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Spring in New York. The light shifts. The air softens. It is a season of Renewal. At Ragonesi Design LLC, we believe your home is more than just a structure. It is a Sanctuary. A reflection of your Vision. But even the most beautiful spaces need a Reset. As we welcome the warmer months of 2026, it is time to peel back the layers of winter. This is not just about tidying up. This is about Restoration. Transforming your living environment into a place of clarity and Calm. Here

A deep breath. The scent of fresh herbs. The tactile warmth of grain beneath your fingertips. The soft, rhythmic play of sunlight dancing across a stone countertop. This isn't a forest retreat. It is your morning coffee routine. In 2026, the home is no longer just a shelter. It is a sanctuary. As our lives become increasingly digital and our schedules more saturated, the craving for the natural world has moved from the backyard into the very heart of the home: the kitchen. Th

The Painted Perfection Problem You’ve seen the photos. Those crisp, bone-white shaker kitchens that look like they belong in a gallery. You’ve probably pinned thirty of them already. They represent the dream: clean lines, a mirror-smooth finish, and a sense of calm that only a perfectly organized kitchen can provide. But here is the secret the big-box retailers won't tell you: not all "custom" cabinets are created equal. In the world of high-end millwork, the biggest debate

A blank sheet of paper. A vision without limits. The home you’ve always imagined, realized through the lens of uncompromising quality. At Ragonesi Design LLC, we don’t believe in "making it work" with pre-set sizes or limited catalogs. We believe in creating the exact fit for your life. That is why we introduced the Luke Mitchell Standard: a collaboration born from a shared obsession with detail and a refusal to accept the status quo of the cabinetry industry. This isn't just

Transforming a house into a home is a very personal process. It is about the details that others might overlook. Those small, often forgotten elements that define the character of your space. At Ragonesi Design LLC, we believe every corner of your home deserves attention. For many homeowners, the biggest design obstacles are hiding in plain sight. Bulky, outdated radiators. Scuffed, generic metal baseboard heaters. They provide warmth, yes, but they often disrupt the flow of

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