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Who is “The Face of The Ultimate Kitchen” in 2019? Exclusive Design Article

Peter Salerno Inc.

Who is “The Face of The Ultimate Kitchen” in 2019? Exclusive Design Article

It’s quite the honor to be named “The Face of the Ultimate Kitchen”. Bergen Magazine set out to bestow that honor on one designer in their 2019 Faces of Bergen edition, and we couldn’t be more confident with their selection.

“We’re about working with clients, big or small, classic or modern, creating the rare and distinctive personalized space for any budget,” explains Peter Salerno, the 2019 “Face of the Ultimate Kitchen” in Bergen Magazine.

Peter Salerno is the owner and founder of Peter Salerno Inc., the most award-winning North American custom kitchen and bath design firm of the 21st century. Since 2000, Peter and his design team have won 35 national and international design awards from such prestigious organizations as the NKBA, KBIS, HGTV, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Signature Kitchens & Baths.

Peter Salerno Inc. represents a three generation lineage of passionate, masterful custom designers. Peter Salerno founded his eponymous business in 1997 on the shoulders of his father Rosolino’s work as a master cabinetmaker in Sicily. Alongside his wife, Tracy, and his children, Anthony and Gabrielle, Peter has revolutionized the “family business” into a world-class design firm that has installed custom kitchen and bath designs in multiple countries on multiple continents.

Peter Salerno Inc. has expanded to a gorgeous, award-winning showroom on Goffle Road in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and become a cornerstone business in Bergen County’s marketplace. While Peter’s designs have taken him around the world, he still takes great pride and pleasure in being a New Jersey-based kitchen and bath designer, with dozens of award-winning designs in homes spanning New Jersey, New York and the American Northeast.

“With an eye for the unusual, Peter searches the globe for unique materials, reclaimed objects and old timbers from barns and historic buildings,” the article in Bergen Magazine reads. Peter Salerno Inc. has become synonymous with beautiful and eclectic design materials. From reclaimed tin from a Route 66 gas station to old timbers from an historic New York City orphanage, the next great inspiration for an award-winning Peter Salerno Inc. design can truly come from nearly anywhere.

It’s a wonderful honor to be recognized as the “Face of the Ultimate Kitchen” by a forward-thinking publication like Bergen Magazine, and it’s a moniker that Peter Salerno sees as both a great compliment and a great challenge.

Pick up your copy of Bergen Magazine’s “Faces of Bergen 2019” edition!

Peter Salerno Named Presenter at KBIS 2019 Voices From The Industry Conference

Peter Salerno Inc.

Peter Salerno Named Presenter at KBIS 2019 Voices From The Industry Conference

‘Where Does Inspiration Come From?’: A Sequel to Acclaimed Miele Presentation

Peter Salerno, North America’s most award-winning custom kitchen and bath designer since 2002, will present “Where Does Inspiration Come From?” at the KBIS 2019 Voices from the Industry Conference. It will be a follow-up seminar to Peter’s acclaimed presentation of the same name, conducted at Miele’s Experience Center in Princeton, New Jersey in 2018.

Peter Salerno Inc., NKBA presentation at Miele USA in Princeton, NJ, April 2018.
Peter Salerno (center), at his NKBA presentation at Miele USA in Princeton, NJ, April 2018.

As outlined in previous articles, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Showcase (KBIS) is North America’s largest annual trade show, with over 31,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors, and 400 members of the press. Presented by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), KBIS 2019 is dedicated to the kitchen and bath design industry.

Education is at the forefront of what makes KBIS 2019 a superior trade show and conference. Much of that educational focus lies in the Voices From the Industry Conference. After a successful presentation at the Miele Princeton Experience Center (on behalf of the NKBA), Peter Salerno was asked to reprise it at this year’s Voices From the Industry Conference in Las Vegas.

“Where Does Inspiration Come From?” revolves around pulling inspiration from the world around us – both natural and architectural/technological – and how to convert that ‘library of thoughts’ into design inspiration and application.

Peter’s original presentation was accompanied by visual examples of his design inspirations, followed by each inspiration’s final creation. One of the more stunning examples shown during the keynote speech was that of seagulls drifting through the ocean air, and how Peter Salerno turned that image into a stunning kitchen design innovation – embedded LED animation of seagulls over crashing waves, displayed in a kitchen island countertop.

KBIS 2019 will be held February 19-21, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
KBIS 2019 will be held February 19-21, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Peter Salerno’s “Where Does Inspiration Come From?” joins an incredible, world-class slate of presentations at this year’s VFTI Conference (some of which we have covered). From personalized luxury to synesthesia, design inspiration to smart technology in design, the 2019 edition of the Voices From the Industry Conference may be the best to date.

