2015 Wood Diamond Award

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

What materials/species were used in this project/item?
Cabinetry was manufactured in paint grade and European Beech and encompasses Grass soft close undermount drawer guides, standard and lift hinges with soft close feature. Decorative hardware was Hafele. M.L. Campbell lacquers and stain products were utilized in finishing.

Describe, in detail, the project/item’s construction.
The most difficult challenge with this project was site issues and the combination of various materials meeting while maintaining the very clean site lines required. A number of specialty mouldings had to be produced during installation to overcome these challenges and placed very specifically to look natural and conceal the various issues with wall, floors and furrdowns against existing applied decorative materials.

What is the most unusual aspect or outstanding characteristic of this entry?
While the photos present a kitchen, bar and buffet which appear very spacious, the overall design had to be very precise and exacting to accommodate the number of appliances within the overall space, while also maintaining the clean lines and symmetry required by the client. Finishes were color matched with wall color and black walnut utilized as a decorative feature throughout the residence.

List any items that were outsourced.
Grass functional hardware (soft close undermount drawer guides, standard European and lift hinges with soft close feature), Hafele decorative hardware

How being a member of the CMA has benefited you and/or your business.
s the CMA expands its customer recognition, our recognition for being a CMA member increases, as well as our reputation for being a leader in the cabinetry industry in our area. Additionally, the information received from our association with other members and the forums has proven itself invaluable on many occasions.
Recruitment of new business opportunities – the first job to come to us through our membership with the CMA and has proven to be a stellar vendor/customer relationship, with many others to follow.