--- title: "Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designs-for-living-by-wendy-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669552182 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669552182.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1b034f530362bda3_1823-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Key Stone Heights, Florida 32656, United States" phone: "(802) 858-4015" website: http://www.designsforlivingvt.com rating: 5 review_count: 31 years_in_business: 35 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 143 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC > Cottage To Classic, Manor to Modern - 8x Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designs-for-living-by-wendy-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669552182) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Key Stone Heights, FL - **Serves:** North Central Florida, United States - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (31 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Woman owned - Award winning - 35 years in business ### Business highlights - Woman owned - 35 years in business - Award winning Experienced and Award - Winning Design with out-of-the-box problem solving by Wendy Johnson, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer. With 45 years working in the field of kitchen, bath and interior space design, Wendy has worked with clients from the NY metropolitan region to Texas—Sun Valley, ID to St. Croix—New England to Colorado— to create functional spaces that are beautiful, unique, and comfortable to live and work in. Wendy's mission is to achieve spaces that cultivate togetherness, joy and love, in partnership with her clients. She is passionate about building holistic, functional and beautiful rooms that provide solutions for her clients which include the latest innovations in storage ideas, while balancing current design and color trends with ageless appeal and value. If you think you've recognized Wendy’s work from various publications, you probably have. She’s been featured in House Beautiful, Country Living, American Home & Garden and Woman’s Day Kitchens & Baths magazines among others, and hard cover books most recently Ballinger, Crane & Gilmer's 'The Kitchen Bible - Designing the Perfect Culinary Space' 2014. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Countertops - Custom Pantries - Lighting Design - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Sustainable Design - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Furniture - Color consultation - Custom Entertainment Center - Custom Kitchen Stove Hoods - Custom Sinks - Decorative Hardware - Home Office and Craft Room Design - Laundry and Mudrooms - Plumbing Fixtures ### Areas Served - North Central Florida - United States ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 500,000 $1,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC | | Address | Key Stone Heights, Florida 32656, United States | | Phone | (802) 858-4015 | | Website | http://www.designsforlivingvt.com | | Years in business | 35 | | Followers on Houzz | 143 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DesignsForLivingVT - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DesignsVT - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-f-johnson-cmkbd-1a6a541a ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designs-for-living-by-wendy-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669552182) - **Website:** http://www.designsforlivingvt.com - **Phone:** (802) 858-4015 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - — Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, 2013 - — Certified Kitchen Designer, 1993 - — Certified Bath Designer, 1995 - — Member of NKBA and NKBA Societies - — Numerous National and Regional Design Awards 1992 to Present, including Best Overall Kitchen NKBA 2014. - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 31 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — HU-269993121, Jan. 2020** > Wendy Johnson is a jewel! She understood quickly what our needs and wishes were for the new bathroom we were building as part of a master suite. She gently guided us through the process of design. Wendy hand drew several detailed, scaled sketches of possible layouts which made it easy for us to see different ways the space could be used. Once the design was finalized, Wendy sheparded us through the process of choosing tile, counter surface material, lighting, sinks, etc. She works with top-notch craftsmen and the result was beautiful cabinetry and tile work. On a personal level, Wendy is easy to work with, very professional, full of ideas, and stays within the budget. We had a great experience with her and would use her again in a minute! ### All 31 reviews **★★★★★ — Ben Dalton, Dec. 2022** > Wendy has been helping my family with a leak-induced kitchen remodel. Wendy is one of those rare professionals whose knowledge and experience is paired with an incredible amount of kindness. She has been instrumental in lowering our stress level and instilling confidence for this major undertaking. > > I’ve been so impressed by her ability to translate my half-formed ideas into the detailed plans needed to make them a reality