--- title: "Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/marlene-ritland-ckd-kitchen-depot-pfvwus-pf~1669444542 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669444542.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8a23f67e0f203cb8_0334-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "115 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, New York 11788, United States" latitude: 40.8231 longitude: -73.1958 phone: "(631) 904-7176" website: http://mritland.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 107 years_in_business: 24 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 242 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot > New York's Full Service Kitchen & Bath Designer \| Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/marlene-ritland-ckd-kitchen-depot-pfvwus-pf~1669444542) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Hauppauge, NY - **Serves:** Islip, Babylon, Smithtown, Brentwood, West Babylon, Coram, Central Islip, Commack, Huntington Station, Centereach, Bay Shore, West Islip, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, Deer Park, Dix Hills, Selden, East Northport, Hauppauge, Holtsville, North Babylon, Ronkonkoma, North Bay Shore, Lake Ronkonkoma, Farmingville, Sayville, Kings Park, Setauket-East Setauket, Saint James, Nesconset, East Islip, Patchogue, Stony Brook, Elwood, North Lindenhurst, Lake Grove, Terryville, East Setauket, Bohemia, Bayport, North Patchogue, Northport, Bay Wood, Baywood, Centerport, Islip Terrace, Blue Point, West Bay Shore, Belle Terre, Asharoken - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (107 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - 24 years in business - Speaks English, Portuguese ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 24 years in business - Speaks English, Portuguese Marlene Ritland, CKD is an authority on the design, planning and execution of residential kitchens. With 25 years of experience, she possesses advanced knowledge of technical skills and personal communication skills required to succeed as a kitchen design specialist. A member of the NKBA, Marlene Ritland, CKD, is Kitchen Designer at Kitchen Depot. The firm specializes in kitchen planning and is a cabinet manufacturer offering a locally made product. Kitchen Depot is also a Kraftmaid Vantage Cabinetry dealer. As a manufacturer, Kitchen Depot has control over production quality as well as lead times. Special programs are available for large-scale or multiple unit projects. Please allow us the opportunity to bid on any current or future kitchen or bath project. Call or email us today for your initial consultation! Marlene Ritland mritland@kitchendepotny.com 631-963-8679 ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Cabinet Doors ### Areas Served - Islip - Babylon - Smithtown - Brentwood - West Babylon - Coram - Central Islip - Commack - Huntington Station - Centereach - Bay Shore - West Islip - Lindenhurst - Holbrook - Deer Park - Dix Hills - Selden - East Northport - Hauppauge - Holtsville - North Babylon - Ronkonkoma - North Bay Shore - Lake Ronkonkoma - Farmingville - Sayville - Kings Park - Setauket-East Setauket - Saint James - Nesconset - East Islip - Patchogue - Stony Brook - Elwood - North Lindenhurst - Lake Grove - Terryville - East Setauket - Bohemia - Bayport - North Patchogue - Northport - Bay Wood - Baywood - Centerport - Islip Terrace - Blue Point - West Bay Shore - Belle Terre - Asharoken ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot | | Address | 115 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, New York 11788, United States | | Phone | (631) 904-7176 | | Website | http://mritland.houzzsite.com | | Years in business | 24 | | Followers on Houzz | 242 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Kitchen-Depot-168562156487818/ - Blog — www.kitchendepotny.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/marlene-ritland-ckd-kitchen-depot-pfvwus-pf~1669444542) - **Website:** http://mritland.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (631) 904-7176 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer by the NKBA) - Best of Houzz 2014 - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 107 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — HU-96628415, Dec. 2019** > Marlene came highly recommended by our trusted contractor and I am so happy we chose to work with her. She was absolutely fantastic to work with, from the initial meeting to the completion of our kitchen. Marlene is extremely knowledgeable and has a brilliant eye for design, all the while taking your style and requests into account. She was very patient throughout the whole process (and even after the kitchen was completed) and always responded to any question or concern we had right away. Anyone who has gone through a kitchen renovation knows how stressful it can be, and working with Marlene made the process as smooth as possible. We could not be more thrilled with our beautiful new kitchen and highly recommend Marlene. She is extremely talented and was just an absolute pleasure to work with. ### All 107 reviews **★★★★★ — Donna, June 2026** > Marlene was outstanding as a consultant for my kitchen renovation and I could not be more pleased with the experience. All aspects of planning were clearly and concisely communicated, and images provided were detailed, complete and most helpful. Our beautiful and very functional kitchen is a result of her expert knowledge and design experience, thoroughness, attention to detail and accurate and precise plans that were well coordinated with our contractor. Any questions were promptly addressed and resolved, and she ensured the highest standard for quality cabinetry was delivered! **★★★★★ — Gloria Khan, June 2026** > Very happy and satisfied with Marlene. She did an amazing job and everything was done so efficiently and beautifully done. I am so thrilled with how my kitchen came out!!! Would highly recommend her to all my friends and family !!!!!! **★★★★★ — dreamweaver01, Jan. 2025** > Marlene’s credentials should include “SUPERSTAR”! She took our ‘ho-hum” kitchen and worked her magic on it! Everything she suggested worked out perfectly. Compared to kitchens in today’s new homes, mine is rather small. Marlene was able to give me so much more storage! Everything about the kitchen just flows so well. It is truly my happy place! The cabinets are of the highest quality. Marlenes availability and customer service is first rate. > > Sue (SENSITIVE INFORMATION HIDDEN) **★★★★★ — racheljustin, Jan. 2025** > I cannot say enough wonderful things about Marlene Ritland at Kitchen Depot. The work that they provided was just beautiful. A pleasure to work with and extremely professional. Every phone call and email was answered right away. Any time I had problem it was taken care of immediately. A few years after my cabinets were completed I noticed I had a problem due to my own fault. Not only did they take care of it right way, they did not charge me for a thing. This should have cost me a few thousand dollars to repair but they took care of everything. Matched the color perfectly and refused to send me a bill. > I have never worked with anyone or company that stood behind their product like this!!! Marlene made the whole experience so easy.I highly recommend Marlene and Kitchen Depot.