Style & Features of Your Own Home Hosting Space
A few quick tips on how to create a hosting space that is entirely your own, including some inspiration from a few of our most creative clients.
Jon Staken
Jon's Top Tip
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I like to research the legitimacy and future potential/ambition of a company before buying anything from them – I encourage you to investigate and learn to trust Chervin in the same way!
Experience
Joined The Chervin Family In:
- December 1996
Previous Industry Experience:
- Passionate about woodworking with my Dad as a child
- Started with Chervin as an installer then transitioned to the shop
- 3 years as the Chervin shop foreman
Family
- Married with 4 children, 3 boys & a girl
- Middle child of 6 sisters and 4 brothers and have over 30 nieces and nephews
Inspiration
Working with other designers and people with new, fresh ideas, and attending KBIS every year
Favourite Quote
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.” – Henry Ford
Personal Style
Current Personal Dream Design:
Changes every 6 months – right now, Calcutta matte marble countertop - grey veining with hints of rust or green colour, matte finish; brass finishes, hints of black (on glass doors), painted whites and either walnut or aqua green stain
Happy this fad is over:
Golden oak; glazed, painted French country look (feels heavy – I enjoy designing with those details, but the finished result isn’t my favourite)
Hobbies
Current Hobbies:
Softball, hockey with my boys, snowboarding, fishing at the cottage, walking with my wife and daughter and dog
Hobbies I'd Like To Resurface:
Working out at the gym, cross-fit, whatever my kids are enjoying
Favourite Meal
To Cook:
Lamb chops seared on the BBQ and grilled, lightly grilled asparagus, (paired with a glass of red wine)
Cooking Facts:
Won a prize one for cooking 5 cornish hens with mango and thyme in an outdoor dutch oven
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