Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, Minneapolis

A kitchen remodel that enabled the homeowners to work side-by-side as well as the addition of a half-bath created by rearranging access and repurposing space.

Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, Minneapolis

Using the existing kitchen footprint to create a more functional workspace, pantry, baking station and eat-in area.

CNS Construction, Mendota Heights

The transformation of a small, narrow space into a casually elegant, family-friendly kitchen that features a new island, custom cabinetry, state-of-theart appliances, more natural light and an integration of the family room and kitchen to make them more suitable for entertaining.

Residential Kitchen over $120,000

The transformation of a kitchen from a "cookie cutter" design to a customized space that includes separate zones for cooking, prep, and clean-up; custom cabinetry and millwork; rich, colorful materials and finishes; and maximum storage.

The renovation of a poorly laid out bathroom into a spa-like retreat.

Their renovation of a master bathroom in an 1890s Victorian home in Stillwater.

The contemporary renovation of a 42 nd floor St. Paul condominium that features window walls on two sides and a chef's kitchen open to the living and dining spaces.

Their transformation of an existing basement into a space that would be divided into rooms with different functions to fit the homeowners daily needs as well as for entertaining family and friends.

Residential Exterior

Building a new 2.5 car garage with shop space and overhead storage as well as designing an inviting outdoor space for summer family meals and entertaining, and implementing an innovative drainage system. This entry also received a COTY for "Sustainable Remodeling."

Commercial Interior, Exterior or Specialty

For the renovation of a commercial dentist office that included an addition to the 1970s building to house client space and movement of walls to allow better staff flow. The transformation included a new reception area and an expansive waiting room as well as new bright color finishes. This entry also received a COTY for "Best of Show."

Their transformation of an unfinished basement into a music and entertainment studio, which includes a karaoke stage, maple cabinetry that contains an undercounter refrigerator, and glass and beverage storage, and retractable doors that conceal the music equipment and lighting controls.

Their addition of a glass-roofed conservatory that brightened the kitchen and added dimension and access to the rear of the home, improving traffic patterns and providing views of the outdoor gardens and pond.

Residential Addition Over $200,000

Its budget-friendly 1,146 square foot, two-story addition with Arts & Crafts detailing.

For their remodel of the main level of a rambler style home to create connection and flow while using the existing footprint.

Their transformation of a 1940s ranch-style twobedroom, two-bath rambler into a craftsman inspired two-story, five-bedroom, five-bath home. This entry also received a COTY for "Best Newcomer."

The exterior renovation, kitchen expansion and addition of a front portico on a 1912 Arts and Crafts home, which meets all of the needs of today's lifestyle and technology but with the appearance that it was always a part of the house.

Its renovation of a residential garage and backyard space, which utilized FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified lumber, recycled rubber mulch in the play area and landscaping that flows directly into a water garden, rain barrel and overflow dry well.

To be considered for a COTY Award, a company must be a NARI member in good standing. NARI members represent an elite group from the approximately 800,000 companies and individuals in the U.S. identifying themselves as remodelers.

About NARI of Minnesota

NARI of Minnesota is a Chapter of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. With more than 7,000 member companies nationwide, the Association is "The Voice of the Remodeling Industry" TM . For membership and chapter information, or for more on the COTY Awards, visit the NARI MN website at www.narimn.org or contact the headquarters at 612-332-NARI. It is estimated that Americans will spend nearly $233 billion on remodeling in 2007. More than a million homes per year undergo major renovation or remodeling. NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics. Consumers may wish to search www.narimn.org to find a qualified professional who is a member of NARI or contact the headquarters at 612-332-NARI for a copy of the consumer directory , "Remodeling Today."