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Fall Seminar: "Top 10 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes"
Includes: NKBA guidelines for kitchen design, including code
issues on electrical and ventilation. Discussion of newest cabinet
accessories, universal design, green design, appliances, outdoor
kitchen, signs of quality in cabinetry, warranty, services and latest
trends.
When: Saturday September 18, 9:00-10:30am
Where: Crystal Kitchen Center
Cost: Free
RSVP: 763-544-5950

 



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ASID Kitchen Spectacular
When:
September 25 & 26, 2010


Remodelers Showcase

Crystal Kitchen Center's Remodelers Showcase home is at 4725 Isabel Ave., Minneapolis. A 1930's home with an addition done in the 80's needed an update. Crystal's alder cabinets in a Chestnut finish, Silestone Absolute Green counter tops, oak wood floors, stainless steel GE appliances, and Portuguese tile backsplash The new design and materials make up this beautiful new kitchen with better lighting, cabinet storage and counter top space, which turn out better than the homeowner could ever imagined.
When:
  Oct 1-3, 2010: Friday, Noon - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 6pm
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon-6pm

 

CKC's annual "Holiday Art Boutique"
Local artisans show their gifts, making your gift giving
say "You're Special". This year our event will benefit the American Red
Cross, a table will be set up to learn more about the products and
service the American Red Cross offers and The Blood Mobile will in our
parking lot from 11-1. CKC will donate all profits from the boutique to
the Red Cross. Displaying: photography, purses, painting, glass blowing,
jewelry, pottery, gourmet foods, Christmas decorations, floral, paper
art, cards and more
When: Saturday November 6, 2010 From 11am-3pm
Where: Crystal Kitchen Center, 3620 Winnetka Ave N, Crystal


Fall Home and Garden Show
When: Nov 19-21, 2010
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center


CKC is helping to rebuild Haiti
Jolynn is planning a trip to Haiti,
December 1-8, along with other members of the Building Association of The Twin Cities. We are working with World Wide Village, they will match our skills as best they can, new homes will be started and others finished up. Watch the progression at www.BATC.org and the Crystal Kitchen Center's Blog. The Builders Association is accepting Donations
When:
December 1-8
For more information: www.BATC.org and our Blog
 


 

CKC has been inducted into the Remodeling Big50 for 2006. The annual award from Remodeling Magazine recognizes 50 companies throughout the nation who have set the standard for professionalism and integrity through smart marketing, exemplary business practices, unique design and extraordinary impact on their community or industry at large."

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In the Media:
 

September 2010 Minneapolis/St Paul Magazine: ASID Showcase home the kitchen was one of 3 rooms that won the Peoples Choice award.

May/June 2010 ASID Showcase house: multiple media: Mpls/St Paul magazine, Radio, KARE11, Star Tribune and Pioneer Press Newspapers.

May 2010 Plymouth Magazine "The Consummate Remodel" a decisive way to approach kitchen 'prep'.

Feb/March 2010 Midwest Home Magazine. "Article about Crystal Kitchen Center"

January 2010 Kitchen and Bath design news "Media Matters" The abundance of electronics in the modern home has inspired kitchen and bath designers to integrate media centers into their kitchen and bath designs.

August 2009 Midwest Home Magazine "Interview with Designers" featuring Jolynn.

June/July 2009 Midwest Home Magazine, "Get your grill on" Jolynn gives tips on outdoor kitchens.

June 2009 Mpls St Paul Magazine, "Remodeling Guide" our Hanson kitchen was featured .

Summer 2009 Better Homes and Garden "Bath Water Savers" Jolynn Johnson gives tips on saving water in a bathroom.

Spring 2009 Better Homes and Garden "Going Green" Jolynn Johnson gives tips on how to go eco-friendly in the kitchen.

April 2009 Remodeling Magazine, Providing homeowners with cost information helps them better understand their investments.

February 2009 Midwest Home Magazine " Val Stuessi's Keyes kitchen was featured with what could happen when walls are removed.

January 2009 Midwest Home Magazine " A recipe for fun in the kitchen" Jolynn Johnson's Grover kitchen was featured for it's unique color combination.

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Winter 2008 Country's Best Log Homes Magazine "Tips to cutting costs" Jolynn Johnson gave some insight how can you have it all in your kitchen, but keep costs inline.

