design guide - Medallion Cabinetry

design guide

©2006 Medallion Marketing Group All rights reserved. 

Medallion Cabinetry 

an Elkay Company 

One Medallion Way 

Waconia, MN 55387 

www.medallioncabinetry.com 

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table of contents 

Design Guide 

Bake center 5 

Islands 8 

Sinks 6

Cooking centers 11 

Moldings 18 

table of contents 

Furniture pieces 15 

Design Guide

introduction 

4 Design Guide 

Get Inspired 

The personality of a kitchen is often expressed through 

the design focal point and this guide is organized around 

suggested focal points for you. Whether the focal point 

is a work zone or a furniture piece, this guide will help 

inspire you to create innovative and beautiful areas that 

your clients will enjoy for years to come. 

Some of our most requested designs are featured here 

along with details on how you can re-create the look. 

Jumpstart your design process by expanding on ideas 

featured here. Change the components or dimensions to 

suit your client’s space or vary the color combinations, 

wood species and door styles used. Exact details for 

many featured designs can be found on Medallion’s 

Dealer Extranet at www.medallioncabinetry.com. 

Let Medallion Cabinetry’s Design Guide inspire you to 

create a design statement that will capture the essence of 

style...use our product in unique ways that will surpass 

everyone’s expectations. Our hope is that this guide will 

be a tool for you to use when your design needs some 

added sparkle, or where you want to take your design 

skills to the next level. 

Use this guide as a tool to upsell, sparking client interest 

and guiding the homeowner to visualize the possibilities. 

This guide also helps to answer “How’d you do that?” 

questions for the consumer, designer or even the 

installer.

Bake center 

A kitchen should meet the special interests of its users. 

Is your client a baker? Cater to them by creating an 

efficient work area. Inside our bake center cabinets, a 

Keep baking goods close at hand 

The pocket doors of this bake center cabinet slide back 

and out of the way giving convenient access to baking 

goods and utensils. Complemented with decorative wall 

cabinets featuring leaded glass doors to display 

glassware or antiques, this work area is a baker’s dream. 

The large drawers below offer indispensable storage 

options for bulk baking items. Carefully chosen 

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create confectionary delights 

clever insert offers shelving options to accommodate all 

of the ingredients and essential, professional tools of the 

trade. This cabinet not only furnishes storage and 

elements create a balanced, symmetrical work area that 

is both beautiful and functional. 

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organization solutions, it also provides an area to create 

culinary masterpieces. 

1 Bake Center cabinet and shelf kit 

(BCPD, BCI) 

2 Counter wall cabinet, leaded glass door, wainscot back, 

finished interior (WAG*) 

3 Spice Drawer (SDC) 

4 Decorative leg with tapered foot 

(TRNLEGG) 

*This item requires a custom quote or standard modification. 

Please refer to the Dealer Extranet at 

www.medallioncabinetry.com for details and dimensions. 

santiago 

quartersawn oak 

hazelnut 

Design Guide 5

transform work areas 

Sinks 

Clean-up isn’t glamorous, but the work area can be. 

Whether your client desires sleek and stainless or 

country charm, this can be an inviting space that 

reflects their style. Choose a standard sink cabinet or 

dare to be different with a bottom functional drawer or 

Pieces of the past 

Designed with a nod to historical detail this sink area is 

functional, durable and beautiful. By artfully joining 

separate components, a console sink is created, bringing 

timeless pieces from the past into a 

vibrant present. 

1 Pedestal end/stretcher (BIEPSLEGF) 

2 Component drawer unit (CD2D) 

3 Filler 6” high (WF) 

4 Stringer material (BIS) 

Consider allowing 60” to recreate this look. 

santiago 

maple 

cayenne vintage 


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apron cabinet. Enhance these choices with wide stiles 

or clipped corners; add drama to these stile options 

with fluting or split post assemblies. Utilize Medallion’s 

extensive modification options and accessories to 

showcase your creativity. Or wow your client by 

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designing a console sink area from our component 

system...mix and match pieces to create a focal point. 

Medallion makes it easy to bring beauty to an 

understated area.

Molding details on page 18 

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transform work areas 

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Define your space 

A combination of door styles, finishes and wood species 

work together to create this distinctive furniture piece. 

