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    BRONZE Addition Under $150,000 Custom Design/Build, Ann Arbor, Mich.
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Outdoor Living under $100,000 Charlotte Design Build, Charlotte, N.C.Charlotte Design Build was tasked with creating an outdoor living area that included a new covered veranda...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Outdoor Living over $100,000 CG&S Design-Build, Austin, TexasAvid gardeners and bird watchers sought a place to relax within the confines of their city lot. CG&S...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Kitchen over $100,000 Airoom Architects and Builders, Lincolnwood, Ill.After 10 years in a 1950s Evanston, Ill. lakefront home, the owners were ready for an upgrade to their...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Kitchen $50,000 to $100,000 David Wilkes Builders, Austin, TexasThe owners of this inner-city home found their kitchen cramped and uninviting, prompting them to call in David...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    PLATINUM Interior Specialty Room Pure Design Environments, Eden Prairie, Minn.The existing floor plan of this suburban Minneapolis home was extremely compartmentalized, giving...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Historic Renovation Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Oakland, Calif.A 1910 English Arts and Crafts style home was badly in need of renovation, repair, and expansion when ...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Finished Basement Airoom Architects and Builders, Lincolnwood, Ill.Despite a number of completed remodeling projects throughout the home, the owners were not satisfied with...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Exterior Melton Design Build, Boulder, Colo.Shortly after purchasing this home in the Chitaqua Park neighborhood, the owner was motivated to enhance the curb appeal and create...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    PLATINUM Detached Outbuilding Michael K. Walker & Associates, Sarasota, Fla.As one of several detached buildings on a coastal estate, the remodeled structure was designed ...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Commercial Remodel Pure Design Environments, Eden Prairie, Minn.Pure Design Environments engineered a complete metamorphosis of this commercial space, which changed hands...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    GOLD Bathroom under $30,000 Silent Rivers Design + Build, Clive, IowaSilent Rivers Design + Build had previously done work on this Waukee, Iowa home and the homeowners brought...
    Oct. 28, 2012
    PLATINUM Bathroom over $30,000 David Wilkes Builders, Austin, TexasDavid Wilkes Builders converted an outdated master bathroom suite into a rich spa-like retreat. In so doing,...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    GOLD Addition over $150,000 Silent Rivers Design + Build, Clive, IowaThe Iowa family that requested this addition from Silent Rivers Design+Build wanted to create a vacation spot...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Andersen Windows’ Architectural Collection combines two Andersen product lines into one collection. The A-Series line includes windows and doors with defined architectural styles...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Milgard Windows & Doors expanded its Style Line Series with the addition of awning and casement style vinyl windows. The series features a narrower profile, SunCoat Low-E insulating...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Jeld-Wen’s Custom Wood Double-Hung Window line offers several enhancements for convenience, safety, and design purposes. A 3 ½-inch bottom rail provides substance and highlights...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Quick textured wall repairs are now possible using the Homax oil-based Pro Grade Wall Texture for punch-list repairs, patches, and small remodeling projects. With a drying time...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Made from 100 percent recyclable glass, ThinkGlass Tabletops are cast in a single piece, so there are no cracks or weaknesses and at a minimum of 1.5-inches thick, the glass is...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    The Metallika glass tile collection from Surfaces Inc. combines the appearance of pure aluminum transformed in patterns and color combinations with stone and glass. The collection...
    Oct. 26, 2012
    The Twilight Modern is a new indoor/outdoor gas fireplace from Hearth & Home Technologies. The two-sided fireplace combines contemporary design with outdoor living. The design...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    The new Montebello DLX Direct-Vent gas fireplace from Lennox Hearth Products features tall flames and a split oak log to offer the look of a traditional wood fire, while black...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    The newly-formulated DAP 3.0 sealants are paintable and water resistant 30 minutes after application. In addition, sealants are low odor, and VOC-compliant. The sealants are designed...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    Turn an outdoor space into an all-weather lifestyle and entertainment area using the Ziptrack track-guided blind system. It creates a cool, shaded space in the summer and a warm...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    The 16-Gauge Angled Li-ion Cordless Finish Nailing System weighs 4.5 pounds and reaches tough corners and tight spaces while minimizing user fatigue. It features a 7.4-volt battery...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    Transform underutilized space under an elevated deck into dry storage space with the UnderDeck System. Made from interlocking PVC components, the system creates a water-tight ...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    This past summer, staff members of Professional Remodeler convened in a conference room on the outskirts of Chicago to review this year’s Design Awards. Sorting through a few ...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    With form at the forefront of your client’s thinking, it’s important that function be of equal standing in the overall design. Functionality plays the quieter, less obvious role...
    Oct. 25, 2012
    The owners of this Georgian Revival-style, Nashville home wanted a slice of paradise in their own backyard. When it came time to upgrade the outdoor living space of their 80-plus...
    Oct. 16, 2012
    Millions of American homes will be retrofitted in the coming years to increase energy efficiency, install green features, and add upgrades. When retrofit activities account for...
    Oct. 16, 2012
    I recently was a judge that reviewed hundreds of awards entries in a day in a half. It was a great experience, and I took away some learned lessons. I wanted to share with you...
    Oct. 16, 2012
    Are your dreams today wrapped around day-to-day stress or fantasizing about the future? What percentage of your day is spent on short- or medium-term issues versus long-term ideas...
    Oct. 4, 2012