Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer

Name: Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer
Telephone: +1 908-872-7760
Rating: 5

53 Reviews

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Platinum Designs, LLC is a custom kitchen design firm and creates luxury kitchens for our local Somerset / Hunterdon County area in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Our design showroom is located in Somerville, NJ. We design custom cabinetry and install high end kitchens, offices, libraries, bathrooms, and wet bars for some of the most prestigious homes in America. Platinum Designs, LLC is owned and operated by Ian Cairl. Ian has been in the building industry for over 20 years. While specializing in custom cabinetry design, Ian's understanding of all facets of the building process have enabled him to "think outside the box" on each project. "My desire when working with each and every client is to create a design that is not only a functional space, but one that creates emotion for the homeowner, connecting with their sense of style and complementing their way of life. I enjoy the design process as with each project I seek to make the most of the space, realizing a unique vision for any budget. I am grateful to my clients for choosing me to work with them on their most valuable asset, their home, and appreciate the referrals I receive daily. I look forward to working with you too."

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Drafting, Floor Plans, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Pantry Design

Areas Served

Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Belle Mead, Bernardsville, Blackwells Mills, Borough of Far Hills, Bradley Gardens, Bridgewater, Califon, Far Hills, Flemington, Gladstone, Hillsborough, Liberty Corner, Martinsville, Millington, Neshanic Station, Peapack, Pluckemin, Ringoes, Somerville, Three Bridges, Warren, Warren Township, Whitehouse, Whitehouse Station

Awards

Member NKBA First place regional winning kitchen in Sub-Zero & Wolf Kitchen Design Contest for 2006/2007 and 2008/2009. Ian Cairl chosen as 2007 Designer of the Year by Ovation Cabinetry. Kitchen project designed by Ian Cairl featured on premiere episode of "Moving Up" on TLC.

35 Projects

Design ideas for a large traditional ensuite bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, stone tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink and marble worktops.

The Resort Boudoir

Chester, NJ

Laurelwood

This is an example of a large classic kitchen in New York.

Tewksbury White Classic

This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Newark with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.

Scotch Plains 2 tone makeover

Scotch Plains, NJ

This is an example of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.

Lyptus on the Lake

Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Newark with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and an island.

Far Hills Mountaintop Maison

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Business Details

Business Name

Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer

Phone Number

+1 908-872-7760

Website

www.platinumdesignsllc.com/

Address

Somerville, NJ 08876

Typical Job Cost

USD 35,000 - USD 100,000

Licence Number

13VH05138200

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194 Followers

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53 Reviews for Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer

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Ian is amazing! From design to installation, he is there for it all and truly listens! He helped us to maximize storage and counter space in our small kitchen by utilizing a variety of cabinets. Ian's extensive knowledge of the variety of products and suppliers helped us to stay within budget without minimizing quality. He was very responsive to our communication requests, be it email, text, or phone call. Ian guided us through all the decisions in remodeling our kitchen, providing us with options and all the information we needed to make an informed decision. He never pushed his opinions on us or more expensive options. Ian was respectful to our needs, budget, and style preferences. We can't thank him enough for all his expertise!! We LOVE our new kitchen!!

8 May, 2021

donnawarters

Ian has created 2 outrageous kitchens for me. His attention to design detail is explementary. My first project - in 2005 was a complete new kitchen starting from the studs. When it came time to sell my home in 2018 - Ian's designs were a main factor in helping to achieve over the list price with multiple offers. My current project is just as spectacular and breathtaking . Again the kitchen was taken to the studs and Ian started with a blank canvas. Ian is extremely gifted and definitely creates out of the box.. No cookie cutter designs. Ian designed the master bath in my current home and I could not be happier. Ian listens very well and incorporates my thoughts and ideas into a fine tuned work of art. " A master at his craft." Family members were so impressed with Ian's unique creativity that they also hired him for a very large project. It is wonderful to work with a craftsman who so enjoys the true art of design.

10 February, 2021

HU-676802785

His designs and often solutions for problematic areas are functional and beautiful. Ian has designed a variety of areas for my clients and I am always blown away with what he comes up with and he honestly makes me look good in the process. His rich working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general contractor skills make him invaluable on jobs because what would often be a stumbling block for others, pausing the project to confirm with other trades, are a seamless transition for Ian. He is extremely precise in his CAD drawings to even shade the areas based on the direction of the sun as it pertains to the job site. Ian is committed to doing his best not only on each job but on each minute detail. I love having his professionalism, hard working attitude and creativity on my projects.

8 February, 2021Last modified:8 February, 2021

Barrys Appliance TV

Ian redesigns and delivers kitchens quickly, efficiently, and professionally. We are always incredibly impressed by the level of detail and professionalism given us. Would highly recommend!

3 February, 2021

elisa89051

Ian is a true gem. His work and craftsmanship is beyond flawless. On top of that, he brings fresh ideas and his eye for design is impeccable! My husband and I differ on ideas of design and aesthetics and Ian helped bridge both of our ideas and created kitchen and bathroom designs that are to die for. Our kitchen is so beautiful that I don’t even want to cook in it and our master bath looks like a spa at a 5 star hotel. If I could do it all over again, I would not change one thing. Ian is a true artist and it shows in his work. One last thing- he is the sweetest person ever and was always there for us to answer any questions or concerns. Highly recommend !!