\>. **★★★★★ — Gloria K, Jan. 2025** > Very happy with the kitchen cabinets and the whole process ! They are amazing quality and the whole process was just very easy and simple. I highly recommend Kitchen Depot they were a pleasure to work it and got everything delivered in an efficient manner! **★★★★★ — Joseph Moreira, Jan. 2025** > We did a quite large renovation of a midcentury house in Roslyn Estates, NY. It was designed by an understudy of Frank Lloyd Wright, Edgar Tafel. We wanted to maintain the spirit of the original design, especially with regard to the kitchen. We are gourmet cooks by hobby and wanted a good balance of functionality and beauty. Marlene was right on the mark with her design concepts. She was easy to work with, very accessible and responsive. We had a few iterations of the island design but she didnt give up until we came up with all the elements and size that we wanted to incorporate. The cabinet choices and layout of the varoius componants was perfect. The kitchen has a wonderful flow and makes perfect sense. Aesthetically, it is spectacular. All the folks and family at Kithen Depot were a pleasure to work with and the quality of the cabinets is excellent.The process was a pleasure due to Marlenes ability to listen and care about what we wanted in a kitchen. **★★★★★ — barbara456456, Aug. 2024** > I cannot express enough, how wonderful Marlene was to work with. She’s patient, knowledgable and right on target with everything she helped me plan. It’s not an overstatement to say that I’m thrilled with the outcome and it was of due to her patience, professionalism and her professional relationships. I went into this project with much stress, fearing that I wouldn’t choose the right person for the job. As my job progressed, those worries melted away and were replace with me being so thankful for choosing Marlene. **★★★★★ — Kirstin Kirstin, Jan. 2024** > thank you for designing my beautiful kitchen! You changed my life. I love the quartz counter top and the mega sized fridge .Thank you for all you do! **★★★★★ — charlaph, Dec. 2023** > We had an odd space that lacked symmetry and included 3 doors and 4 windows. We consulted several people about possible kitchen designs and Marlene was the only who created a sensible, workable layout that made sense for usability, comfort, workspace, and traffic flow. We have used the completed kitchen for 9 months now and are still completely satisfied with her floor plan, cabinet layout, and appliance choices. We never say "if only" or ask "shouldn't we have changed this?" We are completely satisfied with our experience with Marlene and our new kitchen. **★★★★★ — ewoldenb, Dec. 2023** > We recently worked with Marlene to completely renovate our kitchen and laundry/mud room. Her designs for both areas were both beautiful and practical and she was a pleasure to work with. Marlene patiently helped us select our cabinet style and placement and coordinated the countertops, hardware, and backsplashes to create the look and function that we wanted. Her cabinet measurements were flawless, leading to a seamless installation. The cabinets from Kitchen Depot are very well-made at a fair price and arrived as promised within 6 weeks of ordering (including a holiday break), at a time when other manufacturers and suppliers were quoting 16 to 20 weeks. Marlene recommended a contractor who was wonderful as well, and coordinated well with Marlene to complete our renovation quickly and with no change orders. She also referred the countertop fabricator, who coordinated with Marlene and the contractor to complete the renovation. We highly recommend Marlene without hesitation. **★★★★★ — jennappi86, Dec. 2023** > Working with Marlene was a great experience, she guided us through every detail, answered all questions, fixed any problems quickly and helped us design the kitchen of our dreams. **★★★★★ — Lucy DiMatteo, Dec. 2023** > Ms. Ritland is professional and knowledgeable. She patiently answered questions and reworked the design with me to produce the kitchen of my dreams. After the cabinets were installed she came to my house to complete some final details. The staff at Kitchen Depot was responsive to my phone calls and handled issues promptly. **★★★★★ — Kelley depka, Dec. 2023** > Marlene helped us remodel our kitchen in 2022. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend her if you are interested in doing your kitchen. **★★★★★ — Francesca Romano, Dec. 2023** > Marlene was so thoughtful when creating our kitchen. I feel there are little things she did that made a huge difference in our design. This is important in the functionality of the kitchen. **★★★★★ — Deepti Lubin, Sept. 2023** > Marlene is a magician. She did such an amazing job on designing my kitchen. I had few meetings and she understood the assignment and delivered it on time. Not only she did a fantastic job of designing my kitchen but all her measurements were to the point that my contractor was super happy. She has such a great taste that I went to her for recommendation for knobs, floors, backsplash almost everything which made my life easier as I did not have to shop around. > > She is very personable and pleasant to work with. I shopped around quite a bit and was disgusted and delayed my kitchen project but when I found Marlene and met her. I knew she is the right person and I am so happy with my decision. My kitchen looks elegant and I got many many compliments. > > I highly recommend Marlene to anyone who is looking for a great aprtner for your kitchen project. **★★★★★ — HU-710379668, Jan. 2023** > Marlene gave me the kitchen of my dreams and was a pleasure to work with. She understood my taste right away and made my vision come to life, while adding her expert input. She made a project that could be dauting and overwhelming go very smooth;y. Marlene was efficient, yet laid back and got back to me in a very timely manner. She would've changed the design a thousand and one times with no problems if I asked. I have not one bad thing to say about her and would recommend Marlene in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Andrew and Natalie Fraser, June 2022** > Marlene is awesome!! Her designs are second to none! We went to a few other companies before her and we just weren’t happy with they’re layouts..Marlene gave us the kitchen of our dreams.So of course we used her talents again for our master bathroom.Kitchen Depot cabinets are superior! Thanks again Marlene Ritland for all your help, So glad you designed our projects for us.Best wishes Natalie and Andrew Fraser **★★★★★ — Richard Howell, Feb. 2022** > My wife and I went to kitchen depot and met Marlene. She helped us with design and planning. Even had a couple of contractors we could interview. Bottom line she helped stream line the job, made something that is usually a pain in to a nice experience . We would and do recommend her. **★★★★★ — HU-496984736, Feb. 2022** > Marlene was a terrific partner throughout my kitchen remodel process. Not only did she provide great design recommendations but she worked really well with my contractor and the appliance company to ensure we got a great result. And when there was a small problem with one of the cabinets, she got it taken care of right away and even installed the doors herself! She came recommended by a friend, who also got a great result, and was a pleasure to deal without during the project. We absolutely love our new kitchen and the cabinets are perfect for us. **★★★★★ — The MacAvoy’s, Feb. 2022** > Our contractor recommended and advised us to call Marlene Ritland at Kitchen Depot. We are so glad that he did. We gave Marlene an idea of what we liked and she brought us through the showroom to the styles that fit our likes and needs. She came to our home and took exact measurements and made suggestions that proved to be helpful and tasteful in our kitchen makeover. One cabinet door had a manufacturer’s defect. Marlene had that replaced immediately with no fuss or bother. > We highly recommend Marlene and Kitchen Depot to anyone looking for quality and confidence in their home project. **★★★★★ — Beth Santopolo, Feb. 2022** > Marlene has helped me design two kitchens. One is in a private home, and the other in a NYC apartment. Marlene is FABULOUS! She is able to take any space and create the perfect kitchen. Her ability to measure and design is remarkable. She not only knows her own products, but she advised us regarding appliance purchases, flooring, and accessories. I would not hesitate to recommend and use Marlene again and again! **★★★★★ — cmp829, Feb. 2022** > Marlene is the absolute BEST. She has such vision for what works in your space and was so helpful with ALL aspects of the remodel. We HIGHLY recommend her. **★★★★★ — HU-250655224, July 2021** > I loved working with Marlene. We built a brand new kitchen and she was with us every step of the way. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of construction. I felt the service was beyond expectations especially during the COVID pandemic. Marlene was patient and always made herself available to us. I look forward to working with her again to redesign our current laundry room. Marlene is a true professional and the showroom is beautiful. **★★★★★ — HU-366002282, June 2021** > Marlene was a pleasure to work with. Professional, creative and patient with a big smile, My friends who lobbied for years that my kitchen was in need of a renovation are in awe of the transformation. She brought my dream kitchen to life and I recommend her highly. > > Kathleen B **★★★★★ — Jane Russell, June 2021** > Marlene was so easy for us to work with, even in the midst of a pandemic! She listened to our ideas and vision for our kitchen, bath and laundry room and we couldn't be happier with the designs she came up with. Excellent customer service, fantastic taste and design expertise! **★★★★★ — spreewade, May 2021** > After visiting a few designers, we chose to work with Marlene in June 2020 to build our kitchen. She is very timely in her communication which was very important to me. She took all our thoughts, incorporated her own ideas, made some adjustments along the way to produce our dream kitchen. She made us very happy and was a pleasure to work. I highly recommend! Thanks Marlene!!! **★★★★★ — Mary N, May 2021** > From start to finish, working with Marlene was an absolute pleasure! Marlene is very knowledgeable and makes great suggestions. We had some quirky layout challenges and Marlene worked with our builder to figure it all out. Marlene designed our new kitchen, a wet bar & several baths and we are soooo happy with the results!! A true professional and a class act! Highly recommend :) **★★★★★ — Jane Bonvicin, May 2021** > In 2010 Marlene designed our kitchen renovation for us. She was professional and creative in her ideas for using the space available. She readily responded to our inquiries and suggestions resulting in a much improved space. In 2020 when a laundry room/bathroom addition impacted the kitchen as well, we contacted Marlene. She again pulled it all together for us with the same efficiency and creativity. We’d love to work with her again on future projects. **★★★★★ — Mary Parisi, May 2021** > Fast, reliable, and truly incredible work. Very happy with the result of our brand new kitchen. Highly recommend for someone who works diligently and makes your dreams come true. Pays attention to detail and beautiful design options. Will be using Marlene for another project in the near future. Couldn’t be more thrilled! **★★★★★ — HU-460707443, May 2021** > Marlene is a excellent professional and very kind kitchen designer at Kitchen Depot. With her designing expertise and magic “ruler” turned our small kitchen/Dining area into a beautiful and very functional/organized kitchen and Dining area. > “Job well done Marlene” > Eugene&Donna Pontieri **★★★★★ — Margie Santana, May 2021** > Marlene, was just amazing! She was very patient, professional, knowledgeable. She had wonderful ideas and suggestions to help with the remodeling of our kitchen and we used all of them. Marlene was very detailed on every aspect of the remodeling, from the handles on the cabinets to the size of our island and the farm sink we picked. She made the entire process fun and easy. > > Our kitchen is beautiful and we are very grateful for Marlene's help. > > Thanks, > Margie **★★★★★ — Mastora Stone, May 2021** > Marlene is great, knows her stuff, and always takes the time to make sure the client understands to ensure they get what they want. I have been working with Marlene for about 5 years now and would definitely recommend her to anyone I know for their kitchen / bath design needs. Much appreicated! **★★★★★ — HU-419591687, Feb. 2021** > Marlene is amazing. > All we had to do was give her dimensions to our space and she took the information and made a fantastic design. > Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Lori Dibble, Oct. 2020** > Marlene was wonderful in helping me plan and make decisions about my kitchen renovation. My kitchen was the original from 1987, so everything had to go! Her vision, suggestions, and availability made the process go smoothly, and the end result was exactly what i had hoped to achieve. Many thanks, and I highly recommend Marlene for your kitchen re- do! **★★★★★ — Catie Riggs, June 2020** > I was specifically looking for a designer who understood a modern aesthetic and who was familiar with clean Scandinavian lines. Marlene understood us immediately and her design was impeccable all the way through. She's warm, welcoming and has a wealth of experience. **★★★★★ — Christine Steinbrecher, Dec. 2019** > After seeing my nieces beautiful new kitchen designed by Marlene. We contacted her, she came over, measured, took note of the things we wanted. She quickly got back to us with a 3D computer design. It included everything we wanted and more. She was always available for questions. Cabinets and design are perfect. Best choice ever. I would recommend her. **★★★★★ — Benjamin Bradley, Dec. 2019** > Fantastic to work with, quick and clear communication, nice product and follow up. Numerous design revisions were not an issue. Product selected was well made, moderately priced and looks beautiful. Installation was completed by the contractor. **★★★★★ — Natt Chomsky, May 2019** > After speaking with several kitchen designers, Marlene came recommended to us and so we met with her. Her knowledge of products, design eye, professional attitude and great sense of style convinced us to go with her. We are so glad we did; Her ideas were innovative and she incorporated our ideas and wishes into a plan we could make a reality. We did! THANKS! **★★★★★ — Deirdre Leder, May 2019** > Marlene was wonderful to work with and very patient with me and my many changes and ideas for my kitchen. I must have changed my ideas about 5-6 times and every time she gave me feedback and helped make my vision come to life. The cabinets came in early and are beautiful. One of the drawers didn't close completely and she had a new drawer made without an issue. My contractor also hung my knob in the wrong place and Marlene took the door back, sanded it and repainted it so it would look brand new with our hesitation. **★★★★★ — mrjjm2, May 2019** > Marlene was recommended by my former contractor > Several times she went above and beyond to make sure the project was successful. Two years later when my doors needed adjusting and my contractor wasn't available, I called Marlene for a recommendation, she came herself. She took pride in the kitchen she designed > She was helpful and efficient and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Audrey Morrison DiLeo, May 2019** > I do not usually write reviews but I was so happy with my kitchen remodel that I felt I had to take the time to write this review regarding working with Marlene. First she drove to our home in a Nor-Easter to meet with us on design options and not cancel our appointment. Marlene, thought of things that we may need that I hadn't thought of. She realized that we would not have enough space for food storage when this residence became our primary in a few years,and suggested a pantry that is just fantastic. She really looked at the space and suggested removing a wall to make room for a peninsula. We did that and it transformed the entire area. The peninsula has become the hub for the entire family. The cabinets were ready in a very short period of time. I was very happy with the speed of completion and of course the quality. Both Marlene's design ability as well as the quality of the cabinets made the kitchen remodel a pleasure. **★★★★★ — Laurinda Goncalves, May 2019** > Marlene was incredible! Professional and understanding of all our needs for a practical and beautiful kitchen! Marlene walked us through every step of the way and gave us awesome suggestions for an amazing design even when I couldn’t picture it in my head! We love it! **★★★★★ — michaelsabage22, Nov. 2018** > Marlene took the ideas in our head and brought them to life! We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our renovation, and she was there every step of the way. From design, to alterations, to adding material, she made the process seamless between kitchen depot the contractor, and us. I would recommend her and kitchen depot to anyone looking to do any sort of remodel where cabinetry is required! **★★★★★ — Betsy C, Nov. 2018** > Ms. Ritland designed a beautiful new kitchen in my coop apartment. She visited my home and we met at her office. She responded to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. She listened to what I would like in the renovation and incorporated everything on my list. The result is a space designed for easy work flow and a pleasant place for visitors to gather. I am very pleased with it and my guests are amazed at the transformation. She is a professional who is easy to work with. I highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Mike McAndrew, Nov. 2018** > I recommend Marlene to everyone that I know that is looking for kitchen design/cabinets. I have used Marlene on numerous kitchen projects and she is a fantastic designer. She is very helpful with great ideas and innovative designs. Her products are top quality and always spot on. If there are any problems she takes care of them immediately. I will post pictures of latest project as soon as it is completed. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much Mike. Your and your wife were such a pleasure to work with on this last project! **★★★★★ — Michele Zeplin, Nov. 2018** > I walked in to kitchen depot and as soon as I met Marlene I felt like this is it. I have been looking around for someone to design my kitchen for quite a few months but everyone just gave me exactly what I had just making some changes. Marlene without coming to my house redesigned my whole room and gave me exactly what I was waiting for just with a few pictures and my dimensions. I was finally excited. She helped me through every step of the remodel till completion. I walk into my kitchen everyday and love it. I highly recommend using Marlene to design whatever your dream remodel is. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you Michele. You were a pleasure to work with and I'm so happy you are enjoying this beautiful room. **★★★★★ — HU-16707041, Nov. 2018** > Marlene was great. From the very beginning she had great ideas and suggestions for the layout of our kitchen. She helped with the cabinet selection from the color and style to the handles and knobs. We had a small problem with one of the hinges so we called her and that day she came to our house and changed the hinge. She made the whole project less stressful and more enjoyable. **★★★★★ — Linda Shapiro, Nov. 2018** > Marlene was so helpful in planning and designing the cabinetry for both a half bath and a Master Bath renovation. I met with her several times and she had the patience of a saint in helping me figure out the design of the Master as well as the changes that followed. She is very knowledgeable of both the product lines as well as the current industry trends. I am so happy with both the look and the quality of the pieces in both bathrooms. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you Linda. It was my pleasure to work with you to get this project right for you. Everything looks amazing! **★★★★★ — Michele Ir, Nov. 2018** > Very accessible throughout our entire kitchen remodel, and the results are stunning! Could not imagine having completed this massive undertaking with any other professional, thanks Marlene **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you Michele! Hope you have many years of making memories in your beautiful new home! You were both such a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Avenue Design Group, Aug. 2018** > Marlene Ritland is a true professional with a kind, warm attitude and a wonderful and extensive knowledge of kitchen and bath design. Her ability to bring a vision into a beautiful finished project demonstrates how outstanding and detail oriented she is. I have worked with Marlene numerous times and always look forward to our next project together. I would highly recommend Marlene Ritland to do your next kitchen and bath project project! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much Carol! It's always a pleasure to work with you as well. **★★★★ — Stacey Lofstad, July 2018** > Marlene was excellent for us! She took our old outdated kitchen and reimagined it in a whole new space. She had the time and energy to answer a multitude of questions for me, some while she was vacationing( sorry about that!) Able to explain why things should or should not be in a particular space. She was great and professional to work with. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!! **★★★★★ — Laura Long, July 2018** > Marlene was such a delight to work with. She made the overwhelming task of remodeling a kitchen so easy and not stressful at all. She helped me get the desire look I wanted and within my budget. I also liked that when I had questions about flooring and paint she was there to give me ideas. Also, my kids damaged one of our cabinets shortly after and she replaced it immediately. Highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — Jessica Carbonara, July 2018** > Marlene is outstanding. She makes an overwhelming process easy. Not only is our kitchen beautiful, it’s well thought out. I highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — Harles Vail, June 2018** > This is the second project Marlene Ritland has done for us. Marlene did an outstanding job. The bathroom came out beatuifiul. I have recommended Marlene many times and hope She will be there when we start our next project. **★★★★★ — Donna Lester, June 2018** > Our experience with Marlene was outstanding. We remodeled a large master bathroom with very complicated cabinetry, and we also wanted zero VOC's. Marlene's assistance was invaluable every step of the way. From ensuring correct cabinet measurements, solving problems, arranging for 3-D view simulations, offering design suggestions, and patiently ordering color and design samples more than once, Marlene was phenomenal. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any project. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words. Enjoy your space! **★★★★ — JMK CS, June 2018** > I have been working with Kitchen Depot since 2000. > Cabinet product is excellent. > Cabinet pricing is extremely competitive. > Timely delivery. > Marlene is very responsive from Design through Punchlist resolution. > Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Peter Stahl, June 2018** > We had previously had another kitchen designed by Marlene eight years ago at our old home. It was simply replacing the existing layout, which I installed myself, and everything worked out fine. So when we bought our new home and redid the kitchen, we made many changes and had it professionally installed. We went back to the same cabinet company and to our pleasant surprise, Marlene was still working there. She was attentive to our style and helped pick the both the color schemes and styles. During installation, any questions the contractor had were answered quickly, with revised drawings. No sales pitches, no pressure, just professionalism. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words. You and your wife were a pleasure to work with, both times! Hope you enjoy your beautiful home for years to come. **★★★★★ — Olga Raykhelson, June 2018** > Marlene was absolutely amazing. She understood right away what we were looking for and she designed the perfect kitchen. She thought of everything and was extremely responsive to any questions or concerns that we had, The kitchen came out exactly what we wanted. Great quality and all on time. I would highly recommend the company and Marlene is the best! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words. You have such a beautiful home and space! **★★★★★ — Peter G, Feb. 2018** > Marlene designed both our kitchen and master bath. Her attention to detail, design creativity, and sensitivity to budget are all first rate. I'm writing this from our kitchen - Marlene suggested angled cabinets near our entrance, an oversized pantry where we wouldn't have thought of one, and a completely custom layout under an oddly angled extension. The details inside the cabinets, from slide out drawers where they make sense, and strongly suggesting fixed shelves where we thought slide outs were better, make me glad we followed her advice fully. Couldn't be happier... plus she's patient and friendly, and responds quickly to messages and emails. > > I've already send friends and colleagues her way! **★★★★★ — Linda B, Nov. 2017** > I had met with several other designers before going to Kitchen Depot and meeting Marlene Ritland. She was unique in that she took the time to understand my desires for our new kitchen, and never pressured us, just for the sake of making the sale. