From its beginnings in 1989, Bluebell Kitchens has adhered to a simple purpose: create stunning, innovative custom designs based on enduring principles, ever mindful of the client’s own vision, aesthetics and lifestyle. Exceptional client collaboration, a BBK hallmark, gets a boost from the dynamic environment in our design studio, where team members inspire each other, pool ideas and share expertise.
We use our passion for detail to ensure the quality of every component material and the precision of the fit and finish of our installations. Not surprisingly, we choose our partners—architects, builders, designers and manufacturers—for their outstanding collaborative “fit and finish” as well.
Peter Cardamone
Principal Designer / Partner
Pete, the lead talent and creative engine of BBK since its launch in 1985, oversees the design studio and showroom. He ensures that Bluebell Kitchens continues to deliver: on its commitment to unparalleled client responsiveness, innovation and excellence in design and products and the fit and finish that are BBK’s hallmark. You’ll see his guidance and influence in every project, along with evidence of his unique flair and style.
Jake Taylor
Managing Partner
We think of Jake Taylor, Bluebell Kitchen’s managing partner, as the company’s pilot, drawing on his years in building trades management to fly BBK. Like any good pilot, Jake pays sharp attention to the details and doesn’t miss an opportunity to exercise his passion for continual improvement—in this case, in service to BBK’s skilled team, partners & clients. As a result, BBK is growing and thriving.
Claire Lacing
Senior Project Designer
A visual person whose interests include landscape and fashion as well as interior design, senior project designer Claire Lacing finds that great design gives her joy—whatever the source. When BBK pulled up stakes and moved to Wayne, Pete Cardamone, the firm’s founder and Claire’s longtime friend, convinced his former designer to return to his team. She puts her experience to use as co-leader of BBK’s design teams.
Lori Kurnitsky
Senior Project Designer, NCIDQ
All good designers are committed to listening to clients and interpreting their needs—and not letting them make any big mistakes. Where senior project designer Lori Kurnitsky is exceptional: she remembers that at the end of the day, it’s their space, not hers. On the backend, she focuses on creating a smooth, effortless experience for everyone involved, from clients to installers and builders, and co-leads BBK’s design teams.
Victor Fernandez
Project Designer
Victor Fernandez’s attributes as a creative, effectual project designer include a big personality and an even bigger willingness to take care of whatever needs to be handled. His training as a civil engineer gives him a unique perspective on the design process and meeting clients’ goals and vision, while facilitating his understanding of—and ability to explain to homeowners—the technical aspects of a project.
Yasmine Hubbi
Associate Designer
Associate designer Yasmine Hubbi’s Master’s in interior architecture combines with her deep appreciation for nature and its ability to influence design and inspire homeowners as well as the design team. Bold color excites her, so she’s always happy when clients want to bring it into their kitchens. Neon green, anyone?
Sabrina Dylag
Associate Designer
Shaping the look and feel of living and work spaces was almost a foregone career for associate designer Sabrina Dylag, with family members in the design and construction industries. She loves fun backsplashes and fabulous hardware for their ability to create an elevated aesthetic in any kitchen. A “triple-check kind of girl,” her scale and calculator are favorite tools in her design tool box.
Robert Ross
Senior Technical Designer
A self-described total detail nerd, senior technical designer Robert Ross creates CAD standards, draws designs, reviews orders and confirms site measurements while heading up the technical design team. Preferring a simple, clean design aesthetic himself, Robert manages his work environment with his favorite tools: a mouse with 8 programmable buttons…and duct tape.
Michele Wood
Technical Designer
Technical designer Michele Wood augments 3 decades of designing everything from trendy penthouses to splendid cathedrals with her passion for the heart of the home and cooking creatively. Enhancing her value even further are 12+ years working with woodworkers & designers to create exquisite cabinetry, furniture and millwork for high-end residences.
Olga Carlson
Technical Designer
Technical designer Olga Carlson amplifies her tech skills with an affinity for colors and materials and a refreshing enthusiasm for design’s potential and the stories it can create. Open, warm and friendly, Olga naturally develops comfortable, supportive relationships that benefit both clients and her team.
Tom Rutkowski
Technical Designer
Tom Rutkowski, technical designer, has decades of experience building on his BFA in Design, creating hundreds of beautiful, innovative yet practical living spaces that owners love to enjoy with friends and family. You’ll also see evidence of Tom’s fine woodworking and cabinetmaking skills in his insistence on the superb fit & finish of every project.
Joe Barta
Installation Manager
Joe Barta, BBK’s installation manager, has been building kitchens and cabinetry for over 30 years—and it shows in his breadth of knowledge and awe-inspiring skills. With added experience in all the building trades, he accurately plans and executes the installation of each furniture-quality piece with a precision valued by the design team as well as our clients.
Matt Mormando
Installer
From the start, installer Matt Mormando has brought his own brand of excellence in craftsmanship, attention to detail and innovative problem-solving to the BBK team. Happily for us and our clients, he’s a self-professed compulsive organizer who likes a clean and orderly jobsite—almost as much as he likes his oscillating multi-tool for cutting in hard-to-reach places.
Josh Barta
Installer
Installer Joshua Barta first came to BBK as an occasional helper to his dad, installation manager Joe Barta. After completing 4 years’ carpentry education at his tech high school, he joined BBK in an official capacity. Josh is responsible for rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry and electrical. He’s also the one who compulsively lays power tools on their sides to prevent them being knocked over and damaging floors or cabinetry.
Teri D’Alonzo
VP, Business Development
Teri D’Alonzo, BBK’s VP for Business Development, has blended extensive sales & marketing capabilities from years in the medical devices & pharma industries with an exhilaration for exceptional design, quality craftsmanship and achieving the client’s vision—which she finely tuned while flipping houses as a side endeavor. She recognizes the potential of a project with a designer’s eye, inspiring our clients as well as our BBK team.
Colin Stayton
Marketing Director
Colin Stayton’s experience marketing luxury brands convinced managing partner Jake Taylor to hire him to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for fast-growing BBK. As marketing director, he’s fine-tuned how BBK finesses an exceptional reputation into more business. A pilot and certified flight instructor, Colin speaks fluent German and shares a birthday with Google. Vielen Dank fuer Ihre Aufmerksamkeit!
Daniel Restrepo
Project Manager
Along with overseeing day-to-day operations and communicating with and for the principals at BBK, administrative director Daniel Restrepo develops policies, manages budgets and operating expenses, hires and trains personnel and handles other HR responsibilities. An organized person whose background in critical care nursing exemplifies his dedication, Daniel basically helps hold things together for the entire company.
Jennifer White
Staff Accountant
Jennifer White, BBK’s staff accountant, is exactly where she wants to be: tapping her 20+ years’ experience to perform a range of financial duties for a family-owned and -operated company. She appreciates the “family vibe” and her opportunities to improve BBK’s processes and contribute to its success. Free time in summer finds her at the Jersey shore; the rest of the year she’s seeking that warm beach ambiance in other locales.