Sencillo Cabinets is rooted in making your life simpler and easier to manage. We provide affordable custom cabinetry options to anyone looking to turn their dreams into reality. We want to help you design a home with less — and more. More of what you love, less of what you don’t.
We want to take a moment to reintroduce you to Jolanda Slagmolen-Flores, the driving force behind the Sencillo Cabinets brand and the co-owner of Casa Flores Custom Cabinetry:
Q: Can you tell us about the way of living that inspired the Sencillo brand? What does simplicity mean to you?
I think people confuse “simplicity” with “minimalism”. The goal of simplicity is not to get rid of everything, but to eliminate anything unnecessary. That can apply to not only your home but also your life. What are you doing in your work or personal life that doesn’t serve your purpose? In my own life, I am trying to identify the things that take up my time that could be delegated, automated, or eliminated.
Q: What does a typical day at Casa Flores Cabinets, the Sencillo parent company, look like for you?
What I like best about being an entrepreneur is being able to set a schedule that works for my lifestyle. I’m a night owl, so some of my best work is done later in the day. But that means I get up later in the morning, enjoy my breakfast, plan my day, and arrive at the office around 10. Most of my days are spent meeting with clients and discussing projects with our team. In the evenings, I work on projects and “big picture” goals.
Q: Do you have any favourite projects?
My favourite projects are kitchens! I think the kitchen makes such a difference in people’s lives – more than they even realize. It truly is the heart of the home. When your kitchen functions well it makes your daily life easier and makes entertaining much more enjoyable
Q: What sets Sencillo apart from other custom cabinet brands in Calgary? Is the renovation process as stress-free for the customer as the final project will be on their life?
Most custom cabinetry is expensive and takes a long time to build. On the other hand, you can get pre-made cabinets, but these are usually limited in terms of sizes and options. Sencillo combines the best of both worlds – our cabinets are inexpensive and quick to produce but are custom built to fit your space. We have been in business for almost 15 years, so we have the experience and have created the systems that make our projects simple and stress-free for our clients.
Q: We know Sencillo Cabinets is a family business. How important is it to have your family involved with you in this brand?
Our three kids are all involved in the business in different capacities. As a parent and an entrepreneur, it is extremely gratifying to be able to share the entrepreneurial experience with our kids. Each one of them brings unique strengths, and our hope, of course, is that we will be able to leave a legacy that will serve Calgarians for many years to come.
Q: What are your passions outside of the office?
I am in love with Calgary’s rivers and trails! I have lived here most of my life, but a couple of years ago, I discovered that Calgary is a great place to bike and kayak! I absolutely love getting out and exploring our parks and waterways.
Q: What does the future hold for Sencillo Cabinets? Any exciting endeavours in the works?
Our goal is to make life simpler, so we strive to accomplish that in everything we do. Our curated looks make it simple and easy to pull together your favourite style, so we are always looking for products and services to complete those looks. Eventually, we would like to offer countertops, flooring and backsplash so that our clients can find everything in one place. We are also working on improving our processes to make buying our products quicker and simpler than ever.
If you are interested in custom cabinetry to simplify your life,
contact us today to get started!
P: (403) 255-8234
E: info@sencillocabinets.ca