2013 Wood Diamond Award

Category – Kitchen Design Under $25K

Project Description – Project was for a state of the art kitchen to be featured in this “Texas Tuscan” residence, utilizing space saving and convenience features to make the most of a small space, but still have a rustic yet upscale feel.  The overall space was challenging, due to many requests, but not much space.
Featured items included undersink pull-outs, base cabinet adjustable dish drawers accomodating for the lack of upper cabinets in the layout to maintain an open feel, base corner was utilized using 90 degree angle drawers and upper had hinged 90 degree door opening, cutlery and knife dividers were built into upper drawers, as well as a trash drawer, pull-out spice racks were concealed behind posts on either side of oven as well as pull-out pan drawers w/ concealed lid pull-out above.
Island was intricately designed to house vegetable sink, large microwave, pasta bins, curio display and decorative posts while providing visual interest in tight quarters.
Feature hood was provided over the commercial style range and cabinets were detailed with rope corners, raised panel ends and staggered depths and heights to create visual interest and appeal while not appearing small.

Unusual Aspects – The most unusual aspect of this kitchen is the unique island design and level of intricacy and attention to detail required to design and bring this entire kitchen to fruition.

Why I like the CMA – Our company has benefited from membership by being able to capitalize on the experience, expertise and wisdom of other members through the forums, from business and product knowledge, to equipment and shop needs, as well as the recognition of being a member of the CMA.