Fall

2011

N E W S F R O M C R Y S T A L K I T C H E N C E N T E R

Photos by Mark Ehlen

2011 RemodelorsShowcase: KitchenUpgrade CreatesHome Sweet HomeDesigner: Mary Maney, ASID, AKBD

2011 Remodelers Showcase Continued on back page

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BEFORE BEFORE

A new kitchen led to a new perspective and new appreciation (andmaybe even some new culinary skills) for a homeowner in a cozyPlymouth neighborhood.

The kitchen in Marian Schrah’s traditional cottage home was morethan 30 years old, and Schrah said that “everything!” needed tobe updated.

CKC designer Mary Maney worked with Marian to create a new lay-out for better movement and made improvements to update thespace while maintaining its cottage charm appeal. Updates includ-ed adding painted white Crystal cabinets with a brushed-brown fin-ish to resemble antique furniture, and a new island in a medium-stained knotty alder wood. Marian selected top-grade professionalappliances, including a SubZero refrigerator and a Meile warmingdrawer. A custom-designed hood over the Wolf range with an

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Valerie Stuessi, CKD Carol KornakMary Maney, AKBD, ASID

the designer

ornate moulding adds to the cottage charm while soft shades of cream in theartisan-carved backsplash complement the Shalimar Gold granite counter top.

Marian is thrilled with all of the updates and upgrades: “This kitchen was 30years old, so it really needed upgrading – and it looks fabulous! I love the newhood over the range, the lit cabinets, the spiffy high-end appliances and theway they were able to fit everything so nicely into my small kitchen. Now I haveto start cooking!”

In addition to the kitchen remodel, CKC also revamped the bar in the familyroom by adding a bar sink and repurposing the granite countertop from thekitchen. The large screen TV now fits nicely into the bookshelves, thanks to aredesign. In the laundry we upgraded the cabinetry to match the kitchen. •

Visit the home during the Remodelers ShowcaseHours: Friday, Sept. 30: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. -

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served on Friday Sept. 30 from 4 - 6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2: noon to 6 p.m.

Address: 605 Holly Lane N., Plymouth

Directions: Hwy. 394 west of Hwy. 494. Right on the Central Ave/101 N. exit.Right on 6th Ave N (left to stay on 6th). Corner of 6th and Holly Lane.

IntroducingRik Lalim

2011 Remodelors Showcase: Kitchen Upgrade Creates Home Sweet Home

Susan Viking and John KueckThe use of horizontal backsplash tiles com-plements the room’s horizontal lines foundthroughout the kitchen, from the wood grainof the cabinets to the hardware to the rec-tangular floor tiles. All elements worktogether to evoke a calming effect that issynonymous with horizontal lines. •

Dawn and Dave HillWhen Dawn and Dave Hill set out toremodel their kitchen, they sought tosource as many local artists and materialsas possible—down to the handmade tiles used for a stunning backsplash. ClaySquared to Infinity, located in NortheastMinneapolis, created the red, green andyellow tiles that accent the backsplasharea and provide a visual focal pointabove the range. •

Holly Grover and Matt KucharskiStock glass tiles in 5 colors and 5 sizesadded the fun and the punch in thiskitchen. Opening a ten foot wall broughtin sunlight and views, while connectingkitchen activities to the living and diningrooms. Maple cabinetry with countertopsof concrete, quartz and glass supportedthe artistic impact of this project. •

Jayne and Randy JonesCherry inset-door cabinets, granite count-er tops and a marble tile backsplash arecomplimented by touches of oil rubbedbronze finishes in the decorative tiles andhardware. Custom cherry millwork and adecorative wood hood complete this verycustom and authentic design merging oldwith new. •

Not only practical, tile backsplashes serve as a distinctive design element. Val shares several recent remodels thatdemonstrate unique ways to approach a tile backsplash. •

On Trend…See recent CKC remodels that incorporate the latest trends in kitchen and bath design.

