{"id":195702,"date":"2025-06-24T00:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/?p=195702"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:27:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:27:03","slug":"showroom-connections-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenbathdesign.com\/showroom-connections-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Showroom Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sending (or traveling with) clients all over town to find the right products can be exhausting and a waste of precious time. For some designers, creating a showroom turns out to be the next best step. It just makes sense to bring all of those products together under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those designers who already have an established showroom, circumstances might be that traffic is not meeting expectations. The designs, the products and the service are in place, but there aren\u2019t enough people coming through the doors to enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it time to create that one-stop shop? Or perhaps follow the old real estate axiom of location, location, location? <em>Kitchen &amp; Bath Design News<\/em> recently spoke with some designers who were faced with these decisions. Here\u2019s what they had to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195713\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195713 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"841\" data-id=\"195713\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195713 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14-1170x820.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104401\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts14-585x410.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The two bathrooms in the Kitchen Design Concepts showroom include a lot of fun elements, patterns and bold colors and design choices.<br><em><em>Photos: Design Studio Photography<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10407251f6cc8d36ed81e702967c4860\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Kitchen Design Concepts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e76277f9e742a1b85541853cdf1e38f\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Dallas, TX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder\/CEO Mary Kathryn Reese was faced with a critical decision. The lease on her Kitchen Design Concepts showroom was due for renewal. The original space had become dated, the vignettes needed refreshing and the company had outgrown the original footprint. Reese also wanted a showroom with increased visibility, more client traffic and a stronger connection to the Design District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reese found a location in the Dallas Design District and built a new 5,000-sq.-ft. showroom with a spacious warehouse and tall ceilings. Each designer on the team was given their own space to design, making the process engaging and collaborative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe goal throughout was to create a space that not only inspired but reflected real-life applications, showcasing the types of finishes, installations and details that clients would want in their own homes,\u201d Reese says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Designer Rebecca Sutton says each vignette showcases most, if not all, customized options for each of the different cabinet lines&nbsp;to help tell the story of how many options are available, including drawers, inserts, interior colors, exterior materials, cabinet construction styles and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195712 lazyload\" style=\"width:347px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195712 lazyload\" style=\"width:347px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104346\/Kitchen-Design-Concepts3-585x878.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Showcase kitchen mixes both frameless and framed inset cabinets, where we also show three different inset profile options for easy comparison,\u201d Sutton remarks. \u201cAnother example is the Red Birch stained door in the live kitchen, next to a painted finish and a high-gloss Lux sheet-good product. Even in the small kitchenette in the back, we compare the same painted door style in maple and MDF so you can both see and feel the nuanced differences.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The showroom also features a \u201cRevive\u201d display run by a division of the company that creates a special niche for clients who may want to retain existing cabinetry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a small case study vignette where they repurposed previously existing honey oak stained cabinetry, changed some of the doors and painted them a deep green,\u201d Sutton explains. \u201cAdding new counters, plumbing, hardware and backsplash along with the new paint color gives a brand new look to old cabinets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial focus of the showroom design was on walkability and spatial planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe layout was carefully crafted to accommodate various large kitchen configurations, allowing us to demonstrate different walkway widths and appliance placements,\u201d Sutton adds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to showcasing kitchen designs, the space also needed to support functional meeting areas and workspaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe goal was to ensure a natural flow for clients and event attendees moving between rooms, while still providing enough separation to host multiple meetings simultaneously within the studio,\u201d she reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And each vignette has its own \u2018wow\u2019 factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe two bathrooms are actually really fun rooms, and probably the most collaborative between all of our designers,\u201d Sutton offers. \u201cThey both meet the concept of color saturation and \u2018cover all the sheetrock\u2019 in the design. There are lots of fun elements, patterns and bold colors and design choices, even in the working ADA-compliant space. We love our pink grab bars!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When potential clients initially reach out to Kitchen Design Concepts, the company will often send a link to a virtual twin of the showroom that was created using Matterport technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis sparks immediate interest, with many wanting to visit in person after exploring the space online,\u201d Reese says. \u201cOur location in the design district has also been a major advantage. It\u2019s significantly increased visibility and strengthened our business-to-business relationships within the design community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195710\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195710 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"195710\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195710 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104318\/IMG_6693-1-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195707\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195707 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1464\" data-id=\"195707\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195707 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1-492x600.jpg 492w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1-984x1200.jpg 984w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1-768x937.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1-1170x1427.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104246\/IMG_6629-1-585x714.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Finley Design Company chose to open its own showroom, creating a one-stop shop for not only clients but designers, builders and architects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3296056085de752cc1fc4c99f26376ce\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Finley Design Co. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b7e914c642cbc171eade1296478dc2a\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Basking Ridge, NJ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of spending many hours shopping with their clients at other shops and showrooms, Finley Design Company saw an opportunity. The company realized it could become a one-stop shop for not only its clients, but others as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to support homeowners, designers, builders and architects with design and selection of materials needed for their projects,\u201d states Ali Altieri, senior interior designer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to help the client select&nbsp;the finishes that fit their design style, as well as their budget.