December 2008 Home Improvement Magazine "Val Stuessi award winning Keyes family room remodeling project" and "Making Space" the Buller kitchen was featured with what can be done in a small space.

October 2008 Remodeling Magazine "Seminars in Showroom"

Fall/Winter 2008 Spaces "Open Kitchen" story on our 2008 fall remodelers showcase, what tearing down walls can do to help transform the space into a great place to cook and entertain

July 2008 Home Improvement Magazine "The Scoop on Surface Selection Countertops Types, Tips and Trends" Araya Jensen gives insight on new counter top materials.

June 2008 Kitchen & Bath Design News "Pouring it on" Jolynn Johnson provided knowledge about incorporating wet bars into a remodel.

June 2008 BobVila.com "Driven by Design" Araya Jensen was interviewed in this special series about appliances

Summer 2008 Better Homes and Gardens "Budget Basics" Araya Jensen gives some planning tips so you can make your kitchen makeover a reality.

May 2008 Midwest Homes Magazine "Showrooms"

May/June 2008 Eco Special magazine, "How to live eco responsibly at-home" Jolynn gave tips for the kitchen and bathroom.

Spring 2008 Kitchen Makeover Magazine, Gives readers an idea of what it cost to do a kitchen makeover with general price range for each major element of a kitchen

March 2008 Edina Magazine, Our fall Remodelers Showcase of 2007 is being featured with the kitchen and family room remodel to this 1930's colonial home in the Country Club area of Edina. Val Stuessi, CKD was the designer of both projects.

January 2008 Homestyle Magazine, "Mind's of their Own" CKC designer Araya Jensen, CKD, offered tips on today's showerheads are experience-oriented, preference-based, eco-responsible devices that aim to please."

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November 2007 Midwest Home Magazine, "Does Building Green Cost More?" CKC designer Araya Jensen, CKD, helped answer the question that in the long run it saves money

November 2007 Spaces Magazine, "Counter top Punch" Kitchen surfaces hit their stride. Granite, tile, quartz, laminate - Which is right for you?

October 2007 Midwest Home, "Arty and Airy" featuring Jolynn's award winning Grover kitchen

Fall 2007 Furniture & Interiors,  "Crystal-Clear Vision" Designing a functional kitchen and why working with a professional kitchen and bath firm and remodeling company can make the projects go smoothly and save money.

July 2007 Twin Cities Home Improvement Magazine, "Remodeling Guide 2007" Your step-by-step renovation resource: Click Here

June 2007 Remodeling Magazine, "Job Cost Focus" Jolynn was interviewed on tips and techniques for creating accurate estimates

June 2007 Minneapolis/St Paul magazine, Cover Story of Remodeling Guide

June 2007 Kitchen and Bath Business magazine, "Maximizing Space"

May 2007 Midwest Home magazine, "Crystal Kitchen Center new showroom"

April 2007 Pioneer Press Newspaper, "Counter Punch"

March 2007 Remodeling magazine, "No Surprise, How do you set client expectations for schedule delays".

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December 2006 Kitchen and Bath Design News magazine, "Bigger and Better for Full-Service Showroom"

October 10, 2006 St Paul Pioneer Press, profiled Remodelers Showcase

October 2006 Minneapolis/St Paul magazine, profiled the Efficient Kitchen

October 2006 Kitchen Bath Business, profiled Jolynn Johnson's Top Product Picks

September 2006 Minneapolis/St Paul magazine, profiled LifeStyle Kitchen Trends

June 2006 "MPLS.ST.PAUL" magazine profiled Jolynn Johnson, CMKBD and top 6 remodelers in the twin cities.

Eledman Productions is filming a bathroom remodeling show, designed by Jolynn Johnson, Liz Schupanitz and Patty Carter to be aired in the fall.

May 2006 "Remodeling" magazine Jolynn Johnson and Crystal Kitchen Center Remodelers Big50 for 2006.

April 2006 "Professional Remodeler" magazine profiled Crystal Kitchen Center

February 2006
"Remodeling" magazine builder profile of Jolynn Johnson, CMKBD

Crystal Kitchen Center has been awarded for the second year in a row the runner up for Remodeler of the year 2005. From the Builder Association of the Twin Cities.


 



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