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise helped us make choices we had in the design and functionality of the space (love those drawers for pots and pans!). She has mastered their technology and was able to quickly provide the changes we requested. We appreciated her direction in choosing reputable suppliers for countertops and backsplash. Marlene went the extra mile to see our project through to success along with our excellent contractor Eastwood Home Improvements. Thank you Marlene Ritland and Kitchen Depot for helping us achieve the kitchen of our dreams! **★★★★ — Isabelle Marsico, Nov. 2017** > Marlene designed my kitchen. Throughout the entire project, she was accessible, always willing to discuss various aspects of the design and make adjustments if necessary, and more importantly, she listened to the needs/wants of the client. **★★★★★ — Catherine Schwarz, Oct. 2017** > Marlene came up with a beautiful, yet functional design for our master bathroom vanity. I love that I have the perfect spot for my hairdryer and brushes, plus a charging station. She was very responsive when I had questions, and we would definitely love to work with her again. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Ilysa Ziscand, Sept. 2017** > From Start to Finish Marlene was amazing!!!!! The layout of my kitchen is perfect, everything flows making cooking and clean up a breeze. My cabinets are gorgeous and are very well made. I highly recommend Marlene and Kitchen Depot. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Deb W, Aug. 2017** > Marlene is a great partner. She make the decision making so much easier when we completely renovated our kitchen and she was a great sounding board when it came to choosing features such as pendant lights, vent hoods, and countertops. I have recommended Marlene to several of my friends that are preparing to dive into kitchen reno! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Pamela Sylvester, Aug. 2017** > Marlene is a seasoned professional who does all it takes to get it right for her customers. She came up with every possible floor plan for my kitchen renovation until I was totally looking at what I had dreamed of. She had a real feel for what style of cabinet I was looking for and again showed an enormous amount of patience until my mind was at ease and we both were sure that this was truly what I wanted. After all, this was a purchase that I wanted to be 100% certain about. I was not about to do this again. There is nothing that I would have done differently and thanks to Marlene's vast knowledge and know-how everything turned out to meet my expectations. I could not be more satisfied with my kitchen. Everyone who has seen it is awed by it! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — rma582, Aug. 2017** > I recently remodeled my kitchen with Marlene Ritland. And I couldn't be happier!!! She is very professsional, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and helpful. She really listens to your concerns and makes thoughtful suggestions. She designed the kitchen perfectly. She always returned my calls promptly and never rushed me at our appointments. She takes great pride in her work. There were a few times that my contractor had questions regarding the cabinets (dimensions, sizes, placement, etc.) and Marlene answered him in > a timely manner. My contractor was also very impressed with her knowledge. He often complimented her and told me how impressed he was with her. She was also extremely knowledgeable and helpful with appliance questions as well. I frequently get compliments on my kitchen and I smile inwardly, knowing I could not have had such a beautiful kitchen without Marlene's help. I highly recommend her. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Kathleen Bullock, Aug. 2017** > I met Marlene when I went to Kitchen Depot last fall to look at kitchen cabinets. Marlene was very professional and she helped make my dream kitchen a reality. She listened to my wish list and designed the kitchen of my dreams. It is almost a year now and I love my fabulous kitchen. If I had any questions during the design and remodeling process Marlene answered them promptly to my satisfaction. Thank you Marlene for a job well done! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — fd3071, Aug. 2017** > When my wife and I decided to remodel our 43 year old kitchen we didn't think twice about using Marlene Ritland from Kitchen Depot. Marlene handled several other kitchen projects for friends and family which we greatly admired. Marlene made the process pain free. She was very knowledgeable about all the products and options. The ideas Marlene presented made us look at our space in a whole new light. We easily doubled our storage and cabinet space. Every time I cook a meal or enjoy a cup of morning coffee I am amazed at the transformation. We also decided to upgrade our bathroom with her as well. I would highly recommend Marlene and Kitchen Depot for any type of kitchen or bathroom renovation. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — smokee39, Aug. 2017** > Total house remodel. Marlene came to the house measured everything and then we cooperatively worked together and designed a gorgeous kitchen that everyone raves about when they see it. The process was simple and fun ad lots of creative juices flowing. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Carol Basso, April 2017** > I was referred to Kitchen Depot for our house project and I choose Marlene to be my contact person based on her reviews on Houzz. I have to say all the reviews were on point. From the initial meeting to the end, Marlene has always been very patient and responsible. She listened to what I want and provided her professional advice to guide me through the process. The quality of our kitchen cabinets is excellent and we have been getting so many compliments on how great they look. Prior to delivery, the team informed me that after checking on every piece of the order, they found a few damaged pieces, which were being redone and when I should receive them. Marlene and her team are one of a few contractors that were a pleasure to work with throughout this new construction project and we would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone else. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you too. Hope you enjoy your kitchen for many years to come. **★★★★★ — crogers337, Jan. 2017** > I have been in construction for a long time and have installed a lot of kitchens. I was referred to Marlene and I'm glad I was. I decided to use kitchen depots own cabinet line for my kitchen when I rebuilt my new home. Marlene made the design a very easy process and the kitchen came out fantastic. It was nice to see no detail overlooked and Marlene picked up on small details that I overlooked. I will absolutely be recommending Marlene to my customers in the future. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you are loving your new space. **★★★★★ — Tim Clinton, Jan. 2017** > Marlene was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. The project was my first as a homeowner and she was extremely patient; taking the time to walk me through all the details and offering up thoughtful solutions to make my ideas become a reality- all within the original budget. I would strongly recommend her to any one. Photos to come! **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thanks so much for the kind words. It's was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Leea Betts, Jan. 2017** > My kitchen was in desperate need of a make over! Marlene transformed my dated kitchen into a beautiful, modernized, and functional space. The custom cabinets, along with the granite are more than I could have ever dreamed of. I have much more cabinet space and the area actually feels bigger than what it is. Marlene's work is exquisite. I couldn't be happier with my decision to go with Kitchen Depot. **★★★★★ — Belinda W, Jan. 2017** > I was recommended to Kitchen Depot by my contractor (DTM Contracting Inc.) when renovating my master bathroom for cabinets. When going through the showroom, Marlene was very helpful in providing me information and samples. I was able to take my time, contacting Marlene and visiting the showroom several times before making a final decision. Upon signing the contract, Marlene came to my home to measure the space herself and followed up with me during the renovation. I would highly recommend