&nbsp;Finley\u2019s showroom is an array of materials, finishes and design styles that he knows work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe cabinets are the \u2018wow\u2019 factor,\u201d Altieri says. \u201cAs soon as you enter the door, there is a beautiful&nbsp;olive green mudroom bench with white oak top and gold hardware \u2013 all made from a stock cabinet line, but with that custom flare. We have a bathroom display with a shower enclosure, showing what the curb and niche will look like in an install. We have a modern \u2018wet\u2019 bar with a Silestone quartz countertop and backsplash&nbsp;from Cosentino,&nbsp;constructed from frameless&nbsp;cabinetry in dark charcoal and white oak accents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195709\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195709 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"195709\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195709 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104302\/IMG_6632-1-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195711\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195711 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"195711\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195711 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104332\/IMG_6721-1-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur most exciting display is our&nbsp;working kitchen, complete with a microwave drawer, induction&nbsp;cooktop and built-in Monogram refrigerator&nbsp;with an ice maker,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchen display includes a&nbsp;custom oak island with inset doors and natural Carrara marble top with stacked 3&#8243; edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finley has a collaborating designer for window treatments, wallpaper, soft goods and custom&nbsp;furniture. Design services include full kitchen and bathroom design and bid package, tile design and specification, space planning and material&nbsp;and finish schedules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company offers installation of their products as well, if necessary. In the future, they will be offering&nbsp;closet and pantry design and supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract customers into the showroom, Altieri says Finley will hold monthly events, such as an open house for interior designers, and DIY lessons this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104432\/PQ-Showroom-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195716\" 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1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Paquin Interiors created a welcoming environment by incorporating high-end finishes and an open layout, a design that strikes a balance between sophistication and accessibility.<br><em>Photos: Chris Petrini<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fdd695faa47073551d2c205f987cad67\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Paquin Interiors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22c3c2ade1fb9a9362d389c7f8363e41\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Grasonville, MD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Eric Paquin, v.p. of sales and marketing at Paquin Design\/Build, the decision to open a showroom just made sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a design-build company, we were constantly sending our interior designers and selection coordinators all over town \u2013 to separate places for cabinets, countertops, tile, etc. \u2013 which was inefficient and time-consuming,\u201d he explains. \u201cPrices would sometimes change, or materials would become unavailable, forcing us to go back and redo the process. It was a waste of time for both our team and our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the company decided to bring everything under one roof so clients can view all materials together, get on-site pricing and make their selections efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paquin Design\/Build\u2019s relationships with suppliers allows them to keep their displays current with the latest products and design trends, allowing their clients to see, touch and feel the most up-to-date options when making their decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195715\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195715 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"195715\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195715 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104423\/PQ-Showroom-0-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195717\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195717 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"195717\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195717 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104443\/PQ-Showroom-8-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe working kitchen is definitely the centerpiece of the showroom,\u201d Paquin says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchen is right at the entrance and has been used to host events, including those where chefs come in to demonstrate how the space functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe incorporated high-end finishes and made sure the layout feels open and welcoming, without being overcrowded,\u201d Paquin explains. \u201cThe design strikes a balance between sophistication and accessibility, reflecting the types of products we typically install for clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the cooking demonstrations, Paquin Design\/Build hosts a variety of events, including Chamber of Commerce gatherings, seasonal events like Santa visits during the holidays, and product giveaways to draw in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also have a strong online presence so clients know our hours and can easily schedule appointments. Some potential customers drop in to explore the showroom, while others meet with designers or request in-home consultations,\u201d he comments, adding, \u201cOur location is also a big asset \u2013 we\u2019re right off one of the busiest highways in Maryland.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195705\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195705 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"195705\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195705 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104228\/IMG_1453-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104237\/IMG_1455.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195742\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195742 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"195742\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195742 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11115846\/IMG_1455-edited-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">In addition to two vignettes, the boutique-style Kitchens Bath &amp; Beyond showroom is laid out so that every product category has its own room, providing a streamlined selection process for the client.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0c6fb67f650d69889c343364a8254a6\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Kitchens Bath &amp; Beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf89d89f106f2cba3e00e350de6a6d38\" style=\"color:#5394a4\">Metuchen, NJ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the grand opening of Kitchens Bath &amp; Beyond, Founder and Creative Director Janibell Rodriguez remarked, \u201c[This] was more than a ribbon cutting \u2013 it was a moment of arrival, purpose and pure gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a&nbsp;degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, certifications from the NKBA in Cabinetry, Lighting, Color, and Bathroom Design, and years of experience in Manhattan\u2019s prestigious A&amp;D Building, Rodriguez brings a unique blend of expertise in aesthetics, functionality and material selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her vision for Kitchens, Bath &amp; 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She wants to provide customers the opportunity to learn about the latest kitchen and bath products and technologies firsthand. With the showroom opening several weeks ago, she is realizing that vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the boutique-style showroom, located on the second floor of a building in the heart of a charming town, every product category has its own room. There are also two vignettes \u2013 a luxury vignette and an entry level kitchen space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195704\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195704 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"195704\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195704 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104220\/IMG_1450-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"195703\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195703 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"195703\" src=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195703 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/sola-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11104210\/IMG_1449-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the vignettes, she showcases a 36&#8243; panel-ready French door refrigerator with 36&#8243; freezer drawer, as well as a statement 48&#8243; range, a 24&#8243; dishwasher, a 48&#8243; hood and a microwave oven, which can be used as a microwave or as a convection oven. These are all appliances that her clients might not be familiar with, and she is anxious to educate them about how these products can elevate a design and enhance functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to kitchen and bath products and designs, Rodriguez notes that her firm is slowly expanding into outdoor living, a growing segment for designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Rodriguez\u2019s philosophy can be seen in her showroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese areas&nbsp;aren\u2019t just rooms \u2013 they shape your daily routine,\u201d she explains. \u201cA well-designed&nbsp;kitchen&nbsp;makes cooking and gathering effortless. A thoughtfully crafted&nbsp;shower&nbsp;feels like a private retreat. Your&nbsp;living spaces and bedrooms&nbsp;should reflect your personality while offering both style and comfort. 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