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Starting a kitchen remodel. A journey from vision to reality. It’s an exciting time, but often, the technical details can feel overwhelming. You’ve scrolled through endless inspiration photos, but when you step into the world of kitchen design and custom kitchen design , the terminology changes. Suddenly, you aren’t just looking at colors; you’re looking at construction. The foundation of every stunning kitchen lies in the cabinetry. It is the literal bones of your space. Ch

Your dream kitchen begins as a whisper. A quiet thought about how coffee should taste in the morning light. A vision of Sunday dinners where the laughter echoes off perfectly curated surfaces. At Ragonesi Design LLC, we don’t just build rooms; we capture those whispers and turn them into a tangible reality. Every project we touch starts from a Blank Sheet of Paper . We aren't here to give you a catalog and tell you to pick a style. We are here to listen. We are here to unders

You've been dreaming about your new kitchen for months. Maybe years. You've got the Pinterest board, the inspiration photos, the vision in your head. Then you actually start the remodel. And suddenly, you're drowning. You're not imagining it. Kitchen remodels consistently rank as one of the most stressful home improvement projects homeowners undertake. But here's the thing, it doesn't have to be this way. Let's talk about why your kitchen remodel feels overwhelming, and more

You invested in your dream kitchen. Luke Mitchell’s custom cabinetry. Hand-selected finishes. Every detail designed around how you live. And now? Winter's doing damage you can't see. Yet. And for Long Island homeowners, it’s a big one: How to protect wood cabinets in Long Island humidity —without losing that clean, custom look. The truth is this: your heating system is waging a quiet war against Luke Mitchell’s custom cabinetry. And most homeowners don't realize it until crac

We're thrilled to announce something we've been working on for a while: a partnership that changes everything about how we approach custom cabinetry on Long Island. Luke Mitchell's custom cabinetry is now exclusively available through Ragonesi Design. From this moment forward, every piece of custom millwork that leaves our shop will carry the Luke Mitchell's name. It's not just a rebrand. It's a commitment to a new standard of craftsmanship, design, and accessibility for the

Let's Talk Numbers Here's the thing about custom kitchen cabinets cost: everyone wants to know the price, but most companies dance around the answer. We get it. You're trying to plan. Budget. Make smart decisions about one of the biggest investments in your home. So let's be straight with you. Custom cabinets start at $1,000 per linear foot (LF) and typically land around $1,500 per LF once you add all the bells and whistles. For comparison, stock cabinets usually fall betw

Your kitchen isn't just a room. It's where your mornings start, where your family gathers, where your best ideas happen over coffee. Whether you're a homeowner dreaming of a total transformation or a design professional searching for a partner who can actually execute your vision, this is your roadmap. We're taking you inside our complete process, from that very first conversation to the moment you run your hand across custom millwork that didn't exist six weeks ago. Phase 1