Photos by J.H. Peterson

Letter from thePresident...

I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! I want to

share some highlights from Crystal Kitchen Centerfrom the past few months.

In May, we hosted a Cinco de Mayo party for the

Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross, a community of

women leaders and philanthropists who invest in

their local American Red Cross chapters. This an

amazing group of women who support the Red

Cross in its mission to serve the American public

in times of war and peace with disaster assis-

tance, blood collection, safety training and count-

less other community assistance services. We were

thrilled to celebrate their local efforts with an

event that included a celebrity chef cooking up

the flavors of Mexico in one of our model kitchens.

We are also very proud of recent accolades for our

work including an honorable mention in the Crystal

Cabinet Works 2011 Design Contest for the renova-

tion of Byron and Janet Richard’s kitchen in their

vacation home in Cross Lake.

And the fall fun continues at Crystal KitchenCenter with the Remodelors Showcase event, great

kitchen seminars and much more – we hope to see

you soon!

JoLynn Johnson CMKBD, CAPS

JoLynn@crystalkitchen.com

Making a Splash with Tile

When Anne Jones of south Minneapolis attended 2010Remodelers Showcase in her neighborhood, little did sheknow she would soon be transforming the lower level of herown home.

The space, which included a stone-front, gas fireplace, feltdark, cramped and unorganized. Lacking adequate lightingand storage, the room needed an overhaul to bring in morelight and provide ways to maximize storage. Carol’s planincluded the following:

Lighting Solution: A new egress window floods the roomwith natural daylight, and the stone on the exterior windowwell now matches the fireplace. Recess lights in the ceil-ing, glass door cabinets with energy efficient LED lightsand under-cabinet task lighting complete a remarkabletransformation.

Storage Solution: New knotty alder cabinets, stained tomatch the existing wood paneling, now line three walls.The sweeping lines of the cabinetry now draw the eyearound the room. Open and closed storage units provide avariety of storage options.

Organization Solution: The homeowner loves the addi-tional storage. Computer equipment, books, magazines andhousehold records all have a new organized place, so shecan work, watch TV and relax in her fantastic new retreat.

“The room is not only more functional but it actually looksmuch bigger, and I can’t believe how much of a differencethe new lighting makes,” Anne added. “I also can't believeI waited this long to make a change, I use my new spacealmost every day and have to remember to try to use otherrooms in my house.” •

Lower LevelBecomesLuxurious RetreatDesigner: Carol Kornak

Photos by J.H. Peterson

BEFORE BEFORE

Designer: Val Stuessi, CKD

Susan Handley Lynn Sutton

Marge and Bob BrownLinear Mosaics provide the back splashfield tile, accented by a Durango Noce andcrackled glass feature, subtle and sophisti-cated, above the induction cooktop. Thekitchen/laundry room floors are 18 x 18porcelain tiles with contrasting accents“clipped” in--compatible yet understated. •

Susan Viking and John KueckThe use of horizontal backsplash tiles com-plements the room’s horizontal lines foundthroughout the kitchen, from the wood grainof the cabinets to the hardware to the rec-tangular floor tiles. All elements worktogether to evoke a calming effect that issynonymous with horizontal lines. •

Dawn and Dave HillWhen Dawn and Dave Hill set out toremodel their kitchen, they sought tosource as many local artists and materialsas possible—down to the handmade tiles used for a stunning backsplash. ClaySquared to Infinity, located in NortheastMinneapolis, created the red, green andyellow tiles that accent the backsplasharea and provide a visual focal pointabove the range. •

Holly Grover and Matt KucharskiStock glass tiles in 5 colors and 5 sizesadded the fun and the punch in thiskitchen. Opening a ten foot wall broughtin sunlight and views, while connectingkitchen activities to the living and diningrooms. Maple cabinetry with countertopsof concrete, quartz and glass supportedthe artistic impact of this project. •

Jayne and Randy JonesCherry inset-door cabinets, granite count-er tops and a marble tile backsplash arecomplimented by touches of oil rubbedbronze finishes in the decorative tiles andhardware. Custom cherry millwork and adecorative wood hood complete this verycustom and authentic design merging oldwith new. •

Not only practical, tile backsplashes serve as a distinctive design element. Val shares several recent remodels thatdemonstrate unique ways to approach a tile backsplash. •

On Trend…See recent CKC remodels that incorporate the latest trends in kitchen and bath design.

