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Abe Neufeld’s Winning Design Showcases Kitchen and Bath Industry Trends
Abe Neufeld of Abe Neufeld Design
By Kerry Hansen
A sleek, on-trend kitchen wins 2nd place in the Chief Architect Kitchen, Bath & Interiors design contest.
Drawing and painting from a young age, Abe Neufeld, of Abe Neufeld Design from Bow Island, Alberta, Canada has always been fascinated by the creative arts. Like most creatives, he relies on his talent to draw or draft up an idea in the beginning phase of his projects. “Whenever I begin a project I draw or draft it up first.” This foundation is likely one of the reasons Abe has secured the runner up title in the March 2020, Chief Architect, Kitchen, Baths, and Interiors contest.
(more…)Sean Bulman Wins First Place with his Award-Winning Modern Prairie Style Design
By Dani Walker
Located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Sean Bulman uses Chief Architect to integrate a client’s inspirations into a design that suits both their needs and budget.
(more…)CHC Design-Build, Brings Creativity, Quality, & Integrity to the Forefront of Home Design
By Kerry Hansen
Kevin Transue is recognized locally, across the Midwest and nationally for his remodels, additions, finishes, and conversions.
Kevin Transue, CR, is the founding partner, principal designer, and craftsman at CHC Design-Build and TAO Design in Kansas City. He and his wife and partner, Judy Transue, are two of fewer than 50 individuals in the Kansas City area certified by NARI, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Kevin and Judy have been recognized locally, across the Midwest, and nationally for their designs, remodels, additions, finishes, and conversions.
(more…)Two-Time Design of the Year Contest Winner, Nathan Ensminger!
By Jake Murray
Congratulations to Nathan, who has won the Chief Architect Design of the Year Contest for two years running! What will he design next?
In 2018, Nathan placed 2nd in the Chief Architect Remodel/Addition Design Contest in September and won the 2018 Design of the Year Contest in December with his backyard getaway. Nathan wasted no time and entered into the Kitchen/Bath and Interior Design Contest in June of 2019 where he took 1st place with his Kitchen design. Nathan then went on to win the 2020 Design of the Year Contest in December. He’s certainly on a roll and we look forward to seeing what he’ll submit next year!
(more…)Form follows function in Residential design from Robert Smith
Robert Smith embraces fresh design concepts to meet clients’ needs.
Our Second place Residential Design Contest winner, Robert Smith, was encouraged at a young age to start on his design path. When he mentioned that he enjoyed working with wood, his high school counselor suggested, “Why not draw houses?” to fill an elective. He proceeded to study Architectural Drafting all 4 years of high School, earned a degree in Architectural Design and Drafting from York Technical Institute, and has been an avid student of design ever since.
(more…)Cindy Baker: Inspired by Relationships
Second Place Kitchen/Bath & Interior Design Contest winner Cindy Baker has put relationships at the center of her nearly 30 years in the design field.
Cindy Baker has always forged her own path, taking guidance and inspiration from her relationships along the way. Growing up, her father’s home improvement projects fascinated her. In school, a well-known designer personally encouraged her to make design her career. And after earning a degree in Interior Design at Oklahoma State University, she sold her car and moved to London where she, “opened up a phone book and started making calls.” She recalls, “I was blessed to find a prominent designer who took me under her wing and into her world.”
(more…)Livingston Designs: Truly Full-Service Design
By Kerry Hansen
Professionalism, experience, and a focus on clients make this company stand out.
(more…)Jennifer Collin’s Award-Winning Kitchen uses Color to Evoke Emotion
By Dani Walker
Jennifer Collins with Inviting Interiors places 3rd in our Kitchen, Bath, and Interiors design contest with her timeless, versatile kitchen.
(more…)From Concept to Reality- Two Sisters use Chief Architect to Bring Their Residential Design Projects to Life
By Dani Walker