The carefree, louvered styling of Bahamas complements 

the classic Venice door creating this unique, eclectic 

style. The central wall cabinet is accentuated by a 

provincial valance which serves to camouflage the under 

cabinet lighting. Topped with component drawer pieces, 

clever and functional dishwasher drawers appear as a 

balanced pair of two-drawer bases. Stylish, unique and 

practical define this clean-up 

area. 

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1 Wall cabinet (W/AAPRV) 

2 Bullnose profile on waterfall profile 

(ECMBN1, ECMWF1) 

3 Component drawer unit (CD1D*) 

4 Dishwasher drawer with applied front* 

5 Base filler end panel (DEP), Trim molding (TRM), 

Decorative cane insert molding (CANE) 

• See pg. 16 for illustration. 

*This item requires a custom quote or standard 

modification. Please refer to the Dealer Extranet 

at www.medallioncabinetry.com for details and 

dimensions. 

bahamas, venice 

maple, alder 

white chocolate, 

harvest bronze 

Design Guide 7

evive island style 

Islands 

Adding an island to your client’s kitchen design can serve 

many purposes. If your customer has a formal dining 

room, they may enjoy the feature of additional seating at 

the island for casual meals. Seating at an island may also 

be a space saver in a smaller scale home. In today’s open 

Create your own island 

There's an extensive variety of components from 

Medallion’s exclusive island program, mix and 

match pieces to make up your ideal island. 

Drawer units, wall cabinets and turned legs 

created this island with room for several work 

stations. Use glass front drawers to add a splash of 

color. Fill them with seasonal decorations, jelly 

beans or pine cones – let your imagination 

run wild! 

stockton 

alder 

cashew burnish 


island detail 

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floor plans, islands can define a space by separating the 

kitchen from adjoining rooms. Islands can be composed 

from standard base or wall cabinetry, component pieces, 

turned legs, valances or other 

component pieces. Cap off your 

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1 Pedestal end with stretcher 

(BIEPSLEGF, BFHMEL*) 

2 Wall cabinet (24W) 

3 Display front component drawer, clear glass 

(CDBD) 

• Customize even further by selecting a 

decorative glass in place of the clear glass. 

4 Wall cabinet (W) 

island design with one of Medallion’s island ends or for 

smaller areas consider a fully assembled 

butcher block island or cart. Use Medallion 

product in unique ways to create the island 

of your customer’s dreams. 

5 Stringer component (BIS cut and 

installed in field) 

• Materials listed were assembled on site and 

occupy an overall space of 75” long and 401 ⁄2” 

deep. 


modification. Please refer to the Dealer 

Extranet at www.medallioncabinetry.com for 

details and dimensions.

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island detail 

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revive island style 

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Symmetry with style 

A superbly crafted blend of balance and 

proportion tips traditional design on its 

head. Shifting the focus to the top of 

this classically designed island draws 

you into the room. Profile stock 

highlights the different proportions of 

the island and unifies the piece. 

Perfectly turned colonial feet provide 

the finishing touch. Customize the 

island to your client’s space and style; 

let your creativity shine. 

1 Component Drawer* 

2 Drawer fronts applied to 1 ⁄4” panel 

3 Profile B Solid Stock Molding (PSSB) 

4 Wall cabinet (24W) with peninsula option 

(PEN) and matching end (WMWE) 

5 Colonial Turned Foot (FTTRNC) 

*This item requires a custom 

quote or standard modification. 


www.medallioncabinetry.com for details 

and dimensions. 

valencia 

cherry 

pecan burnish 

Design Guide 9

evive island style 

Define your island with a dramatic choice of color 

The traditional shape of this island is redefined by an unexpected change 

of color. Deluxe back panels, bold legs and an arched apron at the seating 

area complete this island and present a hip twist on 

traditional design 

statements. 

1 4” Square Legs (TRNLEGG) 

• The tapered foot portion of this leg is 

covered by PSSH base moldings. 

