Kay Green Design News and Events

As an active and competitive interior design firm, we have a lot going on, so be sure to check out our most recent headlining News below!

New KGD Model Merchandising Draws Big Sales for Minto Communities

What builder wouldn't love to have 16 sales within the first 2 months of their model home opening? That's exactly what happened when Minto Communities in South Florida opened their Capri model at Olympia. The Wellington, Florida community opened in early 2011, to a crowd of interest in their five new model homes: The Capri, Serrano, Tiarra, Mirador and Callista. The homes were revealed to boast luxurious living in five distinct floor plans that suit a complete variety of family lifestyles.

Kay Green Design was delighted to work with Minto Communities, and produce 2011 Aurora Award winning model homes interior merchandising for this stellar builder client. We invite you to visit their website www.mintofla.com to see all of their new home products.

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Mirador Model at Olympia in Wellington, Florida. Builder: Minto Communities

Kay Green Design supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Designers For Finding a Cure! Kay Green Design staff was eager to wear pink to the office, in honor of the fight against breast cancer.

While many of our staff members were out of the office, installing beautiful model homes for our clients, those who were able to participate in this year's photo were happy to support such a great cause. Thanks KGD team, and thanks to Mayor Buddy Dyer, for declaring October 21st, 2011 as Orlando's official PinkTober day!

KGD Brings Lunch to Fire Station 6 on 9-11

Kay Green Design in the Community! The annual tradition continues... the KGD team once again went out into the community to serve those who serve us all year round. On September 11th, 2011, we cooked up mouth-watering appetizers, side dishes and desserts. The main course, provided by Kay herself, was a delicious meatloaf that smelled enticing enough to lure a vegetarian!

Fire Station 6 enjoyed digging into spanish rice, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cream cheese stuffed mushrooms, made-from-scratch salsa and guacamole, fresh salad, homemade chocolate chip cookies, tasty brownies and other delicious desserts!

Kay Green presents 110 Marketing Ideas for 2010

International Builders Show - January 2010

Meetings, seminars, awards banquets, busy hustle bustle! While at IBS, Kay Green Design participated in four educational presentations, one certification course and many NAHB meetings.

A winning Interior Design firm at the Nationals, Kay Green Design was proud to recieve a Silver award for their model home merchandising of the Arrowstone model, built by Connor Bros. Construction Inc.

As a fun "bonus," Kay was invited by NAHB to reflect on how our participation in IBS benefits our company. The company's response was printed and installed on an enormous pylon outside the convention center, and Kay was interviewed on camera. Look for us on NAHB TV!

Kay Green Inducted into Florida Housing Hall of Fame

In August of 2009, Kay Green was honored for her history of tireless leadership within Florida's home building industry. Kay's long time efforts to establish and offer continuing education courses for builders, architects and interior designers has made lasting and meaningful impact on the industry. She proud to have been honored with the prestigious induction for her years of hard work for the FHBA, as she continues to make strides to further the future growth of the industry.

Breast Cancer Awareness
10.16.09

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared the 3rd Friday in October as "Pinktober," to bring awareness to this important cause.

In support of this, Kay Green Design participated in Clear Channel's "Pinktober 16th" this year and wore pink to work!

Kay Green Design "STRIKES" AGAIN!

To show their support for the Home Builder's Association of Metro Orlando, the KGD team signed up for the annual Bowling Bash on September 1st, 2009. The event had an impressive turnout with 80 participants, with KGD bowling on two lanes. Their energy and excitement earned them the prestigious Team Spirit Award bowling pin!

GO TEAM!!!

Las Vegas 2009 International Builders Show Proved to be a Busy and Bustling Show All Around!

While attendance numbers did not turn out as strong as previous years, those who were present were ready to learn, gain new building and designing techniques, and just plain get down to business.

"We were very pleased with the interest in our presentations," said Kay Green, President, "and in the opportunity we had to make new connections with builders that are ready to market their projects using a professional interior merchandiser."

Kay Green performed an encore of last year's builder show participation. Kay Green Design presented a total of five programs. The company's efforts taught attendees how to create Amazing Spaces, leverage 109 Marketing Ideas in 2009, design a Powerful Kitchen, and target the Generation X & Y home buyers. See our presentations page for additional information on the seminars.

The Design Firm's Annual Appreciation Lunch for Local Fire Fighters was highly appreciated!
This year's Fire Fighters took us "sky high" when we brought a home-cooked lunch spread to them in appreciation for their service to our community. On September 11th, 2008, Kay Green Design put their culinary skills to work and delivered lunch to the fire stations that serve our office and warehouse. The design firm provided Osso Bucco, corn souffle, green bean casserole, taco salad, broccoli salad, crab wontons, empenadas, artichoke dip, chocolate cookies, brownies and pistachio salad. As a gesture of thanks, the fire fighters took the KGD team up in their fire truck bucket up to 100 feet! It was an honor to serve those who serve us daily, on a day of rememberance.

Kay Green Named "Woman of Achievement"
Orlando's Women's Executive Council (WEC) honored Kay Green at their 37th annual Women's Achievement Awards banquet luncheon last Thursday, October 18th at the Citrus Club on the top floor of the Citrus Center. The WEC presented six scholarships to deserving women enrolled in local colleges; and recognized eight outstanding Orlando women for their hard work and contributions to the community. Kay was selected among numerous nominations as an outstanding contributor.