While in Vegas last month for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, Joann and I were introduced to Wood-Mode. Wood-Mode Cabinetry is a family owned fine custom cabinetry company that I'm horrified we weren't familiar with!  That's the great thing about traveling with the Modenus Blog Tour - we learn A LOT! While learning about this amazing company, we also had the opportunity to kiss, cuddle and hang out with some adorable puppies in training to be service dogs!

Imagine me at KBIS in complete stimulation overload, trying to take notes whilst instagraming, tweeting and networking all at the same time when what do my tired eyes and feet behold but five sweet Susquehanna service pups in training at the Wood-Mode booth - instant energy!!!

The smart marketing folks at Wood-Mode  brought these pups with them to not only promote their pet friendly products but to also raise awareness and funds for Susquehanna Service Dogs and Keystone Human Services.

My husband and I are starting a file of ideas for our next home.  Any design idea that is clever and pet related goes in that file. Check out Wood Mode's Pet Parlor cabinetry. I must have this! No more traipsing to the garage for dog food and no more water from the dog bowl spilling on to the hardwoods.

I have a yellow lab. I also have a big pile of towels in the laundry room for wet feet on rainy days. Oh how I'd like to hide that pile of towels. Oh and the toy basket... yup got one of those too.....

I would save a lot of money at the groomers if I had this sink!

Dog shampoo, ear cleaner, treats, leashes, brushes - the list goes on for uses for these skinny storage drawers!

As designers, we are exposed to a vast amount of products. It's up to us to decide which products are in line with our brand and which products we are willing to promote and source for our clients homes. Companies like Wood-Mode that are family owned and produce their product in the U.S.A. fit that bill. Every single Wood-Mode custom cabinet is hand assembled in Pennsylvania by craftsman that in some cases have worked for Wood-Mode for three generations. 

As you know, giving back is a big part of what we do at Kandrac & Kole. So seeing Wood-Mode working side by side with the Susquehanna service pups was a good sign that this was a partnership in the making!

Photo courtesy for Chasen West Photography for Modenus Blogtour

Check out all that Wood-Mode has to offer for the kitchen, bath, office, entertainment area and more. We were impressed. I will leave you with this gorgeous Wood-Mode kitchen in Southampton, N.Y. - sophisticated and classic.

Cheers!

Kelly