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2nd Place Winner, Large Kitchen - Showplace Cabinetry 2024 National Competition

This sleek, modern kitchen was designed to meet a unique challenge: the homeowners requested a space with no upper cabinets, maximum storage, and a clean, clutter-free aesthetic. The solution involved using tall cabinetry to define distinct kitchen zones and paneling the walls between open shelves in rich natural walnut. This clever design choice created a horizontal visual flow that balances the open shelving with warmth and cohesion.

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Light countertops on the perimeter cabinetry extend seamlessly as a backsplash, adding brightness and texture, while the bold black-and-white island top serves as a striking centerpiece. Integrated lighting highlights the open shelving and vaulted ceiling, which was enhanced with drywall between the beams and ceiling lights for added illumination.

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The remarkable transformation delivers modern elegance and practicality without structural changes, making it a standout project.

1ST Place Winner, Large Kitchen & Judges Choice - Showplace Cabinetry 2023 National Competition

Beginning each day by enjoying the views through a 7-foot wide pass-through window, the homeowners welcome the revitalizing air and radiant sunlight. The warm wood floors, deep green cabinets, and opulent natural stone countertops bask in playful shadows. Nature’s symphony—birds chirping and the gentle flow of water from the hot tub into the crystal-clear pool—awakens the senses. Discover a well-appointed beverage center, complete with its own cooler, sink, and island, encouraging a choice to tantalize the palate. With a drink in hand, step into the luminous seating area, where the morning routine commences—be it catching up on news visible from the tiled arched opening or relishing a leisurely read.

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This California dream unfolds daily for the homeowners, achieved through extensive efforts: removing load-bearing walls, relocating the main kitchen to an unused space, and integrating the interior with the backyard. This kitchen boasts custom-painted cabinetry, double islands, artisanal tile, a fusion of brass and black finishes, illuminating sconces accentuating a floating Quartzite shelf, and captivating vaulted ceilings—a mere glimpse into the myriad design elements that enrich this space.

Interview for Mantra Cabinetry's Designer Spotlight

In the interview we discuss some personal aspects of my career as well as the transformation of one of my client's kitchen, as well as a few design tips & tricks.