“Richard knows every aspect of the business,” he said, “and I was
wowed that he could create this for us.” Scarmato also has plans for
future expansion of the business, for which he is the CEO and COO
and Hinkle is Chief of Interiors. Those plans call for adding designers
and vertically integrating sister companies with skilled, reliable
providers to deliver services clients may need to complete their project.
Being a good corporate citizen also is important.
“Integrity is crucial. In all my years on Wall Street, I never had
an issue,” he said. “I’ve also always been socially conscious and
charitable, and as the business grows, we plan to give back to the
communities where we do business.”
To connect with Richard Hinkle at Bartram House, call 925.765.0442,
email bartramhouse@gmail.com or visit bartramhouse.com.
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The master bedroom is also
a visual treat built around a
unique plum colored ultrasuede
headboard and accented with
a hand painted vanity, lavender
chair and cream ostrich leather
lamps. It gets added spark from
mica wallpaper laid into the inset
ceiling and the vanity wall.
Another bedroom pays homage to
a previous home in San Francisco
and to Jeanette’s collection of
Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.
“The color is the turquoise of a
1960 Cadillac convertible, and
the furniture is art deco. The
room also has a colorful area rug
inspired by the late San Francisco
“pop artist” Rex Ray, and clear
and black stacked crystal lamps,”
Hinkle said.
Because the Scarmatos did not
have the time for extensive
shopping and involvement in the
details, they appreciated Hinkle’s
ability to take the approved
interiors, work within budget and
assume day-to-day management
to complete the project on
time. Scarmato believes this is a
valuable capability, particularly for
someone who has multiple homes
and prefers not to travel here for
approvals or to supervise progress.
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