--- title: "Route 1 Interiors — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/route-1-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1638001783 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1638001783.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Route 1 Interiors" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8493fe7107978ad1_2234-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "New Ulm, Minnesota, United States" latitude: 44.3044 longitude: -94.4644 phone: "(507) 354-8025" website: http://www.route1interiors.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 9 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Route 1 Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Route 1 Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/route-1-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1638001783) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** New Ulm, MN - **Serves:** New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Winthrop, Courtland, Lafayette, Searles, Essig - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Route 1 Interiors was founded in 2011 to fill a need for affordable, quality kitchen and bath products and design. We are a full service firm that specializes in designing dream kitchen and bath spaces and supplying quality cabinetry, counter top, tile and hardware materials for these spaces. We are there to guide our clients from the planning stages of their project to final completion of their project. \*Authorized StarMark Cabinetry Dealer\* Southern Minnesota's leading provider of quality cabinetry and professional design services for, new and existing, kitchen and bath projects. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Cabinet Installation - Custom Cabinet Doors - Cabinet Sales ### Areas Served - New Ulm - Sleepy Eye - Winthrop - Courtland - Lafayette - Searles - Essig ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 75,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Route 1 Interiors | | Address | New Ulm, Minnesota, United States | | Phone | (507) 354-8025 | | Website | http://www.route1interiors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 9 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Route 1 Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/route-1-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1638001783) - **Website:** http://www.route1interiors.com - **Phone:** (507) 354-8025 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2006 Minnesota Designer of the Year - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Rodney Karnitz, Dec. 2017** > The absolute best to work with. Great ideas great products. If you are building new or renovating your existing kitchen or bathroom, start with Route 1 Interiors. **★★★★★ — Emily Groebner-Albrecht, Aug. 2017** > Kari helped with the design of our kitchen, bathrooms, mudroom, and laundry in our new house. Her ideas were stellar and she is so personable and fun to work with. She made each space work for what we needed in the style that we love. She really made the kitchen of my dreams become a reality within our budget. Thanks, Kari! **Comment from Route 1 Interiors:** > I appreciate the wonderful feedback, Emily! It was such a joy to work with you! > Sincerely, > Kari **★★★★★ — Paula Brandel Ryder, July 2017** > Kari at Route 1 Interiors is an experienced designer who helped us get the kitchen of our dreams. Her design gave us higher functionality, great flow, and more counter space. The cabinetry is high quality and fits in with the character of our home. We couldn't be happier! **Comment from Route 1 Interiors:** > So great to hear, Paula! > Thank you for everything, > Kari **★★★★★ — Diane Krueger, July 2017** > 2 years ago Kari assisted us with a remodel of our kitchen. She was flexible and easy to work with. Her design was wonderful and we followed all of her recommendations. We couldn't be happy with our new kitchen! **Comment from Route 1 Interiors:** > Thank you Diane! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Kent. **★★★★★ — Ron Schaefer, July 2017** > Did a complete kitchen remodel, new cabinets, nice big island with galley work station and removed a couple of walls to open it up! Kari did a great job with kitchen layout and design! **Comment from Route 1 Interiors:** > Thank you, Ron! It was a pleasure working with you and Ruth. Enjoy! **★★★★★ — sandlapperinminnesota, July 2017** > Kari is one of the very few design professionals who can truly separate her own style to understand yours... and improve upon your ideas. It amazes me to see her take things to the next level and make it look so easy. I have worked with her on many projects from small to very expensive and she has come in at or under budget AND on time every.single.time. ## Selected projects - [New Construction Farm House Style Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-farm-house-style-kitchen-pj-vj~2586597) - Location: Klossner, MN - Photos: 6 - Description: All we want to do is smile at when we walk into this kitchen! Vintage flare and a pop of color too. The Cambria quartz counter tops on the perimeter are done in Ella and the center island top is a natural maple butcher block. Tons of natural sunlight from every angle! The exterior of this home is just as charming as the inside. Truly a special home. - [New Ulm Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-ulm-modern-farmhouse-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2709204) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 4 - Description: Calm and inviting with a dramatic back splash! Stainless steel, apron front sink and vintage inspired pendant lighting. We love the unique cabinet color too...kind of a khaki! Easy living right here! - [Farm House Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2586561) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: A great mix of materials were used in this design. Beautiful cabinet color, done in Sherwin Williams Repose Grey, the counter tops are