Specialty Home Improvement Wins National Prize With Elegant Bath Remodel

Panel of home and remodel experts honors Specialty Home Improvement with Chrysalis Award.

2011-05-31

ESCONDIDO, CA, May 31, 2011 (Press-News.org) Specialty Home Improvement, a family-owned design and remodel firm was recently distinguished with a Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence. The Escondido-based remodeling firm took top honors in the category "Residential Bath under $40,000" for a massive renovation of a master bath suite.

The Chrysalis award committee received over 400 submissions from throughout the United States and judged entries on overall project design, creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. Judges on the Chrysalis award panel included editors and writers from such publications as Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day's Home Remodeling & Makeovers, Southern Living Magazine, and Sunset Magazine.

In the winning project submitted by Specialty Home Improvement, the floor plan of a small and outdated master bathroom was opened up to create a roomy, elegant and relaxing result on a reasonable budget.

"We are proud that the design flair and quality craftsmanship that has come to define Specialty Home Improvement has been recognized on a national level," said Sheen Fischer, president of Specialty Home Improvement. "We always knew that we were a top notch agency, but this award is validation from the top experts in the field."

"This was a highly competitive category, and the judges felt that Specialty Home Improvement submitted a truly impressive case study," added Ken Kanline, Director of the Chrysalis Awards. "The project demonstrates what happens when creativity and craftsmanship combine to their best effect."

Specialty Home Improvement has been providing remodeling and renovation services to homeowners in San Diego and San Diego County for over 15 years. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and has received multiple Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards throughout its history. For more information about Specialty Home Improvement or to view images of the award-winning bathroom renovation, visit www.SpecialtyHomeImprovement.com.

The Chrysalis Awards program, begun in 1994, recognizes the nation's best work in sixteen general categories of residential and commercial remodeling. The Chrysalis Awards are open to any professional remodeler and design professional in the United States.

Specialty Home Improvement is a family-owned, award-winning design and remodel firm located in Escondido, CA. It provides home remodeling services throughout San Diego and San Diego County. The company's mission is to provide value, comfort and convenience for clients through personal, caring service and an award-winning remodel process. Specialty Home Improvement is a member of NARI and has received numerous remodeling awards throughout its 18-year history.

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[Press-News.org] Specialty Home Improvement Wins National Prize With Elegant Bath Remodel
Panel of home and remodel experts honors Specialty Home Improvement with Chrysalis Award.