all while providing insights and suggestions that can only come from years of experience and a deep understanding of what works best. > > We certainly plan on working with Wendy as we continue to remodel other rooms in our home. **★★★★★ — Karen Rackear, Dec. 2019** > Wendy is wonderfully creative and a delight to work with. She is responsive and punctual. She took the time to get to know us and create our "wishlist" for our Kitchen remodel. > Wendy presented many different design ideas for us to choose from for our space. We are delighted with our new kitchen. **★★★★★ — David Walker, Dec. 2019** > Back in 2016 I broke ground on a custom timber-frame lake house. I had found a local cabinet maker with an outstanding reputation who could build custom cabinets to whatever spec I provided.. The problem was figuring out exactly what I wanted. I needed help with all the details and decisions. Once getting started I learned a kitchen is a very complicated part of a house from a design perspective. I knew I would spend a lot of time in the kitchen (the party always ends up in the kitchen next to the food) and I needed it to be well thought out. > Since I don't design kitchens for a living I needed to find someone who did. > > After a lot of research I found that most kitchen designers required you to buy your cabinets from them to get access to their design services. Finally, after a lot of searching I found Wendy from Designs for Living in Vermont. She was very excited to help with just the design. The fact that she took on my project told me she was passionate with her work and that was just the kind of person I was looking for. After working with her off and on for over a year (house took 3 years to build) I found her design skills and insight to be invaluable when navigating the many decisions that need to be made when building a custom kitchen. Her cost was very reasonable and her hand drawings (she provided views from multiple perspectives) where spot on and included all the required detail to inform the cabinet maker. She wasn't afraid to bring new ideas to the table and had immense patience with me since I liked to view many ideas before selecting a winner. She helped with all aspects of the design including but not limited to cabinet design, wood selections, finishes, lighting, counter-top selection, faucet, sink, appliances selections, flooring, etc. I was so happy with her help with the kitchen design that she also helped design the cabinets in our 6 bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms and our pub. I think she is a gem among designers and can't recommend her enough. **★★★★★ — Annie Fujii, Dec. 2019** > Wendy is a true design professional. She has a wonderful eye, excellent resources and creativity in problem solving space management. She is very budget conscious but does not cut corners in quality or design. A couple of years ago she helped with a small but tricky Kitchen upgrade. She is currently helping me to remodel 3 Bathrooms: a master, a powder room with laundry and guest bath. . **★★★★★ — Tracy Merrill, Jan. 2019** > Designs for Living/Wendy produced a lovely and very useful bar for our ski Condo in Vermont. > As our family has grown our tiny kitchen refrigerator was unable to accommodate both food and drinks for a crowd. Not to mention that we needed a bar area to get guests out of the kitchen when we had gatherings. We now have a wonderful and attractive solution to both problems. The bar looks like a piece of furniture and houses a wine refrigerator and a beverage refrigerator as well as bar glasses, liquor bottles, coasters and bottle openers. **★★★★★ — Doris Sater, Dec. 2018** > By far, the best designer I have ever encountered. Great ideas and always presented with a smile. Wendy has always been there for us form the beginning to the completion. Highly recommend her if you want it done right. **★★★★★ — Robin Kadet, Dec. 2018** > We started off with the most unattractive, 1980s kitchens in a very odd, narrow space and today, after working with Wendy, I start the day thinking I’m the luckiest person, with the most beautiful, relaxing kitchen space anyone could ever have. Before meeting Wendy Johnson, I knew nothing about remodeling, appliances, counter top materials, the process, anything! Wendy worked with me, but also successfully managed to navigate personalities and ideas, sometimes conflicting, coming from many other of my family members. She absorbed all our needs and wishes, including budget, and managed to come up with kitchen that is beautiful and makes great use of the light and the outdoor views, but it is completely usable to three cooks who like to make a mess in the kitchen on a daily basis! > > A few key thoughts about working with Wendy that are most memorable to me. 1) is the planning. Wendy’s designs are stunning hand-drawn plans that are a work of art themselves. As I watched the kitchen come from the design page to real life, I was so impressed at the accuracy and meticulous detail and expertise Wendy needed to have for this to come together. 