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Winner's Circle By Anita Shaw KITCHENS MORE THAN $100,000 The homeowners of this existing 1930s brick colonial in Washington, DC wanted a large kitchen with a dining Photos: Sam Kittner G old was awarded to three kitchens entered in the 35th annual Master Design Awards, presented by Qualified Remodeler, sister publication of Kitchen & Bath Design News. QR's team of six judges had a wide array of exceptional projects to choose from, but only one kitchen in each category walked away with the highest honor. Kitchen categories in this year's awards program were: Kitchens More Than $100,000; Kitchens $50,000 to $100,000, and Kitchens Less Than $50,000. Each of the award-winning kitchens is distinctive in its own right, yet they all share common elements, such as an open foor plan, a center island and simple, clean lines. Each kitchen is a truly livable space, with innovative storage, ample prep areas and inviting gathering spots for family and friends. Following are the three Master Design Award Winners for Kitchens. area that would accentuate their views of Archibald Glover Park located behind the house. The design team from Landis Construction in Washington, DC created one great room/kitchen from the frst-foor suite of rooms that connects with the back deck and woods beyond. A structural wall was removed to create the 400-sq.-ft. eat-in kitchen, and diferent foor elevations were brought to one level and finished 22 | Kitchen & Bath Design News December 2013 in 2-1/4" white oak flooring. Painted maple custom cabinetry from Old River Cabinetry brightens the perimeter of the space, and contrasts with the darker wood of the island. A hutch also features the painted maple, along with glass doors for decorative display and a bar sink and faucet. Calacatta Gold marble tops the island and works as the backsplash along the perimeter wall. A farm sink was chosen to • To take advantage of the park view, Landis Construction opened up this kitchen, creating a 400-sq.-ft. gathering space that incorporates a center island with seating, painted maple cabinets and display hutch, marble counter and backsplash and farmer sink. complement the marble. For optimum function, a Viking range, Asko dishwasher and Sharp microwave are also featured in the space. KITCHENS $50,000 - $100,000 Opening up this kitchen to the two-story living room and the views of the spacious backyard beyond was one of the goals for CG&S; Design-Build of Austin, TX. Another goal was to update the space so that it complemented the contemporary art and furnishings of the homeowners. To begin, the solid wall that separated the spaces was replaced with a large, freestanding island with countertop-height seating, a Wolf cooktop and Arc range hood from Zephyr. A large, rectangular light cove