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Showplace Announces Winners of the 2025 National Design Contest

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

(HARRISBURG, SD) – Showplace Cabinetry is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Design Contest, celebrating exceptional creativity and design innovation from its dealer network across the country.

Purple painted bar cabinets with wine bottles and open shelves. Includes badge notifying that this project is a design contest winner.

This year’s contest generated an impressive 130 project submissions spanning six design categories, showcasing the breadth of talent and vision among Showplace dealer-partners nationwide. From stunning kitchen transformations to thoughtfully designed bathrooms and unique specialty spaces, the entries demonstrated both elevated style and functional excellence.

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The six award categories highlighted a diverse range of design applications, recognizing projects that exemplify outstanding use of cabinetry, attention to detail, and seamless integration of form and function.

“We are continually inspired by the creativity and expertise of our dealer-partners,” said Bill Allen, CEO of Showplace Cabinetry. “The quality and variety of submissions this year speak volumes about the strength of our network and the passion our designers bring to every project. We’re honored to celebrate their achievements.”

Winning projects were selected based on overall design excellence, innovative use of Showplace products, craftsmanship, and aesthetic impact. Each winning design reflects the versatility and quality that define the Showplace brand.

The annual Design Contest serves as an opportunity to spotlight the remarkable work being done across the Showplace dealer community while reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting inspired design and exceptional results for homeowners nationwide.

The sixteen 2025 Showplace Design Contest winners are:

Large Kitchen

  • Salem Point Design in Parker, CO (1st Place)
  • Chesapeake Cabinetry in Georgetown, DE (2nd Place)

Small Kitchen

  • Brown & Glynn Construction in Milltown, NJ (1st Place and Judges’ Choice)
  • EKAD Studio in Fort Loudon, PA (2nd Place)

Bathroom

  • Spencer Home Center in Lexington, VA (1st Place)
  • Salem Point Design in Parker, CO (2nd Place)

Other Rooms

  • Salem Point Design in Parker, CO (1st and 2nd Place)

Non-Paint

  • Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design in Johns Creek, GA (1st Place and Plant Pick)
  • MJ Kitchen & Bath in Plymouth, MI (2nd Place)

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  • DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in Rogers, AR (1st Place)
  • Salem Point Design in Parker, CO (2nd Place)

Honorable Mention

  • McGuire + Co. Kitchen + Bath in Wakefield, MA (2 entries honored)
  • Linden Kitchen & Bath in Linden, MI
  • C&C Custom Interiors in Marshall, MN
Light blue bathroom vanity cabinets with ornate gold mirrors and sink hardware.

The winning projects are featured on Showplace Cabinetry’s website and social media channels, celebrating the designers’ exceptional work and inspiring homeowners and professionals alike.

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Showplace Announces Winners of the 2024 National Design Contest

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

(HARRISBURG, SD) – Showplace Cabinetry is proud to announce the winners of their 2024 Design Contest, recognizing outstanding creativity and craftsmanship in kitchen and bath design.

Large open kitchen space with wood beams and stained and painted cabinets

This year’s contest showcased exceptional talent from designers across the country, highlighting innovative uses of Showplace Cabinetry products in a variety of stunning projects. This year’s contest included 248 entries from dealers across the country.

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“Every year, we are amazed by the level of creativity and expertise our designers bring to their projects, and 2024 was no exception,” said Bill Allen, CEO of Showplace Cabinetry. “These winning designs truly showcase the versatility and quality of our cabinetry, transforming spaces into beautiful and functional environments.”

The thirteen 2024 Showplace Design Contest winners are:

Large Kitchen

  • Coastal Kitchen and Bath in Victoria, TX (1st Place and Plant Pick)
  • Kitchens Plus in La Mesa, CA and USA Cabinet Store in Houston, TX (Tie-2nd Place)

Small Kitchen

  • Designing Kitchens Etc. in Libertyville, IL (1st Place)
  • Linden Kitchen & Bath in Linden, MI (2nd Place)

Bathroom

  • Designing Kitchens Etc. in Libertyville, IL (1st Place)
  • Studio A & C Kitchen Design, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI (2nd Place)

Other Rooms

  • Cabinetry by Better Bilt in Mt. Clemons, MI (1st Place)
  • Sims Exteriors and Remodeling in Stoughton, WI (2nd Place)

Non-Paint

  • Julie Piesz Interiors, Inc. in Rockwood, MI (1st Place and Judges’ Choice)
  • Branches Cabinetry & Design in Evergreen, CO (2nd Place)

New Products

  • Great Lakes Countertops & Kitchens in Lake Park, IA (2nd Place)
  • Kitchen Express, Inc. in Syracuse, NY (1st Place)
Master bathroom with stained vanity cabinets and painted tall linen cabinets. Also includes a shower with glass walls.

The winning projects are featured on Showplace Cabinetry’s website and social media channels, celebrating the designers’ exceptional work and inspiring homeowners and professionals alike.

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Showplace Enhances Finish Lineup with Three New Earthy Stains

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(HARRISBURG, SD) – Showplace Cabinetry announces the introduction of three new stains, inspired by the natural beauty of wood. Sable and Sparrow offer a rich and earthy feel, providing a unique and organic light brown tone. Buff is also a light brown stain emulating a neutral tone on quartersawn white oak.

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“Lighter brown stains have been consistently trending in home design over the last couple of years and we wanted to add more options to our stain family to fit that need,” said Lisa Myers, at Showplace Cabinetry.

