In early 2024, Wood-Mode, a manufacturer of 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, the Grand Prize winner was The English by Amber Paulk of The Kitchen Source – Southlake (see pictures above and immediately below)

The English Arts and Crafts inspired kitchen was created to feel like the English countryside. Located in Texas, the open plan home combines the kitchen with an informal seating area for guests to chat with the cook, in addition to a bright and airy breakfast room off the left, and a formal dining room off the right. The kitchen is a masterpiece of design, utilizing a combination of Wood-Mode door styles - Colony Recessed, Edgemont Recessed, and Lancaster Recessed – in complementary English-inspired colors of Pale Spring and Vintage Cadet Blue. 

No detail was overlooked from hand-hewn beams to custom-made solid wood countertops, and custom appliance panels with diamond shaped Gothic mullion inserts. And the details aren’t simply superficial. Behind every drawer and cabinet door hides organizational extras such as a peg drawer to hold dishware; Walnut adjustable drawer partitions and cutlery dividers; and integrated lighting within drawers and cabinets and under-cabinet and wall cabinet integrated lighting makes it easy to find whatever cooking essential is needed.