2015 Wood Diamond Award

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

What materials/species were used in this project/item?
Wood species used, was locally sourced select Maple which we jointed and in our shop. We construct our cabinet boxes from 3/4″ Maple Plywood which we purchase prefinished from McFeddens Inc. in Toronto, Ontario. Our cabinet backs are 3/4″ Maple Plywood, also prefinished. At exposed cabinet surfaces we utilize 3/4″ Maple Veneer plywood for case construction. We use efficient LED in cabinet, under cabinet Richelieu Hardware. We use Blumotion undermount full extension drawer slides and Blum European Compact hinges with Blumotion. Install various cabinet inserts provided by McFeddens Inc & Richelieu to include, spice pull out, recycling bins & drawer inserts.

Describe, in detail, the project/item’s construction.
We used 3/4″ Maple Select for all painted doors, panels and fillers.
Solid maple for moldings and baseboards
3/4″ Prefinished Formaldehyde-Free Plywood

What is the most unusual aspect or outstanding characteristic of this entry?
This kitchen features a perfect balance between a contemporary chic and an old-world charm, commonly described as transitional style. Here, transitional design exhibits clean lines and a lack of color to evoke a clean, serene atmosphere. Dark brown brick-inspired back-splash adds depth to the crisp white cabinets. The cabinets were constructed using formaldehyde-free plywood from green line product featuring a more complex “framed” style construction.
Client wanted to add a statement to her kitchen by incorporating Swarowski crystals door knobs as well as add wooden rings to the waterfall style glass doors. Each ring was custom built in-house by Symphony Kitchen’s craftsmen. All appliances are paneled and fully integrated into design. Some of the other attributes of this kitchen include but not limited to decorative baseboards that were added throughout the kitchen, pullout spice/towel racks, angular miter joints, dovetail drawers, and granite counter-tops.
Needless to say, the client was thrilled with the final result and cannot wait to host her first dinner party.

List any items that were outsourced.
All cabinet fabrication & finishing was completed in our shop. All cabinet boxes, face frames and assembly was done in our shop as well. Maple wood doors & drawer fronts, drawer boxes and trim were fabricated we ordered from a local door maker Atlantic Doors Inc. All cabinets and trim were installed by us. Plumbing fixtures, counter-top and trims were provided by client and other trades installed them.

How being a member of the CMA has benefited you and/or your business.
Being a member of CMA give us an opportunity to learn more about our industry and where it’s going. CMA always has great networking organization that connects people on their great events where we all exchange information on business processes, challenges and solutions. By reading forums and all the great information people are sharing it helps to get a better understanding of production and pricing.
With design competition it gives a chance to show our clients our work and become more recognizable in our industry.