Meet Our Kitchen Remodeling Team

Dean Pelletier – Owner

What is the most important aspect of KBP to you?

Our team and the company-wide culture is the most important aspect of our company. A culture of inclusiveness and being able make decisions quickly to benefit our customers is crucial.

What differentiates you from the competition? 

Our team! ‘Team Premier’ emphasizes satisfaction above sales volume. We strive to act like a partner to our clients and combine traditional values with innovative ideas to deliver unparalleled service. We also work hard on building strong relationships with our vendors for pricing and service. Most go back over 30 years.

What would you say to a homeowner interested, but unsure of the process? 

Our slogan “From Inspiration to Installation” is about encompassing this. Making a client feel comfortable and fully informed is important and vital to our continued long-term success. Our design team has an average of 17 years of experience and truly work together as a team daily.

What is a fun fact about you? 

The most fun day ever at work was in 1994, after winning a major award while serving in the Air Force at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. The base General surprised me with a one-hour flight in an F-15. It included flying the Las Vegas strip upside down and they also launched two Thunderbird F-16’s to ‘sneak up’ on each side of me with thumbs up from each pilot to congratulate me and thank me. Pretty cool day at work! Kitchens are fun, but…

Kris Murante – Sales Manager / Kitchen & Bath Designer

Professional:

How did you first become interested in design?

I actually graduated with a BFA in Photography from RIT. The owner of KBP needed help with outside sales and I’m always eager to learn new things. So I approached kitchen design like a visual art and the rest came naturally.

What is the best part of remodeling?

When the project is complete, and in the end customer the loves their new space. That, for me, is the best part.

Personal: 

If you could design any room for any client, what/who would you choose?

A basement retro club for Jim Morrison or Janis Joplin.

What do you love about KBP? 

The collaboration amongst fellow designers. We bounce ideas off of each other, no one is ever too busy to offer an opinion, and no one ever takes criticism to heart if it can make the design more functional. We are a family owned company and it shows in our working together.

What advice would you give someone considering a kitchen remodel?

Trust the process. Don’t be afraid to take a chance on a design element you might love. It’s your space!

Fun Facts:

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The island of Ibiza. I love the beach and the beauty of Spain. It’s definitely on my bucket list.

Lasny Souvannavong – Kitchen & Bath Designer

Professional:

How did you first become interested in design?

The exposure to design shows like HGTV, greatly inspired and motivated me to pursue a career in design and enhance my abilities in the field. Embracing my creative side brings me endless joy and excitement, ensuring that each moment is brimming with new ideas and possibilities.

How would you describe your design style?

My design style embodies the principles of functionality, practicality, visual attributes, contemporary elements, and minimalism. The contemporary style is a design aesthetic that captures the visual appeal of many individuals.

Personal:

What advice would you give someone considering a kitchen remodel?

In advising someone on a kitchen renovation, I suggest focusing on maximizing the utility of the space through thoughtful design choices and opting for timeless styles to ensure lasting satisfaction with the space.

How long have you been a designer?

Having worked as a designer for 6 years, I have encountered and overcome numerous challenges, each contributing to my growth and development in the field. Over those years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and eagerly explored new ideas and concepts.

Fun Facts:

What is a fun fact about you?

I have a passion for painting with watercolors and oil paints, particularly in the realm of abstract art. I enjoy the way abstract pieces prompt viewers to ponder the mysteries within the work, allowing them to interpret and derive their own meanings from the artist’s portrayal.

Taylor Goodman – Kitchen & Bath Designer

How did you first become interested in design?

I have always loved design since when I can first remember. HGTV’s Love It or List It was one of my favorite shows – I always wanted to be Hillary Farr. I was obsessed with almost every design she executed.

What is your favorite design style and why?

Definitely mid-century modern – I find it so timeless. The use of teak wood and earthy tones is my favorite. It just makes a space feel so organic and relaxing while the furniture/decor is always so unique and interesting to look at – I can go on and on!

Personal: 

If you could design any room for any client, what/who would you choose?

I think Emma Chamberlain’s entire house is stunning but I would absolutely die to design her living room space.

Fun Facts:

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love helping customers find clarity when it comes to designing their kitchen. Asking critical design questions to get the customer thinking will make their dream kitchen come to life in the end.

Do you collect anything?

I actually collect a lot of indoor plants – I happen to have a mini fortune of green leaves.

Camon Wyatt – Designer

Professional:

What inspired you to get into design?

I wanted to make a lasting difference in society, and positive change in the world we live in.

How would you describe your design style?

My design style weighs heavily on an interpersonal approach deriving from my background in psychology.

Personal:

What do you like about working at KBP?

As an experienced designer, I am given the freedom to work with my client from start to finish.

How many years of design experience do you have?

I started in 1998, so I have been a designer for many years now.

Fun Facts:

What is a fun fact about you most people don’t know?

Most people don’t know that I enjoy refinishing antique furniture.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to experience Africa in hopes of offering change through design.