The Head Of Design For The Custom Cabinetry Company Crafts A Refined Kitchen For The Galerie House Of Art And Design
Bob Bakes. Photo: Courtesy of Bakes & Kropp
Cofounder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp, a custom cabinetry company with locations in New York, the Hamptons, Cold Spring Harbor, and Plymouth, Michigan, Bob Bakes has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills throughout his accomplished career. As head of design, he calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London and his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor.
A Bakes & Kropp design collaboration with Isabelle L. Ferranti Interiors. Photo: Courtesy of Bakes & Kropp
Hamptons style: Light, breezy, and, for the most part, informal, Hamptons kitchens are often white with accents of lightly stained walnut or oak. I love the stability of design in the Hamptons. Theres a generational style of the classic white kitchen that was relevant 20 years ago and remains just as beautiful now. Of course, there have been very exciting moves over the last few years to also balance classic with modern.
Local cuisine: My studio sits adjacent to the Bell & Anchor, which is one of my favorites.
A design collaboration with Diane Guariglia, owner of Dyfari Interiors. Photo: Courtesy of Bakes & Kropp
A design collaboration with Diane Guariglia, owner of Dyfari Interiors. Photo: Courtesy of Bakes & Kropp
A Bakes & Kropp design collaboration with Isabelle L. Ferranti Interiors. Photo: Courtesy of Bakes & Kropp
Bakes & Kropp Expanding In Cold Spring Harbor
By: David WinzelbergApril 20, 2022Comments Off on Bakes & Kropp expanding in Cold Spring Harbor
Bakes & Kropp, a kitchen design and manufacturing firm, is expanding with a new showroom in Cold Spring Harbor.
The company is putting the finishing touches on a new 1,100-square-foot showroom at 43 Main St., nearly doubling the size of its existing showroom at 129 Main St.
The new Bakes & Kropp showroom will the brands signature designs as well as a functioning kitchen with a demonstration area to provide space for engagement with the neighborhood through community events, according to a company statement.
A grand opening for the new showroom is scheduled for Thursday, April 28.
As we expand our footprint nationwide, we seek to also deepen our commitment to our existing communities, Bakes & Kropp Co-Founder and Head of Design Bob Bakes said in the statement. Cold Spring Harbor is an important location for us, as the understated elegance of the charming town aligns seamlessly with our design approach. We wanted to match the quaint, walkable nature of the town with an intimate and welcoming space. While deeply rooted in its location, the design of our new showroom adds to the continuous thread between all Bakes & Kropp locations, providing a carefully curated jumping-off point to help guide our clients toward their dream kitchens.
Bakes & Kropp has other showrooms in Sag Harbor, Manhattan, Plymouth, Mich. and Bay Harbor, Mich.
Bakes And Kropp Bay Harbor Showroom Team
Justin Sharer
Senior Kitchen Designer
Justin Sharer has spent his entire professional career in the design industry. After obtaining a degree in architectural construction technology, he began his career as an apprentice with a custom remodeling company in Dearborn, Michigan. He studied closely with masters of the trade and learned every facet of the kitchen and bath design industry, from cabinet making to design to project management. He has always had a passion for residential design, and that passion is evident in every kitchen and bathroom he designs around the Metro Detroit area.
Robert Bakes
Co-Founder & President
Bob calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London, as well as his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor, NY. Throughout his accomplished career, Bob has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills.
Joyceâs creative background has become the foundation of her successful marketing strategy for 12+ years, with a strong focus on elevating brands. She also brings extensive knowledge in business development by creating beneficial cross-marketing strategies with other like-minded brands in NYC with leading home industry professionals. Her genuine passion for people & renovation drives a desire to create the ultimate customer experience.
Our Process
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Bakes And Kropp Nyc Showroom Team
Ellen Schott
Senior Kitchen Designer
Ellen has over 10+ years in residential design working with unique spaces and has spent the majority of her career designing kitchens in the New York area. Her work has been featured in luxury model homes, home showcases, and HGTV. Whether designing for a contemporary or classic space, Ellenâs attention to detail and warm personality makes the renovation process enjoyable and creates beautiful results.
Robert Bakes
Co-Founder & President
Bob calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London, as well as his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor, NY. Throughout his accomplished career, Bob has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills.
Joyceâs creative background has become the foundation of her successful marketing strategy for 12+ years, with a strong focus on elevating brands. She also brings extensive knowledge in business development by creating beneficial cross-marketing strategies with other like-minded brands in NYC with leading home industry professionals. Her genuine passion for people & renovation drives a desire to create the ultimate customer experience.
Our Process
An Interview With Orlando Zayas
Train well. Bob Bakes: Dont expect employees to know everything from the outset. Equip them with skills and training to set them up for success. Its the responsibility of leaders to recognize deficiencies and address them.
Be responsive. Paul Kropp: Respond to clients instantly or as early as possible so they know they are your first priority. If you dont have an answer right away, let them know that you are working on finding one.
As part of our series about the five things a business should do to create a Wow! customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Bakes and Paul Kropp, co-founders of full-service luxury kitchen design and cabinetry company Bakes & Kropp.
Bob Bakes, in his role as Head of Design, calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London and his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor, NY. Bob has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills throughout his accomplished career.
