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Condo Remodel Before and After – Ready for Family Fun!

When a special opportunity to purchase a condo with amazing views of Lake Michigan become available, homeowners quickly bought the property for a family get away residence. The building location was prime North Shore Chicago real estate, and the unit was in excellent condition-- but had not been updated in over 30 years. Good thing the new owners had vision and embraced the opportunity to transform the space! The clients engaged Steve Karp from Bentwood of Chicago for a kitchen design solution that would update this space, both aesthetically and functionally for modern living. See the stunning transformation of this condo remodel - both before and after!

February 3, 2021 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Rustic Opulence for a New Estate Home

When a special new construction project in the Houston area was developing, local interior designer, Julie Goudie of Julie Goudie Interiors talked with Shawna Roorda at Bentwood of Houston about the project vision. Julie was impressed with the wide range of custom cabinetry and finishes available for her client’s expansive project. So, when the time came to enlist the full team of creative professionals, Shawna was asked to be part of the project team. Winchester Architects had been busy creating the spacious estate home the clients desired over the last couple of years and Ellis Custom Homes was now ready to start the build. The large-scale open-space home with sweeping views creates a great connection with the outdoors on this beautiful property.

December 29, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Worth the Wait – A Mountain Contemporary Forever Home

At Bentwood Luxury Kitchens, we are very excited to share a special Dealer project, as well as highlight true professionals in the kitchen business. One of our newest dealers is Al Rosenthal of Alpine Kitchen Design located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We originally met Al at our KBIS booth when exhibiting at the Orlando and Las Vegas trade shows-- “This booth really got my attention,” Al shared. “A high-quality product with full range of door styles and finishes was something I was looking for.” So, when the time was right, Bentwood Owner Kevin Bryant was pleased to set Al up as a new dealer and welcome him into the Bentwood family. But a special treat was working with Al on his personal mountain contemporary kitchen.

November 18, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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French Bistro Style for the Perfect Cook’s Kitchen

When a couple from the City of Chicago was ready to move to the North Shore suburbs, they knew finding the right kitchen designer was key. The couple had purchased a Ranch home with gorgeous property adjacent to prestigious golf course and were ready to start remodeling. The homeowners liked what they saw and experienced at the Bentwood of Chicago showroom. A connection was made with Steve and Stephanie Karp who understood the French Style Kitchen vision, love of cooking, and gracious point of view for this special project.

October 7, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Kitchen Design Collaboration with Moll Anderson for Her Tennessee Home

While in Dallas exploring the best resources for her Knoxville home addition project, Moll Anderson was referred to the Bentwood of Dallas showroom. There, Moll met Senior Kitchen Designer Bill Algier, who shared the same passion for: fine home and kitchen design, luxury living, cooking, entertaining, and enjoying life! As a successful author, TV personality, lifestyle influencer, and overall creative talent, Moll Anderson knew Bill was the right talent to collaborate with for her own special project.

July 29, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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A Modern Farmhouse with a Historic Past

At Bentwood Luxury Kitchens, we are very excited to share a special Dealer project as well as highlight exceptional people in the business. Since becoming a dealer in 2001, Joy and Jerry Wilkins of Custom Kitchens from Oakland, California have always had a wonderful relationship with Bentwood. Joy says it best here: “Bentwood and Harmoni are our number one cabinet supplier because we’ve built a great relationship and have complete trust in their product and service”. And this is what it's all about for us here at Bentwood. Owner Randy Pittard takes great pride in relationships like these. We feel the same joy and mutual respect when working with the successful industry professionals who embrace our products and execute beautiful projects year after year. See how we collaborated on this stunning modern farmhouse.

May 13, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Organic Modern Design in Natural Walnut

When a Colorado interior design firm needed to connect with a local custom cabinetry resource, introductions were made to Bentwood of Houston. The team from Associates lll Interior Design felt confident Bentwood of Houston could accommodate their special client project where premium walnut was the material of choice! Not only was this material specified throughout the entire residence, but attention to natural finishes and custom furniture grade details were key for executing this Modern design Houston high-rise project.

April 8, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Ultimate Entertaining Space for Empty Nesters

We wanted to share a timely project that celebrates entertaining at home that will have you thinking about updating your own recreational space in the future. When Interior Designer Debra Moore stopped by the Bentwood of Chicago showroom at the Merchandise Mart and met Senior Kitchen Designer Steve Karp, she was impressed and quickly set up a client introduction meeting. Debra's special client project involved taking an existing penthouse located on the beautiful shores of Michigan and transforming it into an Empty Nester Sanctuary. After a successful design collaboration like this, all we can say is ‘WOW’.

March 31, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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A Fresh Start with a New Contemporary Kitchen

When a house fire destroyed a Dallas family home, a new opportunity emerged to change things up with a new contemporary style and to gain the function and storage they were missing, especially in the kitchen. Interior Designer Traci Connell, of Traci Connell Design, brought her clients to Bentwood of Dallas. There, they met with Kitchen Designer Emily Martin, who showed them the possibilities for a new Contemporary Kitchen. A combination of white and natural walnut cabinetry came together for a fresh new Kitchen design. Upper glass fronts on the perimeter white cabinetry add to the contemporary design highlighting the warmth of premium walnut for a stunning combination.

March 10, 2020 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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Houston High Rise Showcases Transitional Kitchen

Builder and remodeler, Patrick Price of PE Price Builders, contacted Bentwood of Houston to discuss a high rise project in the process of a remodel. His client had purchased two units with the intention to open them up into one large unit. Hence, our project called for a very detailed set of drawings for a sizable kitchen and breakfast room. And for these two spaces, every vertical surface was to either be covered in cabinetry, custom millwork, or tile backsplash. It is clear to see why this Bentwood of Houston project won the ‘ASID Ruby Award’ for ‘Best Use of Material’.

November 5, 2019 Bentwood Luxury Kitchens

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