Photos by J.H. Peterson

Letter from thePresident...

I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! I want to

share some highlights from Crystal Kitchen Centerfrom the past few months.

In May, we hosted a Cinco de Mayo party for the

Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross, a community of

women leaders and philanthropists who invest in

their local American Red Cross chapters. This an

amazing group of women who support the Red

Cross in its mission to serve the American public

in times of war and peace with disaster assis-

tance, blood collection, safety training and count-

less other community assistance services. We were

thrilled to celebrate their local efforts with an

event that included a celebrity chef cooking up

the flavors of Mexico in one of our model kitchens.

We are also very proud of recent accolades for our

work including an honorable mention in the Crystal

Cabinet Works 2011 Design Contest for the renova-

tion of Byron and Janet Richard’s kitchen in their

vacation home in Cross Lake.

And the fall fun continues at Crystal KitchenCenter with the Remodelors Showcase event, great

kitchen seminars and much more – we hope to see

you soon!

JoLynn Johnson CMKBD, CAPS

JoLynn@crystalkitchen.com

Making a Splash with Tile

When Anne Jones of south Minneapolis attended 2010Remodelers Showcase in her neighborhood, little did sheknow she would soon be transforming the lower level of herown home.

The space, which included a stone-front, gas fireplace, feltdark, cramped and unorganized. Lacking adequate lightingand storage, the room needed an overhaul to bring in morelight and provide ways to maximize storage. Carol’s planincluded the following:

Lighting Solution: A new egress window floods the roomwith natural daylight, and the stone on the exterior windowwell now matches the fireplace. Recess lights in the ceil-ing, glass door cabinets with energy efficient LED lightsand under-cabinet task lighting complete a remarkabletransformation.

Storage Solution: New knotty alder cabinets, stained tomatch the existing wood paneling, now line three walls.The sweeping lines of the cabinetry now draw the eyearound the room. Open and closed storage units provide avariety of storage options.

Organization Solution: The homeowner loves the addi-tional storage. Computer equipment, books, magazines andhousehold records all have a new organized place, so shecan work, watch TV and relax in her fantastic new retreat.

“The room is not only more functional but it actually looksmuch bigger, and I can’t believe how much of a differencethe new lighting makes,” Anne added. “I also can't believeI waited this long to make a change, I use my new spacealmost every day and have to remember to try to use otherrooms in my house.” •

Lower LevelBecomesLuxurious RetreatDesigner: Carol Kornak

Photos by J.H. Peterson

BEFORE BEFORE

Designer: Val Stuessi, CKD

Susan Handley Lynn Sutton

Marge and Bob BrownLinear Mosaics provide the back splashfield tile, accented by a Durango Noce andcrackled glass feature, subtle and sophisti-cated, above the induction cooktop. Thekitchen/laundry room floors are 18 x 18porcelain tiles with contrasting accents“clipped” in--compatible yet understated. •

Fall

2011

N E W S F R O M C R Y S T A L K I T C H E N C E N T E R

Happenings...