2 Base Filler/Panels (BEPF*) 

3 Deluxe Back Panels 

(DBP34) 

4 Mission Valance 

(MAVAL*) 

5 Profile H solid stock molding 

(PSSH*) 

• Set back from face of legs, with profile 

edge facing down and out. Items 4 and 

5 create the apron for the seating area. 

calistoga 

maple 

cayenne vintage 


6 Profile H solid stock molding 

(PSSH*) 

• Profile edge facing up and out. 

Molding starts at legs and runs 

continuously across back panels. 

*This item requires a custom quote or 

standard modification. 


www.medallioncabinetry.com for details 

and dimensions. 

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island detail 

3DB15IG SB36B DW 3DB15IG 

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Cooking centers 

Cooking zones are an integral part of the kitchen. The 

main ingredients are the cooking unit of choice, plenty 

of storage space and a ventilation system. Choose 

appliances that fit the needs of your client and then 


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transform everyday cooking 

build cabinetry choices around them. Consider the 

manner of cooking and make sure the storage areas have 

ample space for necessary equipment and supplies. Top 

off the area with a beautiful wood hood to house the 

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ventilation system. Make a statement of style with one of 

Medallion’s one-piece hoods or create your own with our 

component system. 

Highlight your cooking area 

Medallion offers a wide variety of hood options to choose 

from. The hood shown here is from our collection of One- 

Piece Hoods. The area above the mantel contains a 

functional wall cabinet which is a great option if your 

client has limited storage space in their kitchen. Note how 

the cabinets around the hood have 

been 

stacked to 

add height 

for even 

more storage. 

1 One-Piece Hood with functional doors and storage (ORHFFMFCT) 

2 Tall filler (UF) 

3 Ornamental Shaker Corbel (CBLSHKS) 

santiago 

maple, 

quartersawn oak 

cayenne vintage, 

hazelnut 

Design Guide 11


napa valley 

maple 

wheat burnish, 

brandywine 


Add a timeless addition to your kitchen 

Some old world kitchens may still offer a place for open fire cooking 

but that’s not a practical option for most American homes. The stove 

and its decorative hood have now become the new hearth of the 

modern home. To achieve this look, a combination of component 

pieces in contrasting colors were utilized. 

The cook-top/warming drawer unit complements the hood and has 

been bumped out to highlight the continuation of the focal area. 

Fluted extended angle stiles create a flowing 

movement back to the standard 

depth of the 

surrounding 

cabinets. 

1 Raised Panel Arch Valance with Return End Panel (RPART*) 

2 Plywood panel, 1⁄2” thick 

3 Shelf (UNBSHW) 

4 Round Profile Molding (RND8) 

5 Plain Mantel with Grape Onlay (RHMO) 

*This item requires a custom quote or standard modification. 


www.medallioncabinetry.com 

for details and dimensions. 

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detail 

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1 Spice Drawers, Horizontal, 12” deep 

(SDC installed to align with face of cabinets below) 

2 Wall cabinets with Seedy glass (W, FI, IDGJ) 

3 Wall cabinet (24W) 


4 1 1 ⁄2” beaded edge cap molding (ECMB2) with Mounting strip 

(CRNMTS) Additional 3 ⁄4” thick blocking was added to create 

a solid platform to support the cabinetry. 

5 Wainscot panels with profiled edge 

(BWDPB installed to align with face of doors) 

Practical with Panache 

Dress up the cooking area with cabinetry that creates a focal 

point in your client’s kitchen. Here cabinets were paired with 

beaded molding panels. Indispensable spice drawers beside the 

range provide convenient storage for those secret ingredients. 

Chefs of all skill levels will appreciate this work 

area to create delectable 

dishes. 

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catalina 

maple 

morel vintage 

Design Guide 13


Add a touch of sophistication with 

one of our many hood options 

A stately hood is the focal point of this kitchen. Columns 

of stacked cabinets, complete with pull out spice storage, 

frame the cooking area. Angular lines are softened by the 

curve of the mantel. The decorative plate stand allows the 

homeowner to personalize the 

space. 

