Designers who truly love what they do know that every project is a journey, an opportunity to touch a space, redefine a room, or transform a client’s entire home.

“The mix of colors and materials is what makes it so stunning,” Ntorinkansah noted.

“I think people are getting a little tired of gray floors and white countertops,” Capozzi said. “They want more color and softness to their spaces.”

…two passions played a big role in the design — love for the outdoors and cooking. The home, perched at the top of a long winding driveway on 4 acres of land in the shadow of the Allegany Mountains, supports those passions.

The reconfigured kitchen makes the once dark, stuffy kitchen feel open and light. “It’s an entirely different house,” Teddy Giovannini said.