Les Petrie, my dad, was the 2003 NKBA President. With my election as 2014 NKBA President, we’re the first father and son team elected to the post. The NKBA Tumblr, “Then & Now: Petrie Named President”, December, 2013
A little piece by Bloomberg Businessweek on the new aesthetic of kitchen appliances. Caroline Winter is the writer. new aesthetic involves more furniture-like appliances, with rounded edges and handles, less metallic sheen, and sometimes even a little color Stainless steel appliances remain the runaway favorite Bloomberg Business Week, “Kitchen Appliances’ New Aesthetic”, November, 2013
Forbes featured a few comments of mine in their online article that discusses what NOT to do in a kitchen remodel. Read more to see their list of remodeling “dont’s.” Forbes.com, “Thinking Kitchen Remodel? Avoid These 8 Trends”, May, 2013
Finishes, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Floor
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Mary Boone, contributor to the Zillow Blog, was kind enough to interview me at length about choosing the right floor for your kitchen. Consider look and function Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, concrete pros and cons Zillow Blog, “How to Choose the Right Kitchen Floor”, November, 2013
Appliances, Countertops, John Petrie Interviews, Kitchen, Professional
Does a commercial range belong in a home?
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Rita Colorito of Bankrate.com took on the question of whether a truly commercial range belongs in a home. Here are some things she thinks you should consider before purchasing that 60-inch, 8 burner stove! Installation issues Size – commercial units are sized differently, so work with a designer who is familiar with sizing Aesthetics – […]