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Testimonial

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:25:43 +0000

Dear Alison,

I remember sitting in your showroom thinking; I could really enjoy this kitchen! After talking to you I felt that you could never design any less than a kitchen I loved. That is so true! The kitchen is delightful, a combination of lovely and practical, classy but ready to work. It is worth the wait and I can’t thank you enough for all of your expertise and help.

The kitchen is the heart of our home and it is in better shape than ever. I wish you blessing upon blessing.

Debbie M.

p.s. I hope you’ll stop in again for a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

Testimonial

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:24:44 +0000

Hi Jim,

I forgot to say a couple of things when you came over.

Thank you so much for saving our house (and family) from that dreadful kitchen.

I love it at night when just the pendants are on and the kitchen is all dreamy shimmery. I love the green in the counter top at night as well when the lights shine on it.

When we had our big party this weekend, all the neighbors loved your work.

One kid said it looked like a kitchen on a cooking show and was kind of surprised that our kitchen could look so nice.

Basically, everyone had a great respect for your vision, so THANKS!

Elizabeth S.

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admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:23:47 +0000

Melissa,

Thank you for all your fantastic work on my kitchen! I love it and all your ideas! Thank you for the beautiful home!

Love,

Jeralyn L.

COMING SOON

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:36:42 +0000

Alison Griffin

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:38:34 +0000

Clients applaud Alison’s ability to listen to their wants and desires, and then create a space better than they ever envisioned. While she has great proficiency with period restorations, she also enjoys creating transitional and contemporary spaces. One of her Mid-Century Modern kitchens recently appeared on the cover of a major cabinet manufacturer’s 2008 national catalog.

Alison has been designing and building things since she was a child. She grew up surrounded by construction, and gained hands-on experience first with the construction of her childhood passive solar home, and then as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

While attending Mt. Holyoke College, majoring in International Relations, she spent the majority of her time sewing costumes for the college theatre department and taking fine arts classes. Rather than pursuing a traditional career in business or law, Alison moved to New York City, enrolling in the Fashion Institute of Technology’s fashion design program. For the following ten years, Alison created textile designs for the home furnishings and apparel industries.

Her transition to kitchen design started many years ago with the purchase of a 1918 Craftsman bungalow and the sketching of her dream kitchen, eventually leading to a job offer of designing kitchens as a career. For Alison, designing kitchens and other interior spaces has been a perfect blending of her love of design, construction and architecture.

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To contact Alison Griffin about a kitchen. pantry or bath design,

call: 973-539-3339
fax: 973-539-2327
Email: AlisonG@CanterburyDesign.com

Jim Dove

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:37:07 +0000

Upon completing his bachelor degree at Montclair State University, Jim fulfilled his life long dream and attended UCLA to pursue his Masters of Architecture. Completing this in 1990, he went to work in Denver, Colorado on the new Denver International Airport where he worked for five years. Seeking greater opportunities to reflect his creativity, Jim joined a kitchen design firm in the Aspen, Colorado area. He loved it! Since returning to his home state of New Jersey, Jim has designed kitchens from California to New Jersey and from Florida to Todi, Italy. He has won a national design award and has been published numerous times in books and national magazines. Jim recently appeared on HGTV’s national program, Kitchen Trends.

Jim Dove became fascinated with architecture and design at a very early age while exploring the majestic hotels of Atlantic City’s glorious past. Ever since then design has played a major part of his journey through life. At the age of 18, Jim found himself on a plane destined to explore the Architectural treasures of Europe and Africa. While there he absorbed the grandeur and magnificence of the great pyramids of Egypt, the Blue Mosque of Istanbul, the town of Toledo, Spain, home of painter El Greco, and finally Paris and all the city of lights has to offer a young man passionate about art and life.

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To contact Jim Dove about kitchen, pantry, bath or wardrobe design:
Call 973-539-3339
Fax 973-539-2327
Email: jimd@canterburydesign.com

Click HERE to see Jim Dove’s appearance on HGTV’s national program Kitchen Trends.

Click HERE to see Jim Dove win the 2004-2005 KDC, Sub-Zero/Wolf Regional “Best of the Best” Award.

Click HERE to see Jim Dove win the 2006-2007 KDC, Sub-Zero/Wolf Regional “Best of the Best” Award.

Melissa Seibold

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:37:40 +0000

For each person, a dream kitchen is a reflection of magical memories and their aspirations. Melissa Seibold knows that by investing time to listen to each client so she can draw from them the characteristics of the kitchen they truly desire. Melissa loves the uniqueness of every project and she embraces every style, knowing that each can address a homeowner’s vision.

With a B.A. in Architecture and Computer Science from Lehigh University, Melissa takes the information she gathers from clients and develops 3D color renderings. Each rendering suggests the materials being used to create the character of the kitchen as well as the layout. This enables you to tour your space before the room is constructed. You can determine if the look is right and if the layout functions as it should based upon your family’s lifestyle: who cooks, who entertains, and who gathers round the kitchen.

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To contact Melissa Seibold

Call: 973-539-3339
Fax: 973-539-2327
Email: melissas@canterburydesign.com