KITCHEN VIEWS - Key Persons
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Whether with new construction or remodeling, Ed has spent the past 25 years helping homeowners create their dream homes. For the last 15 years he has worked exclusively in kitchen and bath design. With today's many options for cabinetry and countertop surfaces, Ed understands how important it is to juggle both the need for a functional space with meeting a particular budget. Working either with a homeowner or builder, regardless of the project size, Ed will help provide a pleasant experience and deliver the needed results for your kitchen, bath or any other space.
Ed Nunes was brought in to design a kitchen that fit seamlessly into the minimalist design of this newly constructed home, designed by Architect Mark Lawton who describes it as "a celebration of simplicity and next generation technology."
Jill Barrett's lifelong background in art provides additional depth in her perspective of design services. She is a graduate from Paier College of Art with a background in Interior Design and is certified as an AKBD designer through the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Jill has worked alongside builders, contractors, interior designers, and individual homeowners in a multitude of unique situations. Her diligence and work history has provided immeasurable experience in transforming both existing conditions and new constructions into beautifully desirable spaces. She has successfully created inspiring areas for high-end clients and home flippers alike, plus has worked in sensitive areas of restoring historical homes. Included in her work history are many years of experience in project managing and extensive sales knowledge.
During her 20 years in this industry, Jill has gained publicity from assisting with the coordination of designing a kitchen for HGTV; an honor to say the least.
Jill truly enjoys her work and welcomes her clients to be partners with her as she leads them through the process of transitioning their home to produce the dream kitchen they desire - within a budget they can comfortably afford.
John is an artistic, creative, innovative designer who enjoys working with clients to design beautiful, practical kitchens whether modern, transitional, or traditional. He has spent the last 14 years designing kitchens, working extensively with homeowners, property managers, installers, and contractors on projects large and small.
John has a wide range of interests. He is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in literature and writing and an associate degree in arranging from Berklee College of Music, he has worked as an English Teacher, Staff Engineer, Energy Manager, and Project Manager.
With over 20 years of experience in kitchen, bathroom, and millwork design; and degrees in both interior design and business, Lisa joined Kitchen Views in early 2010 to serve the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area. Although she started in retail residential, Lisa has expanded her portfolio by partnering with developers in creating large developments, and spearheaded to implement casework into our commercial and turnkey division.
Marlena is a creative, artistic, innovative designer who enjoys working with clients to design beautiful, practical kitchens. With a background in interior design, she has been a kitchen designer for 7 years and she absolutely loves her job.
Her range of experience includes working with carpenters, installers, fabricators, and homeowners in newly constructed homes, as well as working with clients on renovating existing kitchens or remodeling a bathroom. She has experience designing walk-in closets and working on the job site with homeowners as well as designing furniture for bedrooms, dining and living rooms.
Whatever the size of your project, Marlena is excited to help make your dreams come true.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Rhode Island Builders Association 's Board of Directors
With over 12 years of experience in kitchen and bathroom design, Mary Jane likes getting to know people, what they're looking for in a renovation, and then guiding them through the many choices that need to be made.
She grew up in Wickford, Rhode Island in a house that was built in 1750, so she naturally has an appreciation for historical architecture and antiques. She enjoys the fusion of old and new in design, as well as modern.
Mary Jane enjoys getting to work with different styles, as she works to bring the uniqueness of individual clients to the right design for them. Her strong work ethic is balanced with cooking and gardening in her free time.
In the meantime, in addition to the kitchens seen above in the slideshow, we think you'll be interested in seeing the computer renderings of some of her past projects. These are good examples of how you will see your own kitchen design process progressing.