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Kitchen is the Focal Point of Renovation Trends for 2020

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According to industry experts, a minor kitchen design and remodeling is in the top 5 most important home improvement projects this year which has average cost of $22,507. The experts are recommending various things like home design and improvement projects to give the homes the correct revamp, especially the kitchen.

Suzanne Cook, owner of NYC-based Atmosphere Kitchen & Bath, who specializes in high-end yet functional spaces in a city where average apartments are under 900 square feet, has a specific and essential tip to give. She says that by lining the wall adjacent to a kitchen with base cabinets as well as upper cabinets, people will get additional storage.

Spaces Design kitchens, one of the high end kitchen design studio, considers the kitchen is the focal point of the home. Kitchen is a workplace thus some components tend to get cluttered or dirty. The sink can then do a disappearing act by hiding with a sliding wood counter-top. It also doubles as an eating area when open. Sliding wood panel can be attached that can hide cabinets to create a smoother aesthetic.

Value engineering is needed that is use of visual components that seem high-end but are actually affordable. As the real wood veneers can be pricey, the laminate manufacturers have come out with unbelievable options that look and feel like real wood without the cost. Another tip is to update the hardware, starting with the faucet. A dishwasher can be installed too as it is not a pricey upgrade, costing $400 to $700 on Home Depot’s site to buy new, plus around $200 to install.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption  a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private  but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.

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