Thank you so much for joining us! Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your backstory and how you got started?
Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lessons or take aways you learned from that?
Can you share with us a story from your experience about a customer who was Wowed by the experience you provided?
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Bakes And Kropp Hamptons Showroom Team
Senior Kitchen Designer
With more than two decades of design experience, Guillaume brings a plethora of unique design elements from contemporary to classic and anything in between. His jovial personality blended with his French flair gives Guillaume a signature touch and feel. His work has been featured in major publications and is highly requested throughout the Hamptons.
Robert Bakes
Co-Founder & President
Bob calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London, as well as his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor, NY. Throughout his accomplished career, Bob has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills.
Joyceâs creative background has become the foundation of her successful marketing strategy for 12+ years, with a strong focus on elevating brands. She also brings extensive knowledge in business development by creating beneficial cross-marketing strategies with other like-minded brands in NYC with leading home industry professionals. Her genuine passion for people & renovation drives a desire to create the ultimate customer experience.
Our Process
Designing your dream kitchen can be quite the journey and can bring up a lot of questions. Thats why were here! If you have any questions, well be there to answer them. For now, below is an outline of what you can expect throughout the process.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Thank you Bakes and Kropp â My beautiful new kitchen is a dream come true! I can’t say enough about the impressive quality of your cabinetry. And your entire team was an absolute pleasure from design to install!
Elena DLucky to Live Here Real Estate Lloyd Harbor, NY
Bob Bakes prides himself on cutting edge and forward-thinking design. Every piece of furniture that is created meets the mark of sheer excellence. Bob worked alongside us, providing invaluable guidance and vision. We couldnât have had a more pleasant and seamless working experience. Thanks to him, we now have our dream kitchen. I absolutely recommend their services without reservation.
John S.Brown Harris Stevens Real Estate Southampton, NY
After meeting with five other designers we choose to work with Bob. He listened to what I needed and wanted for my kitchen and then delivered. Early mornings with the sun streaming into the kitchen during my morning coffee, I am so grateful for my dream kitchen. I also feel obligated to thank Bob’s crew. They were very capable and respected my home as if their own. I would unreservedly recommend this dream team.
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The Abcs Of Participating In A Design Show House
May 11, 2022
On this weeks From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp, a luxury kitchen design and manufacturing company with showrooms in New York City, the Hamptons, Long Island, Michigan and Palm Beach. We discussed participating in design show houses from a designers point of view.
Bakes is a veteran of top-tier show houses the Hamptons Show House, Galerie House of Art + Design at Sag Harbor and most recently the 2022 Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach to name a few and shared his experience and insights on the complete process, beginning with the motivation for participating in a show house.
While his firm undertakes some projects to raise awareness of their design work in the community or in the press, it is the charitable aspect of the work that really speaks to him. He opens up about the personal and professional connections he has forged with Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club as a result of his involvement in their projects.
Bakes dives deep into how designers who aspire to work on a show house should begin, from cultivating relationships with select media or developers to building project portfolios to making contact with show house managers.
Watch the full video above or listen to the podcast on Spotify, , Apple Podcasts, Pandora and other outlets.
Bakes And Kropp Cold Spring Harbor Showroom Team
Senior Kitchen Designer
With her bright personality and passion for design, Mary has become one of our most highly requested designers. Her accomplished portfolio makes her the first choice for many designers and building professionals. Mary brings her easy-going approach and in-depth knowledge to every project no matter how big or how small.
Jonika Ruz
Senior Kitchen Designer
Robert Bakes
Co-Founder & President
Bob calls on his years of experience as owner and operator of a kitchen design studio in central London, as well as his well-known former brand, Bakes & Company, based in Sag Harbor, NY. Throughout his accomplished career, Bob has developed an expansive knowledge of the interior design process and professional project management skills.
Joyceâs creative background has become the foundation of her successful marketing strategy for 12+ years, with a strong focus on elevating brands. She also brings extensive knowledge in business development by creating beneficial cross-marketing strategies with other like-minded brands in NYC with leading home industry professionals. Her genuine passion for people & renovation drives a desire to create the ultimate customer experience.
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Touring The Inaugural Galerie House Of Art And Design In Sag Harbor
Leyden Lewis Design Studio Photo: Genevieve Garruppo
For the first time, Sag Harbor, N.Y., has welcomed the Galerie House of Art and Design, a show house that combines two creative disciplines under one roof. Embodying Galerie magazines brand goal to live artfully, the immersive experience brings the pages of the magazine to life.
Click HERE to view a gallery.
To deck out the 12,500-sq.-ft. home a classic, shingle-style estate located on 6 acres in the Hamptons participating designers were selected from across the country. They collaborated with art galleries to curate the spaces, while several artists created site-specific installations.
Sag Harbor is such a special place in the Hamptons, and were eager to bring together this house of dreams where art and design intersect in such a fresh way, said designer and design chair Nicole Fuller. Its like nothing weve ever seen or experienced before. Our A-list lineup of artists, galleries, designers and artisans will transform this house into something new. Its uncharted territory, and for creatives, theyre challenged in a way that gives them total freedom to have new ideas and be inspired in different ways.
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