Designing custom, high-quality cabinetry in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City Showroom

Located in downtown Traverse City, Michigan, our showroom is located on the North West corner of Cass and 8th St.  We are open 9AM – 5PM M-F or by appointment. Phone: (231) 943-1114

444 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684

 

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Karen Kortesoja

Karen Kortesoja

Design / Sales

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Karen believes in the beauty of everyday spaces. Her design goal is to achieve the vision and meet the needs of those who live in the space, and to create an environment that just feels right.

BACKGROUND

Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture from the University of Michigan. Kitchen and bath design for the past 6 years, with 10 years prior experience in residential architecture firms.

INTERESTS

As a relatively new transplant to the north woods, Karen seeks and appreciates all the amazing biking, hiking, and kayaking spots our area has to offer.

CONTACT

karen@wolverinecabinet.com

Amber Smith

Amber Smith

Design / Sales

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Noticing and analyzing elements of good design such as room flow, and spaces tailored to the lifestyle of the family who lives in the home.

BACKGROUND

Amber has always loved design, and has been in the kitchen and bath design business since 2017.

INTERESTS

Amber loves exploring the outdoors with her son, hiking, kayaking, and enjoying bonfires with friends and family.

CONTACT

amber@wolverinecabinet.com

Cara Green

Cara Green

Design / Sales

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Cara is passionate about developing projects and spaces that embody timeless, creative, and practical designs that solve complex issues and incorporate client needs and desires.

BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Adrian College, and over 10 years of experience in the design industry.

INTERESTS

Cara enjoys spending time exploring all that northern Michigan has to offer with her husband Claude and their pup Lilah by camping, hiking, exploring ORV trails, catching sunsets at their favorite beach in Eastport and spending time with family.

CONTACT

cara@wolverinecabinet.com

Amelia Balko

Amelia Balko

Design / Sales

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Amelia values the qualities of both functional and aesthetic design. A space can be beautiful but also work well for those who use it. Above all — it’s your home, your space and you should love it! 

BACKGROUND

With a degree from WMU in Interior Architecture/Design and nearly 10 years of experience in the design industry, Amelia has a diverse background that includes healthcare design, residential design, designing luxury custom carpets, as well as high ropes challenge courses.

INTERESTS

As an avid animal-lover, Amelia and her husband enjoy spending time with their sweet pup Rider and their spunky tuxedo cat, Sully. They all love the outdoors and will happily be found camping, hiking, kayaking and biking in any kind of weather! She  also passionately serves as the Director of Children’s Ministry at City Church.

CONTACT

amelia@wolverinecabinet.com

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