_RusticWhite007.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Focusing on kitchens and closets, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio\u2019s newest location in Nashville, TN features distinctly contrasting vignette styles that differentiate not only from each other but from mainstream design as a whole, showcasing elements that have never before been seen.<br><em>Photos: Courtesy of Robert Peterson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nashville, TN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beauty can emerge from the most unusual spaces, and for Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio owners Matthew Quinn and Ric Parrish, that space was a former mop factory. For nearly a decade, the duo had a vision of opening a new showroom in Nashville, TN to join their successful venture in Atlanta, GA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pair had a long history of working with both clients and design professionals in and around Nashville, and they recognized the significant growth and changes going on in the city. They were also aware of the difficulties Nashville\u2019s design community faced by not having access to premier showrooms and products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting at the top of a hill in Wedgewood-Houston, the mop factory was deemed the ideal spot for Nashville\u2019s new design hub by the two. Today, the Nashville Design Collective houses 14 showrooms filled with luxury brands and talented design professionals. Richard T. Anuszkiewicz joined the Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio team in 2019 to lead in the design and opening of the new Nashville showroom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSituated in a front corner space, it features beautiful external visibility directly into two of our eight extraordinary and inspiring vignettes,\u201d notes Nicholas Vanderhovel, CMKBD, designer at the Nashville showroom, who works alongside Anuszkiewicz. The space focuses primarily on kitchens and closets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur intention is always to be a step ahead of the curve when it comes to the needs of our clients, so making sure this showroom was functionally crafted, aesthetically unique and technologically sophisticated was our top priority,\u201d notes Vanderhovel. \u201cThe entire showroom is run on a smart home system that controls different lighting moods throughout the day and is integrated with all our displays. While standing in one of our vignettes, we change the mood entirely by adjusting to different ambiances in the lighting and music without affecting another client\u2019s experience in a different vignette.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space also includes top appliance brands for the company\u2019s luxury clientele, many of which are functional for use during events. Others are in the prototype phase and not yet available to the broader market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere were a few focus words for the overall design philosophy of the showroom: Intention, Sophistication and Environment,\u201d continues Vanderhovel. \u201cEach vignette boasts its own completely unique style. This diversity was intentional because we didn\u2019t just want each of our displays to differentiate from each other, but from the mainstream industry as a whole. Our clientele wants to be shown something they have never seen before. They want something you can\u2019t get anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The designer believes the main wow factor of the showroom lives in its finishes. \u201cFumed eucalyptus, animal hide, cerused walnut, high gloss lacquer \u2013 the entire tactile experience of the cabinetry sets the showroom apart,\u201d he states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big feature is the use of metal and hardware across the space. \u201cLuxury spaces are defined by the many components involved, and the addition of unexpected metalworking plays into that idea and can either add a touch of refinement or utilitarianism,\u201d he remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To draw the community to the showroom, Design Galleria recently introduced a private dinner series in which specially invited guests are given an intimate showroom tour followed by a private chef demonstration showcasing the appliances. \u201cThese events are a great way for us to introduce ourselves, share our design philosophies and create new partnerships,\u201d stresses Vanderhovel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173809 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173809 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-1170x818.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-585x409.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-700x489.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142450\/KBF-Design-Gallery-Working-Kitchen-Display-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A light-filled building was the chosen spot for KBF Gallery\u2019s new showroom in<br>Maitland, FL, which displays a comprehensive product selection that encourages clients to explore ideas beyond conventional design and use classic materials in a whole new way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>KBF Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maitland, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to pursue a dream, and for Adam Vellequette and Ashley Sheaffer, that concept materialized in the form of a 4,500-sq.-ft showroom in Maitland, FL. After outgrowing their original space of 17 years, the brother-and-sister duo \u2013 principals of KBF Design Gallery \u2013 took on the light-filled building that was a blank canvas with which to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKBF was founded on the belief that clients should have one place to find everything they need for their home remodel, and our new showroom offers comprehensive selections in everything necessary for our complete design-to-build service,\u201d notes Vellequette.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn fact, part of the motivation for the move was to have room to display all the different options and choices available for our clients\u2019 homes, so it was critical that we display the latest in tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, cabinetry, flooring and all other materials and products that go into interior design,\u201d adds Sheaffer. \u201cWe want our clients to be able to see and touch the materials before they are selected for their remodels and installed in their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vellequette notes that the showroom was created to inspire clients to explore ideas beyond conventional design. \u201cOur displays are designed to show clients how classic materials can be used in cutting-edge ways; for example, our bar display includes four sliding porcelain slabs that are book matched on all sides, so the bar is visually stunning whether the panels are opened or closed.