Professional Remodeler Magazine chooses Geno Benvenuti of Benvenuti and Stein as a judge for Best of the Best Design Awards . . .

…We’ve interviewed three home experts who work with material and product choices every day… “Custom cabinetry can add an important aesthetic to a room” says Benvenuti…

The firms listed here are among the most respected in the area-experienced, able to solve complex problems, and aesthetically aware… And they’re masters at solving the practical problems standing between you and your dream home…

EXTERIORS- …Builder Geno Benvenuti of Evanston, Illinois says “Homeowners are creating homes to please themselves now without worrying so much about resale value – Outdoor rooms are popular. We’re transitioning seamlessly from inside to out with long, tall windows and French doors.”…

…Says one remodeling client, “We’re big fans, and it’s not just the craftmanship, it’s the way it’s delivered. We felt like family, and from the moment we moved in, it’s felt like home.”

…”What we are seeing is a return to the past. What’s old is new again,” observes Geno Benvenuti of Benvenuti and Stein Builders, which has been honored with awards from the Glencoe and Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission for new home construction.

…”Faster finishing time is a major advantage of using a design/build firm that includes its own cabinet shop,” Geno Benvenuti says. “It makes it easier for us all to work together and tweak things along the way.”

…To create this modern light-filled space, architect Jeff Herberholz relied on a palette of natural materials, like maple for cabinets, glass block for the backsplash, and teak for the counters…

…Thanks to the foresight of their designer-builder, the owners of this home dodged this remodeling challenge when they added a screen porch to the back their house…

The driving force behind the success of Benvenuti and Stein is the company’s ability to design and build comfortable homes for the way its clientele want to live. Accordingly, each project begins with an in-depth assessment of the client’s needs and aspirations…

This group is judged by the ASID judges on the craftmenship and the design compatibility of the flooring with other design elements in the room…

3 stories:

• A better use of space is the secret to this successful kitchen remodel
• Rich materials create a traditional kitchen with a masculine touch
• A more efficient and spacious kitchen gives a chef a place to work his magic

Design-build firm Benvenuti and Stein, Inc. of Evanston has won the 2006 Illinois Remodeler of the Year, sponsored by Qualified Remodeler magazine. The honor comes from Chrysalis Awards, an industry organization that has judged fine remodeling projects and companies around the country since 1993…

…using a plasma to display artwork over a fireplace is a big selling point with clients. It can be done by hooking up to a computer and changing screensavers. Monet one week, van Gogh the next…

…It’s football season and that means only on thing: hours and hours in front of the TV…

Custom Builder Benvenuti and Stein, Inc. of Evanston has won an award from the Glencoe Historic Preservation Commission for the design and construction of this house…

When it came time for kitchen designer Geno Benvenuti to redesign the kitchen of a 1920’s French-style brick and stone manor house, he was fortunate enough to have a client who had done her homework and was willing to do considerably more…

…In moving the kitchen to the back corner of the home, Benvenuti and Stein architect, Jeff Herberholz preserved the dining room and also created a sensible flow throughout the first floor, avoiding hallways…

…After such a strong client reference, Benvenuti says the homeowners were sold on his company before he met them. He used the initial meeting “to confirm that they had made the right decision”…