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# Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Original Houzz profile: [Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/petoskey-kitchen-and-bath-designs-by-dawn-pfvwus-pf~562163371)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Petoskey, MI
- **Serves:** Torch Lake, Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Harbor Springs, Alanson, Oden, Horton Bay, Advance, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, Bay View, Brutus, Conway, Cross Village, Ponshewaing, Elk Lake, Lake Charlevoix
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Industry Research - Barometer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

I bring a commitment to quality in kitchen, bath and outdoor kitchen design. I specialize in custom cabinetry for your home, it is my first priority.  Tailoring all pieces to fit your project is what I do best!  

The products we offer are built to last a lifetime and can only be compared to the best in the industry.  Several key details set us apart from our competition.  

For example, I can help you visualize your dream home through artistic interpretations and hand rendered drawings as well as Computer-aided renderings that give you a personal connection to your new space.  To begin the design process, I will interview with you, discover your needs and desires to provide creative solutions for your entire home.  

My team of professionals can help you realize your dreams.  We will be here for you throughout the entire design/build process. Beyond custom cabinetry, we also help you select and procure tile and appliances, surface coverings, wood flooring, counter tops, lighting, shower design, plumbing fixtures, paint colors and much much more!  

I will truly care about you and the exquisite completion of your home.  I have worked hard throughout years to buy at a better rate and keep our margins down so we can offer our clients an honest fair value.  I will not try to be everything to everyone, I want to be something great to a few key clients each year!  I will travel outside of Michigan for a travel fee.  Any design in Michigan is the same price no matter the zip code.  My work has been seen on Food Network, KBIS, GLTE and all over Michigan, Ontario and one outdoor kitchen in California so far!  

I have been the Co-owner of the "Lake Street Design Studio" since 2003, and in 2017 Decided to invest in our future to remain at the forefront of cutting edge Kitchen and Bath Design and have created the State-of-the-Art Custom Experience Center in downtown Petoskey.  Leaving the Lake Street Design Studio and opening Petoskey Kitchen and Bath, Designs by Dawn.  Our new showroom is a MUST SEE, please call today for your personal tour beginning June 1, 2017.

Thank you for your consideration, I hope to help you design your dream home someday!

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Bathroom Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- 3D Rendering
- Home Additions
- Custom Countertops
- Custom Pantries
- Lighting Design
- Floor Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Extensions
- Universal Design
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Pantry Design
- Sauna Installation
- Sustainable Design
- Basement Design
- Drafting
- Green Building
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Cabinet Doors
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Tile Installation

### Areas Served

- Torch Lake
- Petoskey
- Boyne City
- Charlevoix
- Elk Rapids
- Harbor Springs
- Alanson
- Oden
- Horton Bay
- Advance
- Boyne Falls
- Walloon Lake
- Bay View
- Brutus
- Conway
- Cross Village
- Ponshewaing
- Elk Lake
- Lake Charlevoix

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 150,000

You can simply order your favorite tile from us, or you can hire us to completely furnish your entire home with cabinetry, counter tops, appliances, tile, wood flooring, lighting and more!

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn |
| Address | 416 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, United States |
| Phone | (231) 347-1977 |
| Website | http://petoskeykitchens.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 289 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Designs-by-Dawn-88829461553/?ref=hl
- Blog — http://www.lakestreetdesignstudio.com/dawnwhyte/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/petoskey-kitchen-and-bath-designs-by-dawn-pfvwus-pf~562163371)
- **Website:** http://petoskeykitchens.com/
- **Phone:** (231) 347-1977

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NKBA Design competition winner
- As seen on Food network
- KBIS Guest Speaker 2012/2014
- GLTE Guest Speaker
- MNLA Tour host

- **Best of Houzz:** 10 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)
- [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Cheryl Henderson, March 2020**

> We are over the moon about our home! Dawn and her team are talented, kind, committed and driven to do the very best for their clients!

**★★★★★ — Jodi Potgeter, March 2020**

> We are currently working on our 2nd project with Dawn, at Petoskey Kitchens.  The first project was a remodel of a 1915 log home.  We connected so well with Dawn that we hired her for our personal home remodel, a distance of 3 hours from Petoskey.

**★★★★★ — Fredric Goldberg, Feb. 2018**

> Absolutely loved working with Dawn.  She has a wonderful sense of color and design.  Very creative in her own right, but will work with the project owner to achieve a vision as well.  Highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — mbkulbieda, Dec. 2017**

> We had a great potential space for a bathroom and entry mud room in the basement adjacent to the movie theatre.  We had a bunch of leftover marble. I had won an auction for a gorgeous absolute black granite vanity bowl. Designs by Dawn listened to my needs for dramatic flair and form following function. The design team developed a few ideas utilitizing my goals, raw materials, and novel insights I had not considered to adddress every detail. When the dust settled, we had a magnificent bathroom that still looks like it is brand new and always gets lavish compliments from visitors. Go see them in their amazing new showroom to plan your new interior, kitchen, and/or bathrooms!

