Here in the Kitchen Design Center at Horner Millwork our members of the Kitchen Design Team are passionate about all things kitchens. They enjoy staying up-to-date on the latest design trends and all the newest products and features that our cabinet manufacturers have to offer. We invite you to visit our Kitchen Design Center in Somerset, MA to meet our Kitchen Design Team in person and to start designing your dream kitchen.

Mike Sollecito has been working for Horner Millwork since 2013. Mike began his career as an electrician and home audio/automation installer, but then he changed his career focus to follow his passion for fine woodworking. Since then he has developed an impressive portfolio of custom cabinets and luxury kitchens that he has built and installed over the years. Starting from a young age Mike was involved with renovating homes from the ground up, and now has a wide range of residential building skills including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, and much more. This wide array of talents makes Mike an invaluable resource during the critical planning stages of kitchen design and execution.

Mike’s most memorable kitchen that he has built and installed to date was for a home in Portsmouth, RI. The kitchen featured a huge solid walnut island with a curved bench seat that faced a 180 degree view of the bay. It was gorgeous!

Mike’s favorite design trend is the rustic industrial design aesthetic. He loves to incorporate reclaimed and repurposed items that were once forgotten and to transform them into something new like lighting fixtures or home décor. Being tech savvy, Mike values the increasing role that technology now plays in the kitchen design process. Supplying clients with a 3D rendering of their kitchen design significantly helps them visualize the finished space. Always trying to improve the building and design process, Mike is currently working on a new measurement process to try to catch all the imperfections on the jobsite that can cause problems with the finished kitchen installation.

Tom Custadio has been part of the Horner Millwork team since 1992! Over the years he has had many roles in the company, but Tom truly found his niche when he joined the kitchen department in the late 90s. Tom’s vast knowledge of the building industry makes him great at tackling tough design problems. In addition to the basics of cabinet, countertop, and appliance selection, Tom helps his customers with all aspects of the project including space planning, lighting, and choosing styles that perfectly incorporate into the rest of the home’s interiors.

Tom understands that every homeowner interacts with their kitchen differently. He guides his clients through the many work zones of a kitchen (meal prep, clean up, table, messaging, etc.), and then designs a kitchen that meets their many needs. Today’s cabinet manufactures offer many space-saving organization and storage solutions available built into their cabinets and drawers. Tom enjoys taking advantage of these innovative tools to create a kitchen filled with useful hidden surprises.

Allan Mack is a new member of the Design Team but brings 15 years of expertise with him! After starting his design career at one of the big box stores, he eventually opened his own kitchen and bath showroom. One of the most memorable kitchens Allan has designed was a luxury kitchen in Tiverton with an apron-front sink, custom hood, and extra-large island with microwave drawer and mixer lift.

One of the long-lasting trends Allan continues to see is shaker style cabinets in white, and trending more recently in light coastal colors such as blues, grays, and greens. And more clients are requesting inset style cabinets, many with white finish and stained island. Allan’s personal dream kitchen is modern, clean and contemporary with grey cabinets and white quartz counters. No matter what your personal design style is, Allan is passionate about creating that one-of-a-kind design that will be appreciated for years to come.

Susan Cordeiro also comes the Design Team from a big box store where she honed her skills not only in kitchen design, but also flooring, outdoor landscaping, and home improvement. Sue has a passion for interior design and says “What I love about designing kitchens is helping people achieve what they envision and creating a kitchen space that is a more efficient and enjoyable place to spend their time.”

For trends, Sue is seeing kitchens with softer colors and a more relaxed look along with high end finishes and tons of hidden function. The most memorable kitchen Sue has designed was a white slab door kitchen with dark cherry stained cabinet boxes and bright lime green backsplash, and included a music room and full pantry.