Meet our Judges: 

Jenny Siebert, Callier & Thompson Jenny’s goal as a designer is to tackle each project first with an understanding of the client’s needs and expectations. She believes the key to her success for the past 25 years has been an ability to develop client relationships based on confidence, trust and respect through every stage of the design process.

The 6,000-square-foot penthouse sits atop a 10-story building with fantastic panoramic views and is suited for comfortable living and large entertainment/gatherings. Gegg Design & Cabinetry worked directly with the builder and interior designer to finish out the spec unit. The kitchen is open to the large gathering spaces, dining area and bar with lines of sight to everyone present and to every window in each space. The designer created room separation with ceiling details and columns. The ceiling details, beams and coffers are unique to each room to add visual interest and definition.

A 1970s kitchen was in desperate need of an update. The home, previously owned by an architect, featured unique design features throughout, but the kitchen was tired and outdated. Gegg Design & Cabinetry tackled the renovation keeping the remodel within the original space except for the removal of a pantry and closet wall. The goal of the new kitchen was to respect the original design but address some functional issues. The original island was not wide enough for the range, so the designer moved the range to what was the pantry/closet wall.

Prior remodels to this 1892 home were reflective of their time but had no regard for the historic architecture of the home. Gegg Design & Cabinetry worked with the homeowners, especially Alexis Mead who acted as interior designer, to redesign the kitchen honoring their vision for a simplistic design with warm colors that would also be functional for the serious cook. The homeowner shared several British-inspired kitchens as a guide for the designer to work from. The space was taken down to the studs.

What started as a builder-grade kitchen quickly became anything but basic after the client could see how designer Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath could transform the space with an entire remodel. The homeowner has a calm, understated style, so the space needed to be neutral without feeling boring. The designer achieved this by bringing in multiple textures and tones in neutral finishes. For the backsplash, the designer chose a tile in gradient white tones laid in an unexpected diamond shape, which complements the white plaster hood.