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# KSI Kitchen & Bath designers earn National Recognition at the Best in American Living Awards

 Published by [KSI Kitchen & Bath](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/author/ksi-kitchens) on  Apr 16, 2024 11:45:00 AM

![2023-BALA-Awards-Stamp-Winner-CMYK-2](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2024/2023-BALA-Awards-Stamp-Winner-CMYK-2.jpg?width=150&height=111&name=2023-BALA-Awards-Stamp-Winner-CMYK-2.jpg)The National Association of Home Builders has announced the winners of the Best in American Living Awards, and KSI Designers received national recognition for three projects in kitchen and bath categories! Winners were announced at the award ceremony held during the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

## Entertaining with Drama in the Kitchen

![Entertaining with Drama in the Kitchen](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/230825-MV-KSI-Haddad_115-1-1.jpg?width=2981&height=1664&name=230825-MV-KSI-Haddad_115-1-1.jpg)

Senior Designer Kelsey Powell earned not one but two awards for her beautiful kitchen designs. Her Entertainer’s Kitchen [won the Gold award in the *Kitchen in a Custom Home $1,000,001 - $2,000,000*](https://bestinamericanliving.com/awards/entertaining-with-drama-in-the-kitchen/) category. Hear Kelsey talk about the design process for this project in our Celebrate Home video below:

 

## Timeless and Classic Beauty

![Timeless and Classic Beauty - Kitchen with European Charm](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2023/IMG_4588-final.jpg?width=2948&height=1919&name=IMG_4588-final.jpg)

Kelsey also won the [Gold award in the *Kitchen in a Custom Home under $1,000,000*](https://bestinamericanliving.com/awards/timeless-and-classic-beauty/) category for her collaboration with Shannon Lawrason of [Elle Madde Interiors](https://www.ellemaddeinteriors.com/) on a timeless kitchen with European charm. “I had a great time collaborating with Shannon on this project. As a longtime member of the HBA of Southeastern MI and the Professional Women in Building Council, it’s truly incredible to earn national recognition from the NAHB!”  [Learn more about this kitchen on the KSI blog](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/cabinetry-collaboration-brings-european-charm-to-kitchen)!

 

## Cigar Lounge-Inspired Master Bath

![Cigar Lounge-Inspired Master Bath](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2023/cigarloungelook.jpg?width=1800&height=1623&name=cigarloungelook.jpg)

Designer Christina Fukumoto won the [Silver award in the Bath under $50,000](https://bestinamericanliving.com/awards/cigar-lounge-inspired-master-bath/) category for her Cigar-Lounge Inspired Master Bath project. “Working with this couple on two bathrooms was an absolute pleasure. Both rooms were not without their challenges, but the end result was worth it. To be honored at a National Level was just icing on the cake!” This bath was part of a his- and hers- dual bath remodel that’s gone on to win several awards – [learn more about this project on the KSI blog](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/wet-room-oasis-versus-cigar-lounge-style-in-dual-bath-remodel)!

KSI’s award-winning design team creates beautiful, functional spaces perfectly tailored for the life you lead. Looking to transform your space? Request an appointment to get started!

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*![Kelsey Powell, Senior Designer](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2021/E_1002.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=E_1002.jpg)[Kelsey Powell](https://ksikitchens.com/designer/kelsey-powell/) is a Senior Designer at KSI's Birmingham Design Center.  Kelsey earned her CKBD from the NKBA and was recognized as a member of their Thirty Under 30 Class of 2023.  Most recently, she was honored as a member of the Pro Remodeler Forty Under 40 Class of 2024.*

 

*![Christina Fukumoto, Designer](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2022/Chrissy-Fukumoto-sq-1.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=Chrissy-Fukumoto-sq-1.jpg)[Christina Fukumoto](https://ksikitchens.com/designer/christina-fukumoto/) is a Designer at KSI's Birmingham Design Center. Her accolades include national recognition from Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine and Qualified Remodeler Magazine.  Christina is active in the industry as a board member of the Detroit chapter of the Interior Design Society. *

 

*For more information on the NAHB Best in American Living Awards and winning projects, visit [bestinamericanliving.com](https://bestinamericanliving.com/award-winners/2023).*

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