Marlene for her extensive knowledge, assistance and professionalism. **★★★★★ — Arlene Toyoda, Jan. 2017** > Needing an entire new kitchen after its destruction during Superstorm Sandy, I went to Kitchen Depot with little knowledge of the rebuild project. > Marlene Ritland was most thorough in understanding and accommodating my needs while her knowledge and professionalism patiently guided me through the design process. Meeting dates, delivery, etc. went smoothly and as promised. > I am unable to provide photos as the house is still undergoing renovation and any photos now would not do justice to the beautiful kitchen I will soon have. > Marlene Ritland was a pleasure to work with and I gladly extend many thanks and the highest of recommendations. **★★★★★ — Paul Mungioli, Jan. 2017** > Marlene has helped us renovate two kitchens over the past 5 years. Her complete knowledge and professionalism is unmatched. She walked us thru every step of the way and made a stressful experience much less so. I would recommend Marlene to anyone looking to do their kitchen over. **★★★★★ — mailcris1, Jan. 2017** > Marlene was fantastic to work with! > She gave us the direction we needed to achieve the exact kitchen we wanted. She was very professional and responsive to any issues that came about. We would highly recommend her to anyone who needs custom cabinets and help with designing their home **★★★★★ — smpaterniani, April 2016** > This was our 2nd time working with Marlene on a kitchen renovation. We purchased an older home in the fall of 2015 which had an original kitchen from the 1960s. This was a significant renovation which included expanding the kitchen footprint into an existing sunroom and opening another wall into the dining room. Marlene's experience shined through on this project - it was a large space with some structural challenges. Marlene's design exceeded our expectations and her solutions for the structural issues were on point. Marlene is professional, friendly and a real pro to partner with on a project. The project came in on budget and on time. Working with Marlene and her company, Kitchen Depot, makes the design and fabrication of the custom cabinets and efficient process. We look forward to working with Marlene on future projects. **★★★★★ — kayrachek, Feb. 2016** > Marlene redesigned our kitchen and entire layout. It was a big project because we were removing a wall between our kitchen and front living room and our goal was to redesign the space and make it welcoming and functional. From beginning to end, Marlene was a pleasure to work with. My husband who is not a contractor was doing a lot of the work so he had a lot of questions and Marlene was so prompt in getting back to him and responding to all of his concerns. She did so many drawings for us as I kept changing my mind and we finally decided on the final one. The cabinets arrived when she said they would. When the cabinet installer had questions about installing the valances, she was on the phone with him. When that didn't help, she said I will be there tomorrow and she was. She is so professional, really knows what she is doing and such a nice person. We absolutely love our kitchen and our new space and so glad we chose Marlene to design it. I highly recommend her and have already done so, my friend just finished a kitchen with her and was so happy with her also. **★★★★★ — lmoyer617, Jan. 2016** > Marlene designed my kitchen last June. I can't say enough great things about our experience! She designed us a beautiful kitchen! She was professional and extremely knowledgeable. Any questions I had throughout the whole process, she was available to answer. She really made our experience (what can be an over whelming stressful process) very easy, manageable and enjoyable. I highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — augustsunstars, Sept. 2015** > Marlene designed the kitchen, butler's pantry, and master bath vanity in my new home. She was a pleasure to work with! She came up with a variety of fantastic plans and adjusted them after our many discussions. Throughout the process, she was professional, prompt, and forthcoming. She also has a great eye for design. I would highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — Rachael Risinger, Aug. 2015** > Marlene is a wonderful designer who provided her expert services in completely re-designing the laying out, cabinets and overall look of our new kitchen. She helped provide suggestions to locate different appliances, types of cabinets and made all of the revisions to create a beautiful custom, functional and perfect new kitchen. Marlene also worked with us to find the right finish color and type of cabinet, providing 3D visuals, samples and a mockup that solidified for us the look and feel we wanted. We were confident in her and all of the decisions we made because she is a professional and excellent in her craft and trade. We have already recommended her to several people and will continue to do so in the future. **★★★★★ — beth\_santopolo, Aug. 2015** > We were doing a complete home renovation. Marlene worked with my house designer and me to create a kitchen that is gorgeous! She opened the space with white cabinets and was still able to put in a large island. She was so knowledgable about the products, the measurements, the space and functionality. Marlene was responsive immediately to any question I had. She even came to the house with her workman to check on something . I highly recommend using Marlene for your needs. **★★★★★ — billwallra, Aug. 2015** > I'm an Architect and a Builder, and I've been in residential construction for my entire career. Marlene is special.....and gifted. It's very rare to find a focused professional that listens first, then combines the client's style preference, existing space, budget, and work function preferences into an efficient and beautiful kitchen. > A lot of designers try...but I believe it's her special blend of certified education, professionalism, 15 years experience, and being a working Mother that results in the success of her creations. > I have never had a client that didn't thank me profusely after telling them about Marlene. **★★★★★ — jamespflanagan, Aug. 2015** > Marlene Ritland is a certified Kitchen & Bath Design Specialist whom I depend upon to guide my clients through the many challenges they face when planning to remodel an out of date kitchen or bath. Marlene exudes confidence and exhibits a wealth of knowledge of all the various components relevant to a successful renovation. > She recently designed a mahogany bar with raised panel wainscoting and full size > polished bar rail which we installed in Dix Hills, NY. > We are currently in contract with Marlene for our Greenlawn, NY clients for whom > we will be constructing a new kitchen in September of this year. After meeting with Marlene > they were so impressed with her sense of design and style they booked immediately. **★★★★★ — jgaffney34, Aug. 2015** > Marlene designed my kitchen and was exceptionally professional and wonderful to work with. She has an attention to detail, and valuable ideas on design and look. She also helped work with me to change style where i allowed for to help save costs. Kitchen came in on time, and is beautiful. She was available to answer any questions throughout the entire process. I recommended her to my sister n law who also utilized her services. **★★★★★ — jsenk82, Aug. 2015** > I needed my kitchen cabinet doors & drawers replaced. The boxes were in great condition. Marlene came to the house took down all the specifics. Listened to what I wanted to see and made some great design suggestions. I met her at the beautiful showroom in Hauppauge & Marlene pointed out all my options. She took into consideration our budget and tastes. > Everything was delivered as scheduled. There was a slight issue with one of the drawers. Marlene took care of the problem right away and the correct drawer was delivered. I would recommend Marlene & Kitchen Depot to everyone. **★★★★★ — egerard50, Aug. 2015** > Marlene provided 3 different designs for us to consider for our new kitchen. When we finally decided, she came to our construction site ( condo unit) and actually mapped out with tape where everything would be. This way we had a good idea about actual space utilization, not just on paper. She provided us with an actual door of the cabinets we ordered so as to be able to match colors. > > We had 1 issue with hinges and one scratched door and Marlene worked closely with our contractor to correct the problem. Very stress free. Marlene is a professional and even included items we did not order or even know about. such as under counter molding to cover the lighting wood utensil trays throughout. My wife was very pleasantly surprised to see these wood trays. We were working with a tight budget, and Marlene showed us ways to save some money. > > We get so many compliments on our kitchen when people visit. The head of maintenance came into our home just yesterday to do some work for us and he commented how he loved the design and look of our new kitchen. > > Would highly recommend Marlene and Kitchen Depot. Great service, great quality and great prices. They delivered on time and within budget. Worked incredibly well with contractor so as to make the experience very stress free. They took care of every little detail. **★★★★★ — pioneerkitchen, Feb. 2015** > Working with Marlene to design our kitchen was wonderful. