Tuesday, February 7, 2012 The Virgin Islands Daily News 25 K & S Caribbean Designs, Manufactures and Installs Furniture -Grade Cabinetry Premium woodwork, first class service and affordability go hand-in-hand magine enjoying the process lof remodeling your kitchen without breaking the bank. Think what life would be like if you could count on a master cabinetmaker and installer to personally complete your most challenging projects. Lucky youl K & S Caribbean Is ready to make your custom design dreams a reality from concept to completion. Established five years ago on St. John, down-island expansion made relocation closer to the shipping ports on St. Thomas a necessity. Ituth told, the full history of how this enterprise was formed dates back more than three adventure -filled decades. Meet proprietor Kent Scott and administrator Sheila Karcher and you cannot help but be amazed by the expertise and passion for perfection these consummate professionals bring to the table. Kent, a professional affiliate of the American Institute of Architects, has embraced the lime- honored tradition of woodwork done by hand from the beginning of his stellar career. Blessed with the vision necessary to complete the most exacting projects— from historic to contemporary — in Washington State he engineered and oversaw manufacturing, site measuring, layout and installation of the observation deck and commercial retail space at the Seattle Space Needle. The Bob Villa Compound in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts called on Kent to manufacture and install doors. windows and molding for traditional seaside cape residences. More recently, Kent manufactured and installed the replacement door of the St. John Methodist Chinch. A former resident of St. Croix, Sheila worked in property manaeement and at Benton manager I liaison for Divi Carina Bay Casino. Deflecting the spotlight, Sheila, said "One of the many places where Kent shines is in his ability to make each kitchen one-of-a-kind. He'll ask if you are left-handed or right-handed. Where there are windows, he'll suggest how to maximize your view and where to, perhaps, add a window seat? With a grin, Kent added, "That's right. I'll say, 'Come on. Let's cook.' Show me what you want to do in the kitchen? If you get the Idea that Kent makes each project an upbeat experience, how right you are! He is decidedly comfortable In kitchens, having been raised in a family that owned a restaurant in California. Equating early experiences in his parents' business with his amazing ability to produce premium products in record time, he said, "When you have the right tools, It's as easy to flip 40 burgers as it is to flip two." lie further clarified, 'We are all set up here with top machinery? Kent's incomparable background and expertise as a master Administrator Sheila Karcher and master woodworker Kent Scott invite you to contact 1< & S Cantnean today. threads woven into that tapestry. For example book matching — maintaining the precise visual flow of the woodgrain — is an art form you can count on when K & S Caribbean is at your service. The scope of services and high quality production al K & S Caribbean include the design, manufacture and installation of furniture-grade cabinetry and architectural millwork. K & S engineers, manufactures and installs windows, doors and shutters for new and renovated construction. Other offerings include a selection of natural stone, hardwood and sheet goods throughout the West Indies. "We're happy to do millwork for contractors," Kent emphasized. Currently, both the K & S website and new Altona showroom are 'under construction.' For additional Information, call 642-4964. Design and Manulaclu a el Custom Staircases - UlliiS Nautilus/nemeses Turner Day Condominium Kitchen Installation-Luxury Villa St.John Design, Manufacture and Installation of Windom name and Sladtara - I Iran SI Janata Wand DESIGNING • MANUFACTURING INSTALLING fi.ntfurnitAr&gradvatirineby cvn&ArchttecturalMalmorlo Commercial & Residential For Di4cervtin9• Client', throughouttheWestbuilet (340) 642-4964 [email protected] Exciting new website coming soon! EFTA00591176