2014 Wood Diamond Award

Main Category: Mud Room
Sub Category: Creative Solution
Dollar Amount: Under $25,000

Briefly describe your business and the type of products manufactured.
Counterpoint Cabinetry, Inc provides design, fabrication, finishing and installation services for custom cabinetry and millwork projects, in both the residential and commercial markets. The primary market served is the Chicago area.

What materials/species were used in this project/item?
The cabinets provided in this project were paint grade cabinets that were field painted. The seating materials were a rustic maple with a custom stain and finish.

Describe, in detail, the project/item’s construction.
All cabinetry is CNC machined and goes through a production process. The cabinet door and drawer fronts are outsourced through Walzcraft Industries. The benches in this project were custom manufactured by our craftsmen, using hand selected materials to create solid wood seats.

What is the most unusual aspect or outstanding characteristic of this entry?
This space was created by enclosing a screen porch. The end result created a beautiful enclosed area for the family to enter, remove and store their outer gear.
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List any items that were outsourced (not produced by you or your shop).
Door and drawer fronts were produced 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.
The CMA and the Wood Diamond Awards program has given Counterpoint Cabinetry, Inc. a community of like minded business to communicate and share ideas with. It has and continues to be a fantastic learning experience.