About Us

Education

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science, NY Bachelor of Architecture

Experience

Kitchen Guild/Senior Designer, Hunterdon Design/Senior Designer

The Good Stuff

With over 20 years of experience in custom kitchen design, Nadia is as passionate as ever about the challenges and merits of good design. ‘Form follows function’ is indeed an enduring and guiding inspiration in all of Nadia’s designs. Creating thoughtful living spaces that reflect the character and lifestyle of each client, while being organized and balanced, is the goal of each project. Nadia enjoys and promotes a collaborative experience, working closely with each homeowner, builder and other design professionals. She strives to make the process not only informative, but exciting and engaging. Over the years, Nadia and her team have shared their talents with the local community.  Working with Martha’s Table and participating in four DC Design Houses to benefit Children’s Hospital, among other things. Nadia enjoys sharing her passion for design as a teacher as well. She participated in “The Saturday Program’ while at Cooper by teaching inner city high school students “architectonics.” She served as an adjunct professor for a semester at George Washington University’s Interior Design program. She also enjoys volunteering at her daughter’s school where she has discussed her work experiences and education and what it means to start your own business. Time outside of work is often spent in the kitchen, cooking and entertaining with her husband, two daughters and two german shepherds. Cooking up meals and adventures together makes for happy times.

In Memoriam

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, MD.  Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

EXPERIENCE

Kitchen Guild/Project Manager, Silver Spoon/ Senior Technician

THE GOOD STUFF

As the Senior Project Manager, John applies his technical expertise to ensure that the transition from design to installation of each project goes smoothly. He produces CAD drawings for installations and oversees their application on the job-site working closely with the project manager. John remains available to clients and contractors for trouble shooting and technical support. John is also the attentive father of two daughters who are fast becoming fluent in French thanks to their dad. John’s favorite moments are spent whipping up gourmet meals for his girls, including his active wife and Aidan co-owner, Nadia.

EXPERIENCE

Silver Spoon/ Office Manager

THE GOOD STUFF

Miguel manages everything that happens behind the scenes at Aidan Design. He handles the bookkeeping and all administrative tasks. Miguel processes and tracks finish orders and coordinates schedules to ensure that all elements come together in the most seamless and timely fashion. His love of the outdoors has extended to landscape photography, which reveals the artist within. When not behind the lens, you can find him hiking, biking or at the golf course.

EDUCATION

George Washington University Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a minor in Art History

EXPERIENCE

Kelly has worked in both commercial and residential aspects of design. She started Emerson White Design to tackle interior design projects early in her career and, before joining the Aidan team, was a Design Consultant at Architectural Ceramics working with design professionals and homeowners alike.

THE GOOD STUFF

Kelly’s most recent experiences and knowledge of ceramics, glass, and stone materials contributes to the tailored design of every Aidan kitchen. Despite a true appreciation for all of the finishing touches, Kelly thinks it’s the foundation that counts. She believes that designing well-organized and functional spaces will inspire people to achieve beauty and structure in their personal and professional lives as well.

EXPERIENCE

Wolf Appraisals, Rockville, MD Residential Appraiser, Founder and Owner

THE GOOD STUFF

Richard’s extensive experience as a residential appraiser gives him keen insight into the residential world from a valuation stand point.  He has parlayed his business experience into managing all of Aidan’s countertop sales, installations and overall project management in this crucial step of kitchen design process.  He keeps his ears to the ground in order to keep up with the ever changing landscape of countertop materials both natural and manmade. In his free time he teaches Pencak Silat, a martial arts form that has its origins in Indonesia.  He has traveled to the other side of the world to continually broaden his martial arts experiences whether he’s competing,  coaching the USA’s team for the World Silat Tournament, or being a guest speaker in Jakarta Indonesia for a discussion group about Pencak Silat at the 2013 Diaspora.

EDUCATION

Montgomery College – AAS Degree in Interior Design

EXPERIENCE

Irina has been passionate about art and design for as long she can remember. Wanting to take her passion to a different level, she decided to go back to school to obtain a degree in Interior Design and pursue a career in the field.

THE GOOD STUFF

Irina is handles order processing in addition to the overall design process. She has a strong artistic view and enjoys the challenges both aspects of her work present. In her spare time she loves reading and hiking with her family. Irina also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, using her husband as a taste tester.

EDUCATION

Towson University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Leadership and Management Concentration & Montgomery College – Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Patrique has always had an interest in art and design. To develop her skills, she enrolled in Montgomery College’s Graphic Design with Digital Tools Certificate Program. She’s learned the fundamentals of graphic design and hopes to translate them into interior design. She is very excited to grow in this industry.

THE GOOD STUFF

Patrique enjoys traveling, cooking/baking, eating, and reading a good book. She loves spending time with family and friends and playing board games.

EDUCATION

Wilson College – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Studio Art

EXPERIENCE

Anika realized at a young age that she loved art in all its forms and immerses herself in art whenever and wherever possible. Motivated by her love of art, she studied graphic design, ceramics, photography, and painting during college, and brings her artistic perspective to everything she does.

THE GOOD STUFF

Anika loves traveling, trying new foods, and creating ceramics in her down time, as well as spending time with her family, friends, and animals.

In Memoriam

EXPERIENCE

Private security, Schmiedigen Residence

THE GOOD STUFF

Murphy has extensive experience in residential security and has recently transitioned into the commercial world.  He maintains a strict schedule of patrolling the perimeter, napping, and training new recruits. Off duty Murphy enjoys chewing on large bones, checking trash cans for lunch discards, chasing squirrels, and wrestling with his trainee Abbey.

EXPERIENCE

Abbey came to us with very little prior experience in residential security. She has since followed a strict training schedule under Murphy’s watchful eye, and will now guide Kodi on his security journey.

THE GOOD STUFF

In her spare time Abbey enjoys chewing on just about anything, chasing just about anything and wrestling with anyone willing.

EXPERIENCE

Kodi came to us with a big heart and an exploring spirit.  He is following in his siblings steps, while he grows big and strong.

THE GOOD STUFF

While a big snuggler, he will no doubt prove to be an exceptional guard dog.