Kitchens.
European Style
Kitchens should be fun and exiting - that is
what Cucine Ricci is all about. With more than 200 different door and
finish combinations, Cucine Ricci offers the latest in fully imported
Italian kitchens, bathrooms and closets. Styles range from classical to
very contemporary and will be an asset to any home in the Naples market.
Their principal supplier, Cucine Lubé S.p.A., is the largest kitchen manufacturer in Europe. This world-class facility of 830,000 square feet has a production capacity of 380 complete kitchens per day. Cucine Ricci also represents several other leading Italian manufacturers, adding to their already vast range of products for the whole home.
“Dealing directly with great international suppliers offer us important competitive advantages such as consistency in quality and great pricing benefits,” says Werner Venter, CEO of Cucine Ricci. “Importing directly and not working through national agencies, results in 30 to 50 percent savings to our clients over comparable imported brands.”
Cucine Ricci has an exciting 2,700 square foot showroom, conveniently located on US 41 North in Naples, next to Agostino’s Design Group and 300 yards north of Robb & Stucky. The showroom showcases the latest in European design trends and styles. Here they offer a variety of unique accessories and design solutions that ensures the most practical use of space in the kitchen in very exiting arrangements.
“In a sense, there are remarkable similarities between kitchens in Naples, Florida and in Europe – space is usually limited and requires unique solutions. This is certainly one of our strengths,” says Venter.
Cucine Ricci offers turn-key remodeling services, allowing their clients the ability to entrust their projects to a team of true professionals. The company is well-respected for their holistic approach to design and assisting their clients with their complete projects – spatial planning, construction, plumbing selections, interior finishes, lighting and more. With a true understanding of contemporary design principles, they are able to transform even the most mundane area into an inviting space. The company is also a proud member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
Business partners, Werner Venter and Giuseppe Sarnari, have 27 years of combined experience with imported Italian kitchens, specifically the products of Lubé. Venter represented the Cucine Lubé product line in South Africa before introducing it to the American market in 2000. Sarnari is still part owner of the Lubé agency in London. Their international experience allows them to offer unique design approaches. “I insist that a great kitchen must be different, exiting and fun. It must be practical and serve the household for which it is designed. And it should cost no more than a normal 4 mundane design. Is it possible? – We do it all the time,” boasts Venter.
The Naples market is changing and is embracing contemporary design. Although Cucine Ricci offers a large variety of classical cabinet styles, the vast majority of homeowners fall in love with the transitional and contemporary designs on display. European designs suit Florida lifestyles perfectly. It works with the way that people live in open interiors with multiple living areas and it is uncomplicated and functional.
“It is also less expensive,” insists Venter. “The misconception that contemporary design requires large budgets has been fuelled by the high prices charged by other importers”.
To prove their point, Cucine Ricci offers their comprehensive design service and quotes at no charge. Their standard invitation is open to all: “Try us, at the very least you will have some serious fun and get great ideas for your kitchen,” says Venter. “Most likely you will enjoy life in your Italian kitchen for many years to come.”
Cucine Ricci
3084 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34103
239 434-8560
Photography Courtesy of Cucine Ricci