2) With Wendy, there is no judgement of your space or your budget. She sees possibilities in every situation and enjoys the challenge of working within the parameters whether it be the size and space or budget allocation. It’s also refreshing that Wendy would always looks to us first to find out what we like for the space, colors, styles, or materials and then just runs with it and helps us make the best decisions. She would never steer us towards anything in particular that might be a current trend vs. something we actually like or need. And finally 3) Wendy has more energy and dedication to ensuring EVERYTHING is perfect, down to things I would never have known would matter…but in the end, she knows they do, and the final product shines because of it. > > Wendy is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with Wendy again soon! **★★★★★ — MJG Interiors, Dec. 2017** > I know Designs for Living on a professional level. As a fellow designer, I rely on Wendy for her attention to detail and knowledge of the kitchen industry to answer all my questions. She is easy to work with. Her quick wit and gentle way never make me feel my questions are too stupid! **★★★★★ — Anne Busi, Dec. 2017** > Wendy Johnson, of Designs for Living is a pleasure to work with. She designed a magnificent bathroom for our Vermont townhouse. There was not a lot of square footage, but Wendy made the room spacious and unique and most of all well functioning. When we moved a larger home, Wendy helped us update our kitchen and a bathroom. It wasn't a large project or budget, but Wendy treated us as though our project was the most important one she was working on. I look forward to working with Wendy again in the future and would recommend her most highly! **★★★★★ — Mimi Carroll, Dec. 2017** > Wendy has designed several kitchens for me, both in Martha’s Vineyard and Colorado. She is very easy to work with and a talented and creative designer. > She listens to the homeowner’s opinions and does not impose her own views. > I would definitely use her again. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > Thank you Mimi - even if we weren't friends before, we would be after the wonderful experience of working with you, guided and inspired by your warm homes and personal style. **★★★★★ — Dorset Design Build, Dec. 2017** > Wendy Johnson is a wonderfully talented kitchen and bath designer. She did a fabulous job on our project - kitchen, kitchenette, laundry and 4 bathrooms. Her designs were both beautiful and functional and she was on top of every detail - from design to ordering to installation. Wendy is a consummate pro. **★★★★★ — lennox\_linda, Dec. 2017** > We used Wendy (Designs for Living) for our entire kitchen and bath design and bath and kitchen cabinets when we built our 5 bedroom, 6 bath home 10 years ago. When it came time to update our pantry and recycling area, we called her again. She had unique, innovative ideas for each project and high quality cabinets for us to choose from. She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and we would and have recommended her to others with no hesitation. > (Note project date and cost listed below are for the most recent updates, not the original project) **★★★★★ — Jan Bassmann, Dec. 2017** > This is the second time I worked with Wendy! The first kitchen renovation had a generous budget for my "long-lived-in home". This second project involved a move to a smaller gutted home that needed a kitchen that opened to the living area, and a laundry/mud room. The project began with a healthy budget., but as the unrelated plumbing or foundation surprises presented, the budget was adjusted downward...and Wendy always accepted the news and challenge with humor and a smile! The message here is that Wendy works with you through thick and thin! > During both renovations Wendy attended to every inch (literally!) and listened to my best wishes for each home. Her kind spirit combined with her vision and attention to detail has not just resulted in attractive and functional kitchens. More importantly, friends and family enter the kitchen, pause to look around, and immediately feel at home (and sometimes say as much!) in the space. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > Thank you for your comments Jan - what a delight and an inspiration you were to team with as always. Now that you are just finished and moving in, I look forward to some Cheer by the fire in your lovely new Living Kitchen! **★★★★★ — Roger Shollmier, Dec. 2017** > I have worked with Wendy on many projects and love her work. She is always upfront and knows her stuff. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > Thank you Roger...you are inspirational and fun to work with! **★★★★★ — Alex Esposito AIA, Architects, July 2017** > Wendy Johnson and I worked together on a number of projects ranging from traditional, transitional, and contemporary in nature. Wendy's talent and creativity transcends any one particular 'style'. Wendy is a consummate professional who understands, and enjoys, the collaborative process. She is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — ejberner, Jan. 2016** > Wendy was terrific. She worked with us in designing exactly the type of kitchen I wanted, even though she started with a empty room in an old building, she made it come alive. We haven't completed the work yet due to other complications with the building. I would recommend Wendy to anyone who wants a totally professional designer who listens to her client wants and needs, but is also able to tell the client that something will not work. