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" We're family owned, so when you
work with us, you support a local
business in Texas or New Mexico. "
-ANJALI KHANNA, VIVALDI LIFESTYLES
to Renovation Angel, where she now serves as
an industry partner.
" The worlds are not so different, as I am still
The company has grown to comprise six showrooms and six warehouse
facilities, employing 60. The company works with designers, has a specialty
contractor department and services roughly 40% residential clients and 60%
commercial customers. Vivaldi also has a custom cabinetry division that
builds cabinets to designers' specifications and desired color palette or finish.
" We're family owned, so when you work with us, you support a local business
in Texas or New Mexico, " said Anjali. The Khannas' son, Tanuj, joined
the business in 2016 and heads up Vivaldi Group's cabinet division. " We
owe our longevity to the quality of materials that we sell, our experience,
our service and persistence. "
As for design trends, she said that the most popular direction in countertops
and backsplashes are " simple, clean and classy " looks with gray
tones morphing to taupe and to green, while prints and mosaics are
fading away.
" Our goal is to provide superior products that give a home or commercial
property an instant facelift, " she added. " Whether it's a five-star hotel or a
kitchen remodel, our team can help you find the right materials. "
VIVALDI LIFESTYLES:
http://www.vivaldi-group.com
VIVALDI ON INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/vivaldi.lifestyles/
dedicated to assisting design professionals in
offering the best outcome for their client, " she
said. " The big difference is timing. At Miele,
the focus is on creating a new space, while at
Renovation Angel, we are repurposing an
existing kitchen with a designer. "
And it's budget-friendly, too. Customers
can typically save between $10,000 and
$50,000 when they recycle a complete kitchen,
including appliances. They also receive a
tax benefit for the current value of the kitchen
and free white-glove removal by a team of
vetted, insured carpenters. Renovation Angel,
which has recycled and repurposed more
than 8,100 kitchens, accepts pre-owned luxury
brands, cabinetry, showroom displays and
new-in-box products.
" As sustainable
alternatives become
more available,
people are ready
to embrace them. "
-LISA HINSON,
RENOVATION ANGEL
LISA HINSON
RENOVATION ANGEL,
FAIRFIELD, N.J.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
Lisa Hinson's kitchen is her happy place, so she's fortunate to be in a career
that makes kitchens happy places to be. She started her K&B journey with
high-end retailers, including The Pampered Chef and Williams Sonoma.
She then went on to be part of Miele's Experience Center team at the luxury
appliance giant's U.S. headquarters in Princeton, N.J., hosting events and
helping clients plan kitchens.
" After a few years, I began working exclusively with the K&B industry
to educate and share the Miele line, " said Hinson. " Miele has a generous
program - TradePRO - for designers to own Miele in their homes. Expanding
this program was a key focus. "
Miele partnered with Renovation Angel, the nation's largest recycler of
luxury kitchens, on a program called Recycle & Rebate in 2020 to divert
kitchens from ending up in landfills. Homeowners are eligible for a 10%
discount on Miele appliances when they donate a kitchen to Renovation
Angel. Hinson saw the benefits of repurposing luxury kitchens and migrated
Hinson said more consumers are looking
for ways to lessen their impact on the planet
- more sustainable manufacturing practices,
solar panels and electric cars. " As sustainable
alternatives become more available, people are
ready to embrace them, " she added.
Her philanthropic activities also extend past
the kitchen as well; each January, she hosts a
drive to collect coats and cold-weather gear for
less fortunate neighbors in the Trenton area.
" I'm surprised each year at everyone's generosity, "
she marvels. " Kindness matters. "
RENOVATION ANGEL:
https://renovationangel.com
LISA HINSON ON LINKEDIN:
linkedin.com/in/lisa-hinson-clipp-9615a120
By Dianne M. Pogoda, a freelance writer for
NKBA and the K&B industry.
linkedin.com/in/dianne-pogoda/
KBBONLINE.COM
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