--- title: "Authentic Kitchen & Design — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/authentic-kitchen-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1866026000 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1866026000.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Authentic Kitchen & Design" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/40530f860dd338ad_2001-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3365 West Highland Road, Milford, Michigan 48380, United States" latitude: 42.602 longitude: -83.6508 phone: "(248) 529-3001" website: http://authentickitchendesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-10-09 --- # Authentic Kitchen & Design Original Houzz profile: [Authentic Kitchen & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/authentic-kitchen-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1866026000) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Milford, MI - **Serves:** Waterford, Novi, White Lake, Wixom, Fenton, South Lyon, Commerce Township, Highland, Brighton, Walled Lake, Milford, Holly, Wolverine Lake, Clarkston, Hartland, Commerce Twp, Davisburg, New Hudson, White Lake Twp - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2022–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Award winning - Offers Custom Work We believe a great life is inspired by great design. That’s why we founded Authentic Kitchen & Design out of our passion to help others realize the vision for their space so they can enjoy it for many years to come. We provide you with inspired designs, beautiful cabinets and an easy process to create a stunning new space so you can just relax and Live Simply Beautiful with the most important people in your life. Whether you’re a homeowner, builder or contractor, our skilled experts will work with you to establish innovative, personalized designs to help make your dream space become a reality. We’ll help you through the process in a way that is easy to understand by providing the design and resources needed to customize your space without the time, stress, and hassle of figuring it out yourself. Begin to Live Simply Beautiful. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bookcases - Cabinet Installation - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Cabinet Doors - Cabinet Sales - Pantry Design - Closet Design - Basement Design - Kitchen Design - Basement Bar Design - Bathrooms ### Areas Served - Waterford - Novi - White Lake - Wixom - Fenton - South Lyon - Commerce Township - Highland - Brighton - Walled Lake - Milford - Holly - Wolverine Lake - Clarkston - Hartland - Commerce Twp - Davisburg - New Hudson - White Lake Twp ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Authentic Kitchen & Design | | Address | 3365 West Highland Road, Milford, Michigan 48380, United States | | Phone | (248) 529-3001 | | Website | http://authentickitchendesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/authentickitchendesign - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/authentickitchendesign/ - Blog — https://www.authentickitchendesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Authentic Kitchen & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/authentic-kitchen-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1866026000) - **Website:** http://authentickitchendesign.com - **Phone:** (248) 529-3001 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Detroit Design Award - Condominium Kitchen - Detroit Design Award -Bathroom over 150 Sq Ft - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2022–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 4.9 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kent Lawrence, Nov. 2025** > Authentic Kitchen & Design has done a fantastic job with our kitchen renovation. They were prompt and responsive through all phases of the project and have truly executed a remarkable design. **★★★★★ — tbeaushep, March 2024** > We had our laundry room updated. We absolutely love the end product. AKD was extremely helpful with the design and made suggestions that really improved the look. They were friendly, great communication and always followed up with any questions or concerns we had. The quality of the cabinets, trim, lighting, paint was outstanding. I would highly recommend AKD to anyone. **★★★★★ — mp8424, March 2024** > xcellent service from Authentic KItchen & Design! Trisha was our project manager during our kitchen remodel, and she was fantastic! Trisha is a true professional with strong attention to detail, excellent communicator, exceptional at follow-up communication, consistently met deadlines, coordinated deliveries and collaborated with our installer during the entire process. Our kitchen renovation went seamlessly and I am so pleased with the finished results! Additionally, the AKD staff (Judy, Dave, etc.) were always friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about our project, which indicates to me the AKD works as a team! I would definitely recommend Authentic Kitchen & Design! **★★★★★ — HU-418025969, Jan. 2024** > If they were to hand out Oscars for home remodeling, Authentic Kitchen and Design would win year after year. From incredible design to the finishing touches, every last detail was meticulously performed by Trisha, Dave, and their incredible staff and contractors. A complete remodel of our master bathroom turned “Blah” into “Bling”! We couldn’t be happier with our new bathroom, or more excited to sing the praises of this company. Don’t even think of going somewhere else. Just do the right thing and call Authentic Kitchen and Design. **★★★★★ — Wendy Anderson Tibus, Aug. 2023** > We are so happy with the way our main floor project went and turned out with AKD. Our house is now our dream home. David and Trisha were fantastic in aiding with everything we needed. We highly recommend AKD for top notch quality work on your next major kitchen or bath renovation. **★★★★★ — Kelly Burdinie, Aug. 2023** > Working with AKD was seamless from beginning to end. The AKD design staff as well as the contractors showed up on time and completed the work on time as promised. **★★★★★ — HU-839376014, Sept. 2022** > I had no idea really where to start for my new countertops, and I found authentic kitchen and design, so happy with the communication with judy and she helped to guide me from beginning to finish. My countertops and sink and faucet are beautiful and the installers did a great job. Very Happy with this company and quality of service I received. > Sandy **★★★★★ — Nancy Mccusker, Nov. 2021** > I was very happy with the whole outcome of my kitchen remodel. Trisha and Dave were awesome! Whenever I had questions or concerns they always took the time to help even I changed certain things they made it work. From working with the contractor to ordering my appliances they were always on top of it. My kitchen turned out better than I ever imagined! Thank you to Dave and Trisha at AKD!!! **★★★★★ — Victoria Ekholm, April 2021** > We had a great experience with AK&D ! Dave was wonderful to work with in deciding our countertops, backsplash and flooring. The installers were equally great. I highly recommend this company to work with! **★★★★★ — HU-42333276, March 2021** > Sarah at Authentic was wonderful helping me design the kitchen and master bath of my dreams.Seeing everything beforehand on a large screen was so helpful in choosing colors and placement of cabinets and fixtures. They turned out just as I had imagined or even better! Watching the vision come alive was an amazing experience. **★★★★★ — cinditesta, March 2021** > We worked