Small but mighty design

Tinsie tiny but no compromise on function or style!

This Huntington Woods remodel was an adorable space to work on.

I used "Medallion Silverline" cabinetry in the Lancaster style, painted Maple-Divinity finish

A large wood hood that kisses the ceiling draws your eye up creating a larger visual space

I love the client's choice of plated pottery to display on the mantel

Don't be fooled, this darling hood has some serious power!

 BEAUTIFUL Quartz counter tops are a great alternative to granite or marble and are VERY durable

Isn't this color and pattern amazing?!

 I love the sea glass blue subway glass tile with this misted gray Quartz tops...so serene and calming

 Classic Bin pulls on drawer head adds detail while flatter knobs on doors are perfect for grabbing

As a fellow cooking enthusiast, I love my client's choice of a BIG bold range and 2nd oven next to it!

Not the best picture but you can see all the cooking glory that must happen in this kitchen

For all the Men out there...yes, look at this TV.

For all the Ladies, it folds up and away when done with use :)

Very practical, I would have it permanently set on FoodTV or Cooking Channel (or..CNN..er..I mean Bravo)

 Even though small in width, these glass uppers offer a visual break in cabinetry for display of glassware

 6" is all it takes for 6 bottles of wine...hmm, seems one bottle was enjoyed :)

This cabinet is over the refrigerator and out of children's reach

 I am a big fan of paneling a dishwasher.
Easier to keep clean and just keeps such a fluid look going with cabinetry

 Opening it up reveals it's true identity of indeed a quiet DW

 What is more inviting than a beautiful farmer's sink, and set on an arched toe for a further furniture look

And now, for some interior goodies:

We wanted to hide an inexpensive microwave, inside the upper cabinet, so I increased the depth to a 15" depth to accommodate this unit.

A blind corner cabinet.

The pie shelf swivels out and behind it are two more rollouts that pull forward, utlizing all dead space!

Even 3" spaces can be utilized

Tiny spice pullouts that actually hold a lot

Now, if you are thinking "My kitchen is too small to do anything amazing" I hope you see the great  possibilities!

Today's look of Quarter Sawn Oak

This dream kitchen was done for my family first, client second, designed in Evanston, IL.

These wonderful home owners decided to remodel their beautiful Evanston home. True admirers of Frank Llyod Wright, Mission Style and fine culinary creations, this kitchen encompasses their passion of architecture, design function and flowing muses for the love of cooking.

Architecturally, we couldn't change window height, so we created a custom large drawer for pots/pans on either side of their Viking Range. The hood above fits neatly into a wood hood but still provides the functioning blower vent required.

Using Quarter Sawn Oak provides a true Mission look dating back to 1895. The farmers sink adds such a warm touch, and paneling the new Dishwasher gives the function of the appliance without noticing it's there.

Below are the "Before" images of the same kitchen..what a difference. Fortunately the same elements in both kitchens are the wonderful home owners, their memories of cooking, entertaining and family time. All of that will be brought into the new design :)

Using "Medallion Cabinetry's" wood hoods creates warmth in your Kitchen!

"There’s nothing like a wood range hood to rekindle the spirit of your kitchen. From functional to fine furniture, wood hoods are offered in a variety of styles to highlight your décor. Individual components allow you to design your own special style. Or select our dramatic one-piece deluxe hood, with a raised panel arch, and a crown molding plate rack, and you have a renowned design statement." -Medallion Cabinetry


Many of us now lean towards a larger sized commercial cooking range or cook top. With that comes the large amount of 'colder' stainless steel. While in some designs, we strive for a colder, sleek look, other times we want a warmer design.
So how do you warm up the space and create your cooking zone to be more inviting? Use a wood hood!
Hidden inside the wood hood is a full venting system with halogen task lighting, and all the CFM amenities you need for the standard to larger commercial range. What is a CFM? It is: Cubic Feet per Minute is a means to measure air flow. The higher the CFM figure, the more air the fan is moving. We have hoods that have CFM strength of 300, 600, 900 and 1200 CFM..hang on to your children! : )
To determine which you need depends on your cooking area and what your cooking techniques involves. (higher CFM's are needed for wok use, indoor grilling, deep frying, etc.)

Take a look below at a few options available, but the possibilities don't end there! I can design your look to be as unique as your project.