The Finishing Touches for Your Home

When it comes to choosing products that add the finishing touches to kitchens, range hoods typically are not top of mind. But one local company, CMD Design, has grown their product offerings to meet the discriminating tastes of homeowners in Charlotte. While CMD's history is deeply rooted in fireplace mantels, kitchen hoods have become one of the fastest growing segments of their business.

Company President Rick McCracken and his craftsmen are not just master fabricators; they are also top-notch designers. Rick is the designer for every single piece, staying true to his passion for designing new products and experimenting with new substances.

Rick travels the world studying classic architecture, design styles, and materials used by craftsmen from Europe to Canada-this knowledge is transferred into dozens of beautiful products for discriminating homeowners. The company has always remained truthful and respectful to their ancient reclaimed technique by using the finest material in the fabrication process.

The company spent a good deal of last year researching and developing their new product lines which they are now implementing into new designs representative of the changes in today's architectural world and building industry. The styles run the gamut of many emerging and re-emerging architectural themes comprising art deco to Old World and everything in-between.

Educating clients comes first and foremost. Rick uses kitchen remodeling as an example. "We can assist by incorporating innovative stone hoods made from copper, zinc, pewter or any of our stone finishes," he says.

"What we do ranges from urban to modern to French Provincial and more," Rick says. "We are not simply about fireplace mantels for French-style homes, but offer more of an eclectic mix." These days, CMD lists some of the trendier Uptown condominium complexes with fireplaces on its client list. Rosewood Condos in SouthPark, was their most recent notable project in this category.

The new stone selections are quite impressive for new, custom-designed stone mantelpieces. They include travertine, French stone, aged limestone, and antique French limestone, for starters. "What we're doing is a collaboration of what nature gives us to work with," is how Rick portrays his work.

Before you embark on a kitchen design or remodel, stop by CMD's showroom to explore their products that can add a sophisticated elegance to your home.

CMD Design Company is located at 1950 Abbott Street, Suite 602, Charlotte, NC, 28203. For more information, call 704-333-8266, visit www.cmd-designs.com, or email rick@cornerstonemanteldesigns.com.