2015 Wood Diamond Award

Main Category: Kitchen
Sub Category: European
Dollar Amount: Over $25,000

What materials/species were used in this project/item?
Walnut veneer and solid walnut used throughout. Blum ServoDrive on all drawers, Blum tip-on push to open on doors.

Describe, in detail, the project/item’s construction.
This project was all about walnut. We had to source over 900 bd ft of 16/4 of it for the entire project for the frames surrounding the doors. Early in the construction of the home we were tasked with installing forms so the stone on the walls could be installed around the space where the cabinetry would go. When it came time to install the cabinetry, we removed those forms and slid the cabinetry into place.

What is the most unusual aspect or outstanding characteristic of this entry?
16/4 walnut frames surrounding the cabinet doors. The architect/design team wanted the end grain of the massive timbers to show so there was no getting around using it. We also did a fantastic job of matching the sequenced veneer panels as can be seen in a number of the photos.

List any items that were outsourced.
The countertops were outsourced as well as the custom steel pulls.

How being a member of the CMA has benefited you and/or your business.
Being able to interact on a daily basis through the members forum as well as the educational seminars make the CMA membership fee a no brainer.