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Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath Designer Profiles
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Jenny Rausch, C.K.D.
Owner and President
When you work with Jenny Rausch, CKD, owner of Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath, you can count on getting an honest opinion. Her straightforward attitude, determination and talent make her popular with clients – from a family designing a dream kitchen to a contractor rehabbing a home.
With more than ten years of experience under her belt, Jenny has worked with all types of spaces and all ranges of budget. Owning her own business has been her goal since entering the industry and she is dedicated to making Karr Bick the place to go in St. Louis for kitchen and bath design.
Jenny received her degree in Textile and Apparel Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She began working in interior design before specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. She worked as a kitchen and bath designer with RSI Kitchen and Bath for more than eight years, several of them as showroom manager. She is a certified kitchen designer and president of the local chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. At Karr Bick, Jenny is responsible for sales and marketing and heads the design staff. |
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John Bick, Designer
Turning houses into homes is John Bick’s goal as a designer. He sees his profession as not just a job, but as the opportunity to transform a roof and four walls into a special place full of life. John has been in the design business for more than 40 years and has worked on some of the finest homes in St. Louis. His design work was even recognized by Kitchen and Bath Business magazine.
John goes into each project expecting it to be his best work yet. John enjoys working with clients who want their homes to reflect both good taste and functionality. He considers space planning to be his greatest strength and enjoys the challenge of converting a dark, cramped space into a light, airy and highly functional kitchen or bath. He is dedicated to his craft and prides himself in staying on top of the latest styles and trends. John is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
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Robin Bretz, Designer
Years of designing kitchens and baths for historic homes helped Robin Bretz develop a special talent for turning small spaces into beautiful and highly functional rooms. Her ability to use space in unique and creative ways has impressed clients with challenging projects.
Yet Robin’s skills as a designer are equally evident working with newer and larger rooms. Whenever possible, Robin prefers to see the space before beginning a project and talks with clients about their style preferences and the way they use the space. As a mother, Robin is particularly aware of the features that make life easier for parents and their children, whether it’s an extra sink in the bath or a place in the kitchen for the kids to do their homework. Her favorite part of the process is seeing the finished project and the way it improves the look of the home and the lives of the homeowners.
Robin started in the industry five years ago after much urging from family and friends. While her background is in accounting, her passion is designing and Robin often puts her math skills to use working with those small spaces. Robin is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
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Dawn Patterson, Designer
An innate sense of aesthetics has always been one of Dawn Patterson’s strengths as a designer. Her ability to walk into a room and envision how it can be redesigned into a space that is both functional and beautiful is a quality that helps her to inspire her clients. As she leads her clients through the design process, Dawn is enthusiastic about listening to their desires and offering suggestions on how to make their wants a reality. She also feels that it is important to take the time to explain to her clients the pros and cons of each option to make sure the choice they make is the best for their situation. Dawn is eager to please her clients and enjoys sharing with them the satisfaction of a completed project.
Dawn received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Missouri State University. Her talent and passion for design led her to pursue a career in kitchen and bath design. Currently, she serves as vice president of programs for the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
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