Spectrum Kitchen & Bath Design, initially called Cartier Kitchens Ottawa, was formed in 2008 by Peter Summers, Sandra McLaurin, and Lori Di Saverio. The three partners teamed up after the company they worked for together for many years closed their doors. It’s been a winning dynamic — Peter brought his hands-on experience to the table, and Lori and Sandra had built a healthy repertoire of both large and small-scale builders and developers they knew would need a new supplier.
For the first few months, Lori and Sandra ran the business from their homes while Peter juggled his role as co-owner of the new company. At this time, he also had a short-term contract with their former employer to close the showroom and transition existing clients. In 2009, the team found a space on Slack Road in Nepean and opened a small showroom and office space. For the next five years, they worked predominantly with builders and contractors in the Ottawa area.
