FRONT ROW WINS NATIONAL KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST

Norwalk/New Canaan, CT - (November 17, 2003) – They've done it again! Front Row Kitchens is pleased to announce that the company's custom kitchen design has been selected as the winner of The National Kitchen Design Contest sponsored by Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry and Bon Appetit Magazine.

Each year, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry teams with Bon Appetit Magazine to honor a great Plain & Fancy custom kitchen design. Front Row Kitchens was selected as winner for the second time in the contest's history, (first, in 2001), in recognition of its unparalleled work in the kitchen design field.

The 2003 contest provided the opportunity for Plain & Fancy dealers across the country to submit photos of their best work to be judged by the marketing/creative services department of Bon Appetit Magazine. All entries were critiqued during a one month period over which judges evaluated the kitchens' overall aesthetics, as well as form and function criteria. Front Row Kitchens' winning entry was based on the company's exceptional kitchen design layout and completion of a recently installed kitchen.

As the Grand Prize, the homeowners of the winning kitchen, Ed & Gloria Flanagan of New Canaan, will receive a gourmet dinner for eight. The meal will be prepared in their prize-winning kitchen by Bon Appetit's Executive Chef, Robert Cacciola. The dinner is compliments of Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry and Bon Appetit, and is scheduled to take place in December.

"We are very excited to receive this prominent award for a second time,' said Matt Giardina, president of Front Row and architectural designer of the winning kitchen, "We feel fortunate to have such a prestigious publication as Bon Appetit and the high quality custom cabinetry manufacturer, Plain & Fancy, recognize our work."

Impressed by Front Row's work in a friend's kitchen, the Flanagan's sought the expertise of Front Row to tackle their own kitchen. The winning kitchen designed by Front Row Kitchens was custom made for the Flanagan's, incorporating classic elements of a French country kitchen design with modern functionality. The classic blending of timeless blue granite with custom yellow hues is balanced by modern special luxuries, such as a large island with under-counter refrigerator drawers and an under-counter dishwasher drawer.

The winning kitchen was also included in the New Canaan Cares Kitchen Tour 2003. CARES (Community Awareness Responsibility, Education, Services) is a private, not-for-profit agency dedicated to reducing substance abuse, encouraging community wellness and offering preventions education to students and families. For more information, visit their website: www.newcanaancares.org

Pictures of the winning kitchen, as well as other Front Row Kitchens designs may be viewed on their website at www.frontrowkitchens.com

Established in 1984, Front Row Kitchens is owned and operated by Matthew Giardina and Barbara Laughton, both longtime New Canaan residents. The business is a member of The National Kitchen and Bath Association and The Chamber of Commerce. Now celebrating more than 15 years serving the homes in the communities of Fairfield County, Front Row provides complete custom kitchen design, construction and installation of any style kitchen from classic to contemporary.

Bon Appetit Magazine is published by Conde Nast Publications, Inc. with over 6.3 million readers every month. Bon Appetit, American's food and entertaining magazine, focuses on the hottest restaurants and chefs; the latest entertaining trends; and the best in wine and spirits, tableware, and kitchen design. In addition, regular travel pieces offer explorations into sights and flavors of domestic and international destinations.

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, a thirty-five year old family-run company, stands for quality workmanship well within your reach. Each cabinet is built with the homeowner's choice of two time-tested methods: framed, mortise, and tenon construction with dovetail drawers or full access (frameless) dowel construction. Plan & Fancy's standard and custom hand rubbed finishes are available with either style of cabinetry. Plain & Fancy carries no inventory; each kitchen is built to the homeowner's specifications from wood species to door style. To inquire about Plain & Fancy, call 800-447-9006 or visit www.plainfancycabinetry.com
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For Front Row Kitchens Sales and Consultations, Contact:
Barbara Laughton – 203-849-0302.

For Plain & Fancy Information, Contact:
Jennifer Johnson - White, Good & Company - T: 717-615-0741; E-mail: jjohnson@whitegood.com