Wood-Mode celebrates design and innovation by selecting 2024 Design Awards Winners

The Grand Prize winner, The English, by Amber Paulk, The Kitchen Source – Southlake.

Photo By Wood-Mode

KREAMER, Pa. — In early 2024, Wood-Mode, the leader in fine custom cabinetry, launched a new tool for its network of 600 independent dealers across North America – the Inspirational Project Portal. Allowing dealers to easily share their best and most beautiful projects showcasing Wood-Mode cabinetry, the launch was accompanied by an invitation for dealers to submit projects for the Wood-Mode 2024 Design Awards. 

After receiving more than 130 submissions representing the best in kitchen and bath design, a grand prize winner was selected along with first, second and third-place winners in three categories: Kitchens, Baths and Other Spaces. Additionally, 21 entries received Honorable Mentions.

GRAND PRIZE The English – Amber Paulk, The Kitchen Source – Southlake (see pictures above and immediately below)

Entryway to the Grand Prize winnin kitchen

Kitchen category

1st Place: Highland Park Prestige – Steve Abruzzo, Abruzzo Kitchen & Bath

2nd Place: Frenchman’s Creek Elegance – Rachel Logue, Rachel Eve Design
3rd Place: California Contemporary – Elizabeth Tranberg, The Kitchen Source FW

Honorable mentions

  • French Classic Kitchen – Elizabeth Tranberg, The Kitchen Source FW
  • Jewel in Jackson / Kitchen – Virginia Birdsall, Peterman Kitchens
  • The Mediterranean – Amber Paulk, The Kitchen Source – Southlake
  • Lake House Retreat – Kris Bilty and Jody Ryg, Renaissance Design
  • French Twist – Bob Blanco, Shore & Country
  • Cambridge Lake Home – Pamela Nesbitt, Denise Quade Design
  • Luxe Redux Kitchen – Mark Haddad, Interiology Design
  • In Style in Westport – Bob Blanco, Shore & Country
  • Island Life Kitchen – Jennifer Hissa, Greater Chicago Kitchens & Baths
  • Lake Geneva Living Kitchen – Jennifer Hissa, Greater Chicago Kitchens & Baths
  • Grand Open Elegance Kitchen – Roy Finley, Kitchen & Bath Showcase

Bath category 

1st Place: Hope Springs Bath
Elizabeth Tranberg, The Kitchen Source FW

2nd Place: Revitalized Lakeside Retreat — Andi Stephens, Kitchen Distributors
3rd Place: Luxe Redux Bath — Mark Haddad, Interiology Design

Honorable mentions

  • Organic Reflections Bath – Julia Kleyman, Ulrich, Inc.
  • Mahogany Dream Bath – Jennifer Hissa, Greater Chicago Kitchens & Baths
  • Jewel in Jackson / Bath – Virginia Birdsall, Peterman Kitchens

Other spaces category 

1st Place: Tuxedo Butler's Pantry & Wine Bar 
Elizabeth Tranberg, The Kitchen Source FW

2nd Place: Cunningham Road Bar – Jay Takach, Evolo Design
3rd Place: Moody Blue Study – Julie Lyons, The Design Studio

Honorable mentions

  • Night Club Vibes – Julia Kleyman, Ulrich, Inc.
  • Glamour Closet – Kris Bilty and Jody Ryg, Renaissance Design
  • Preppy Pool House – The Design Studio
  • Jewel in Jackson / Pantry – Virginia Birdsall, Peterman Kitchens
  • Modern Lake Living Mudroom – Jennifer Hissa, Greater Chicago Kitchens & Baths
  • Oak Harbor Mudroom – Elizabeth Tranberg, The Kitchen Source FW
  • Grand Open Elegance Bar – Roy Finley, Kitchen & Bath Showcase
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