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > You both were really fun to work with, and great to be challenged to turn a very old building into a home. Excited to see how you will feel working and entertaining together in your new kitchen-dining room. **★★★★ — kborme, Dec. 2015** > Master bathroom remodel. Wendy provided several design plans, assisted in locating an excellent contractor, and worked with me to select tile and paint. Additionally, she was careful and diligent about staying within the budget and was a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — Jane Comerford, Dec. 2015** > We can't speak highly enough of Wendy and Designs for Living. Wendy helped us design our kitchen and pick out products. At every level she was the consummate professional, exceptionally easy to work with, and highly knowledgeable about the options available to us. Her showroom was set up such that she was able to actually show us the various options. She listened to our wants and needs, drew our our tastes, helped my husband and I reach a consensus in the face of divergent views, and sought our input at every turn. She thought of things we hadn't even considered, was respectful of our opinions and indeed welcomed and valued our input. She met our builder's deadlines and our budget. We had sought her out after a very dissatisfying experience with another designer and were thrilled with the results. **★★★★★ — eric5145, Dec. 2015** > Wendy provided incredibly personalized service. She gets to know you and the way you operate before she she even begins designing your kitchen. The results are nothing short of stunning. The attention to detail was an order of magnitude beyond ours. She misses nothing! **★★★★★ — HU-393218, Dec. 2015** > Wendy Johnson did a spectacular job working with my wife and with our contractor seamlessly to create a unique bathroom whose outstanding rugged Vermont beauty is complimented by its comfort and practicality. **★★★★★ — mtashjian, Dec. 2015** > Wendy Johnson is amazing. Personable, caring, thoughtful, and best of all a fantastic kitchen designer. We hired her for our kitchen, and her design is innovative and far better than what we would have designed on our own. The kitchen works beautifully not only for cooking, but as a hub of activity for our family. I only gave her five stars because that is the limit. If there were 10, I would give her 10! **★★★★★ — Mary Alyce Evans, Jan. 2015** > I have known Wendy Johnson for more than 20 years and hold her and her talent in the highest regard. Having worked as a co-designers on several recent project, I'm always impressed by her wealth of knowledge, her intelligent design, and her beautiful and detailed hand drawn plans. Always the professional, Wendy puts the client and the client's interests first at all times. **★★★★★ — NLR Properties, LLC, Dec. 2014** > In 2014, I had the privilege of working together with Wendy and the Designs for Living Team on a remarkable renovation project. Wendy did an amazing job of designing the bathroom renovation including the custom cabinetry, trim, tile and fixtures. I found her to be a truly rare talent and extremely professional. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a professional to assist them in the design of their project! **★★★★★ — kidderhill, Dec. 2014** > We worked with Wendy on a new kitchen and living space in our 19th century traditional Vermont farmhouse. We wanted a functional spacious kitchen incorporating elements of contemporary design whilst preserving the historical integrity of the space. From the outset she understood and appreciated our aims and produced plans which accurately reflected our desire and intention. We used local soapstone both in our countertops and wood burning stove, existing elements of the house structure were employed and melded sympathetically with contemporary equipment. The layout also satisfied my husband , who is a talented cook's need for practical utility in the use of space. The result is sensational. **★★★★★ — bweissvt, Oct. 2014** > Wendy Johnson provided us with kitchen and bathroom designs for new home. Wendy is a very talented designer who executes both functional and aesthetic designs to the highest level. Her plans are both accurate and detailed. And best of all, she is a pleasure to work with - always up-beat and engaging. > > I would recommend Wendy to anyone who cares about the design of their kitchen and bathrooms - and enjoys the design/build process. **★★★★★ — klsw15, Oct. 2014** > Updated Review - December 2015 > > Wendy was the designer for our first home renovation project in 2014. (See review below.) We were so thrilled with the results that we decided to do further renovations on our kitchen and dining area. As we have come to expect of Wendy, she developed a fantastic design with a beautiful color palette, made excellent use of our limited space, added features that improved the functionality of the space that we never would have thought of (like a charging drawer for our mobile devices, a water filtration system, and unique storage cabinets). She then assisted