A
Brighter Option
The kitchen is the
focal point, the gathering place for the home, and according
to many real estate experts, can make or break the purchase
of a home. For many years, kitchens have followed a traditional
path in décor, but Lube of Sarasota offers homeowners
another, brighter option when designing a kitchen. Known
for it’s use of high-tech materials and bold, “look
at me” color palates, Lube is ready to turn boring
design on its ear with eye-popping color and space-saving
technology.
No matter what
is in your dream kitchen, Lube of Sarasota is waiting to
fulfill your vision and maybe give you some fresh ideas.
Lube (pronounced Loo-BAY) of Sarasota is the brainchild
of Jim Bridges. Well-known for his real estate development
company, Jebco Ventures, Inc., Bridges is the force behind
Vista Bay and The Phoenix on Golden Gate Point, where Bridges
showcased the cabinets in each of the unit’s kitchens.
“The kitchen
has really become the focal point of the home,” Bridges
says. In 2002, he established Italian Cabinetry Designs,
a high-end showroom designed to showcase quality Italian
cabinetry, fixtures as well as accessories. In 2005, Bridges
partnered with Cucine Lube from Italy and renamed the company
Lube of Sarasota. Cucine Lube, located in the central Italian
town of Treia, is the largest cabinet manufacturer in Italy,
producing more than 300 kitchens per day. This streamlined
manufacturing process gives Lube of Sarasota a fairly quick
delivery time of six to nine weeks.
The most striking
feature of Lube cabinetry is the bold use of color. “For
a long time, people were afraid to use color,” says
Sarah Gossett, general manager. “Sarasota is fun,
modern town and people now are wanting to be different.”
When a client
walks into the brand new showroom at 2628 17th Street in
Sarasota, they are greeted with a riot of color and finishes.
A diversity of finishes gives a client more choices. Lube’s
cabinets come in several finishes including lacquer, wood,
thermafoil and a new addition, glass, which can be painted
to meet the client’s expectations.
Not only does
Lube of Sarasota specialize in kitchens, Lube cabinetry
can be ordered to house an entertainment center, to spice
up a bland bathroom or to add a dramatic flair to a bedroom.
In addition, clients will be able to experience ‘one
stop shopping’ at Lube says Sarah Gossett, general
manager. “Not only do we sell cabinets, we are also
able to provide fixtures, appliances such as Kitchen Aid,
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Fisher & Paykel and Whirlpool, as well
as countertops in a variety of styles. We also have a contractor
on staff to assist the clients,” she continues. “When
clients come in, they are able to see various versions of
our kitchens on flat-paneled monitors placed throughout
the showroom and we have 24 vignettes showcasing the different
styles and colors of cabinets. We have one of the only fully
working kitchens where local chefs can come in and set up
demos and it is a place where parties can be hosted.”
Gossett adds,
“We have full design services as well, where clients
can come in or we can go to their homes and we don’t
charge anything extra for that service.”
Not only can Lube
of Sarasota outfit your kitchen with cabinetry, they can
also spice up a laundry room by installing colorful cabinetry
that not only looks great, but also provides extra storage
that is much needed in Florida. Kick your office up a notch
by installing Lube Cabinetry that looks fabulous, and also
gives the office a more streamlined and organized look.
Lube of Sarasota can design a workspace that works in both
a home office as well as a commercial office.
Gossett shows
off the ‘wow room’, a room where clients can
see the bells and whistles that are offered. From pull-out
pantries that maximize smaller spaces to magic corners that
makes use of an otherwise dead space in the kitchen, to
drawers with organizers for 4 everything from silverware
to chef’s knives, Lube of Sarasota gives a fresh approach
to the traditional kitchen.
In recognition
of the quality of Lube Italian Cabinetry, Bridges and his
sales team has recently been tapped to provide kitchens
for Sea Castle, a new condominium on Siesta Key, as well
as City Place, Pineapple Square and Citrus Square in downtown
Sarasota.
The Sarasota
showroom is the flagship store for Cucine Lube in the United
States. Bridges will open the Atlanta showroom this month
with showrooms to follow in Raleigh and Chicago.
The look of traditional
kitchens is changing with Lube of Sarasota on the cutting-edge
of kitchen design. Whether your vision is one of a more
traditional approach, one of sleek contemporary lines, or
a mixture of both, the sales staff at Lube of Sarasota is
ready to bring your vision to life.
Lube of Sarasota
2628 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
941 954-0200
www.lubeofsarasota.com
Written by Christy
Maxwell-Clark
Photography Courtesy
of Lube of Sarasota
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