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you very much for the kind words! It's much appreciated. **★★★★★ — jprinaldi, Aug. 2014** > Marlene designed a functional working kitchen with more than adequate space. She listened to our concerns and implemented our requests in her design. We are more than happy with the end result and would definitely recommend her services to friends and family. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much! I hope you and you family are fully enjoying your new kitchen. **★★★★★ — Amethyst Interiors, July 2014** > Marlene's excellent customer service, knowledge, and superior design skills make her an excellent professional to work with. She assisted me with two kitchens, both of which were on time, on budget, and look fabulous! I look forward to working with her on additional projects in the future and would highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — rborow, July 2014** > The kitchen design was perfect! Marlene focused on the needs and requirements that were desired. Her expertise and flexibility made the project easy and was an excellent person to discuss other design ideas. Marlene continues to help address any other minor questions after the project was finished. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much for the lovely review! It's much appreciated. **★★★★★ — rgreco, July 2014** > Marlene is AMAZING! We sat with a few kitchen designers before Marlene but chose her and are so happy that we did. We were overwhelmed but she put our minds at ease. She was so knowledgeable and patient that I found myself calling her for advise about other projects because I trusted her so much. She made our dream kitchen become a reality so we decided to have her design our laundry room and a bathroom too. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you and help to get you back in your home. **★★★★★ — Lea Leibowitz, July 2014** > Marlene's professionalism, knowledge, creativity, and experience created a kitchen that we couldn't even dream of. The quality is outstanding. The use of space is remarkable. The kitchen is just perfect. Everyone favs about it. > The vanities are of the same caliber. Our house is what it is partly because of the work Marlene did for us. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you very much. Your home looks amazing and it was a pleasure to work with you on getting your dream kitchen. I only hope that you and your family enjoy it for years to come. **★★★★★ — wfb511, Dec. 2013** > Marlene did a great job from start to finish. We had never redone a kitchen before so we did not know much about buying cabinets or designing a kitchen. Marlene walked us through the whole process. First, she fully explained the types of materials, woods, styles and colors available to us for cabinets. Then, using our kitchen dimensions, she laid out a great plan for our kitchen. She next came to our home and perfectly measured everything and then designed and ordered our cabinets, based upon our vision of the kitchen we wanted. She made sure that our cabinets came on time and were exactly what we ordered. Our whole experience with Marlene was fantastic!! We highly recommend her services. **Comment from Marlene Ritland, CKD - Kitchen Depot:** > Thank you so much! Was a pleasure working with you. Kitchen looks fabulous! **★★★★★ — jkmassapequa, Sept. 2013** > It was great working with Marlene to renovate my kitchen. I had already designed what I thought I wanted, but Marlene had many suggestions on different options that I hadn’t considered and those options are really what made the renovation a complete success. I’ve received so many compliments because of the features she recommended – bumping out several cabinets to break up having straight walls of cabinets, pull out spice drawers instead of fillers, etc. She carefully thought out the complete design to ensure that all space was utilized and fully functional. She has excellent design skills and I would absolutely recommend Marlene to anyone looking to renovate their kitchen. **★★★★★ — rchnes, Aug. 2013** > Marlene helped me design a wall to wall, ceiling to floor library in my living room. I had a solid idea what I wanted, but she made several improvements which were greatly appreciated. I hired an installer at her recommendation, and they did a wonderful job. Overall, thanks to Marlene, it was a great experience, and the library came out extremely well, and became the crown jewel of my home. **★★★★★ — mrsjetson, Aug. 2013** > We worked with Marlene on a very large renovation of our home. This included a brand new kitchen, two bathrooms and an office. Marlene is extremely patient, has wonderful idea's and will go the extra mile to work with you and see to it that she get's everything exactly as you picture it. It was such a pleasure to work with her and I will not hesitate to work with her in the future. I would highly recommend Marlene for any home project you may have. **★★★★★ — benda07, Aug. 2013** > We met with Marlene with an "idea" of what we thought we wanted. She was able to expand upon our initial idea and give us the ultimate kitchen we never thought possible. Our unexpected ISLAND in our kitchen is now the major highligt of the house and hub for our friends and family gatherings. Marlene never said no or cant when it came to any changes. Marlene told us a 3 week turn around time should be expected. That seemed quite short compared to some other cabinet makers time frames. Three weeks into production, our cabinets were ready to be delivered!! Cabinet quality is TOP NOTCH!!! There is not a thing I would change in my kitchen!! Thanks Marlene... I have, would and do recommend her to anyone I know who is thinking about remodeling their kitchen!! **★★★★★ — camirro, Aug. 2013** > We asked Marlene to help us out on a very different idea. In the master bath, we decided to remove the never-used bathtub and replace it with a window seat. After giving the project some discussion in the office, Marlene got back to us with a fantastic layout drawing (to our overall dimensions) that included two large storage drawers. We weren't expecting that but it was a pleasant surprise. The cabinetry was an exact replica of the existing vanity and wall cabinet. The seamless design makes it look like NOT an afterthought, but as if this cabinet seating had been there since the original build. Marlene's professionalism, expertise and prior experience in building cabinet seating made our job go so much easier. The finished product is beautiful and super strong. She came in under deadline and even helped us out with delivery. It is always a pleasure to do business with her - this was our third time! **★★★★★ — Bill M, Aug. 2013** > After quite successfully using Marlene's services in the past, we decided to go to her again with the idea of a storage Spa Bench in place of the existing bathtub (that nobody used). We gave her the measurements and let her design a few layouts to choose from. She created this lovely Spa Bench for us that was an easy install. Everyone loves it and it is a lot more useful than the tub. She was a pleasure to work with and is highly recommended by us. **★★★★★ — Quadrant Development Consultants, Aug. 2013** > Marlene and Kitchen Depot turned