The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition April 2020

• Selling • Buying • Investing • Vacation Rentals Donna Freedland Realtor Cell: 908-672-2309 Call or Text DFreedland@vandykgroup.com INC. Office: 609-492-1511 x 1102 Email: DFreedland@vandykgroup.com DFreedland.vandykrealestate.com 12800 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven Terrace, NJ 08008 Since 1946 Now is the Best Time to Buy on LBI! Contact me for all the latest listings and Summer Rentals! Resort and Second Home Specialist 47 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 908-375-8168 www.kitchendesignsbydebra.com By Joanne Kleinle “If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” This bit of wisdom was said by bestselling cookbook author, Louis Parrish. Anyone who has ever embarked upon a kitchen renovation knows, however, that organizing your kitchen, just like organizing your life, is not an easy task. You need help. You need Debra Dennis of Kitchen Designs by Debra . Kitchen renovations are big commit- ments of time and money. The choices can be overwhelming. That is why it is impera- tive to have a seasoned expert guide you through the process. Debra of Kitchen Designs by Debra has been the secret weapon of local contractors for 15 years. She recently opened an office at 47 South Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge and is now available to help individual homeowners, not just with kitchens, but also with bath, office and outdoor living renovations. Debra Dennis’ goal is “to provide beau- tiful, timeless kitchen and bath designs that capture the unique needs and wants of each client regardless of the project size or budget.” Her design philosophy is simple: “Form follows function.” She integrates how the space will be used into every aspect of the design process, including lay- out, appliances and materials. She even takes function into consideration when suggesting cabinet styles, fixtures and light- ing. She is very hands on and helps clients in choosing every detail; even taking the stress off the homeowner by helping deter- mine what goes where in the drawers and cabinets! Kitchen Designs by Debra offers com- plete or a la carte design services as well as complete remodeling services, including all design work, plus managing and coordi- nating all subcontractors. All clients start with an initial consultation where Debra asks very specific questions to get a full understanding of the intended function of the space, the client’s vision, and any par- ticular needs. She also formulates a realistic budget and timeline to eliminate stress- inducing, unnecessary surprises. Debra likes to get to know her clients as people and tries to include something special in the design that is unique to them. At Kitchen Designs by Debra , Debra uses Chief Architect software, a leading design program that enables her to draw very sophisticated renderings with details that bring images to life. Clients have access to flat renderings or digital 3-D images with cabinets and fixtures in place where homeowners can essentially move around the virtual rooms and see how the space will work. Debra’s own kitchen earned third place in the Regional Winning Kitchen in the 2006/2007 Sub-Zero & World Kitchen Design contest and she has had kitchens featured in Design NJ and Kitchens & Bath magazines. She has provided services to clients in New York City, the Hamptons, Westchester County and New Jersey and was a pioneer in incorporating scullery kitchens into her designs. At Kitchen Designs by Debra , Debra gives every client, regardless of budget, the same white glove, personal service throughout the process. Debra’s vast experience has taught her the importance of budget and this expertise brings high-end form and efficient functionality to all of her designs in any budget. Though Debra can’t guarantee an organized life, she will deliver the first step toward an organized living space. Go to www.kitchendesignsbydebra.com to view her portfolio. Call 908-375-8168 and set up an appointment for an initial consulta- tion to get started. Debra Dennis’ goal is “to provide beautiful, timeless kitchen and bath designs that capture the unique needs and wants of each client regardless of the project size or budget.” Debra’s vast experience has taught her the importance of budget and this expertise brings high-end form and efficient functionality to all of her designs in any budget. Organize Your Kitchen with Kitchen Designs by Debra home & design PAGE 58 theconnectionsnj.com