A Little Bit About Us
Showcase Kitchens
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1979
Erica Caserta, president and owner, and her team of designers at Showcase Kitchens bring over 50 years of combined kitchen and bathroom design experience and have received numerous awards, including being named “Best of Houzz” for several consecutive years starting in 2013, while building a successful, customer-oriented business dedicated to delivering a thoughtful and personalized design and remodeling experience from start to finish.
Showcase Kitchens features a beautiful showroom in Canton, Connecticut, where you can explore a wide range of products, including stunning cabinetry displays, along with countertop samples, hardware, sinks, faucets, and more.
As a proud member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, one of the most respected organizations in the industry, the team is committed to professional excellence and high design standards. The showroom provides the perfect opportunity to physically see and feel materials, compare selections, and move forward with confidence knowing you love every detail of your investment. Explore below to learn more about each member of our team.
Meet The Team
At Showcase Kitchens, we believe it is important to know who you hire. Your project is an investment, and we feel it is valuable for you to learn a little about us. We want you to feel confident in our team’s creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to exceptional service, ensuring every detail of your project reflects your goals and lifestyle.
Erica Caserta, AKBD
Erica is the joint owner of Showcase Kitchens and an integral part of the design team. She is an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer, which is a degree given to designers who must undergo a rigorous process of education and testing by the NKBA.
Erica has been working alongside her mother and father, Doug and Colleen Eckdish, for the last 15 years. She has a business degree from Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. Since graduating from college, she joined her parents' team and has been thriving in the kitchen and bath industry.
Erica's team now consists of 2 other designers with creative backgrounds and experience. Erica has two young children and resides in Canton, where she went to high school.
Vincent J. Gaurino, CKD,CBD
Vincent Guarino boasts over 20 years of kitchen and bath design experience in this area. He has been certified as a designer by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
He can "wow" customers with his new, fresh ideas, product knowledge, and computer design capabilities. Vincent was recently asked to judge a national kitchen and bath design competition by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
He was one of only eight judges chosen throughout the country and Canada. Vincent is fluent in AutoCad and 2020 Design, a computerized design program to aid customers in visualizing their new space.