Kitchen Remodeling Seminar:“Fall Seminar: Top 10 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes”Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 and Saturday, Oct. 15 2011: 9a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Located at Crystal Kitchen Center Showroom, 3620 Winnetka Ave N, Crystal This popular seminar includes design experts discussing how to avoid commonmistakes in kitchen design. They will also share NKBA (National Kitchen andBath Assoc.) guidelines for kitchen design, including code issues on electricaland ventilation and the latest cabinet accessories, universal design, green design,appliances, outdoor kitchens, signs of quality in cabinetry, warranty, services andlatest trends. •

Call 763-544-5950 to reserve your space. Seating is limited. Seminar fee: FREE

Introduction to Kitchen RemodelingMonday, September 19, 2011: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Located at Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55408In this helpful seminar, JoLynn Johnson, CMKBD, CAPS of Crystal Kitchen Centerwill discuss how to design a functional kitchen while avoiding common mistakes.She will share ways to improve the kitchen you have and how to update it withnew countertops, a tile backsplash and appliances. She also discuss whether itmakes sense to reface your existing cabinets or install new ones and how to make smart choices to make the most of your budget and timeframe. •

Call 612-824-4417 to reserve your space. Seminar fee: $30

In the MediaJune 2011 Kitchen and Bath Design News,Val Stuessi was featuredoncreating a laundry areathat serves multiple purposes, showing pictures of the Pintolaundry room •

Keep up on what’s new at Crystal Kitchen CenterFriend us on face book. www.crystalkitchen.com

Photos by Mark Ehlen

2011 RemodelorsShowcase: KitchenUpgrade CreatesHome Sweet HomeDesigner: Mary Maney, ASID, AKBD

2011 Remodelers Showcase Continued on back page

Continued from front page

BEFORE BEFORE

A new kitchen led to a new perspective and new appreciation (andmaybe even some new culinary skills) for a homeowner in a cozyPlymouth neighborhood.

The kitchen in Marian Schrah’s traditional cottage home was morethan 30 years old, and Schrah said that “everything!” needed tobe updated.

CKC designer Mary Maney worked with Marian to create a new lay-out for better movement and made improvements to update thespace while maintaining its cottage charm appeal. Updates includ-ed adding painted white Crystal cabinets with a brushed-brown fin-ish to resemble antique furniture, and a new island in a medium-stained knotty alder wood. Marian selected top-grade professionalappliances, including a SubZero refrigerator and a Meile warmingdrawer. A custom-designed hood over the Wolf range with an

Crystal Kitchen Center is pleased toannounce the addition of its first marketingdirector, Rik Lalim, who will promote our workthrough a variety of avenues including themedia and special events. Rik previouslyowned his own marketing consulting company,Rikochet, where he had extensive experience

in working with designers, architects and builders.

“We are excited to tap Rik’s knowledge of marketing and his relationships within the industry to generate more exposure for Crystal Kitchen Center,”said JoLynn Johnson. •

Valerie Stuessi, CKD Carol KornakMary Maney, AKBD, ASID

the designer

ornate moulding adds to the cottage charm while soft shades of cream in theartisan-carved backsplash complement the Shalimar Gold granite counter top.

Marian is thrilled with all of the updates and upgrades: “This kitchen was 30years old, so it really needed upgrading – and it looks fabulous! I love the newhood over the range, the lit cabinets, the spiffy high-end appliances and theway they were able to fit everything so nicely into my small kitchen. Now I haveto start cooking!”

In addition to the kitchen remodel, CKC also revamped the bar in the familyroom by adding a bar sink and repurposing the granite countertop from thekitchen. The large screen TV now fits nicely into the bookshelves, thanks to aredesign. In the laundry we upgraded the cabinetry to match the kitchen. •

Visit the home during the Remodelers ShowcaseHours: Friday, Sept. 30: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. -

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served on Friday Sept. 30 from 4 - 6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2: noon to 6 p.m.

Address: 605 Holly Lane N., Plymouth

Directions: Hwy. 394 west of Hwy. 494. Right on the Central Ave/101 N. exit.Right on 6th Ave N (left to stay on 6th). Corner of 6th and Holly Lane.

IntroducingRik Lalim

2011 Remodelors Showcase: Kitchen Upgrade Creates Home Sweet Home