**★★★★★ — HU-409671, Sept. 2016**

> Dawn took on a remodel of a 100 year old Lodge and she made this place look fantastic!!!!. We get tons of complements on the looks and design and our guest think the kitchen is the best room in the Lodge. We look forward to working with her on other projects in the future. She has a real talent at making the Lodge feel warm and inviting, Thanks, Mark

**★★★★★ — Shoreline Architecture & Design, April 2016**

> Dawn is an amazing kitchen designer. I never worry about referring a Client, she is very professional and joy to work with!  She always puts her clients needs first and is very responsive!

**★★★★★ — User, March 2016**

> Our architectural firm (Buday + Kruzel Architects PLLC) has collaborated with Dawn on many projects over the years.  She is dedicated to good design, great service and attention to detail.

**★★★★★ — micheletromble, Dec. 2015**

> I had a wonderful experience working with Dawn and her team at Designs by Dawn!  My project included Kitchen design, Bathroom design, tile and granite selections as well as final selections of accessories to make everything perfect.  My home is easy to work in, entertain in and a joy to live in each day!  Thank you Dawn!

**★★★★★ — elizabethblair71, Nov. 2015**

> Dawn helped me with a complete master closet remodel. She did a beautiful, thoughtful job and incorporated my design wishes. She was able to provide a finished product to the standards of the rest of the house upgrades and a fair price.

**★★★★★ — Atlantis Outdoor Kitchens, June 2014**

> Dawn is always a pleasure to work with, and has a true talent for designing an array of spaces. This can be clearly seen while looking through her diverse body of work. We couldn’t ask for a better designer to showcase our cabinetry!

**★★★★★ — tomgotshall, April 2014**

> We are very pleased with the entire project. It was on time and on budget.
> Dawn was professional, knowledgeable and understood our intensions'.

**★★★★★ — User, April 2014**

> Designs by Dawn designed a total make over of my Family Room in 2013.  We changed the Fireplace to a showpiece with River Rock and custom made Floating wood mantel and granite hearth with boxed wood holding compartment underneath.  The ceiling is beautiful covered with stained wood 4 inch planking and the Cork Floor is cushy, eye pleasing and ecological.  Crown moldings and a raised chair rail molding finish off the aesthetics.  Design, color schemes, electrical and painting were provided by professional personnel, on time and superbly done.
>
> Dawn also designed and installed an absolutely beautiful Kitchen for me about 8 years ago.....using State of the art materials, appliances and once again ecological materials.  It is the showcase of my home.

## Selected projects

- [Lake Charlevoix Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-charlevoix-lake-house-pj-vj~6643757)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Modern sophisticate bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-sophisticate-bar-pj-vj~6624657)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [New Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-showroom-pj-vj~2774744)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Manasota Key Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manasota-key-retreat-pj-vj~5987454)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Petoskey Modern Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/petoskey-modern-rustic-pj-vj~5961477)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [The New Black and White](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-new-black-and-white-pj-vj~5568912)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Lake Charlevoix Coastal Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-charlevoix-coastal-cottage-pj-vj~5961211)
  - Location: Charlevoix, MI
  - Photos: 29
- [Mackinac Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mackinac-island-pj-vj~2443065)
  - Location: Mackinac Island, MI
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: We make beautiful things out of dust! After an extensive remodel and addition on historical Mackinac Island, the end results could not be more pleasing. Our design team worked with these homeowners to bring their dream kitchen to fruition. After interviewing with the client, we presented our preliminary designs that were quite accurate to the finished kitchen. A full wall of tall cabinets create a tremendous amount of storage allowing proper window placement to capture the perfect view! Open she…
- [Northern MI Touch of Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-mi-touch-of-contemporary-pj-vj~5809064)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Crooked Lake Cottage Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crooked-lake-cottage-rental-pj-vj~5467122)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Bay Harbor Timeless](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-harbor-timeless-pj-vj~5468942)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Sugar Island Modern Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugar-island-modern-rustic-pj-vj~6643950)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [3D Renderings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3d-renderings-pj-vj~5469426)
  - Location: Petoskey, MI
  - Photos: 48
  - Description: One of a kind, custom designs done by us here at Designs By Dawn. These images are 3 dimensional computer drawings of projects we are working on. Stay tuned if you would like to see the finished product!
- [Trout Creek Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trout-creek-cottage-pj-vj~2974949)
  - Location: Harbor Springs, MI
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This kitchen remodel originally had old, off white, bead board cabinets that needed to be updated. Keeping the kitchen traditional, we felt a white kitchen with the blue/gray cabinet on the island fit perfectly. Updating the cabinet style to a shaker door style really helped bring this kitchen to 2018. By putting in the marble mosaic backsplash with a decorative natural stone accent keeps this kitchen TIMELESS. Adding a few small rustic elements to the space really brings in the atmosphere outsi…
- [Elk Rapids Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elk-rapids-lake-cottage-pj-vj~2452540)
  - Location: Elk Rapids, MI
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: White cabinetry, white quartz countertops, white farm sink, white subway tile, and a white custom Vent-A-Hood make this kitchen timelessly flawless. The stainless appliances, polished chrome hardware, and the mirror edge banding on the custom Vent-A-Hood really give this kitchen that wow factor. Simple yet elegant, this kitchen remodel also gives off a cozy vibe with the medium toned hardwood flooring that we kept from the old kitchen, and the furniture base around the farmhouse sink.
- [The River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-river-house-pj-vj~3791081)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Quintessential No Mich Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quintessential-no-mich-cottage-pj-vj~5572057)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Crooked Moon Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crooked-moon-lodge-pj-vj~261602)
  - Location: Crooked Lake, Petoskey, MI
  - Photos: 70
- [Lake Charlevoix Modern Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-charlevoix-modern-rustic-pj-vj~2975001)
  - Location: Boyne City, MI
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Modern/Rustic Cottage Remodel in Boyne City. Modern Cabinetry with rustic flares brings this kitchen remodel to life. This kitchen features two different countertops throughout the kitchen. Open shelving, double sinks, and major appliances like an undercounter refrigerator for beverages and an ice maker to match, really give this kitchen a luxury feel.
- [Harbor Springs Modern Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-springs-modern-elegance-pj-vj~2313062)
  - Location: Harbor Springs, MI
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: Turning up the contrast with this White & Zeebrawood Harbor Springs beauty! Featuring custom made cabinetry from Ayr Cabinets, Wolf integrated induction cooking, and an island made especially for storing those large kitchen items. Where functional and luxury meet in perfect harmony.