2 February, 2021

cmfstacey

Platinum Designs made a live edge coffee table for us. The piece is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t be happier. It is such a unique piece and the custom size is perfect to our oversized couch. Ian is great to work with and really pays attention to every detail. He has great design ideas that I would never come up with on my own and he also asked me questions and gave me options through out the building process. This is the third project Platinum Designs created for us. He also designed, built and installed our bar which included the cabinets, appliances, lighting, hardware and a live edge bar top. The design was a combination of wood, metal, stone and copper. It is stunning. The other project was a bathroom vanity. I hope I need more things built so I have the opportunity to work with him again.

2 February, 2021

Greg and Jean McCauley

We waited a long time and spoke to a lot of contractors before deciding to use Platinum Design for our kitchen renovation. It was not an easy renovation since my home is 150 years old and presented many design challenges. However, Ian saw past the challenges and designed an extraordinary kitchen. Not only does the kitchen feel like it belongs in a Victorian home, it also offers the most up to date kitchen features making it both beautiful and user friendly. We would highly recommend Ian and his entire team for anyone interested in having a professional, one-of-a-kind experience.

23 July, 2017

Helene Cole

We engaged with Ian and his team to design and build out our beach home kitchen and bathrooms after an outstanding experience with our primary home. We could not b happier with the outcome. For the kitchen I originally wanted one large island; after realizing how we wanted to use this space, Ian convinced us to go with 2 islands, one a work island and one much larger social island. The social island has an industrial feel with metal, wood and reclaimed wood. So happy we went this route; it has truly become the heart of the house. we can easily fit 10 to 12 people around the island table with additional room at the other island. Ian carried the beach casual feel into all the bathrooms as well. Would definitely recommend Platinum Designs to anyone.

25 June, 2017

Michele Ross

Ian helped me re-configure my kitchen/family room at our new beach house last year. He was full of creative ideas that ultimately made the space incredible! From the custom copper hood to the soft close drawers he has an eye for detail that made my new kitchen/family room better than I could have expected. Ian also designed and hung a beautifully hand crafted barn door, a favorite feature in my new home that gets tons of compliments. He recently also constructed a custom kitchen table to fit the space perfectly along with 3 raw edge shelves that finish the room beautifully. He is a pleasure to work with and was very attentive to my thoughts as well.

20 June, 2017

ninacollier

We love our kitchen! Ian has great creative vision and a strong sense for how to make rooms both beautiful and functional. He and his team are true professionals and craftsmen. Quality and design are top notch.

22 April, 2016

Lindsey Showman

We hired Ian and his team to finish our basement based on the beautiful work they did on my Brothers kitchen. The challenge with a basement many times is making it feel homey and like an extension of the upper floors. Ian listened to all of our needs/budget and constructed a plan and design that was executed beautifully. Many of the other companies we had gotten quotes from had very simple ideas/designs for the project but Ian brought in different elements that made the space special and truly made it feel like another floor of the home.

21 April, 2016

jayperantoni36

As an architect I was anticipating being able to undertake my own kitchen redesign effort but working with some very tight spaces I was frustrated at not being able to come to a satisfactory design that accommodated our goals. I was afraid that my only solution was to build an addition to fit everything in. Finding Ian Cairl and his Platinum Design Showroom in downtown Somerville kept our project as a Renovation effort avoiding the need for additional space. Ian's insights and practical experience provided the key intelligence to help us balance our needs within the confines of a modest home. His efforts probably doubled the value of our home and infinitely increased its visual appeal. Ian's design work, access to fabulous cabinetry and skilled subcontractors proved to be nothing short of exceptional. Our project received Ian's direct personal attention. He kept the work progressing on schedule, coordinated all the deliveries and appliance installations and kept everything within our budget. Platinum Designs receives our absolute highest possible recommendation.

20 March, 2016

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25 Comments

Commented: what cabinets were used here?Hello, Thanks very much, this kitchen has a combination of custom and semi custom elements. The cabinetry is manufactured in NJ by Hanssem. The hood, Burled ref panels, and some other elements were ...

20 March, 2021

Commented: What cabinetry and countertops did you use in thus fabulous kitchen?Hello there, The cabinetry is made by Hanssem, Kent door style in Cherry with Cordovan stain. Certain elements such as the hood, and burled panel inlays we designed and manufactured. I'm sorry to sa...

9 April, 2018

Commented: Fashionista Closet inquiryHello, this canopy was designed and supplied through Theresa Scelfo Designs, in Morristown NJ .

27 January, 2017

Commented: Love the sconces! What is the manufacturer/ style? Lovely room!I wish I could help you with this but the clients selected their fixtures and unfortunately I do not have access to that info. Thank you for your kind comments!! Ian

2 November, 2016

Commented: Bar counter top? Rest of counters?Hi Bridget, The top is a thick solid cherry wood top, with a Cordovan stain, and a Lacquer finish. we made this top, and the table and bench, in this kitchen to coordinate with the Cherry hood and i...

2 September, 2016

Commented: what colorHello, the finish is Colonial stain on Maple, with a brown glaze.... it is a medium brown tone finish.

1 February, 2016

Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer