Are you the architect or designer?

Laura Mac

6 years ago

I just saw all these same kitchens on Savvy Kitchens posts. Did you design this kitchen or build the house or?

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Ottolia & Barnes Architecture
6 years ago
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Hello Laura, thank you for the email. Good question. We
were the architects on the project and designed all the spaces in this
house in which Savvy Kitchens designed the kitchen cabinets and the
functionality of the kitchen within our space. I have had the pleasure to work with
Loriann on several projects and, as a kitchen designer, she brings a
wealth of knowledge and talent to each project. She's is also a retail dealer for the kitchen cabinets and has a wonderful showroom - I find that this also adds value to the project.

Best.
Laura Mac thanked Ottolia & Barnes Architecture
Laura Mac
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6 years ago
Thank you! I saw that kitchen and loved it (I live right near RH), and I saw the pic in several locations. I'll keep you both in mind for some future jobs that may be coming up!
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