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s team approach to the design-build process, and the team members\u2019 diverse and broad range of expertise, allows for a connection with people of all design preferences, notes the duo. \u201cWhether a client\u2019s taste leans toward classical, modern or transitional design, our showroom is designed to reflect our abilities in all styles,\u201d notes Sheaffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The working kitchen is at the heart of the showroom. It was designed to demonstrate the latest appliances, storage solutions, cabinetry design, lighting and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor example, The Galley workstation in the island is the ultimate culinary system, and includes two silent taps over a 60&#8243; basin that can function in multiple ways for entertaining, cooking, prepping, serving and gathering,\u201d he explains. \u201cThe finishes and applications \u2013 from the waterfall edge on the massive quartz-clad island to the striking metal range hood and the mix of warm wood and white cabinetry \u2013 all provide visual design inspiration. The cabinet interiors include pull-out shelving, built-in spice racks, and lighted, deep drawers with inserts, to present our clients with the latest innovations in cabinetry interiors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That working kitchen is the site for the showroom\u2019s \u2018Brunch Bites and Bubbly\u2019 event every Saturday, where visitors can enjoy brunch items, coffee and mimosas while they browse the showroom or meet with the design team. \u201cThe showroom also serves as a shooting location for KBF\u2019s informative YouTube videos, and it\u2019s the perfect spot where we host lunch-and-learn events and after-hours cocktail parties for our local industry partners,\u201d Vellequette reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-755x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173810 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-755x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173810 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-755x1024.jpg 755w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-768x1041.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-1133x1536.jpg 1133w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-1170x1586.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-585x793.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-480x650.jpg 480w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-700x949.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond-500x678.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11142623\/Forest-Field_Looking_through_Siding_and_Window_Displays_to_Demo_Kitchen_and_Lounge_Beyond.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Fostering a space that provided comfort and low pressure \u2013 a showroom that would encourage visitors to linger and take their time looking around \u2013 was the goal for Forest &amp; Field when creating its 10,000-sq.-ft. destination.<br><em>Photos: Courtesy of Forest &amp; Field<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Forest &amp; Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bloomsburg, PA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building is the backbone of the lumber yard business, so the idea of building a showroom on-site to bring in customers would seem to be a logical and natural progression. Such was the thought of John Coates, owner of Tri-County Lumber &amp; Truss, who wanted to expand the company\u2019s showroom beyond the lumber yard\u2019s original 500-sq.-ft. site that was hidden away upstairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result of Coates\u2019 original idea is Forest &amp; Field, a 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom housed in a building created by Roger Williams Architecture in Bloomsburg, PA, with a floor plan designed by MA+KE Architects of Hanover, NH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted to build something that would not only enhance the customer experience, but give our designers the proper tools and space to work their craft,\u201d he stresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the architects were done with their work on the Bloomsburg, PA showroom, Forest &amp; Field\u2019s lead designers \u2013 Kim Lupashunski and Danae Orlando \u2013 went about designing the space. \u201cWe wanted an atmosphere that fosters comfort and low pressure,\u201d notes Coates. \u201cWhen a new customer comes in, we encourage them to take their time and just walk around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted to build a space that inspired the customers and staff, a space that would help the customer feel more like they were in a home rather than a business,\u201d he continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the displays have working elements \u2013 a goal for the showroom. There is a large Demo kitchen, a working Board Room kitchen, an active beverage area and a lounge area with a large television built into a Wood-Mode bookcase with functioning fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur working Demo kitchen has a huge leather finished island and features Wolf, Sub-Zero and Cove appliances, and we often use it to cook during the day,\u201d states Coates. \u201cOur glass shower display has about 10 working showerheads that people can control with valves outside the shower. And, our lounge area is a beautiful space that we have already replicated for several customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI spent two years designing my office, and it has ended up being a destination for local business friends to meet,\u201d he adds. \u201cCustomers often wander into my office and take pictures of the setup. It\u2019s basically a 600-sq.-ft. extension of my home and my tastes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract customers, Forest &amp; Field has held cooking classes in the Demo kitchen and has hosted fundraising events for a local hospital. Beginning in the fall, a local university will be offering baking classes using the Demo kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board Room kitchen is set up to be a high-end dining room\/kitchen, and has been a popular space for private event catering. Wolf, Sub-Zero and Cove appliances grace that kitchen as well, including a 100-bottle Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. 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