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JAN 2014

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AT A GLANCE R.I. KITCHEN & BATH Location: Warwick, RI Principal: Steven L. St. Onge, CGR, CAPS, President Showroom: 3,000 square feet Hours of Operation: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thurs: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sat.: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Number of Employees: 14 Major Product Lines Carried: Wolf, Sub-Zero, Cabico, UltraCraft, Kohler, Silestone Design Software: Chief Architect, 20/20 Business Philosophy: "R.I. Kitchen & Bath provides the opportunity for talented individuals to combine their skills and assemble as a team to work together to achieve our mission. We hope to inspire enjoyment within the process of interior, bath and kitchen renovations by our integrated approach that simplifes the complex nature of any remodeling project." Photo: Nat Rea, Nat Rea Photography A NEW SHOWROOM Great service may be critical to a frm's success, but so, too, is the ability to show of the breadth and scope of a firm's design aesthetics. And, with a new 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom, the RIKB design team is able to bring many of its ideas to life for all who walk through the doors. St. Onge states, "Our newly designed showroom inspires great ideas w it h i mag i nat ive displays of true-tolife bathroom and kitchen settings and the latest products." Some of those product s i nclude cabinets by Cabico, UltraCraft, Norcraft, Aristokraft, Kabinart, Wood Pro and more; countertops by Silestone, Cambria and Hanstone, as well as natural marble, granite and concrete; appliances from Wolf, Asko and Sub-Zero; tile from Dal Tile, Best Tile, Anatolia and others, and plumbing fxtures from Kohler (the showroom is a registered Kohler showroom) as well as TOTO and Jacuzzi. The firm also has full custom capabilities for cabinetry. Live displays are featured "in an actual working kitchen environment so our clients can see how the products function in a properly designed space," St. Onge notes, adding that the showroom also hosts local chefs for classes and cooking demonstrations. "We have fun with our clients and staf," he adds. The design of the showroom leans toward classic elegance, and St. Onge remarks, "Our goal is to spark imagination and allow our clients to step into a space where they feel at home." Of course, everyone knows that location is also essential to a showroom's success, and the R.I. Kitchen & Bath showroom benefts greatly from its central location that is accessible to clients in three diferent states. St. Onge notes, "We are conveniently located on Jeferson Boulevard in Warwick, Rhode Island, about a mile away from T.F. Green Airport. We are a registered contractor in Rhode Island and Connecticut and carry a Massachusetts supervisor's license. Our Rhode Island base gives us the unique opportunity to work in many waterfront properties, enabling our Photo: Jamie Harrington, Image Ten Photography Aging-in-Place Specialist, holds a B.S. degree in Business, and a Certifed Graduate Remodeler designation from NAHB. He is a third generation home remodeler, and says, "I could go on and on about our talented staf, as the level of professionalism is unrivaled." •This spacious, upscale kitchen won R.I. Kitchen & Bath Silver honors in the recent CotY Awards. designers to leverage some terrifc views into their designs; however, we have worked in country estates in eastern Connecticut, as well as some beautiful homes in the southeastern Massachusetts area." Looking ahead, St. Onge is upbeat. Entering into its 25th year, the frm has a long track record of meeting clients' needs. And, as St. Onge points out, "Our clients appreciate our mindset and approach. Despite 'current economic conditions,' the average age of housing gets one year older every year. We are optimistic about the future." Visit Booth # N963 Circle No. 24 on Product Card January 2014 ForResidentialPros.com | 41

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