Owner and Designer
For over 25 years, Judy Dawson, CKD, has created innovative, informative, and distinctive designs for Hawaii's residents. A trained and accomplished painter, Judy has always used nature as inspiration for her art and for her design aesthetic. Judy also has a deep passion and understanding of architecture, influenced by her many years of study and travel throughout Canada and Europe. Judy has won several NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design Awards and has appeared in numerous publications.
Judy has also served the on the Board for the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) Aloha Chapter for many years as well as on the NKBA National Board of Chapter Representative. For over 18 years, Judy served as the Chairperson for the NKBA Great Kitchen and Bath Tour bringing local acclaim and recognition to the participating member firms and raising money for Honolulu Habitat for Humanity.
“I’m able to use my unique perspective to create dynamic kitchen and bath designs that have lots of movement and energy. Each client has their own style and identity; my goal is to incorporate their wish list, their style, and their imagination into my creative design ideas. Together, we create a very special relationship as we develop the project. Communication is essential, as is the ability to really listen to your client’s wants and needs. "
2011 BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards Judge
2009 Hano Hano Award Winner, 2009 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Elegant Update at Kahala View Estate – Kitchen
2009 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2009 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Elegant Update at Kahala View Estate – Kitchen
2004 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2004 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Modern Asian Kitchen – Kitchen
2002 Maka’I Loa Award Winner, 2002 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
A Quiet Retreat- Bathroom
2002 Maka’I Loa Award Winner, 2002 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
The Gathering Place- Kitchen
2002 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2002 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
A Quiet Retreat- Bathroom
2002 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2002 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
The Gathering Place- Kitchen
2001 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2001 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
A Master Bath/Suite Retreat-Bathroom
2000 Hano Hano Award Winner, 2000 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
The Dream Kitchen- Kitchen
2000 Maka’i Loa Award Winner, 2000 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Beachside Retreat- Bathroom
2000 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2000 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
The Dream Kitchen- Kitchen
2000 Technical Merit Award Winner, 2000 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Beachside Retreat- Bathroom
2000 Seattle Design Center Design Award Competition
Kitchen Remodel Winner
Overall Remodel Winner
1997 Hano Hano Award Winner, 1997 NKBA Hawaii Kitchen & Bath Design Competition
Nu’uanu Residence - Bathroom
Professional Affiliations
2007 – 2009 NKBA Board of Chapter Representatives, NKBA Aloha Chapter Representative
1991 – 2008 Chairperson, The Great Kitchen & Bath Tour,
NKBA Aloha Chapter benefit for Habitat for Humanity
Member of NKBA- National Kitchen and Bath Association since 1988
Carol Robinson
Business Manager
As the financial and bookkeeping back-bone of DESiGNER Kitchens and Baths, Carol is the one who keeps the checks and balances in line.
“Good design, like good painting, cooking, architecture or whatever you like, is a manifestation of the capacity of the human spirit to transcend its limitations.” – George Nelson