2014 Wood Diamond Award

Main Category: Home Office
Dollar Amount: Under $25,000

Briefly describe your business and the type of products manufactured.
​Counterpoint Cabinetry, Inc. provides custom cabinetry and millwork design, fabrication, finishing and installation services throughout the Chicago area and beyond.

What materials/species were used in this project/item?
The cabinetry was all paint grade cabinetry with a shop applied lacquer finish. The countertops were rustic Alder with a stain and lacquer finish.

Describe, in detail, the project/item’s construction.
The cabinet construction was done with CNC machining and assembly processes. The countertops were hand manufactured by our craftsmen. The cabinet fronts were manufactured by Walzcraft Industries. There were unusual site circumstances to deal with as noted below.

What is the most unusual aspect or outstanding characteristic of this entry?
The project was installed in a converted garage. In this space there was a cement curb that created a step along two of the walls where we were providing millwork. The solution was to make all of the lower drawers on the back wall and the bottom half of the cabinet on the right end, shallower. It made for some additional work, but the end result hides it perfectly.List any items that were outsourced (not produced by you or your shop).

List any items that were outsourced (not produced by you or your shop).
The cabinet door and drawer fronts were provided by Walzcraft Industries.

​Please offer a brief explanation of how being a member of the CMA has benefited you and/or your business. 
As a new member of CMA, we are excited by all the various benefits offered.
Sharing projects and challenges with colleagues around the country is a great benefit and learning experience that has helped Counterpoint Cabinetry, Inc. grow throughout its membership in the CMA.