The Story
She doesn't design kitchens. She designs the moment you come home.
Barb Thorne has been in this industry since 1978 — from the ground up, through showrooms and co-ownership, and through decades of experience that have shaped one of the most seasoned independent kitchen designers in the region. She has been doing this longer than most of her clients have owned a home.
What she sells isn't cabinetry or countertops. It's the feeling of switching on the light in the morning and being hugged by your own kitchen. It's the room that holds everything — the tears and the laughter, the family dinners and the quiet coffees — designed by someone who listened before she ever picked up a pencil.
She works with one client at a time. She has no showroom quotas, no supplier allegiances, and no interest in designing what's trending. She has every interest in designing what's right for you.
"I want them to switch on that light, smile, and have it feel like a big hug to start their day."— Barb Thorne
