Susan Serra

Oct 8, 2009

Fine dining…in the Kitchen!

By Susan Serra, Decorati Contributing Guest Blogger and author of The Kitchen Designer blog. Dining is a very special experience, soulful in many ways. An end to meal preparation, a gathering of loved ones to share the days’ events, a place for celebrations. The casual dining experience in one’s home can feel relaxed, comfortable, be visually [...] (more...)

Aug 14, 2009

A Few of My Favorite Things for the Kitchen

By Susan Serra Susan Serra is a Decorati Contributing Guest Blogger and author of The Kitchen Designer blog. The kitchen, to me, should be a room, an “environment”, with surroundings that make you feel not just good, but wonderful, every day. That’s easy to say, and few would disagree. But, let’s go a step beyond that simple [...] (more...)

Jul 27, 2009

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French Country Kitchens - The Next Frontier?

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By Susan Serra Susan Serra is a Decorati Contributing Guest Blogger and author of The Kitchen Designer blog. . Bonjour mes amis! I’m thinking of all things French-inspired this month, first and foremost, French kitchens. It’s an annual ritual for me…total immersion in the 3-week long incredible Tour de France now just finished! An annual ritual of focusing [...] (more...)

Jul 11, 2009

Wood Flooring for Kitchens - Looking Forward AND Backward for Inspiration

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. By Susan Serra . If the kitchen is the heart of the home, wood flooring must be the soul! Flooring lays an important decorative foundation for every space in the home, speaking with a voice that may be soft or loud, directing the emotions of all who tread on it. Although many, um, tired and dirty shoes [...] (more...)

Jul 2, 2009

Pyrolave: Countertops on Fire!

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Today Decorati Guest Blogger Susan Serra, author of The Kitchen Designer blog, discusses one of the “hottest” new kitchen materials. Kitchen countertops are sort of the icing on the cake in a kitchen design! And, who doesn’t love shopping for countertops, with so many materials, textures, and colors in the marketplace? The countertop one selects, however, [...] (more...)

May 21, 2009

Beyond the Bar: Inspiration for the Kitchen from ICFF

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Today Decorati Guest Blogger Susan Serra, author of The Kitchen Designer blog, goes beyond the kitchen at ICFF to find inspiration in unlikely places. As a kitchen designer, I always go to KBIS. Each year I go to the ICFF too, among other interior design shows…not to search for kitchen products, per se. I go [...] (more...)

May 13, 2009

KBIS Couture: Fresh Trends from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

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Decorati is excited to introduce you to our new Guest Blogger Susan Serra, author of The Kitchen Designer blog. Today Susan takes us on a tour of the KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), featuring cutting edge products and avant-garde designs. I can tell you this: Kitchen and bath couture is alive and well at the [...] (more...)