For those who have never joined us, this much anticipated
fundraising event, highlights some of our favorite recently
remodeled kitchen projects in West Hartford. Start your
self-guided tour at any of the homes featured, along with a
visit to our new showroom in the heart of West Hartford’s Design
District, sure to be a hot spot. Whether you plan on making a
day of the event, or spending a few hours with us, there is
always something for everyone.
All ticket sale and silent auction proceeds from this year’s
tour will again benefit the “Better Beginnings” fund for
Neonatal Care of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. The
“Better Beginnings” Fund works to:
• Purchase vital medical equipment for the NICU
• Fund education and professional development for the NICU staff
• Support environmental needs for the NICU
• Maintain visitation rooms for patients and their families
Check back often in the coming months to find out what we have
up our sleeves. If you would like to be added to our mailing
list, or wish to become involved with the tour, please
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Experienced Kitchen & Bath Designer
Job Description:
Fast-paced, innovative, high-end kitchen and bath design/build
firm seeks to hire an experienced kitchen & bath designer with a
proven track record to join our team in West Hartford, CT. We
are a steadily expanding company, committed to excellence in
everything we do. We currently have offices in Bantam and West
Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years
experience successfully designing and selling kitchen and bath
projects, be proficient in using AutoCAD, and know the
remodeling process. The designer we seek is driven to succeed,
self motivated, creative, focused, mature, detail-oriented,
customer-service focused, an excellent communicator (both
written and verbal skills), capable of multi-tasking and
appreciates the value of working for a sophisticated, well run
organization. CKD or ACKD preferred. The successful candidate
will be committed to staying in the area and growing with the
company.
Position is full-time. KBDC offers a competitive compensation
package including health benefits. For consideration, please
email cover letter and resume to: lorey@kbdconsultants.com. This
position is available for immediate hiring.
Seminars
Spring Forward: KBDC Continuing Education Seminars
This spring look for our popular continuing education seminars
to be held in our showroom located at 1000 Farmington
Avenue in West Hartford Center. Seminars
include: Kitchen Planning Trends and Guidelines, Bathroom
Planning Guidelines and Design Tips for Applying Principles of
Universal Design.
These informative programs are offered through West Hartford
Continuing Education Tuesday evenings during the month of March
and through Farmington and Simsbury Continuing Education Tuesday
evenings in April. Seminars take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Seating is limited. Please contact the Continuing Education
office in the towns of West Hartford (860-523-3535), Farmington
(860-404-0290) or Simsbury (860-658-3870) for more information
and to enroll.
COMPANY NEWS
We're Moving
As of May 1st 2008, KBDC will have moved from West Hartford
Center to 139 Vanderbilt Avenue in the heart of West Hartford's
Design District. This new facility will give us much needed
parking, storage and expansion space. The innovative showroom
promises to feature all the latest styles in kitchen & bath
design, including the emerging trend towards a more contemporary
aesthetic and a working demonstration kitchen, along with luxury
brand appliances like Wolf and Subzero. Keep an eye out for
another KBDC grand opening in the near future.
Francine Taylor
Francine Taylor Grand Opening
November 11th marked the much-anticipated grand opening of
Francine Taylor our new home furnishings store and interior
design studio. Housed in the recently renovated historic Bantam
Fire Company building (next door to our Bantam office) at 822
Bantam Road, Francine Taylor will feature home furnishings, art
and antiques, custom lighting, fashion and accessories, plus
interior design and space planning services. Business hours are
Monday, Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Plan to stop in and visit with Design Manager, Francine Fabbri.
Francine is a noted interior designer who has worked in
Litchfield County for 10 years. Having her as a member of our
design team allows us to offer complete design services from
initial concept to construction straight through to choosing
paint and window treatments for your newly remodeled space.
Francine is available for in-home interior design consultations
on projects of all sizes, anywhere in Connecticut and can be
contacted by calling (860) 567-0007 or email
.
KBDC Newsletter
The spring 2008 edition of our company newsletter will be in
production in the coming months. Our fall ‘07 issue included a
total lakeside home renovation as well as photos of our award
winning kitchen and master suite transformation that was the
highlight of our 2007 kitchen tour. If you haven’t received a
copy of our previous newsletters and would like to be added to
our mailing list, please email your contact information to
so you won’t miss a single issue.
If you’d like to experience the energy of KBDC and view further
examples of our work, we’d be happy to mail you a copy of our
portfolio CD. To request our CD please email
.
