American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), California Society
2009 Annual Design Awards
First Place - Design Feature, rustic design elements, Rustic Southwest Kitchen
Second Place - Kitchen Design, Rustic Southwest kitchen
Second Place - Remodel, Comtemporary Update and Addition
2008 Annual Design Awards
First Place - Custom kitchen design, Doo residence
Second Place - Custom kitchen design, Ordelheide residence
Third Place - Design Feature, kitchen island design, Doo residence
2007 Annual Design Awards
First Place - Design Feature, grand entry staircase
Second Place - Design Feature, custom copper hood
Third Place - Custom home over 2,600 square feet
Third Place - Design Feature, custom fireplace mantle
“Home Live”
In July of 2009, Jim appears on the nationally syndicated radio talk show, "Home Live" with Karl Champley (DIY Network, HGTV) and Alan Taylor.
Images from the Show
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A Countdown of Eight Great Design Ideas
Jim's "Fine Design" article is published in the American Institute of Building Design's national magazine, Design Lines.
"From House to Home"
July/August 2008 issue, Modesto/Merced area
Front cover photo and feature article, pages 32-35
Click here to view the article online with additional pictures
Click here to download a pdf of the article (1.86 MB PDF)
RangeCraft National Advertising Campaign
Features a custom copper hood and kitchen designed by Design Classics.
As seen in Kitchen & Bath Design News, 6/08 Edition
(Click on the image to enlarge)
The advertisment can also be seen in:
Western Interiors magazine
Signature Kitchen and Bath magazine
"Kitchen & Bath Design News"
Kitchen & Bath Design News, 8/07 Edition
Project case study, pages 44-45
"Kitchen Offers Colonial-Inspired Aesthetic"
(Click on the image to read the article)