[See all 82 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/petoskey-kitchen-and-bath-designs-by-dawn-pfvwus-pf~562163371)

## Ideabooks

- [Casa Verona](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170637204/list/casa-verona) — 1 idea
- [Kramer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159639519/list/kramer) — 1 idea
- [Maxine Moore](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156881754/list/maxine-moore) — 5 ideas
- [Wagner Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154496240/list/wagner-lake-house) — 21 ideas
- [Gahm Exterior Options](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153043717/list/gahm-exterior-options) — 20 ideas
- [Gambrell](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139842183/list/gambrell) — 2 ideas
- [Trivisonno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138767831/list/trivisonno) — 2 ideas
- [Barb And Keith](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132733862/list/barb-and-keith) — 6 ideas
- [Puccio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131600005/list/puccio) — 6 ideas
- [Front window display](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131549731/list/front-window-display) — 1 idea
- [Brown Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131240572/list/brown-master-bath) — 2 ideas
- [Craig](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126617226/list/craig) — 9 ideas
- [Shower tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/41548555/list/shower-tile) — 47 ideas
- [Accent Walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130547301/list/accent-walls) — 13 ideas
- [Boss](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130546605/list/boss) — 5 ideas
- [Coffee Station](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130553799/list/coffee-station) — 3 ideas
- [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130553997/list/powder-room) — 3 ideas
- [Pantry Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130546407/list/pantry-ideas) — 6 ideas
- [Eesley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129899298/list/eesley) — 6 ideas
- [Yellich](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116308746/list/yellich) — 3 ideas

[See all 62 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dawn-whyte)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What brand is the toilet?** *(in Photo Questions)*

We are looking for a narrower toilet for a half bath.

A: This toilet is the Kohler Memoirs with Stately design.  It's a great toilet!

**Q: What wallpaper did you use?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the chartreuse tub!

A: Hi, it's Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon paper.

**Q: What product is on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What product did you use on the walls? Are they tiles or wood? Can you please let me know brand and make? Thank you

A: Thank you for asking, the walls are treated with a nickel gap ship lap. Found at the local lumber yard.
Have a great day!

**Q: Color of the Island** *(in Photo Questions)*

Really love this kitchen. Does anyone know what color Shilo cabinet that is for the Island?

A: Thank you So much!  I don't know Shiloh cabinets so I am sorry I cannot be more helpful.  Thank you again for your inquiry!
Dawn

**Q: love the pavers !** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi can you share the brand and color of the herringbone pavers and stone floor . Thank you

A: Thank you!  It has been so long sine we did this project, I believe it was a Belgard product and I do believe it has been discontinued.  So Sorry! 

Happy Designing!

**Q: what is type and brand of tub?  walk in?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Tub? Type? Brand?

A: This is a Kohler Tub, Elevate. Easy access tub

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*