Roberta Kravette, AKD, LEED AP
Roberta Kravette is a New York-based designer and founder of Nieuw Amsterdam Kitchens, a full-service kitchen design group. She’s worked internationally
for global clientele, and now works closely with architects to bring her clients’ visions to life. She’s also a “Green Kitchen” consultant. Her work has been
featured in a number of magazines; her project for Architecture-in-Formation was awarded Interior Design Magazine’s “2010 Best of Year” in the Kitchen
Category.
“I love talking to my clients and hearing what they want. It’s fascinating to then go back and design to their wish list and come up with something absolutely
new. I find that people are looking for elegance and longevity, not only in their kitchen design, but also in their cabinetry and appliances. They want to know
that’s it’s going to be right today and right tomorrow. Kitchens need to be functional as well as beautiful.”
Judith A. Neary, CMKBD
Judith A. Neary is a designer, writer, speaker and training consultant with over 25 years of experience. She’s a professional instructor for the National Kitchen
and Bath Association and a frequent contributor to industry publications. She also runs her own design firm outside Seattle, Washington.
“The amount of information out there can be overwhelming. My goal is to help people navigate the design process, feel comfortable asking questions, make
the right decisions for their lifestyle today and for the future. My clients’ enthusiasm, excitement and passion for their homes is what inspires me; to bring their
visions to life.”
Morton Block, CMKBD, IIDA, CAPS
Morton Block is an award-winning designer, senior trainer for the National Kitchen & Bath Association, training consultant, author and speaker. His innovative
design solutions have significantly influenced the kitchen and bath industry for more than 30 years. He’s owner of Morton Block Associates, a Philadelphia
-area firm that specializes in design for home kitchens, showroom spaces and major trade show exhibits.
“My inspiration comes from getting to know my clients. My goal is to improve their lifestyle and create a kitchen that will be timeless. The kitchen is the hub,
where everything begins and ends every day. It’s important to design with lifestyles in mind, so I can help people plan for a kitchen that will take them not just
four or five years down the road, but fifteen or twenty.”