 |
As Indiana's 1st Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Michael was among the
first group of 13 designers in the nation to receive the
Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer designation. He and
Carol, his wife of 42 years, have been designing kitchens and baths since 1974. Mike and Carol started Kitchens by Teipen in January 1988. They worked from their home for 2 1/2 years until the business's growth required they establish a more visible presence in a showroom.
Now enjoying his 38th year as a designer, Mike’s goal remains consistent: “To improve the quality of each client’s living standards by empowering them to make informed choices from the best possible design concepts, products and services, tailored within their investment range, so their finished product is as personalized as your signature.”
Mike’s work has been published in a number of national magazines; he has been a national design finalist 38 times and won numerous awards, including a 3rd place in the 2004 NKBA competition, category “Other Rooms.”
|
 |
Having worked hand-in-hand with her husband Mike for many years, Carol truly knows the ins and outs of the cabinetry industry. She completed both NKBA Basic Kitchen and Bath Design courses, and received an NKBA design award for a fireplace/entertainment center unit.
|
|
A graduate of Purdue University, Kristen believes that it is very important to live in your home for a while before you start re-designing it. “This way you have a feel for how you live in the home now, what works and what doesn’t work.” Having focused on kitchen and bath design for the past seven years, the first kitchen that Kristen designed won a national award. She has since had several kitchens published in national magazines and won awards in the NKBA National Design Competition.
|
|
