Rob has 37 years of experience in the residential kitchen design business. He relocated to the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2012. As a resident and designer in the Aspen to Vail, CO corridor from 1999 -2012, Rob recognized a need to offer and accommodate any style or concept, with a strong following of the Mountain Rustic theme. He also noticed, however, an overwhelming absence of, and desire for, European design and furniture quality cabinetry.
This realization led him to travel to Germany and Switzerland to study and become an importer and designer of custom European cabinetry and design elements.
Rob says “While many of our clients in the Western North Carolina mountain atmosphere may not be completely ready for the minimalist fundamentals of European design, they are gradually warming up to the idea. That being said, the introduction of a more Transitional approach (the integration of European and North American elements) has also become a growing and recognized design trend in the Western North Carolina area, just as it did in the Aspen to Vail market.”
Rob’s approach is to offer unique solutions, however in a subtle way, and enjoy introducing pleasing, as well as functional, elements of interest throughout his designs. Many times, these subtle details and design elements go unnoticed without the observer’s attention to detail. My passion and excitement in creating a design comes with the introduction of qualities you’ll find unique. I believe I can offer a concept, detail, or style you’ve never seen or considered.
Through personal experiences, and European design study, Robin often implements the minimalist design approach of accessible, functional stations (or zones), in planning for Aging in Place clientele. Robin says “What makes Capstone Lifestyles, Inc. unique is our concentration on designing for the client’s future of living comfortably in their home. We have the ability, if the client desires, to consider existing, unrealized, and potential physical and mobility impairments in our designs, as well as the access to all living areas of the home as well as future marketability.”
