Innovators. Visionaries. Trendsetters. Whatever you call them, the Atlanta-area designers, remodelers, builders and other home professionals whose work is featured on these pages are some of the best of the best in the industry. Here is a selection of their award-winning handiwork, as recognized by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, National Association of the Remodeling Industry and Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. Their annual Designs of Distinction (DOD) Awards showcase the year’s most noteworthy projects.

Designs of Distinction Awards

Designs of Distinction Award – Showroom Vignette
Chestatee Kitchen & Bath
Kimberly Ann Warren, CKD, CAPS

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Designs of Distinction Award – Large Kitchen
Schuon Kitchens and Baths, Inc.
Marc Tyson

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Designs of Distinction Award – Medium Kitchen
Custom Dwellings, Inc.
Stephanie Ives, CKBD

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Designs of Distinction Award – Medium Kitchen
Designs by BSB
BeckySue Becker, CMKBD

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Designs of Distinction Award – Small Kitchen
Lisa Brooks Designs
Lisa Brooks

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Designs of Distinction Award – Powder Room
Thelen Designs, LLC
Cailin Thelen, CMKBD

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Designs of Distinction Award – Large Bathroom
Custom Dwellings, Inc.
Stephanie Ives, CKBD

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Designs of Distinction Award – Merit Award
Raffiné Design Studio
Rasha Francis

Other 2021 Designs of Distinction Award:

Student Award – Sandra Lopez
Hurt/Thelen Award – Marc Tyson
Diane Coker Service Award – Jennifer Prins

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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is an organization dedicated to the remodeling industry. Their CotY (Contractor of the Year) Awards are given at the chapter, regional and national levels for industry recognition in 48 different categories.

CotY Award – Residential Bath $50,000–$75,000
Alair Homes Decatur

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CotY Award – Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Innovative Construction, Inc.

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CotY Award – Outdoor Living $100,000–$250,000
Decks and More, Inc.

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CotY Award – Entire House Under $250,000
Creative Living, LLC

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CotY Award – Residential Interior Under $100,000
Modify Atlanta

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Other 2021 CotY Award Winners:

Residential Kitchen Under $30,000 – Crill Construction + Contracting, LLC
Residential Kitchen $30,000 – $60,000 – Modify Atlanta
Residential Kitchen $60,001 – $100,000 – Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath
Residential Kitchen $100,001 – $150,000 – Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath
Residential Kitchen Over $150,000 – Master Home Remodelers, Inc.
with team members Architectural Visions, Inc.; Bin There DumpThat; and Classic Stoneworks, Inc.
Residential Bath Under $25,000 – Professional Home Improvement, Inc.
Residential Bath $25,000 – $50,000 – Professional Home Improvement, Inc.
Residential Bath $50,001 – $75,000 – Alair Homes Decatur
Residential Bath $75,001 – $100,000 – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Bath Over $100,000 – db Atlanta
Residential Addition $100,000 – $250,000 – Vivace Design and Build
Residential Addition Over $250,000 – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Landscape Design / Outdoor Living Under $100,000 – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Landscape Design / Outdoor Living $100,000 – $250,000 – Decks and More, Inc.
with team member Bin There Dump That – Residential Interior Under $100,000 – Modify Atlanta
Residential Interior $100,000 – $250,000 – Alair Homes Decatur,
Alair Homes Marietta with them member Pella Window and Door of Georgia
Residential Interior $250,001 – $500,000 – Alair Homes Decatur
Basement $100,000 – $250,000 – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Interior Element Under $30,000 – Alair Homes Decatur
Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Exterior $50,000 – $100,000 – Weidmann & Associates, Inc.
Residential Exterior $100,001 – $200,000 – Decks and More, Inc.
with team members Bin There Dump That and Southeastern Underdeck Systems, LLC
Entire House Under $250,000 – Creative Living, LLC
Entire House $250,000 – $500,000 – Alair Homes Decatur
Residential Detached Structure – Innovative Construction, Inc.
Residential Historical Renovation / Restoration $250,000 and Over – Alair Homes Decatur
Green – Residential Exteriors – Decks and More, Inc.
with team members Bin There Dump That and TimberTown
Commercial Interior – JOMA Construction
Commercial Specialty – Master Home Remodelers, Inc.

2021 Membership Achievement Awards

Supplier of the Year – Construction Resources, LLC
Volunteer of the Year – David Leonard
Rookie of the Year – Amanda Griffey
Brad Cruickshank Leadership Award – Larry Hazenfield
Jesse Morado Distinguished Service Award – Jennifer Prins

President’s Award recipients

Gabrielle Mills
Sunshine on a Ranney Day

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The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) is a not-for-profit, professional trade association dedicated to the Atlanta homebuilding industry. Their annual OBIE Awards recognize design excellence throughout the
metro Atlanta area in more than 100 categories.

Gold OBIE Award – Whole House Renovation Over $500,000
Longo Custom Builders

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Gold OBIE Award – Best Interior Merchandising–Attached Model $600,000 to $699,999
McKinley Homes

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Gold OBIE Award – Single Family Builder–Detached (Builds
26-100 Homes/Year) $500,000 to $599,999
10/23 Construction

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Other 2021 OBIE Award Winners:

Community of the Year – Detached Winner
Community: Brookhaven Commons
Company: Harrison Homes

Community of the year – Master Plan
Community: NatureWalk at Seven Hills
Company: Artisan Built Communities LLC

Single Family Attached (All Builders) – $700,000 to $799,999
Community: The Enclave on Collier
Company: The JW Collection

Single Family – Zero Lot Line – $500,000 and above
Community: Trilith
Company: McKinney Builders

Remodeling – Whole-House Renovation over $500,000
Company: Longo Custom Builders

Best Interior Merchandising – Detached Model – $800,000 and above
Community: Lakeside at Crabapple
Company: Haven Design Works

Best Interior Merchandising – Detached Model – $400,000 to $499,999
Community: The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake
Company: David Weekley Homes

Single Family Builder – Detached (Builds 26 – 100 Homes/Year) – $500,000 to $599,999
Community: Trilith
Company: 10/23 Construction

Single Family Attached (All Builders) — $200,000 to $299,999
Community: Cannon Trace
Company: Rocklyn Homes

Best Off-site Signage
Community: Loudermilk Homes at The Manor Golf & Country Club
Company: Berkshire Hathaway New Homes Division/Marketing Results