This month, the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan hosted its 2025 Awards Recognition & Holiday Celebration—an evening dedicated to honoring excellence in home design, remodeling, and construction throughout our region.
KSI was proud to celebrate four of our designers – Mari Margaret Freundl, Sandra Daubenmeyer, Krista Daily, and Zach Didia – each recognized for outstanding achievements in the HBA's Design & Sales Competition. These awards reflect the creativity, expertise, and dedication our designers bring to every project—and the meaningful collaborations that help elevate each design.
Read on for a closer look at each award-winning project!
Mari’s award-winning loft transformation showcases the perfect blend of warmth, sophistication, and modern livability. Designed as a retreat that balances everyday functionality with elevated style, the space now features cohesive finishes, improved flow, and thoughtful storage solutions that highlight the homeowners’ vision for connection and comfort.
Mari's eye for material harmony and attention to architectural details brought this compact whole-home space to life – making it a standout in its category.
📸 Project Gallery: Mari's Loft Transformation
🔗 Read the full project story:
Designing a Loft that Lives and Breathes Style, Comfort, and Connection
Collaborator: Avripas Construction
Sandra’s whole-home remodel is a masterclass in clean, modern design rooted in thoughtful functionality. Working in collaboration with Avripas Construction, she transformed a dated floor plan into an open, cohesive living environment that celebrates natural light, architectural consistency, and elevated finishes.
Every inch of the home was reimagined – kitchens, living areas, home office, and more – resulting in a space that feels unified, intentional, and beautifully contemporary.
📸 Project Gallery: Sandra's Whole-Home Remodel
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Clean Lines & Cohesive Spaces: A Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel
Collaborator: Riemer Floors
Krista’s award-winning kitchen design started with a client’s vision for an adaptable, long-term home. The result is a warm, inviting, and highly functional kitchen that feels right for today—and ready for the years ahead.
The project pairs timeless cabinetry choices with thoughtful finishes to create a balanced, harmonious space. Smart storage and elevated design details make this kitchen both personal and practical.
📸 Project Gallery: Krista's Kitchen Remodel
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A Dream Kitchen for the Long Term
Collaborator: Henderson Glass
Zach’s bathroom project earned top honors for its exceptional transformation – turning a dated, underutilized space bath into a bright, spa-inspired retreat with a focus on clean lines, improved layout, and luxurious finishes.
The result is a warm, modern bathroom that marries thoughtful design with everyday convenience—bringing the homeowners’ vision of a calming, functional sanctuary to life.
📸 Project Gallery: Zach’s Bathroom Remodel
We're incredibly proud of Mari, Sandra, Krista, and Zach for their accomplishments – and grateful for the trust of the homeowners, contractors, and collaborators who make these projects possible.
Their achievements reflect the talent and dedication that define KSI and the broader KSI Family of Brands, including our partners at Riemer Floors and Henderson Glass, both represented in this year’s winning designs.
Congratulations again to our designers for their well-deserved recognition. We look forward to continuing to elevate the standard of home design throughout the communities we serve!
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