--- title: Bringing Natural Light and Functionality into a Fitness Expert’s Kitchen description: KSI Designer Vanessa Crook helps local fitness expert Jody Trierweiler update her kitchen with incredible views, a bar area, a beverage center and more. image: https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/Blog/2021/210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_007-1.jpg --- - [Professional Trades](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi-professional-trades/) - [Careers](https://ksikitchens.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://ksikitchens.com/ksi-contact/) [![Ksi Logo Blue](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KSI_December_2022/images/ksi_logo-blue.svg "Ksi Logo Blue")](https://ksikitchens.com) [![White Logo](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KSI_December_2022/images/white-logo.svg "White Logo")](https://ksikitchens.com) - [Why KSI](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/#) - [Why KSI Overview](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/) - [About](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/why-ksi-about/) - [Accolades](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/why-ksi-accolades/) - 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Jody and her husband were ready to update their original 1964 kitchen and finally make it their own.  (After all, from healthy snacks to meal planning and entertaining, a health and wellness expert needs an inspirational space to work!)  The home is set on an amazing piece of property with views reminiscent of a nature reserve, which they wanted to accentuate and take advantage of during the remodel. The goal was to let in more natural light and update the home into the 21st century. ![Merillat Masterpiece Ganon in Canvas Finish, KSI Kitchen & Bath Designer Vanessa Crook](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_057-1.jpg?width=1000&height=626&name=210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_057-1.jpg) We enlarged a nine foot window to make it a striking 12 foot wide single pane window, and created an opening from the foyer which previously did not exist. We also added several features and details not present in the original kitchen, including commercial-style appliances, a wet bar, hidden coffee station and an island with seating. ![Merillat Masterpiece Ganon in Burmese Finish, KSI Kitchen & Bath Designer Vanessa Crook](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_074-1.jpg?width=527&name=210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_074-1.jpg) ![Merillat Masterpiece Ganon in Burmese Finish, KSI Kitchen & Bath Designer Vanessa Crook](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_102-1.jpg?width=257&name=210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_102-1.jpg) Jody wanted warm white and taupe cabinets.  We achieved a compelling look using [Merillat Masterpiece](https://www.merillat.com/collections/merillat-masterpiece-collection/) cabinetry in their Ganon door style with Canvas and Burmese finishes.  We tied them together perfectly with [Cambria’s](https://www.cambriausa.com/) Skara Brae quartz countertops. The idea for the long wall, opposite the window, was based on an inspiration photo Jody sent me where the ceiling area was paneled to match the cabinetry. I was also able to hide a small storage closet that houses their electrical panel by doing this. ![Walker Zanger Studio Moderne Stone with custom brass accent, KSI Kitchen & Bath Designer Vanessa Crook](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_128-1.jpg?width=1000&height=782&name=210524-MV-KSITreirweiler_128-1.jpg) The backsplash took a while to figure out, but the end result became a real focal point in the kitchen.  Jody and I had visited several tile suppliers together looking at all the options; when we saw the [Walker Zanger](https://www.walkerzanger.com/) Studio Moderne Stone, we both knew it was the one! I ended up having the brass accent tile custom made to add an additional accent.  The result was stunning, and this design won 2nd place in the Best Use of Tile category of the 2022 Detroit Design Awards. Jody and her husband were delighted with the end result - an inspirational kitchen space to match the remarkable view! ![2021-Remodelers-Winner-Mark-Black](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/2021-Remodelers-Winner-Mark-Black.png?width=304&name=2021-Remodelers-Winner-Mark-Black.png)This project won the [HBA of Southeastern MI’s](https://builders.org) Remodeled Kitchen Project of the Year and then went on to win the [National Association of Home Builders](https://nahb.org)’ Remodeled Kitchen award at the 2021 NAHB Remodeler’s Awards, held in Orlando in February 2022.  In 2023 it also won a Regional [Chrysalis Award.](http://chrysalisawards.com/remodeler/KSI/23kitchen75-150.html)  I’m honored to have received national recognition for this kitchen remodel!  *[![Jody's FitLife](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/jtrierweiler.png?width=65&name=jtrierweiler.png)](https://www.instagram.com/jodysfitlife/?hl=en)Jody Trierweiler is a local Fitness Expert and Detroit Fitness personality.  You can follow Jody's FitLife on [Facebook](https://business.facebook.com/pg/jodysfitlife/posts/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jodysfitlife/?hl=en)!* *Photography by [Martin Vecchio Photography](https://www.martinvecchio.photography/)* --- ![Vanessa Crook](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2022/Vanessa-Crook-sq-1.jpg?width=145&name=Vanessa-Crook-sq-1.jpg) **Vanessa Crook** *Vanessa Crook is an award-winning Designer at KSI Kitchen & Bath's Macomb Design Center. 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