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven
Lorey Cavanaugh, CKD/CBD will be teaching her third semester at
the University of New Haven in the Department of Visual and
Performing Arts in the spring of ’08. Lorey was the creator of a
pilot program in kitchen and bath design with the university and
based on its success the course has been added to the core
curriculum of the design program. To learn more about the
University of New Haven, please visit
www.newhaven.edu.
Charity in the workplace
KBDC is committed to giving back to its community and supports a
number of institutions in the greater Hartford and West Hartford
areas. These organizations include:
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
FoodShare, Inc.
My Sister’s Place
The Mayor’s Charity Ball
Pillsbury United Communities, Waite House Bridge Disaster Fund
The Litchfield Aid of the Connecticut Junior Republic
Sunshine Kids Benefit
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, North Central CT/Western
MA Chapter
The Women’s Fund of Western MA
Simsbury High School
Conard High School Graduation Celebration 2007
The Town that Cares Fund
National Stroke Association-Memorial Contribution
The Hospice of Florida Suncoast-Memorial Contribution
We Belong
KBDC is an active member of the following organizations:
NKBA: National Kitchen and Bath Association-Promoting
excellence and Professionalism in the industry for over 40
years, NKBA certification and membership represents the hallmark
in knowledge and experience.
www.nkba.org
HBA: Home Builders Association-The National Home
Builder’s Association is based in Washington, D.C. with
individual state chapters and is the leader in the industry for
information, education, research, and technical expertise. The
HBA of CT. represents the residential construction industry in
Connecticut providing service and support to its members and the
community through advocacy and education.
www.nahb.org
SEN: SEN Design Group-A national organization of the
finest kitchen and bath designer’s in the country. SEN Design
group members represent the best source for information about
kitchens and baths and provide their clients with the highest
quality products at competitive prices. www.sendesign.com
WPO: Women President’s Organization-Brings together a
diverse group of successful women business owners facing similar
issues in the business community and provides increased access
to professional opportunities. Provides advocacy for women
business owners in the public and private sectors.
www.womenpresidentsorg.com
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce: Encourages the
development of business in West Hartford and enhances the
quality of life in the community.
www.whchamber.com
Northwestern Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce: Promotes economic growth and community
enhancement in Northwestern Connecticut.
www.nwctchamberofcommerce.org
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
We Made the Cut
For the second straight year, Kitchen & Bath Design Consultants,
LLC (KBDC) has been named a top 500 remodeling company by
Qualified Remodeler Magazine. Each year Qualified Remodeler
Magazine recognizes remodeling companies across the nation for
their significant contributions and sustained success in their
community. The Top 500 list is the longest on-going recognition
program in the remodeling industry. KBDC is proud of this
distinction and has been included on this prestigious list based
on the following criteria: Installed remodeling dollar volume,
total number of years in the business, industry association
membership, industry certification, industry awards, and
community service.
Design Awards
Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine, a national publication
featuring the most innovative kitchen and bath designs, has
featured Kitchen & Bath Design Consultants (KBDC) in its 9th
Annual Design Awards issue (Fall 2007). The issue features a
select group of designers from across the country, each judged
by a panel of professionals. KBDC was awarded 3rd place for its
design of a contemporary kitchen and 2nd place for a recent
master bathroom project. The images featured in the fall issue
of the magazine highlight KBDC’s masterful designs and showcases
the breathtaking results of a kitchen and master bath project
constructed for local homeowners.
Supporting Women and Women Owned Businesses
As a female business owner, it is important for KBDC Owner Lorey
Cavanaugh, CKD/CBD to align herself with other businesswomen
both locally and nationally through her participation in the
Women President’s Organization. The Women President’s
Organization is an international organization of 1200 members in
the U.S., Canada and as far away as Lima, Peru and the United
Kingdom. WPO supports the advancement of women in business and
works to address and solve issues relevant to the female
entrepreneur.
November 11th marked the much-anticipated grand opening of
Francine Taylor our new home furnishings store and interior
design studio. Housed in the recently renovated historic Bantam
Fire Company building (next door to our Bantam office) at 822
Bantam Road, Francine Taylor will feature home furnishings, art
and antiques, custom lighting, fashion and accessories, plus
interior design and space planning services. Business hours are
Monday, Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Plan to stop in and visit with Design Manager, Francine Fabbri.
Francine is a noted interior designer who has worked in
Litchfield County for 10 years. Having her as a member of our
design team allows us to offer complete design services from
initial concept to construction straight through to choosing
paint and window treatments for your newly remodeled space.
Francine is available for in-home interior design consultations
on projects of all sizes, anywhere in Connecticut and can be
contacted by calling (860) 567-0007 or email
.