February 1993 Founded by David Christ and John Merida at 704 Interchange Blvd, Newark, DE 19711

Medallion Cabinetry is added to the product line.
Alan Panaccione becomes the first contractor to work with Allura Bath & Kitchen.
20-20 design software is implemented.
Allura hires its first designer, Valori Hunt, who is still designing amazing kitchens for Allura to this day!
In the spring, Alan Panaccione purchases Allura Bath & Kitchen.
Alan brings on help in the field.
Bertch cabinetry added to product line.
Allura makes it through the Great Financial Crisis.
Designer Kerry Mackie joins the team.
AJ Panaccione joins the company as a laborer.
The first-ever Allura Christmas party.
Team fishing trip.
Brandon Murray joins the company. Allura joins NKBA.
2nd ever Christmas party, and it is even better than the first.
Richard Rinkerman hired as most handy man in world to get things done.
Renovation of the front showroom to bring into the new Century
Grothouse lumber added as vendor for custom wood tops.
AJ has his first child, and it is a girl. You may have heard her on the radio commercial with AJ.
21st Century Cabinetry is added to the product line.
Showroom renovation part two in back of showroom. Added frameless, inset displays and a beautiful wood top.
Allura rebrands from the original.
Connor Panaccione joins the company.
Lydia joins as our 3rd designer, and Heather joins as our 4th.
COVID hits. Wow.
AJ welcomes his 2nd baby to the family, and it is a boy.
Nothing to do with Covid, so we built more offices. Turns out it was a good call.
- Closet organization is added to the product line.
- The first Allura YouTube video is published.
Andy Moore joins the company.
The team travels to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, Florida.
The Onyx Collection shower system and Northpoint Cabinetry are added to the product line.
Allura integrates Buildertrend software.
Designers Karen Baker and Tim Stiff join the team.
Homecrest Cabinetry and Mantra Cabinetry are added to the product line.
Allura starts some radio advertising.
AJ has another baby, and it is another boy.
Showroom addition.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Richard Rinkerman, retires to great fanfare.
Allura completes its 1,000th project.
Mike Shinault joins as Project Coordinator.
We got a popcorn machine for the office.
Back to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando.
Allura wins a spot on Qualified Remodeler's Top 500 list in the nation.
AJ has his 4th child, and it is a boy.
Allura creates a jingle.

Our Values

Creating a positive environment that leaves a lasting impact on individuals and communities
Mindset of continuous learning & development in all aspects of life
Consistent and unwavering commitment to producing and delivering excellence

This may seem long-winded, and I commend you for reading this far; I have no idea if anyone even ever will. But when choosing a company to do work in your home I believe it’s important to understand the soul of the company. And that soul is the collective values of the PEOPLE. I share this history with you so you can have all the information you need to understand who we are as people, what makes us US.

So now, in 2026, we welcome our 34th year in business with a team of 25 team members, all dedicated to one sole mission: to provide you with a kitchen or bath you feel proud to use every day. A team that is not a " jack of all trades, master of none,” but one built, trained, and designed around providing homeowners with what they need for their project.

Thank you for reading, and I wish you all the best in your life and future projects, whether we end up working together or not. As always, we are here to help, so if you have a question, please call or email us, and we will help any way we can. We have literally hundereds of years of combined experience and thousands of contacts, literally, so chances are, even if we can’t help with your specific need, we can at the very least help point you in the right direction