For more information about Peter Salerno and Peter Salerno Inc., visit their official website.

Peter Salerno Inc.: “The Face of The Ultimate Kitchen”

Peter Salerno Inc.

Peter Salerno Inc.: “The Face of The Ultimate Kitchen”

Bergen Magazine recently named Peter Salerno Inc. the “face of the ultimate kitchen”.

The article, part of the “Faces of Bergen 2017” series, focuses on the foremost names, faces and places in one of the most notable areas of America. Bergen County is located in northeast New Jersey, a short trip over the George Washington Bridge from New York City and Manhattan.

Peter Salerno and his family featured in Bergen Magazine: "The Ultimate Kitchen".
Peter Salerno and his family featured in Bergen Magazine: “The Ultimate Kitchen”.

An excerpt from the article, “The Face of The Ultimate Kitchen”:

Following in the footsteps of his father, Peter [Salerno] developed a profound interest in the craft, becoming an elite Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD). Together with his wife, Tracy, and their children, Anthony and Gabrielle, this third generation family venture is recognized as one of the top design firms in the country and is the recipient of 35 national accolades.

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of a home. Peter Salerno and Peter Salerno Inc. are the leaders in kitchen design because all of its designers are required to learn to cook or bake on a serious level. Peter and his son Anthony both take numerous classes at the Culinary Institute of America each year.

Transitional kitchen design, Peter Salerno Inc. 2017 (Photo: Peter Rymwid)
Transitional kitchen design, Peter Salerno Inc. 2017 (Photo: Peter Rymwid)

It’s not just focusing on the big picture, the little details matter just as much. To fill in these gaps that most other companies have, the company carries a premium selection of hardware and faucets with which to accessorize your kitchen. Peter’s daughter, Gabrielle, can help you pick out all your hardware needs.

Peter Salerno Inc.’s flagship showroom and offices are located at 511 Goffle Road, Wyckoff, New Jersey – in the heart of Bergen County, new Jersey. Its new satellite showroom is located at 5 West Main Street, Mendham, New Jersey.

201 Magazine Features Peter Salerno Inc. Custom Home Design

Peter Salerno Inc.

201 Magazine Celebrates Peter Salerno Inc.’s 20 Years of Design

20 years of business is a milestone to be celebrated. When that 20 year run includes more custom kitchen and bath design awards than any firm in North America over the last 15 years, it’s a truly noteworthy accomplishment.

Peter Salerno Inc. is proud to be profiled as a feature business in the latest issue of 201 Magazine. 201 Magazine is the foremost publication for Bergen County and northern New Jersey business, lifestyle and current events, courtesy of the North Jersey Media Group.

Peter Salerno Inc. is a featured business in 201 Magazine's latest issue.
Peter Salerno Inc. is a featured business in 201 Magazine’s latest issue.

201 Magazine’s current issue, appropriately titled “Auld Lang Style”, is a primer for design and style in northern New Jersey for early 2017. It’s a true honor to be named a Featured Business Profile in any publication, and “Auld Lang Style” is an apt descriptor for Peter Salerno Inc.’s award-winning blend of custom craftsmanship, classic design elements, and cutting-edge innovative and transitional design.

An excerpt from 201 Magazine’s profile of Peter Salerno Inc.:

“Peter and his staff remain committed to combining artistry and functionality, creating beautiful unique rooms tailor-made for each client. They are continually sourcing new and reclaimed materials that can be used in unexpected ways to create personalization in their clients’ projects.”

The notable trend of personalized home design is core to Peter Salerno Inc.’s design mission, and a reason why its clients are always supplied with world-class design with a personal touch reflective of their own lives.

World-class Peter Salerno Inc. kitchen design in the new Peter Salerno Inc. boutique showroom in Mendham, NJ.
World-class Peter Salerno Inc. kitchen design in the new Peter Salerno Inc. boutique showroom in Mendham, NJ.

Founded in 1997, Peter Salerno Inc. has experienced rapid expansion over the last 5 years. This trend began with the opening of their gorgeous flagship showroom at 511 Goffle Road in Wyckoff, New Jersey, named “Most Innovative Showroom” at KBIS 2015. In 2016, the company expanded to a second showroom location on West Main Street in scenic Mendham, New Jersey.

Peter Salerno Inc. is also proud to feature a proprietary line of custom artisan cutlery, EDGES, created by Anthony Michael Salerno. Anthony’s third-generation craftsmanship helped him be named to NKBA’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list for the 2017 design year.

