This piece is a continuation of the Medallion Woodgrain Series, where we explore and discuss various natural wood species, how they’re often applied in cabinetry, and how you can use them to create inspired designs. Rich, warm, and genuinely wild in the way its...
Design Refined
Whether you’re embarking on a full-scale kitchen renovation or seeking inspiration to refresh a mudroom or home office, look to Design Refined for ideas, tips, and expert advice. As we embark on this journey of cabinetry creativity, we’ll help you Dream Beyond and transform your space into a place where taste, aesthetics, and functionality converge in perfect harmony.
Medallion Woodgrain Series: Walnut
Above and Beyond: Range Hoods Make Their Move
For years, the range hood played a supporting role: necessary, functional, mostly forgettable. That era is over. Today’s kitchen concepts are taking the range hood from a feature made for function to a true design focal point. In response to this demand,...
Medallion Frameless: A New Path to Practical Style
It may sound self-serving to say so, but design direction and decisions in most kitchen or bath concepts start with the cabinetry. Not the finish. Not the hardware. The cabinet itself. And its construction shapes what’s possible: how much fits inside, how easily...
Medallion Woodgrain Series: Knotty Alder
This piece is a continuation of the Medallion Woodgrain Series, where we explore and discuss various natural wood species, how they’re often applied in cabinetry, and how you can use them to create inspired designs. When you think of rustic design, what comes to mind?...
Details that Make a Difference: Decorative Metal Doors and Inserts
(Gold) Catania in Onyx and Sand Matte back painted glass, Carlton in Gold and Frosted glass, Bellagio in Onyx and Clear glass, Brava in Gold and mirror, Catania in Onyx and Reeded glass, Catania in Gold and Clear glass Some design decisions define a space. Others...
Medallion Woodgrain Series: Hickory
This piece is a continuation of the Medallion Woodgrain Series, where we explore and discuss various natural wood species, how they’re often applied in cabinetry, and how you can use them to create inspired designs. Before the first cut, before the craftsperson...
A Welcome Change of Tone: The Case for Light Stains
(Gold) Apollo in Lynx on quartersawn oak and Succulent on maple, with Catania in Gold and clear glass For lighter stains, a cultural moment has arrived. A direct response to years of bright whites that perhaps prioritized polish over personality, today’s...
Calculated Composition − How to Blend Product Lines for Beautiful, Budget-Friendly Design
The best design concepts aren’t necessarily those with unlimited budgets − more doesn’t always mean better. On the contrary, constraint often breeds creativity, and projects where investment flows deliberately toward that which matters most result in thoughtful...
Medallion Woodgrain Series: Cherry
This piece is a continuation of the Medallion Woodgrain Series, where we explore and discuss various natural wood species, how they’re often applied in cabinetry, and how you can use them to create inspired designs. (Gold) Monona Reverse Raised Panel in Night Sky on...