with Judy Ratcliffe at AKDteam in Milford MI. She went above and beyond locating marble replacement knobs for our Wood Mode cabinets. I believe the entire project took a few months and Judy was a complete and tireless professional. I can only imagine what it would be like to work with her on a major project! We look forward to contacting her when we remodel our kitchen. We enjoyed working with her so much that when our knobs came in, we picked them up in person, just so we could have the pleasure of meeting her face to face! Thank you Judy, you were a pleasure and a joy to work with!!! **★★★★★ — Courtney Lagerveld, Jan. 2021** > I contacted Authentic Kitchen and Design for a replacement kitchen cabinet door. We purchased our home about a year ago, built in 1995. Our original kitchen needed new appliances and the company that we had gone with made them work, but the cabinets truly needed custom work for the best fit. David came out to our home, measured and told us what we would need in order to make everything look the way that it should. Everything was custom done because the cabinet faces from 1995 couldn’t be ordered. They did an aging process for the color and it looks absolutely perfect. I truly could not be happier. When I do my full kitchen renovation, this is where I’m going. Everything was easy, everyone communicated with me throughout the process and all of my questions were answered. I have no reservations in recommending this company. ## Selected projects - [Authentic Kitchen & Design Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/authentic-kitchen-and-design-showroom-pj-vj~6515913) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Authentic Kitchen & Design is a beautiful custom cabinet showroom and design studio in Highland, Michigan. We welcome you to walk through, touch and experience all the many cabinet finishes and features of our high-quality product lines, and cutting edge design trends in plumbing, countertops and tile. We invite you to visit us for ideas, inspiration and innovative solutions. Come in for some great coffee and new friends. We’d love to get to know you and guide you through the process of creative… - [Terrace Retreat Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-retreat-kitchen-pj-vj~7371139) - Location: Holly, MI - Photos: 5 - [White Sands Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-sands-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~7536183) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Rich Noir Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rich-noir-kitchen-pj-vj~7371114) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Classic Tuxedo Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-tuxedo-kitchen-pj-vj~7126192) - Location: Commerce Charter Township, MI - Photos: 10 - [Re-thinking Tri-tone Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/re-thinking-tri-tone-kitchen-pj-vj~6842217) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [White Bliss Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-bliss-kitchen-pj-vj~6842206) - Location: Milford Charter Township, MI - Photos: 9 - [Metallic Touch Kitchen & Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metallic-touch-kitchen-and-bar-pj-vj~7371170) - Location: Highland Charter Township, MI - Photos: 6 - [Dramatic Black & Cedar Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dramatic-black-and-cedar-kitchen-pj-vj~7152417) - Location: Fenton, MI - Photos: 6 - [Modern Vintage Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-vintage-kitchen-pj-vj~6819456) - Location: Farmington Hills, MI - Photos: 5 - Description: DETROIT DESIGN AWARD 1st Place Winner! - [Transitional Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-home-office-pj-vj~6493517) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Zen Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-bar-pj-vj~6493513) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Elegant Spa Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-spa-master-bath-pj-vj~6493514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: DETROIT DESIGN AWARD Winner! A bathroom meant for two. For this master bathroom, we wanted both of our clients to feel they have their own separate area, keeping the vanities spacious yet intimate. With custom cabinets, we were able to offer each of them plenty of accessible space, including six full drawers of storage on each vanity and ample countertop space. A bench was designed to sit below a large picture window, allowing for a place of relaxation. Stunning quartz countertops tie all three… - [Luxury Rustic Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-rustic-basement-pj-vj~6493511) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Farmhouse Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~6492338) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: The new look of this kitchen is nothing short of timeless and authentic, with Wood-Mode hand rubbed, lightly distressed with a dark java finish cabinets and granite countertops. Included were custom built appliance panels by Wood-Mode, disguising a refrigerator/freezer, and dishwasher, creating a unified look with the rest of the cabinets, except of course for the eye-catching AGA Legacy 44” range. Contrast the cabinets with the white barn-door, eclectic/modern-farm home style island complete wi… - [Wonderfully White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wonderfully-white-kitchen-pj-vj~6492334) - Location: Novi, MI - Photos: 4 - [Gray Hues Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gray-hues-kitchen-pj-vj~6492357) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Transitional Dream Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-dream-kitchen-pj-vj~6492206) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: In this stunning, newly built, custom home it was important to be able to design a kitchen that tied in both elegant aesthetics and efficient performance. This kitchen includes gorgeous floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, concealing large appliances such as the freezer and refrigerator with custom appliance panels and giving the kitchen next-level charm and sophistication. The stacked wall cabinets incorporate gorgeous framed glass upper doors which serve as the perfect display case for delicate china a… - [Modern Farmhouse Luxury Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-luxury-kitchen-pj-vj~6440903) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This transitional farmhouse kitchen feels both familiar and fresh with blended elements that create the perfect gathering place for this recently constructed residence in the Village of Milford that was finished in 2019. White perimeter Wood-mode cabinets with matching interiors and lighting provide the perfect contrast against Cambria matte black quartz countertops. Stacked crown molding accentuates the ceiling in the hub of the home that boasts a custom vent hood and classic subway tile laid i… - [Spacious Modern Cottage Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-modern-cottage-kitchen-pj-vj~5959824) - Location: West Bloomfield Township, MI - Photos: 9 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/authentic-kitchen-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1866026000) ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the color of the basement paint** *(in Photo Questions)* I’m redoing mine and looking for the perfect white A: This project was done several years ago but we believe the white was Sherwin Williams Greek Villa. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-09.*