For the full article and the rest of “Auld Lang Style”, pick up a copy of the latest issue of 201 Magazine, or create an e-subscription on their website.

VOTE in the 2017 Best of Bergen Readers’ Poll Here!

Peter Salerno Inc.

Best of Bergen 2017 Official Voting Link Is Open!

One of the most prestigious reader awards in the Northeast has returned for another year, as (201) Magazine opens the polls for its Best of Bergen 2017 voting process!

As always, the finest businesses in Bergen County, New Jersey – statistically one of the most culturally significant counties in America – are eligible for voting in the 2017 Best of Bergen readers’ poll.

The polls are open in the (201) Magazine Best of Bergen 2017 Awards - click here and vote!
The polls are open in the (201) Magazine Best of Bergen 2017 Awards – click here and vote!

An overview of the contest, from the official voting site:

Let your voice be heard! Complete this online survey by voting for your personal favorites in Bergen County. Tell us who you love and what’s the best. You tell us — we’ll tell the county.

Vote on as many topics as you like, and watch for the results in the February 2017 issue of (201) Magazine. (Voting is limited to one ballot per respondent and closes at midnight on Oct. 15.)

Several New Jersey design businesses that inform our “Design Your Lifestyle” blog are up for awards – including the business that powers this blog, Peter Salerno Inc. Since 2002, Peter Salerno Inc. is the most award-winning custom kitchen and bath design company in North America, receiving honors from notable names like the NKBA, KBIS, Sub-Zero, Wolf, HGTV, and Signature Kitchens & Baths.

Peter Salerno Inc. award winning transitional bath design, 2015. [Photo: Peter Rymwid]
An award-winning transitional bath design from Peter Salerno Inc.
With all respect to those stellar industry names, the awards that mean the most to Peter Salerno, his design team and family are the ones that come from you – readers, design aficionados, clients and community members. Being a part of the prestigious Best of Bergen 2017 awards through (201) Magazine is an honor, and Peter Salerno Inc. would be so grateful if you took a moment to vote.

Visit the official Best of Bergen 2017 Readers’ Poll voting site and pick your favorite Bergen County businesses for these prestigious awards. Thanks to (201) Magazine for once again giving Peter Salerno Inc. (and Bergen County in general) the chance to really shine.

Peter Salerno Featured in East Coast Home + Design Magazine

Peter Salerno Inc.

Peter Salerno Featured in East Coast Home + Design Magazine

Read East Coast Home + Design Magazine Here

Peter Salerno was recently interviewed by East Coast Home + Design Magazine, one of the premier home design publications in the United States. Fresh off another successful, informative trip to the KBIS 2016 conference, Peter took some time to speak with Cristine Benton of East Coast Home + Design about his experience, his award-winning pedigree, and his design expertise and influences.

A beautiful Peter Salerno Inc. kitchen design. (Credit Peter Rymwid)
A beautiful Peter Salerno Inc. kitchen design. (Credit Peter Rymwid)

The interview, part of an expansive must-read article entitle “KBIS 2016”, was a great opportunity for Peter Salerno to speak about his time at North America’s best design conference.

An excerpt from the article (credit to Cristine Benton, the author):

“Peter Salerno, the owner of Peter Salerno Inc., a kitchen design firm with showrooms in Wyckoff and Mendham, N.J.: Peter’s company has received 34 national design awards since 2002, including Kitchen of the Year in 2012 and the Most Innovative Showroom in 2015. His business experience and industry knowledge, combined with his passion for art and architecture, have made him one of the most sought-after designers in the industry.”

Other outstanding, notable designers and industry professionals interviewed for this article include Chuck Wheelock and Rebecca Reynolds.

Readers of Ms. Benton’s piece in East Coast Home + Design are treated to an inside look at aspects of the KBIS 2016 conference not seen by the public (and even most of the attendees), including the exclusive La Cornue party at the Bellagio and the prestigious NKBA Design Competition and Industry Awards at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Ms. Benton also notes some design trends omnipresent at KBIS 2016, including “a universal embrace of the contemporary” (over traditional kitchen design), natural stone replicas, and the regional diversification of kitchen color palettes. For example, current homeowners in the Northeast United States looking for transitional kitchen updates prefer white kitchen designs.

In all, Cristine Benton presents a comprehensive, clean review of KBIS 2016 (not an easy task given its scope), and provides a must-read piece for kitchen designers and design enthusiasts alike. Be sure to look for this article, which includes contributions by Peter Salerno, in the March 2016 issue of East Coast Home + Design Magazine.