us in selecting an outstanding contractor and helped us review the contract documents. The project is now complete, and we are overjoyed with the results. If you are thinking of a home renovation project—either large or small—you could not find a more qualified, professional designer, who is a joy to work with, than Wendy Johnson at Designs for Living in Manchester, Vermont. > > Original Review - October 2014 > > About five years ago we happened upon Designs for Living, Inc., in Manchester, Vermont. We talked with the owner, Wendy Johnson, and were very impressed with her design style, her interpersonal skills, and the displays in her store. A few years later we decided to do some renovations in our home, so we went back to Wendy at Designs for Living. After speaking with her again, we concluded that we wanted to have her design our renovation—if she was willing to take on an out-of-state project. She was, and so we started the process. > > The project consisted of a complete renovation of the master bath and the walk-in closet off the master bath. In addition to updating the finishes, we wanted to make the shower larger and increase our storage space. During the design process, Wendy developed elegant cabinetry options that increased storage, and she also showed us how we could add an additional closet in an existing loft that would greatly compliment the upgrades that we wanted and make our second floor function much more efficiently. > > Wendy developed a complete set of drawings that accurately captured her design vision; provided the cabinetry, the countertops, the wainscoting, most of the molding, and the decorative lighting; and assisted us in selecting tile for the shower and floors. In addition, she helped us select a local contractor and provided project follow during the renovation. > > The project is now complete, and the results are spectacular. Wendy’s incredible sense of style and extensive design experience added so much to this project that we don’t know how we could have gotten such impressive results without her. She was so much more than just a designer, and she worked seamlessly with the contractor to ensure that the installation and all the other details that you never think of until you are in the middle of the project went off without a hitch. > > In fact, we are so pleased with the results that we have decided to have Wendy design a new kitchen and dining room for us. Renovation is a very trying experience—especially when you are living in the house during demolition and construction. However, when you have a designer like Wendy leading the team, you can be sure that the final results will be well worth the inconvenience. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > Thank you for your in-depth commentary. You both were such a pleasure to work with, and I am more than thrilled about the success of your project and your happiness in the final results having achieved your dreams for this long awaited elegant master bath - always my greatest reward! **★★★★★ — kate pace, Oct. 2014** > In 2011 I was general manager of southern Vermont's newest small luxury hotel. The property's main house had undergone a complete renovation in 2007 and we were tasked with bringing the historic buildings up to speed. We contracted with Wendy to design and manage the renovation of two bathrooms, bringing them from vintage 1970s motif (just dreary and drab) to fresh, crisp and contemporary. Her vision for these smallish spaces was just brilliant. In one (pictured) we raised the ceiling and the floor, rearranged electric and plumbing and installed a beautiful custom shower and soaking tub. The end results were gorgeous, easy to maintain and a clear improvement from every perspective. Happy property owners, ecstatic guests. And we truly appreciate Wendy's ability to have us participate in the process. She offered choices and resources for the contents (mirrors, fixtures, art) so that we could brand the baths with their bedrooms, and the overall feel of the hotel. Would recommend Wendy again and again. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > A fun and challenging project - historic renovation with modern luxury within budget with a truly wonderful team! **★★★★★ — sanfraw, Oct. 2014** > Wendy Johnson designed the most functional, beautiful and unique kitchen and baths for our new home that I could imagine. She was a delight to work with, listened and full filled all of our requirements, which were many. We have been in our new home now for four months and Wendy's designs have proved them selves over and over again. My husband and I designed our own energy efficient timber frame home. The project has lasted several years and when we found Wendy's firm we were delighted. Wendy was familiar with all of the latest environmentally friendly materials and appliances. She was a help with almost every aspect of the project and always a pleasure to work with. Wendy oversaw the total installation and was available for even the smallest questions, at any time. We can't recommend Wendy strong enough, every client will be grateful that they were able to find such a treasure. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > The collaboration with the clients was really fun and fulfilling - they designed and fabricated the timbers for the home and she, having been an interior designer in a previous life, added a rich and happy element as she is not afraid of color or using and mixing materials, patterns, and textures. Love it and feel so honored to have been part of this project! **★★★★★ — laydz, Oct. 2014** > Wendy oversaw a complete gut renovations of our kitchen and master bath in our ski house, and later the kitchen and bath in our pool house in New York. She is a delight to work with in planning the space, designing the cabinets and throughout installation. She remains upbeat through inevitable glitches along the way, also works cooperatively with the contractors and interior designers. I can't recommend Wendy and Desighs for Living high enough. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > This whole family was a delight to work with both in Vermont and New York...special people and contracting teams, and I so appreciate the time, care, and effort taken out of busy schedules to write a review! Thank you, Wendy **★★★★★ — hhj1, Oct. 2014** > Wendy Johnson did an outstanding job when we remodeled our kitchen in our home in Dorset, Vermont. She spent a lot of time before, during and after the project, making certain everything was as we wanted it to be. She has great attention to detail. She also sells very good cabinets that are made to last. She was helpful in choosing everything we needed for our new kitchen. I highly recommend her for any new project that you are considering for your home. **Comment from Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC:** > Thank you for your sentiments - you were an absolute delight and fun to work with to turn hum drum into a space that works so well with the rest of your family's style. And I loved the additional challenge of making your pantry as workable and pretty as the kitchen work area...hard to believe it was almost 8 years ago! ## Selected projects - [Modern Rustic Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-rustic-bathroom-pj-vj~5616009) - Location: Weston, VT - Photos: 6 - Description: A small bath off the masterbedroom changing its behemouth built-in tub to freestanding modern, opening its small dark shower to flow out, and stealing 2' space from the adjoining closet - all created an open spacious-feeling real Master Bath. Stone on the walls, wood grained tile shower and floor, and light wood cabinetry all blend with the timber frame spaces while providing luxury. - [Martha's Vineyard Harbor View Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martha-s-vineyard-harbor-view-kitchen-pj-vj~727447) - Location: Oak Bluffs, MA - Photos: 8 - Description: Traditional inset-style cabinetry, beadboard backsplashes, and white Corian countertops add to the informal spirit of this clean and bright space. The all white surfaces, countertops, and appliances which include a cooktop with oven below, are easy to keep clean and frame the dramatic view of the harbor. - [Maine Cottage Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maine-cottage-kitchen-pj-vj~727430) - Location: Westport, CT - Photos: 8 - Description: This Connecticut homeowner loved the clean lines and strong colors of the Maine Cottage brand, and chose Wendy to work with MC, as the first designer to showcase its new line of cabinetry. The owner wanted to integrate the kitchen with the rest of the house, opening it to the family room. An old-fashioned farm sink and white marble countertops complete the cottage look. - [Dream Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-kitchen-pj-vj~632947) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 8 - [Vintage Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1861000) - Location: Dorset, VT - Photos: 3 - [Cape Elizabeth Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-elizabeth-home-pj-vj~2850853) - Location: Cape Elizabeth, ME - Photos: 8 - [Westport Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westport-kitchen-pj-vj~5626819) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 2 - [Country Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-kitchen-pj-vj~5622867) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 7 - [South of the Border inspired Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-of-the-border-inspired-kitchen-pj-vj~5626722) - Location: Jacksonville, FL - Photos: 4 - [Timber Frame Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-frame-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~727454) - Location: Weston, VT - Photos: 6 - Description: This kitchen is set in a Davis Timber Frame home, built to be centered on views of Stratton Mountain. This active family, dedicated to skiing, loves to cook and spend time together, so the kitchen is open to the living areas. The kitchen cabinetry is clear cherry with soapstone counter tops, with accommodation for lots of appliances. Special touches include corner cabinets fitted with small drawers to keep popular utensils handy and a full featured baking area. Wendy designed the kitchen, four b… - [Updated 80's Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-80-s-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~1861034) - Location: Weston, CT - Photos: 13 - Description: Alder veneer