Blanco Announces Winners for the 2017 Blanco by Design Contest
LUMBERTON, NJ -- Blanco, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, has announced five winners of its first annual Blanco by Design contest. Entrants were required to submit a kitchen or small space design featuring one Blanco sink and one Blanco faucet for a chance to win up to $5,000. The Blanco by Design contest ran from August until November 2017 and winners were hand selected by a panel of esteemed design professionals.
Blanco by Design Contest Grand Prize Winner Fred Alsen
The contemporary kitchen design by Fred Alsen of FMA Interior Design was named the Grand Prize winner of the first annual Blanco by Design contest. A kitchen built for entertaining, the design utilizes the Blanco Rondo to double as not only a prep sink, but also as storage for cold beverages -- perfect for homeowners who love to entertain.
Blanco by Design Contest Arsen used Rondo™ Bar Sink
The Grand Prize design features a Blanco Rondo™ Bar Sink, a Blanco SteelArt Precision™ MicroEdge Super Single Bowl, a Meridian™ Bar Faucet and Blanco Culina™ Semi-Pro faucet.
Blanco by Design Contest First Prize Winner Keslie Muhlenbruch
Winning “First Place – Kitchen,” Keslie Muhlenbruch of Minnesota Cabinets designed an open layout kitchen complete with a fresh airy feel. Featuring dark tones and sleek style, Muhlenbruch chose a Blanco Ikon® sink and Meridian™ faucet to bring her design to life.
Blanco by Design First Place Kitchen has Ikon® sink and Meridian™ faucet
The open-layout kitchen features dark tones and sleek style, with a Blanco Ikon® sink and Meridian™ faucet.
Blanco by Design Contest First Prize Small Kitchen by Cheryl Kees Clendenon
As the winner of “First Place - Small Kitchen Space,” Cheryl Kees Clendenon of In Detail Interiors transformed a small space into a unique kitchen filled with bright and colorful elements. Included in this space are floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, innovative storage solutions and a Blanco One™ sink with a coordinating Culina™ faucet.
Blanco by Design First Prize Small Kitchen with One™ sink and Culina™ faucet
Featured in the First Place – Small Kitchen Space design are floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, innovative storage solutions and a Blanco One™ sink with a coordinating Culina™ faucet.
Blanco by Design Contest Honorable Mention Michele Alfano
Michele Alfano of Michele Alfano Design took Honorable Mention with a custom kitchen design featuring a modern farmhouse style with an open concept. The stunning navy blue and white kitchen features a spacious center island complete with a Blanco Ikon® sink and Artona™ faucet.
Blanco by Design Contest Honorable Mention Karen Kassen
Also receiving an Honorable Mention is Karen Kassen of Kitchens Unlimited. Built for a traditional home with a contemporary and eclectic style, Kassen's kitchen design combines modern elements with a colorful twist. The sleek state-of-the-art kitchen is complete with integrated LED lighting, pop-up outlets and a Blanco Precision™ R10 Super Single Bowl with a Culina™ faucet.
Blanco by Design Contest Honorable Mention Kassen Precision™ R10 Super Single Bowl and Culina™ faucet
Kassen’s sleek state-of-the-art kitchen design includes integrated LED lighting, pop-up outlets and a Blanco Precision™ R10 Super Single Bowl with a Culina™ faucet.