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With 35 years of design experience, Sandra Steiner-Houck, CKD, says her profession is her passion in life. The president of Steiner-Houck & Associates earned the specialized Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) credential, but is equally well-versed in designing both residential and outdoor living spaces including kitchens, baths, master suites, wine cellars and more.
"What makes us unique is that we evaluate the total environment—mood, feeling, lighting, texture, color, and fabric," explains Steiner-Houck. "When we design a kitchen, for example, we don’t just install cabinetry and appliances—we look at all of the furnishings right down to the details such as artistic finishes, custom rugs or custom lighting."
Kitchens require tremendous design expertise, according to Steiner-Houck, due to the mechanicals involved such as ventilation, plumbing and wiring. "It’s the most technical space in the house," she says. Once the function of a kitchen is designed, she enjoys embellishing it with fabrics and rugs to create a warm, inviting space.
Steiner-Houck describes two completed projects of which she’s especially proud: "One was a very grand wine cellar project—quite spectacular—that incorporated reclaimed and antique fixtures, as well as products from Europe. Another was a grand master suite project that featured a vanity hall, cathedral ceilings and beautiful dressing rooms with elaborate details such as lighted closet rods and leather counter surfaces."
Classic, timeless design is Steiner-Houck’s goal for all clients. "We strive for longevity—projects that still look spectacular in 20 years…the value is far superior with a timeless design,” she explains.
One of her firm’s latest enhancements is a private-labeled upholstered furniture collection which allows them to create customized pieces such as dining room chairs, upholstered headboards, sofas, sectionals, ottomans and more.Steiner-Houck says she enjoys the entire design process, from start to finish. "Every project is unique…and it’s very rewarding to build relationships with clients," she reflects. "One of the things that’s most enjoyable is seeing how happy the client is as the entire space comes to fruition."
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