Region I Northeast Double D Contractors Inc. Hicksville, N. Y. www.doubledcontractors.com

Organization, function and storage were key for this remodeling job. The kitchen space was enlarged to part of the dining area and den, which caused a major obstacle when the owner wanted to extend it 2 feet more after framing. That extra 2 feet extended the kitchen to a bearing post, which the remodeler then incorporated into the rounded corner of the new den wall. The owner wanted the laundry chute in the kitchen but wanted it concealed so a custom panel was ordered and stained to mimic the look of the cabinets.

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This kitchen offers many unique features, including a built-in toe kick step stool for easier access to the countertop. Other items of interest are the Corian pull-out cutting board, the two spice rack cabinets, the bread drawer and the recycle bins as well as garbage receptacles.

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GFCI outlets were used for safety reasons, and all the electrical wiring was brought up to code. Xenon strip lighting was covered from view as under cabinet lights, and high hats and halogen lighting were used in the soffits for extra task lighting.

Regional winners

1. Region II Southeast Thomas Pruitt Builders Inc. Charlotte, N.C. www.thomaspruittbuilders.com

2. Region II Southeast
Michael Nash Custom Kitchen
& Homes Inc.
Fairfax, Va.
www.michaelnashkitchens.com

3. Region III North Central Black & Sons Furniture Makers Columbus, Wis. www.blackandsonsfurniture.com

4. Region IV East Central Remodeling Designs Inc. Dayton, Ohio www.remodelingdesigns.com

*There was a tie in both Region II and Region IV

5. Region IV East Central NJW Construction Inc. Lancaster, Ohio www.njwconstruction.com

6. Region V South Central NY Design Build Inc. Scottsdale, Ariz. www.nydesignbuild.com

7. Region VI Northwest
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen
Associated with
The Remodeler
Colorado Springs, Colo.
www.the-remodeler.com

8. Region VII Southwest
Dunnwell Construction
San Diego, Calif.
www.dunnwellconstruction.com

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