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Home Projects Awards NKBA 2015 Kitchen and Bath Awards

NKBA 2015 Kitchen and Bath Awards

Nearly 25 inspiring winning projects were recognized at an exclusive awards ceremony held at Tryst Night Club in Las Vegas last month during KBIS 2015

The NKBA announced the winners of the 2015 NKBA Design Competition at an exclusive awards ceremony at the Tryst Night Club in Las Vegas on January 19, prior to the opening day of the 2015 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS®). Winners from across six main kitchen and bath categories and 10 specialty categories were honored and recognized at the awards ceremony for their outstanding contribution to the industry.

Large Kitchen Second Place
Wait for it – this kitchen came second in the Large Kitchen Category

This year, Brigitte C. Fabi, CMKBD, of Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, secured the Best Kitchen Award as well as 1st Place in the Large Kitchen Category, winning a total of $12,000 in cash prizes for her stunning Moroccan themed design. Luz Marina Selles, CKBI, of Allure Designs, LLC, Gilbert, Arizona, won top honors in the bathroom category, taking home the Best Bath, HGTV’s People’s Pick Bath, and 1st place, Large Bath awards.  Her awe-inspiring outdoor bathroom design won a total of $14,000 in cash prizes.

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For her Best Kitchen design, Brigitte drew inspiration from her clients’ private collection of Moroccan antiques. The kitchen featured a banquette emphasizing Moorish textures and furniture styling. Custom veneer panels were hand-stained on-site and made to match the walnut cabinetry. A Moorish arch around the range area was created using a laser cutout of the shape and covered with a dimensional vein-cut marble. This eclectic kitchen serves as a functional, multifaceted space for a busy, city family.

Large Bath 2nd Place
And this is the 2nd place getter in the Large Bath category

Luz Marina’s Best Bath project featured a breathtaking outdoor bathroom, highlighting luxury master shower areas as well as one indoor and one private outdoor shower with a seating area. Frameless glass shower panels and the shower door contributed to the contemporary ambience, and all bathroom fixtures contained a chrome finish with a stylish modern design. Functional and serene, this outdoor retreat brings the harmony of nature into the client’s abode.

“For many years, the NKBA Design Competition has been a great source of pride and a valuable platform for our members to showcase their talent and expertise.” says 2015 NKBA President Maria Stapperfenne, CKD, CBD. “Recognizing the winners of this premier design competition helps us communicate the significance of professional design to consumers and the industry at large.”

A panel of eight, certified industry experts evaluated nearly 300 entries for projects from across the United States and Canada in the 2015 NKBA Design Competition. All participating projects were scored on various criteria, including safety and ergonomics, elements and principles of design, design planning, creativity and presentation. Each judge was either a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) or both a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a Certified Bath Designer (CBD).

The winners of the 2015 NKBA Design Competition are:

Best Kitchen
Brigitte C. Fabi, CMKBD

Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio, Glen Ellyn, IllinoisBest Kitchen

Best Bath

Luz Marina Selles, CKBI

Allure Designs, LLC, Gilbert, ArizonaBest Bath

Before & After Kitchen
Claire J. Reimann, AKBD

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Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc., Victoria, British Columbia

Before & After Bath
Erica Westeroth, CKD, CAPS, ARIDO

XTC Design Incorporated, Toronto, OntarioBest Before and After Bathroom Name

Budget-Friendly Kitchen
MaLinda Jo Perry, Allied ASID

The Home Depot, Gillette, WyomingBest Budget Friendly Kitchen

Green Design
Adrienne Dorig Leland, CKD

Dorig Designs LLC., Eau Claire, WisconsinBest Green Design Name

Universal Design
Pamela Livingston-Hardy

Creative Renovations LLC., Birmingham, MichiganBest Universal Design Name

Clay Lyon Builder/Remodeler Honorary Award

Sandra Gjesdahl

Bristol Design and Construction, Lynnwood, WashingtonBuilder Remodeler Honorary Award Name

Small Kitchen
First Place: Corey S. Klassen, CKD, CBD, Corey Klassen Interior Design, Vancouver, British ColumbiaSmall Kitchen First Place
Second Place: Rosemary Merrill, AKBD, Casa Verde Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Third Place: Robert M Dobbs, CKD, CBD, SieMatic, New York, New York

Medium Kitchen
First Place: Amy Yin, Amy Yin Interiors, LLC, Short Hills, New JerseyMedium Kitchen First

Second Place: Claire J. Reimann, AKBD, Jason Good Custom Cabinets Inc., Victoria, British Columbia
Third Place: Leslie Kalish, CID, CfYH, LMK Interiors, Lafayette, California

Large Kitchen
First Place: Brigitte C. Fabi, CMKBD, Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio, Glen Ellyn, IllinoisLarge Kitchen First Place 2

Second Place: Peter Ross Salerno, CMKBD, Peter Salerno Inc., Wyckoff, New Jersey

Third Place: Elina Katsioula-Beall, CKD, DeWitt Designer Kitchens, Pasadena, California

Powder Room
First Place: Roshele Allison, CKD, CBD, NW Home Designers, Seattle, WashingtonPowder Room First Place
Second Place: Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CID, TRG Architects, Burlingame, California

Third Place: Sheena Hammond, XTC Design Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario

Small Bath
First Place: Erica Westeroth, CKD, CAPS, ARIDO, XTC Design Incorporated, Toronto, OntarioSmall Bath First Place
Second Place: Alena Capra, CKD, CBD, Alena Capra Designs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Third Place: Adrienne Dorig Leland, CKD, Dorig Designs LLC., Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Large Bath
First Place: Luz Marina Selles, CKBI, Allure Designs, LLC., Gilbert, ArizonaLarge Bath 2
Second Place: Erica Westeroth, CKD, CAPS, ARIDO, XTC Design Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario

Third Place: Sol Quintana Wagoner, Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego, California

You can see the full list including runners up at: https://www.pinterest.com/thenkba/2015-nkba-design-competition-winners-revealed/

So there you have it – the full list of the 2015 Kitchen and Bath winners across America – who wants to start?

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