style cabinetry, punctuated by 9 feet of stainless refrigerators, ovens, and farm sink, wraps the space in warmth, with a flowing curved bar with its custom stainless support and foot rail on the living/dining side. A new bump-out breakfast room features 14′ dramatic display and storage. Dark polished granite counters and light, colorful custom-designed glass bar and dining table top, as well as glass tile backsplashes are striking compliments–the perfect mix of design and surfaces… - [Award Winning Texas Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-texas-kitchen-pj-vj~632983) - Location: Port Lavaca, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: This kitchen was designed accommodate serious cooking and baking space for her, with a full bar, computer center and bar-top with seven stools, for him. Modern but warm, the kitchen is comfortable and intimate despite the dramatic, open floor plan and high arching ceilings, with materials and finishes that enhance the interior structure. Fun additions, a Sapele countertop with dinner seating for two, built in coffee station, sweeping LED-lit bar top. Small appliances are stowed below the counter… - [Net Zero, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/net-zero-empty-nester-new-england-timber-frame-pj-vj~748405) - Location: Dorset, VT - Photos: 15 - Description: This new timber frame year-round home was designed, fabricated, and built by the owners from trees on their property, with the goal of ultimate energy efficiency, and using green certified materials and systems from basement to roof. He the designer/draftsman and timber-frame craftsman and she as a talented interior designer in a past life – together partnered in all architectural and design details from the bottom up. The home had to be spacious for informal gatherings of friends and kids come… - [Mountain View Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-kitchen-pj-vj~1860942) - Location: Londonderry, VT - Photos: 5 - Description: This spacious kitchen provides plenty of room for family meal preparation and a culinary stage for entertaining. It features traditionally stained cherry cabinetry throughout, with an emphasis on architectural detailing that is proportional to the large space. The distressed finish of the hutch unit in a rich blue complements all the cherry tones of the rest of the cabinetry. - [Stratton Rustic Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stratton-rustic-kitchen-pj-vj~1860976) - Location: Stratton, VT - Photos: 5 - Description: This kitchen, designed to be open to the living/dining area, accommodates a young multi-cook family. 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A: Hi Amy, It is a Glidden color..discontinued. If you like I can give you a few suggestions and you can purchase to try out samples. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams are best. Do you have a preference? **Q: back splash tiles.** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the color code and ordering numbers and company for back splash. A: Thank you for your request - There is no color code- this is African multi color natural slate. Comes into the country with varying color over the years, and I actually have not seen it lately. Good Luck! **Q: What size cabinet is the trash and compost unit?** *(in Photo Questions)* We love this design and have not been able to find anything like this. We are ordering cabinets soon and need to know what size this was. Thank you. A: This one is by Broan., but I cannot find it so must be discontinued. Blanco makes a similar one - Solon Dual Mount Compost System..google and you will find many suppliers. Might even be the same one. There is also an entire unit made by Rev-A-Shelf - with 2 trash bins and 2 compost bins, requiring a wider cabinet. Here is its model number and link to one supplioer - https://mcfaddens.com/Rev-A-Shelf-53TM-24GSCDM4-FL-Quad-Top-Mount-Pullout-Waste-Containers-2x34QT-Waste-2x8QT-Recycling-Metallic-Silver.html Rev-A-Shelf has several other versions as well which you can find on rev-a-shelf.com. The Blanco requires 18" minimum cabinet but if you want to replicate this, the cabinet may have to be 21 so the trash bin could be turned sideways and fit behind the compost bin as does this one... all depends on the construction type of your cabinet. Your designer will work out the details based on cabinet and trash bin. In this version you like, the compost bin and trash bin were a tight squeeze to fit in the wood frame with adequate support! But a slight overlap of the 2 allowed it to work! **Q: What is the cabinet material and stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you A: Hello Juliana, the cabinetry was by Woodmode - Cherry wood with a medium light stain that was neutral enough to enhance the cherry warm colors but not turn it red or butterscotch. **Q: Counter top** *(in Photo Questions)* Wow! Love the circular part of the counter top. How is it connected. Is there a gap between the granite and the wood? A: The tile backsplash is a glass and porcelain mosaic mix...The island stone if Verdi Karzi granite - on of my favorites. and the wood is cherry made by the owner from trees from his property. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*