1 One-Piece Deluxe Hood and Venta-Hood blower 

(RHDXARC, RHLNR) 

2 Modified Wall Cabinet (W*) 

3 Profile B molding, horizontal (PSSB) 

4 Pull-out spice rack cabinet (SR*) 

5 Decorative shelf (PNLE) 

6 Acanthus corbel (CBLACS) 


modification. Please refer to the Dealer Extranet at 


brookhill 

maple 

morel vintage 


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3 

4 

6 

1 

5 

Molding details on page 20

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create exquisite furniture 

Furniture pieces 

A trend in today’s kitchen design is to model 

storage space after free-standing furniture 

pieces that complement the modern, open 

floor plans that people appreciate today. A 

straightforward way to do this is to blend 

cabinetry and decorative elements together. 

Dress up your kitchen with an antique furniture look 

Designer rooms shown in magazines and on television frequently display 

exquisite antique furniture pieces as complementary items throughout the 

house, even in the kitchen. If you can’t find the perfect antique to fit your 

client's kitchen, or are uneasy about placing such treasures in a cooking area, the 

same look can be created using highly functional built-ins. The artful 

combination of standard modifications and furniture 

detailing can transform cabinetry 

into heirloom-quality 

furniture that will both be 

used and treasured. 

1 Wall cabinet with Glacier glass and three door option 

(W, TDOW, FI, IDGK) 

2-3 Base cabinet with Three Door Option and Flush Toe with 

integrated Valance (B, TDOB, BFTS, CFTSSFM) When 

applied to our 45”wide cabinets, three doors of equal width 

create appealing symmetry. 

4 Mission Valance (MAVAL*) 

5 Spice drawers, vertical (SDC) 

6 Wall plate rack (WPR, ETR, EBR) 

7 Split Post End Columns with Deluxe End Treatment (Wall: 

WTPEC, TPPN, WDFE) (Base: BTPEC, TPPN, BDFE) 

8 3 ⁄4” thick panels with Profile F edge treatment (PNLE) 

• The back of the hutch in the upper and counter level display 

areas are finished with Wainscot Panel. (Each 45” x 12” piece 

cut from 1 qty WCPNL4834) 

• Floral appliqués were applied to the face of the capital on the 

Wall Split post end columns. (4 qty ROSFLR) 




Turned legs or feet, corbels and carved onlays 

are just a few of the many ornamental accents 

that can help create furniture pieces. With 

modifications such as decorative glass deluxe 

ends, wainscot backing and valances the 

design options are endless with Medallion. 

wakefield 

maple 

sesame burnish 

Design Guide 15


Focus on your focal point 

Use accessories and moldings in unique combinations to create a focal point in 

your client’s kitchen. This unexpected mix of a regal door style and 

rustic wood set this piece apart from the rest of 

the kitchen. 

1 One-Piece Hood with functional doors and storage 

(ORHFFMFCT) 

2 3 ⁄4” edge banded panel, finished both sides 

(PNLE, EBND, MPNL) with Cane molding applied (CANE) 

3 Component Drawer Unit* 

4 PNLE/ECE2 

5 Two Drawer Base cabinet (2DB*) 

6 Profiled Solid Stock F (PSSF) 

7 Profiled Solid Stock H (PSSH) 




venice 

alder 

harvest bronze 

Filler (DEP) 

Cane Molding 

(CANE) 


Trim Molding 

(TRM8) 

detail 

2 3 

6 

7 

4 

5 

1 

Molding details on page 19


Moldings can elevate your design from ordinary to extraordinary 

Create customized accents by combining a variety of moldings. The Marquis Crown is shown 

here with several solid stock moldings accenting the bold lines of our Calistoga door. 

Additional panels and appliqués create the framework 

surrounding the cabinetry. The end 

result is a fine furniture look. 

1 Marquis Crown (MRQCRN) 

2 Profile Stock H (PSSH) 

3 Filler (UF) 

4 Filler, Horizontal, face exposed (UF*) 

• As shown in the illustration, the #4 filler stands 

on end with the #5 filler placed below at a right 

angle, creating a ‘ceiling’ for the offset 

cabinets. 

5 Applique Filler, Horizontal (UFA*) 

• This appliqué is installed flush with the bottom 

edge of #4, leaving a 1 ⁄4” reveal at the top. 

6 Tall Filler/End Panel (UEPF,* UFEB) 

• These panels are installed on both sides of the 

tall cabinets. See photos on cover and pages 4- 

9 of the 2005 Dream Book. 