Cambria Quartz, Ella design. The touches of vintage inspired lighting, welded stair railing and antique butcher's slab help to create the feel of days past but the integrated, Viking appliances offer all the modern conveniences homeowner's dream of. - [St. Paul Vintage Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-paul-vintage-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2644300) - Location: Saint Paul, MN - Photos: 5 - [Farm House Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1940472) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: A 100 year old farmhouse gets a new modern, clean edge! Many vintage inspired details were incorporated into this design and a wall was removed to expand the space for double islands! Original, exposed brick chimney adds warmth and texture to the space. - [New Ulm Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-ulm-contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1940503) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 4 - Description: Carriage House kitchen remodel in 2015. - [Modern New Ulm Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-new-ulm-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5766656) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 6 - Description: An outdated rambler got a personality with this remodel. From the patterned wallpaper to the concrete/wood pendant lighting not a detail was overlooked. This space is bright and cheerful and provides ease for meal prep and entertaining. Oh, and the industrial, modern railing is a welcome element as well! - [New Construction Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-kitchen-pj-vj~2586960) - Location: Winthrop, MN - Photos: 7 - [Transitional New Construction Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-new-construction-kitchen-pj-vj~2732396) - Location: Mankato, MN - Photos: 5 - [New Ulm Modern Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-ulm-modern-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2959538) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Taking advantage of the ceiling height in this 1990's rambler was the main focus of this kitchen remodel. The added drama of the moveable ladder, to gain access to the additional storage, was a major plus as well! The subtle gray on the cabinetry and the Cambria quartz counter tops in Brittanicca Matte give a fresh, timeless look. - [MidCentury Modern Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-modern-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2732442) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 10 - [New Construction Farm House Style Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-farm-house-style-bathroom-pj-vj~2586605) - Location: Klossner, MN - Photos: 5 - [New Construction Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-bathroom-pj-vj~2586974) - Location: Winthrop, MN - Photos: 5 - [Farm House Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2586988) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: What's not to love about this master bath?! Double vanities, gorgeous walk-in shower with natural stone floor. Light, fresh, timeless design. - [StarMark Cabinetry Collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/starmark-cabinetry-collection-pj-vj~2527551) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Classic Home Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-home-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5766537) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 6 - Description: This 1960's split level home was given a complete remodel/update. Taking inspiration from the original warm wood trim and railing, new wood flooring was installed to compliment it. For contrast, we did Waypoint Cabinetry in their off-white, silk finish. The cabinetry was topped with Cambria Quartz's Ironsbridge design. A subtle wall color adds the perfect base to this neutral, natural palette. - [New Ulm Country Living Master Bath Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-ulm-country-living-master-bath-renovation-pj-vj~4505692) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: This master bath area was completely transformed; walls were moved to create space for a free standing tub, a large walk-in shower and a walk-in master closet with washer and dryer! The walls are done in a plank style, painted white. The gray hex, tile floor adds timeless charm and the reclaimed wood beams add a sense of history. Modern elements add function for everyday use while the vintage inspired lighting, keeps with the charm of this 100+year old home's character. - [Transitional Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2959602) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Rural New Ulm Rustic Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rural-new-ulm-rustic-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2840545) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 5 - Description: Rustic country living at its finest! Gorgeous rustic alder wood with a warm glazed finish by StarMark Cabinetry. The perfect gathering space with a very large, grand island that seats 6. A kitchen most dream about! - [New Ulm New Construction Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-ulm-new-construction-kitchen-pj-vj~2840573) - Location: New Ulm, MN - Photos: 8 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/route-1-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1638001783) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful Kitchen - Cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, pictures of this kitchen popped up as I was searching for images of Starmark's Marshmallow Cream cabinets. Is that the color of these? Also, do you mind sharing what you chose for the perimeter counters? This kitchen is so bright and beautiful! A: Yes, the finish on the Perimeter cabinetry is Starmark's Marshmallow Cream. The Counter Top material is Cambria Quartz in the Ella Design. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*