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NEWS & EVENTS
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Sawhill Kitchens
Newsletter
Please click the thumbnail to the left for a
printable version of Sawhill Kitchens
newsletter featuring our latest
Kitchen Renovations, Awards and up to date
information regarding home renovation and
design.
Archived Newsletters
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Please visit our
blog,
The Sawhill Sampler
to learn more about upcoming Sawhill Seminars
and other events held in our building;
International Market Square. You will also find
helpful kitchen tips, recipes from clients and
our Sawhill staff. We will also highlight the
direction and trends in the kitchen and bath
industry from our perspective.
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LOCAL
DESIGNERS AT SAWHILL RECEIVE MULTIPLE DESIGN AWARDS IN LOCAL
NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION’s (NKBA) DESIGN COMPETITION
Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 21, 2009 – Susan Palmquist,
CKD, and Sarah Michalowski, CKD, of Sawhill – Custom Kitchens &
Design, Inc., 275 Market Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota received
numerous awards in the 2009 NKBA Minnesota State Chapter Design
Competition sponsored by Midwest Home® magazine.
Palmquist, a Co-Owner of Sawhill, took home the 1st
Place award in Category B – “Medium Sized Kitchens” for the
Paulsen project in Mankato, MN. While Michalowski
took home the
2nd Place Award in this same category for the Tolman project
located in Bemidji, MN. This project, which
featured universal design also received 1st Place in the
“Student’s Choice Award” category. This award is presented by
the Student Judges of the competition and is awarded for the
best overall design solution.
Palmquist also
received a Honorable Mention Award in Category C – “Large Sized
Kitchens” for the Pinske project located in Plato, MN.
All of the award-winning projects are included in Sawhill’s
design portfolio, which can be viewed on their website at
SawhillKitchens.com, or in their Minneapolis showroom located in
International Market Square.
Sawhill specializes in design, planning and installation of
complete kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, home
offices and other rooms throughout the home. The showroom
highlights Sawhill’s cutting edge design techniques and
products. The showroom is open 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday and
Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm.
For additional information about these projects or if you have
other questions regarding Sawhill, please contact Tim at
612-338-3991 (High resolution images are available for all
projects).
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Sawhill Kitchens
now offers
cabinetry from the Robin Wilson Home
Collection. Click the RWH logo to visit the
Robin Wilson Home Collection's website or
click here to learn more about this
new partnership!
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Welcome, Sarah
Award-winning designer returns home, joins Sawhill
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Sawhill
would like to welcome national award-winning designer
Sarah Michalowski, CKD, to the Sawhill design team.
Sarah comes to Sawhill from DeWitt Designer Kitchens of
the greater Los Angeles area where she won three NKBA
design awards at last year’s annual K/BIS event.
Sarah is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and
the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She
holds degrees in Architecture, Interior Design, and
Sculptural Art, and she loves getting creative in the
kitchen—whether cooking, designing, or both! And she has
even worked as a movie set designer!
Sarah recently won 3 awards in the 2007 NKBA Design
contest, and 1 in the 2008 contest. Stop by the Sawhill
showroom to see Sarah’s complete portfolio of awesome
award-winning designs that Sarah did with DeWitt back in
Cali. Welcome aboard, Sarah… we’re so lucky to have you
on our team!
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Credentials Awarded
"The Detailer" gets certified
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Sawhill
designer Eugene SongWon recently obtained the National
Kitchen & Bath Association’s AKBD accreditation, making
her Sawhill’s first Certified Associate Kitchen & Bath
Designer.
Eugene, otherwise known as “The Detailer,” is our
AutoCad Design Specialist. She works alongside our
designers to ensure that everything gets done with
precision. When not working, Eugene likes to swim and
play golf.
In order to become an AKBD, Eugene had to complete a
minimum of 30 NKBA education hours and at least 2 years’
experience in the design industry, plus present 2
affidavits that attest to skillful design capabilities.
Great job, Eugene… You are an invaluable asset to the
Sawhill team, and your hard work is much appreciated!
Congratulations!!
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As
featured in the November 2008 issue of Midwest Home Magazine
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Trend Watch:
Green Design
Green design is an earth-friendly concept that incorporates
natural products into the home. It’s also the latest trend in
kitchen design, as the materials used do more than help out
Mother Earth—they bring the beauty of nature into your world of
gadgets and gizmos!
Using formaldehyde-free materials like cork and bamboo in
flooring and French-quarried lavastone in countertops, green
design provides beautiful surfaces that release no toxic fumes
when produced. Furthermore, cabinets and veneers are made of
materials from sustainable forests to beautify the home without
wasting trees. Finally, to help conserve the green in your
wallet and save the environment at the same time, green design
calls for the use of energy efficient alternatives like
water-saving appliances and low-voltage lighting.
Sawhill’s designers recently used elements of green design in a
new kitchen for clients Parker Newcomb and Jamie Ramon. Newcomb
and Ramon’s award-winning kitchen is now home to beautiful
bamboo cabinetry and a unique island/breakfast bar combination
with bamboo and sliding glass doors. The design also features
floor-to-ceiling windows to allow for natural lighting and a
breath-taking view.
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