7 Applique Filler, Vertical (UFA modified*) 

• This appliqué is centered on the face of #7, 

leaving a 1⁄4” reveal on all four sides. 


modification. Please refer to the Dealer Extranet 

at www.medallioncabinetry.com for details and 

dimensions. 

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molding detail 

calistoga 

maple 

ginger snap 

Design Guide 17

create. transform. revive. 

Moldings 

Moldings in a kitchen design provide the perfect finishing 

touch. From the simple, clean lines of a contemporary 

style to the graceful elegance of a traditional kitchen, 


molding choices define style. Add architectural interest 

with built up molding profiles, combine profile stock with 

a crown and add an insert molding for that extra 

1 Pillowed Crown Molding (WCRNP) 

2 Profile F Solid Stock Molding (PSSF) 


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decorative touch. The possibilities are endless. Mix and 

match wood species, colors and molding 

profiles for a unique design. 

1 Wide Cove Large Crown (WCVM) 

2 Waterfall Profile - One Edge 

(ECMWF1)

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2 

3 

1 Venice Door Stile/Rail Material* 

2 Provincial Valance (PRVVAL) 

3 Profiled Solid Stock - H (PSSH) 

*This item requires a custom quote or 

standard modification. Please refer 

to the Dealer Extranet at 

www.medallioncabinetry.com for 

details and dimensions. 


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2 

3 

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1 Decorative Deluxe Crown (DXCRN) 

2 Cane Insert Molding (CANE) 

3 Wide Cove Large Crown (WCVM) 

4 Profiled Solid Stock - E (PSSE) 

Design Guide 19



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2 

3 


1 Classic Decorative Crown 

(CDCM) 

2 Egg and Dart Molding (EGD) 

3 Profiled Solid Stock - B (PSSB) 


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2 

1 Deluxe Decorative Crown (DXCRN) 

2 Profiled Solid Stock - B (PSSB)

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2 

3 

4 

COV8 


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1 Filler, edge out (UF) 

2 Filler, face out (UF) 

3 Ornamental Shaker Corbel 

(CBLSHKS) 


1 Panel with Edge Molding (PNLE) 

2 Cove Decorative Crown (DCVM) 

layered with Inside Cove Molding 

(COV) 

3 Panel with Edge Molding (PNLE) 

4 Large Square Rosette Applique 

(ROSSQL) 

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3 

Design Guide 21

esources 


Directory of resources used to create the kitchens shown on the previous pages 

Pages 5, 6 and 11 

Walls: Sanderson wallpaper 

Counters: DuPont Corian, Cambria 

Appliances: Aga 

Hardware: Restoration Hardware 

Flooring: www.auc-tile.com 

Pages 7 and 16 

Walls: Creative Impressions by 

Theresa 

Backsplash: Artistic Tile 

Counters: Caesarstone, Butcher 

Block Furniture Incorporated 

Appliances: Dacor, Sub-Zero, 

Fischer-Paykel 

Hardware: www.topknobs.com 

Flooring: Ann Sacks 


Counters: Corian, Custom Butcher 

Block 

Appliances: Viking 

Hardware: Amerock 

Flooring: Custom painted wood 

floor 

Page 9 and Cover 

Walls: Stucco 

Counters: Durango Limestone, 

Spekva Teakwood 

Sink and Hood: Handcrafted 

Metal, Inc. 

Appliances: Kitchen Aid 

Hardware: www.missionhardware.com 

Flooring: Durango Patinato 


Counters: Nero Absolute Honed 

Granite, Silestone 

Faucet: Elkay 

Appliances: Miele, Wolf, Sub-Zero 

Hardware: Restoration Hardware 

Flooring: Artistic Tile 

Page 12 

Walls: Venetian Plaster, Translucent 

Glass 

Counters: Cambria 

Appliances: Kitchen Aid 

Hardware: www.missionhardware.com 

Flooring: Fritztile 

Page 14 

Counters: Corian, Zodiaq 

Faucet: Elkay 

Page 15 

Counters: Custom Butcher Block 

Hardware: Medallion Cabinetry, Inc.

Design Guide 23

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