ABOUT US AND THE ART OF DESIGN
Renaissance Design Studio is a kitchen and bath
design firm in Sarasota for new construction and renovation projects.
Our design studio features custom cabinetry by Brookhaven, Wood~Mode and Habersham Furniture. We have recently expanded our cabinetry selection to include Ward's Cabinetry and 6 Square.
HAPPY 2012!!!
click on the links above for the latest info
Renaissance Design Studio is a kitchen and bath
design firm in Sarasota for new construction and renovation projects.
Our design studio features custom cabinetry by Brookhaven, Wood~Mode and Habersham Furniture. We have recently expanded our cabinetry selection to include Ward's Cabinetry and 6 Square.
HAPPY 2012!!!
click on the links above for the latest info
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At a young age I was fascinated by construction and design. Growing up in Sarasota, my parents had a cabinetry business where I would work summers in their cabinet shop. I was in awe with the work of contractors and architects that I would encounter at project sites. In high school and college I studied Architectural Drafting, Interior Design and Art History. In time I focused my niche on kitchen design.
My education included study of the ergonomics of kitchen design, understanding the methodology of a proper kitchen layout and I apply these basic principles to my client designs. In my twenties, I found I hated cooking and discovered the reason was because of the way my own kitchen was designed and lacked the foundation of proper kitchen design principles. Cooking in my own kitchen was a chore and no fun. My husband and I worked together to create a more functional space for me in which to cook. As a result of my own experience, I developed a passion for kitchen design and enjoy gourmet cooking and entertaining. Each year I attend continuing education classes and trade shows to discover new innovations in the kitchen & bath industry.
To be a designer, you need a sense of style. But more importantly you need to refresh your mind and develop new ideas. My favorite design inspiration comes from travel. John and I have been fortunate to travel to amazing places where we immerse ourselves in other cultures, appreciate the new surroundings and experience how the locals live. Our travel is both therapeutic and inspirational and we learn so much from our exposure by visiting cities throughout the US and Europe.
Each one of our clients also inspires me and I learn something new from each one of them. When designing my focus is on the individual and their project. Together we brainstorm ideas and I help them realize their vision and John works with the installers in the field to make it happen.
ABOUT JOHN BART: Project Manager and Field Implementation
As a child in a suburb of Chicago, my grandfather had a workshop in his basement. My brother and I would bring our broken toys to Grandpa Rudy for him to fix. Grandpa Rudy would make them good as new no matter how badly damaged they were. While he fixed our toys, I watched and learned. Rudy also took apart electronics, motors, anything & everything to learn how it worked, sketching plans as he went. Later he would design & build functioning devices from the parts in his salvage inventory. In high school I took wood shop and enjoyed working with wood. My father also enjoyed doing home improvement projects around the house and he recruited me as his apprentice. Although I shared and enjoyed the hobbies of Grandpa Rudy & projects with my dad, my career path lead me toward Software Development and Implementation as that was the hot tech field in the 90's.
When Missi and I incorporated our business, I took care of the administrative tasks and was employed by Arthur Andersen. I worked with Missi on Mondays and weekends and after time Arthur Andersen closed it's doors. Ironically, working in our studio business was more fulfilling than the corporate world so it was a natural transition for me to join the studio full time.
Missi is the artist and I am the engineer. I attend continuing education classes and trade shows, research parts and pieces required for customization, review designs, layouts and production orders and coordinate scheduling in the field with contractors and our installation staff. Field support is my specialty. Once a client moves into their new space, I work with them to place specific organizational items and fine tune the details to ensure their complete satisfaction.
I credit Grandpa Rudy for my interest in wood-working and engineering. I have a nostalgic collection of many of his tools he used over the years and now my dad borrows tools from me.
 Our original studio location est. 1999 239 West Miami Avenue - Downtown Venice Circa 1930's Building. In 2003 we relocated to SRQ |
We provide boutique style shopping
with concierge service. In addition to custom cabinetry for kitchens, baths, studies and other rooms we offer: Closet system organization and installation in a wide array of styles and budgets Garage system organization and installation free-standing furniture pieces for your kitchen and bath, most of which are available in two weeks Our design studio hours are by appointment We are happy to provide references upon your request |
ABOUT MISSI BART: CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) ~ Missi's work has been published in several national magazines over the past two decades.
At a young age I was fascinated by construction and design. Growing up in Sarasota, my parents had a cabinetry business where I would work summers in their cabinet shop. I was in awe with the work of contractors and architects that I would encounter at project sites. In high school and college I studied Architectural Drafting, Interior Design and Art History. In time I focused my niche on kitchen design.
My education included study of the ergonomics of kitchen design, understanding the methodology of a proper kitchen layout and I apply these basic principles to my client designs. In my twenties, I found I hated cooking and discovered the reason was because of the way my own kitchen was designed and lacked the foundation of proper kitchen design principles. Cooking in my own kitchen was a chore and no fun. My husband and I worked together to create a more functional space for me in which to cook. As a result of my own experience, I developed a passion for kitchen design and enjoy gourmet cooking and entertaining. Each year I attend continuing education classes and trade shows to discover new innovations in the kitchen & bath industry.
To be a designer, you need a sense of style. But more importantly you need to refresh your mind and develop new ideas. My favorite design inspiration comes from travel. John and I have been fortunate to travel to amazing places where we immerse ourselves in other cultures, appreciate the new surroundings and experience how the locals live. Our travel is both therapeutic and inspirational and we learn so much from our exposure by visiting cities throughout the US and Europe.
Each one of our clients also inspires me and I learn something new from each one of them. When designing my focus is on the individual and their project. Together we brainstorm ideas and I help them realize their vision and John works with the installers in the field to make it happen.
ABOUT JOHN BART: Project Manager and Field Implementation
As a child in a suburb of Chicago, my grandfather had a workshop in his basement. My brother and I would bring our broken toys to Grandpa Rudy for him to fix. Grandpa Rudy would make them good as new no matter how badly damaged they were. While he fixed our toys, I watched and learned. Rudy also took apart electronics, motors, anything & everything to learn how it worked, sketching plans as he went. Later he would design & build functioning devices from the parts in his salvage inventory. In high school I took wood shop and enjoyed working with wood. My father also enjoyed doing home improvement projects around the house and he recruited me as his apprentice. Although I shared and enjoyed the hobbies of Grandpa Rudy & projects with my dad, my career path lead me toward Software Development and Implementation as that was the hot tech field in the 90's.
When Missi and I incorporated our business, I took care of the administrative tasks and was employed by Arthur Andersen. I worked with Missi on Mondays and weekends and after time Arthur Andersen closed it's doors. Ironically, working in our studio business was more fulfilling than the corporate world so it was a natural transition for me to join the studio full time.
Missi is the artist and I am the engineer. I attend continuing education classes and trade shows, research parts and pieces required for customization, review designs, layouts and production orders and coordinate scheduling in the field with contractors and our installation staff. Field support is my specialty. Once a client moves into their new space, I work with them to place specific organizational items and fine tune the details to ensure their complete satisfaction.
I credit Grandpa Rudy for my interest in wood-working and engineering. I have a nostalgic collection of many of his tools he used over the years and now my dad borrows tools from me.
Mission: To provide exceptional design, products and service while exceeding our clients' expectations.
