“The recipients of the Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence for 2023 were recently disclosed, including 30 winning projects in the Kitchen and Bath categories. Awards were presented in each of four geographic regions of the U.S. – including the Midwest, North, South and West – with a national winner named in each category.
The awards, which were launched in 1993, honor designs in 28 total categories of residential and commercial remodeling. Entries were judged on: degree of improvement and functionality to the existing space; use of materials; handling of challenges; overall impression, and cost/benefit.” – Kitchen & Bath Design News
National Award: Bluestem Remodeling, St. Louis Park, MN
While the previous kitchen might have been eye-catching and cool when it was first built in 1965, it had become dated and worn and did not serve the needs of the current homeowner. To honor the home’s Mid-Century Modern roots yet deliver on the desire for better storage, circulation and function, the team repurposed an odd, underused sitting area and added a long, function-packed island. The bar was also reworked into a whimsical entertainment hub. The overall design, inspired by a beloved painting of the homeowner, delivered the wow factor desired.
After having recently taken home a Chrysalis Award for Retro Meets Trend-Forward Meets Sensibility, Bluestem was featured in a Kitchen & Bath Design News article! To read the full article, and to check out details about our National-level win, visit Kitchen & Bath Design News.
