Distinctive Cabinetry’s Parks family is often known for becoming more than just cabinetry designers to their clients. In many cases, they end up as friends. And that’s what happened with the Parks and the Wanskers. Seen here (L to R) are Leah, John, Dave & Pat Parks with Henry & Irene Wansker. A new kitchen and new friends! All that’s left to do now is…celebrate.
T
We truly enjoyed working with and getting to know Irene and Henry. They were open to ideas and had great ideas of their own. The whole process was a mutually creative effort with everyone listening and contributing, even when they weren’t in town. Of course, our job was to first create the right design strategy, recommend the right cabinetry, meet with the contractor to help develop the construction and installation timeline and then hand-hold the process all the way through to completion. Part of our job was in coordinating with the contractor to help minimize the “downtime” when Irene would not have a functioning kitchen. All the preplanning helped make that seamless. There were several home visits to pick out paints and verify measure-
ments. Plus, we communicated often via phone or email concerning lighting choices, such as decorative pendants, functional lighting cans, electrical outlet choices, tile and countertop selections and complimentary plumbing fixtures. We also discussed wrapping beams and revitalizing areas in the current space to make it all tie together. This helped the entire space look fresh, new and inviting. From beginning to end, the whole process took about four months. This time included design and product selection, choosing a contractor, complete remodeling and all the finishing touches. By the way, that’s a very important factor for anyone wanting a new kitchen — whether it’s a remodeling job or all new home construction. It’s essential to
he Parks family of Distinctive Cabinetry of the High Country has been serving this area with exceptional custom cabinetry for over 14 years. Leah Parks is accredited through the National Kitchen and Bath Association as a Certified Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer. Along with the rest of their team, Leah works directly with building contractors, interior designers and home owners to help plan, design, manage and install custom cabinetry, appliances, fixtures and lighting for kitchens, bathrooms and any other room in the home where beautiful cabinetry is desired. Their new showroom is located beside Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea at the GrandfatherCenterinTynecastle,3990N.C.Hwy.105 S, Suite 9 in Banner Elk, NC 28604. To learn more, you can call 828-898-9663, visit their website at DistinctiveCabinetryDesign.com or visit their showroom.
start planning early for what you want in order to have a completed project when you need it. Pre-planning is key. We welcome new clients who walk in with ideas already in mind. Magazine or web photos of kitchens, cabinetry and appliances are always helpful; or, if you are starting from scratch and have no specific design ideas in mind, that’s fine, also. We’ll ask a lot of questions, listen to your answers, visit your home and find the right plan to fit your needs, lifestyle and dreams. Just like with Irene and Henry, we’ll work closely with you all the way until it’s done and you’re as happy as they are; and, just maybe, we’ll also become great friends along the way.
J
Interior lighting and up-lighting, along with glass doors and light stained wood, not only make everything warmer and brighter, they make the cabinetry itself more functional.
udge Henry B. Wansker and Irene Sawyer Wansker are originally from Columbus, Ohio. Hank is a retired U.S. Administrative Law Judge and Irene is a realtor. Their beautiful, recently remodeled home overlooks the golf course at Hound Ears Club, where they are fulltime residents. The Judge is an avid golfer, and both enjoy hiking, driving tours and entertaining friends, especially now that they have their new kitchen. Their other housemates include a black lab named Rocky, a chocolate lab named Holly and two cats named Sophie and Jennie.
Summer 2016
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