the most tired, old kitchens into new beautiful spaces that our clients thanks us for on a regular basis. > > They always take accurate field measurements, stick to our budgets and deliver the highest quality project. > > I will continue to use Kitchen Depot and would recommend them to anyone looking to transform their kitchen into a true family gathering place. > > Vincent Scotto > Quadrant Development **★★★★★ — gilrulon, Aug. 2013** > Marlene designed a kitchen for me she took my basic layout and tweeked it like a desinger should , it pops when you enter the room. Other kitchen cabinet deignerscould not do what I was asking because they where limited to what there suppliers offer and they get stuck in" the computer say's" mode, and do not think creativly my customer loved it ,her kitchen is the only one like it in the nieghborhood. There are only 4 models in the entire area. Because Kitchen Depot is flexible with there boxes it enables her to do more than what you get from stock box sizes. Of course my customer is now "THE KITCHEN" on the block everyone wants to know how I did it . **★★★★★ — Jose Carballo, Aug. 2013** > Marlene was an absolute joy to work with. Great ideas to go along with my wishes and tweeks galore. Was with us from beginning to end with great follow up. Special color was no problem and Marlene actually visited a competitor store to match the color we wanted. Great service competitive price and quick turnaround. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — lucichevi, Aug. 2013** > Marlene designed my first kitchen did an amazing job and 5 years later when we had to rebuild due to flood damages form superstore sandy we went back to Marlene. She helped up once again design an even better kitchen. > Very efficient, responsive and a talented designer. **★★★★★ — Darius Kun, Aug. 2013** > Marlene was terrific--very professional, knowledgeable, intuitive, and pleasant. She brought great experience and information about the latest innovations in kitchen design and materials, which proved to be very helpful. It was absolutely worth it. Would definitely recommend her and look forward working on the next project! ## Selected projects - [Brookhaven Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookhaven-kitchen-pj-vj~7339555) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Fort Solanga Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fort-solanga-kitchen-pj-vj~7339495) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Port Washington Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-washington-kitchen-pj-vj~7339501) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Shirley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shirley-kitchen-pj-vj~7339639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Saint James Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saint-james-kitchen-pj-vj~5954780) - Location: Saint James, NY - Photos: 10 - [Bayport Kitchen II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayport-kitchen-ii-pj-vj~5705125) - Location: Bayport, NY - Photos: 8 - [Westhampton Beach II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westhampton-beach-ii-pj-vj~5705196) - Location: Westhampton Beach, NY - Photos: 8 - [Kings Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kings-park-kitchen-pj-vj~2666114) - Location: Kings Park, NY - Photos: 11 - [Quogue Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quogue-kitchen-pj-vj~5705142) - Location: Quogue, NY - Photos: 4 - [Kings Park Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kings-park-mudroom-pj-vj~5470458) - Location: Kings Park, NY - Photos: 5 - [Sea Cliff Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-cliff-kitchen-pj-vj~3448145) - Location: Sea Cliff, NY - Photos: 8 - [Watermill II Bar & Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watermill-ii-bar-and-island-pj-vj~5471993) - Location: Water Mill, NY - Photos: 5 - [Kings Park Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kings-park-powder-room-pj-vj~5470459) - Location: Kings Park, NY - Photos: 3 - [Watermill Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watermill-kitchen-pj-vj~5470471) - Location: Water Mill, NY - Photos: 7 - [Huntington Kitchen Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huntington-kitchen-project-pj-vj~2693183) - Location: Huntington, NY - Photos: 8 - [Oyster Bay Masterbath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oyster-bay-masterbath-pj-vj~2769186) - Location: Oyster Bay Cove, NY - Photos: 7 - [Sayville Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sayville-kitchen-pj-vj~416035) - Location: Sayville, NY - Photos: 7 - [Greenlawn Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenlawn-kitchen-pj-vj~416112) - Location: Greenlawn, NY - Photos: 10 - [Hampton Bays Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hampton-bays-kitchen-pj-vj~2530587) - Location: Hampton Bays, NY - Photos: 8 - [Baiting Hollow Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baiting-hollow-kitchen-pj-vj~3498396) - Location: Baiting Hollow, NY - Photos: 3 [See all 69 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/marlene-ritland-ckd-kitchen-depot-pfvwus-pf~1669444542) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/895880042.m3u8?s=d587b939b1267d06a38771ffd773b80166d311c3&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you design both kitchens and bathrooms?** I design both kitchens and bathrooms. My expertise as a CKD focuses on kitchen design, but Kitchen Depot also undertakes bath projects, as seen in our portfolio with master baths and powder rooms. We're ready to help with your next kitchen or bath project. **Do you specialize in a particular design style or kind (modern, contemporary, luxury)?** While I've worked on various styles, from contemporary to craftsman, my true specialization lies in creating unique, custom designs that perfectly match your vision and home's aesthetic. We focus on quality and functionality, ensuring your kitchen or bath reflects your personal style. **Do you provide full-service design or design-only plans?** We provide comprehensive full-service design, planning, and execution for your kitchen and bath projects. As a cabinet manufacturer, we control production quality and lead times, ensuring a seamless process from initial concept to the final installation of your custom cabinetry. **Do you create optimized layouts for small or challenging spaces?** Absolutely! I excel at optimizing layouts for all spaces, including small or challenging ones. A client once shared how I transformed her rather small kitchen, giving her 'so much more storage' and making everything 'flow so well.' My goal is always to maximize both functionality and aesthetics. **Do you assist with cabinetry and fixture selection?** Yes, cabinetry selection is a core part of our service. As a cabinet manufacturer and Kraftmaid Vantage Cabinetry dealer, we offer both locally made custom products and quality brand options. We guide you through choices to ensure the perfect fit for your design and functionality needs. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: What kind of counter top is this type,brand** *(in Photo Questions)* The kind, the brand etc A: Countertop is natural granite. Do not know the name. **Q: rozjanecohen@gmail.com** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the waterfall countertop name and manufacturer? Is it quartz? A: Cambria Quartz - Skara Brae **Q: Such a nice kitchen! Can you please id the backsplash tile.** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please id the tile you used for the backsplash by manufacturer, style and color? Thank you! A: Thank you so much. Subway tiles are Nabi Ceramic tile 3x6 in arctic blue from tilebar.com The tile behind the range is Artistic tiles, motor city circles, Detroit blues jazz glass. **Q: wood tile? Color/name?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These are solid hardwood floors with a custom stain. **Q: Can you tell me the name/color of this wood tile** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is a pre-finished hardwood. **Q: What color is the travertine backsplash used? Where can I buy them?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello. Thank you for the inquiry. The client sourced this on their own. I'm not sure where they purchased it. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*