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Warm and natural with organic elements, Sable features a red ever-so-slight undertone. As every wood species uniquely interprets Sable, wide variation in color exists between the species.

Warm, yet slightly cooler than Sable, Sparrow has a tan/taupe undertone. Sparrow is available on all Showplace wood species and celebrates variability between species as well.

Sable and Sparrow are both considered character stains which are meant to enhance the graining of the wood. Buff is an equalizer formula specifically crafted for quartersawn white oak which helps neutralize the natural yellow undertones. Each stain has been carefully crafted to ensure that it not only looks beautiful, but also complements a wide range of styles and tastes.

“Lighter brown stains have been consistently trending in home design over the last couple of years.”

-Lisa Myers, New Products

“We are thrilled to offer these beautiful new stains,” said Hannah Gebauer, Director of Marketing at Showplace Cabinetry. “Sable and Sparrow are similar depths but with warm and cool undertones, so designers and homeowners can choose which one fits their overall color palette better. Buff is a beautiful take on quartersawn white oak that our dealers have been asking for a stain with a little less yellow.”

display of two cabinetry styles, showcasing white oak with milan inset, and white oak without the inset.

With their natural beauty, these new character stains are sure to be a hit with homeowners and interior designers alike. Learn more about these beautiful new stains.

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Check out this video introducing our Sable stain.
Check out this video introducing our Sparrow stain.

Cabinet Door Styles: A Closer Look

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Showplace offers many beautiful cabinet door styles to fit a variety of design tastes. We’ll take a closer look at each style to help you choose what’s right for you!

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If variety is what you’re looking for, Showplace has that and more! With a selection of at least 46 door styles in Contemporary, Traditional, and Transitional styles, you are sure to find the right look for you!

There are several “families” of door styles in our collection with a variety of construction methods. From doors made of three or five parts, or flat or raised center panel doors, to classic applied molding or contemporary slab doors, there is something for everyone.

Villa Argento

3 or 5-Piece

Most of our doors are constructed with five pieces, consisting of two styles and rails, and one center panel.

We also offer a 3-piece door (shown above) called “Villa.” This unique door, constructed with two styles and a middle panel, brings a trendy, contemporary look to any space.

Covington Cherry Natural

Flat/Raised Panel

Most of our door styles are either constructed with a flat or raised (shown above) center panel, but some are available with either option.

In many cases, flat panel doors have a veneered plywood center panel, while the raised center panel doors are made of solid hardwood.

Savannah Paint Grade Simpli Gray

Applied Molding

When you’re looking for a more classic look with decorative flair, our collection of doors with detailed molding applied to the inside of the door frame is the look for you.

We offer a variety of molding styles that range from simple square edges to eloquent and classy.

Milan Maple Natural

Slab

Contemporary design is where simple, sleek styles are most popular. Our selection of slab doors are made from MDF material covered with veneer and solid wood edgeband.

A couple of newer door styles, built with louvers or kerfs, give you even more choices in the ever-changing world of design.

Lane inset

Kerfed

The contemporary “Lane” door style is one of our kerfed doors with vertical grooves (kerfs) cut into the slab door. (Shown inset with frame)

cabana inset

Louvered

The “Cabana” door is a louvered door built with angled slats. This stylish door has plenty of character and gives a spa or island vibe.

Be sure to read our blog about how humidity affects multi-piece doors and what our warranty covers.

Green bathroom cabinets
White kitchen cabinets
smooth wooden pantry doors with black finishes on the handles.

Let’s get started!

We hope this helps you to understand the many styles we offer for your perfect living space.

Need more help? Connect with a local Showplace dealer to get started on your next home improvement project.

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Showplace Announces Winners in 2022 National Design Contest

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

(HARRISBURG, SD) – Over 144 kitchen, bath, and other room design projects from across the country were submitted in 6 categories for the fourth annual national Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest.

Black and Walnut featured kitchen with the 2022 design contest judges choice badge.

Showplace Cabinetry sponsored the design contest for all sales and design professionals employed by authorized Showplace kitchen and bath dealerships, with all entries judged by a panel of industry professionals.

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The contest was open to all projects installed between January 1, 2020 and August 1, 2022. Categories featured a wide variety of kitchen, bath, and other room designs, along with a designation for judges’ choice award for best overall design, which was presented to Brittany Higgins of Salem Point Design in Parker, CO for her rich and beautiful black and walnut kitchen design.

“The originality of design and the quality of these projects were exceptional,” said Bill Allen, CEO of Showplace Cabinetry. “It’s important to remember that all the design entries were from actual projects, placed in homes across the nation. The pride of the designers in creating functional and beautiful rooms for their clients shows through in each entry.”

“The originality of design and the quality of these projects were exceptional,”

-Bill Allen, Showplace CEO

The designers were asked to submit a variety of materials for judging, including professional imagery. The panel of design professionals judged each entry on visual appeal, creativity, workflow and design elements. Categories for the 144 projects entered in the fourth annual Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest were chosen to represent designs for small and large kitchens, bathroom vanities and storage, other rooms, non-painted cabinets, and to feature new Showplace products.

Shows a basement bar with blue cabinets. The bar top has a wavy grey feature under the countertop.

“Showplace Cabinetry congratulates every one of the designers who participated in the contest,” Allen said. “Each is a winner for using Showplace Cabinetry in so many creative and beautiful designs!”

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