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Newly Remodeled Kitchen Reflects Home’s Vintage Roots

vintage kitchenThis Hinsdale kitchen remodels found its inspiration in the home’s Dutch Colonial style vintage roots. When working through their wish list, the homeowners wanted their new kitchen to feel like it was always there, maintaining a timeless, vintage look but with 21st-century amenities.  As three-time Normandy clients, they’ve done their fair share of remodeling and knew that their first step to a new kitchen was a call to Normandy’s Troy Pavelka.

The remodeled kitchen features a custom linen white paint on the cabinets to match the rest of the home, with antique, crystal light fixtures to further enhance the vintage look.  The island features an antique finish on the granite, and perimeter countertops are Imperial Danby marble. Both of these countertop selections add more variation to the kitchen, without looking out of place.

The homeowners are also extreme pet lovers, and throughout the design process, it was a priority to ensure that their pets’ beds would have a prime location in the new space.

“We achieved the homeowners’ goal of making the style, look and feel of the kitchen look as though it was original to the vintage home,” commented Troy, “And the project manager, Rick Ruh, did a fantastic job throughout the construction with zero hiccups.”

This home is one of five featured in the upcoming 2012 AAUW (American Association of University Women) Home Tour in Hinsdale on September 30th.  “Supporting locally has always been a passion of these homeowners,” says Troy, “When I explained that the tour was the AAUW’s primary fundraiser for scholarships benefiting local, college-bound women, they happily agreed to participate.”  Normandy is also hosting the AAUW After Party featuring amazing food from the talented chefs of Sub-Zero Wolf, admission to the After Party is included in every home tour ticket. Visit the AAUW website to purchase tickets for this fundraiser, it’s sure to be a fun time, not to mention for a great local cause!

If you’ve got an upcoming project and would like to have Troy come to your home for a complimentary consultation, make an appointment today!

Sharing the Knowledge with Ongoing Design Training

Anthony Tondelli providing design trainingThe Normandy Design Team undergoes weekly training sessions to learn about the latest product offerings, stay on top of current trends, and share the collective knowledge that the team has gained through their experiences.  In today’s meeting one of Normandy’s veteran designers, Tony Tondelli, was explained how to manage potential rainwater issues in certain roofing situations.  The team also learned about new plumbing fixtures, saw some amazing design solutions that were recently completed, and discussed possible solutions to a challenge that was faced during construction.  “One of the great things about the design team here at Normandy is the willingness of every member of the team to share what they’ve learned with the group,” says Normandy Design Manager Troy Pavelka. “When you get 14 skilled designers collaborating and sharing, our clients always come out the winner; through better solutions, more innovative products, and smoother remodeling experiences.”

Many members of the Normandy Design Team have won national and regional design awards and hold certifications or advanced degrees including Master’s Degrees in Architecture, LEED certifications, CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer), and AKBD (Associates Degree in Kitchen & Bath Design), as well as years of construction and field experience.  Their experience, training, and regular involvement with projects in the field bring a wealth of knowledge to the group, and their camaraderie and willingness to share help put that knowledge to beneficial use on each and every project.

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