Ilene Crouppen’s renowned reputation for excellence is built on nearly 30 years of experience working in the forefront of kitchen design. By employing a clever fusion of both classical and contemporary elements, Ilene creates timeless, elegant interiors that perfectly reflect your personality and lifestyle.
An innovative and inspirational interior designer, Ilene loves to share her creative passion and specialist knowledge with others. With this in mind, Ilene has developed a series of courses that will help you to create a kitchen space that will not only delight your senses, but also inspire you to become an even better cook. The courses are suitable for anyone to attend, whatever your previous skills or experience.
Ilene is also available to talk to large or small audiences for private parties, corporate functions or media presentations. Contact Ilene to talk about how she can share her passion for kitchen design with you!
One day courses
Dine and Design
Master class presented by Ilene Crouppen and Phyllis Vaccarelli
Learn how to capture the essence of another culture and apply it to transform your home dining experience. Whether you want the décor of your room to reflect a particular style or you are planning a themed dinner party, you can create the perfect ambience that will tantalize the senses and transport your guests to another world. In this course, you will develop the skills to expertly marry the favours and tastes of another culture with the style and décor of your room and table setting. The course is co-presented with Founder and Director of the Westlake Culinary Institute in Los Angeles, Phyllis Vaccarelli, who will be lending her culinary expertise and menu skills to ensure that this course tastes as good as it looks!
Please contact Ilene for further details on course dates and times.
Kitchen Makeovers: Where to Spend and Save
Master class presented by Ilene Crouppen
Great kitchen design can not only improve your quality of life but it can also dramatically increase your property’s value. Whether you are just wishing to refresh you kitchen or planning a major reinvention, Ilene’s expert tips and techniques will help you to get the most value for your money. You will learn how to apply creativity with practical skills and financial acumen to get the look you want, while assuring the best return on your investment.
Please contact Ilene for further details on course dates and times.
Successful Kitchen Designing and Remodeling
Master class presented by Ilene Crouppen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. On average we spend five times as much time in the kitchen as we do any other room in the house (including the living area). So, when you are thinking of making a change to your kitchen, you need to ensure that you plan and prepare properly, otherwise the smallest of changes can turn into the biggest of headaches.
In this course, Ilene will work with you to capture your aspirations and turn them into realities. You will learn to approach your kitchen design or remodeling from both a design and culinary perspective. You will look into what sort of cook you are, how many you cater for and how you like to entertain. You will also look into the function of the room, considering your room size, traffic flow, appliances, storage requirements, flooring, lighting, plumbing, electrical, ventilation etc. Ilene’s expertise will guide you through each aspect of the design process and give you the skills you need to create a kitchen especially tailored to your individual style preferences and budget – one that not only looks great and but functions even better.
Please contact Ilene for further details on course dates and times.
Three day courses
The Well Designed Kitchen
Master class presented by Ilene Crouppen and Phyllis Vaccarelli
In this three part course you will discover how to design your perfect kitchen; one that is functional as well as stylish. During the course, you will receive a fascinating insight into the interior design process; develop an understanding of the principles of planning a space; and explore new and innovative ways of making your kitchen more energy efficient. The course features Founder and Director of the Westlake Culinary Institute in Los Angeles, Phyllis Vaccarelli, who will also be sharing recipes, tips and cooking techniques that have been designed especially to save you valuable time, money and energy.
Part 1: Learn how to create the floor plan of your perfect kitchen, designed especially for the way you cook and entertain, while also considering effective storage solutions and intelligent appliance placement.
Part 2: Explore cabinets, counter tops, surface materials and floors. Discuss the merits of traditional materials compared to the latest products and trends; discover what works with ease and what doesn’t. During this session, you will also consider the benefits of both natural and artificial lighting and discuss designs for effective ventilation.
Part 3: Evaluate appliances and plumbing. Learn to access the varied features of these crucial selections and tailor them to work effectively for your needs. Examine the efficient consumption of natural gas, water and electricity, while becoming knowledgeable with the very latest in ‘green’ guidelines.
Please contact Ilene for further details on course dates and times.
