As noted in a previous post, designer Anastasia Rentzos, CKD, CBD, of Andros Kitchen & Bath Designs in Mississauga, Ontario, took home the Green Design Award at the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s annual awards ceremony on Thurs., Apr. 18, The awards ceremony was help in New Orleans, Louisiana, in conjunction with the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
We now have more information about the winning design and the winning designer.
Over 400 entries were submitted by designers from across Canada and the United States. Designs were judged by a panel of eight certified industry experts. Each judge is either a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) or both a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a Certified Bath Designer (CBD). The entries were scored on safety and ergonomics, elements and principles of design, design planning, creativity and presentation.
ABOUT THE WINNING GREEN DESIGN BY ANASTASIA RENTZOS
“This beautifully renovated master bath not only exudes contemporary visual appeal, but also revels in carefully planned green design. The Cambria ‘White Cliff’ countertops, made of a recycled quartz material, define simplicity and pureness. The cabinets have a water base finish and are 100 per cent VOC free. The low-flow showerhead and rain head, along with a low-flush toilet, ensure maximum water efficiency. The walls are embellished with recycled tiles, eliminating the need to be painted. LED lights illuminate the bath effectively. This modern retreat offers elegance and efficiency at its very best.”
PRODUCTS USED
Bathtub/Whirlpool by Maax; Cabinet/Vanity by Bamco; Countertops by Cambria; Faucet/Fittings by Riobel; Sinks by Duravit; Toilet from Toto; Wallcovering from Nero Trend.
ABOUT ANASTASIA RENTZOS
Anastasia Rentzos began her career in design in 1986. She is a Certified Kitchen Designer, and a Certified Bath Designer. She is President at CEO at Andros Kitchen & Bath Design. She is a graduate of York and Ryerson Universities, and a member of the NKBA Ontario Chapter.
ABOUT THE NKBA DESIGN COMPETITION
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association has conducted a design contest since 1965 when the winners were Danish Modern and Spanish-style projects, and a kitchen with lavender blue cabinets accented by wallpapered soffit and ceiling.
Supporting this year’s Design Competition are Platinum Sponsors Jenn-Air, Waypoint Living Spaces and DuPont Surfaces; Gold Sponsors Delta Faucet and Hafele; and Silver Sponsors 20-20 Technologies, Miele, SieMatic, The Home Depot, KWC America and HGTVRemodels.com.
ABOUT THE NKBA
Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). With nearly 60,000 members, the NKBA has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since the association’s founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.