President and CEO Manhasset Showroom 516-869-8585 john@showcaseny.com A kitchen and bath designer for more than 20 years, John Jr. is an active member of the NKBA and NARI. Through NARI, John boasts a double certification with its Guild of Professional Kitchen and Bath Planners. John's designs have won national and regional awards and have been featured in numerous publications and trade literature. Specializing in theme design, John carefully pays attention to architectural details and masterfully blends form with function. This strive towards design excellence makes John one of the nation's most well-respected designers. John says, "When I see the excitement in my client's eyes, it's proof that all the energy put into the project is appreciated and a confirmation that my vision has been successfully transformed to reality." Awards Received: "Who's Who In Kitchen Design" Heritage Custom Kitchens 500 Club Inductee - 2000, 2001, 2002 Signature Custom Cabinetry Designer of Distinction - 2005, 2006 Kasmar Publications Design Competition Winner - October 2002, April 2003, October 2003 NARI Guild of Professional Kitchen and Bath Planners Design Competition Winner - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 Quality Custom Cabinetry Designer of Distinction - 2004, 2005, 2006 Signature Design Distinction Award - 2007 Quality Design Distinction Award - 2007 New York Spaces Top Ten Designers on Long Island - 2008 Testimonials: "We built a brand-new house, and we do a lot of cooking and entertaining. Creating the kitchen was the most important, but not the easiest, part. We were surprised how simple John Jr. made the process. We don't have one complaint. The appliances, the flow of the kitchen was perfect. The end result completely met our needs. Our kitchen is the showcase feature of our house." Michael Avallone, Manhasset, NY "It was an absolute pleasure working with the entire team at Showcase Kitchens. Because Showcase is a small, family-run business, we received personalized attention from the design stage through installation. The entire staff was always available to address our needs. We were very comfortable knowing that Showcase was able to design a top-notch kitchen to fit any budget without feeling pressure. As a bonus, we felt great supporting a business that gives so much back to the Roslyn community through various charity donations. Using Showcase Kitchens to design our kitchen was a great decision. We would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone thinking about doing a kitchen remodel." The Jaslow Family, Roslyn, NY "John Jr. designed a kitchen and a bathroom in for my Garden City house. I was so pleased that I had him design a kitchen in my summer home, as well as a bathroom. He's currently designing a stereo unit to go beneath my plasma TV. He met with me as many times as necessary, took my ideas and combined them with his. He has a lot of integrity. He made it as convenient as possible for me. Showcase Kitchens carries a number of lines, and he explained each one to me and made my choices. I was very pleased with design and quality of cabinets. I would highly recommend him." Carolyn Redman, Garden City, NY "I had an entire house renovation done to my 1940 Tudor home. The kitchen is an important point of any renovation and a very expensive part. I knew what I wanted to spend, and they were very true as far as pricing went. They stayed within the estimate. I really loved Showcase Kitchens because it's a family-run business. The service was very personal. They all were available for me for any questions or changes, and they always tried to make it work. They really do care. The product was very good. They were a pleasure to work with, and I always felt like they were there for me." Susan Scarpa, Manhasset, NY "I had an extension added to my house, and Showcase Kitchens installed a brand-new kitchen. John Jr. was so helpful from start to finish, showing all the different choices. Time wasn't a factor. He was so patient, and I didn't feel rushed to make a decision. I felt very comfortable because it's a family-run business, and he's really a local guy. The quality was superb. He genuinely seemed to care about what he was doing. I'm a realtor and I always recommend him to people." Shelley Scotto, Manhasset, NY "We have a brick colonial home so it's pretty traditional. We extended our house with a 20-foot addition and needed a complete kitchen redesign. John Jr. designed the layout for our kitchen and offered excellent suggestions with regard to cabinetry and the most appropriate fixtures and appliances. Thanks to him, I have a well-designed kitchen that makes smart use of space, not only for preparing meals, dining and storage, but also for living, since our kitchen flows into a great room. He was able to take my ideas and design a functional, creative space for my whole family. John did an excellent job of incorporating the kitchen design into the rest of the house. He's so responsive and interested. It's really refreshing to deal with someone like that." Kate Tracy, Manhasset, NY "We originally visited Showcase Kitchens to purchase a La Cornue range. At that point we knew we wanted the stove but were not set on our kitchen design. Anthony was so helpful with the stove, so I asked if they would take a shot at the kitchen. John Jr. did a fabulous job with the first layout, and we quickly knew we would be using Showcase. We were combining two rooms and had a great space, but it did present a design challenge. A wall we wanted removed was load bearing and needed a column for support. John incorporated two columns into the island design, and it ended up being a great design element. The function, look and space are terrific, and we couldn't be happier with the entire project. I have since recommended Showcase without reservation!" Kevin Wang, Plandome, NY "We enjoyed working with John Jr., Anthony and John Sr. on our first, big home renovation project. Our goal was to enlarge and renovate our kitchen to accommodate our growing family and desire to entertain friends and family on a regular basis. We were also very sensitive to the quality of cabinets as well as the overall layout. John Jr. and Anthony helped us to create the entire kitchen plan, including appliances and a floor plan, while sticking to our budget. They listened closely to our objectives and recommended a layout that worked out fabulously. They also helped us to select the best materials for our floor, countertop, and backsplash as well as retailers for those materials. We are also very happy with the line of cabinets that we chose (Signature). One of the most comforting aspects of their service was that John Sr. handled all the details of the installation and worked closely with my contractor to make sure that the implementation of our plan was flawless. Initially, we were drawn to the fact that Showcase is a family-owned business, and their work reflected that from the beginning of the project until the end. They proved to us that they truly care about their customers and that they will go to whatever length to ensure that their customers are satisfied. We constantly refer people to Showcase. We love our kitchen and would work with Showcase again, without question." Sandy and Chris Zander, Garden City, NY << BACK TO DESIGNERS