The people behind
the scenes
We’re a husband-and-wife team with a shared love for thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and creating a personal experience for every client. Together, we bring creativity and collaboration to each project, creating cabinetry that feels beautiful, intentional, and unique to every home.
Director of Client & Trade Relations
Derek Merucci
Design Principal
Prisca Cardani-Morando
My career began in the restaurant industry, where I learned the importance of hospitality, attention to detail, and creating meaningful connections with every client. Those early experiences shaped my approach to service and taught me the value of listening in order to delivering a memorable experience. I later transitioned into appliance sales, where I expanded my knowledge of design and collaboration with homeowners, designers, builders, and trade professionals. This experience allowed me to develop a deeper appreciation for the effort and coordination that go into creating exceptional spaces. Today, I bring my background in hospitality and sales to the cabinetry industry, focusing on building lasting relationships and supporting our clients and trade partners throughout every stage of their projects.
I started working in kitchen design when I first moved from Italy to California in 2015, after graduating with a Master's Degree in Architecture from the prestigious Politecnico di Milano University. I designed hundreds of kitchens and crossed paths with many people, families, and stories. I chose to specialize in kitchen design because of the emotional connection that us humans have with food and its preparation.
Cooking is a serious business requiring a perfectly designed space. My educational background and experience in Architecture give me a comprehensive vision of projects as a whole, and a focus on technical elements, making me a skilled planner and critical thinker. These abilities allow me to help my clients in bringing their vision to life, from the big picture down to the most personal functionalities and details.
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