Viking Range, LLC, the leader in residential kitchen technology, has named Liz Light as the March Designer of Distinction. Mrs. Light is the principal designer at Liz Light Interiors LLC based in San Antonio, Texas and is the third monthly winner in the 2015 Viking Kitchen Design Competition. Designers from around the United States are vying for the coveted honor to become the 2015 Viking Designer of the Year to be awarded in November.

With 14 years of design experience, Liz’s work is making waves throughout South Texas. Her portfolio includes everything from contemporary & eclectic to traditional & rustic. Her work has been featured on Houzz, various design magazines and an upcoming network television series due to air this summer. When she's not busy running around to job sites, she can be found checking out the local farmers market, testing recipes in her kitchen, or volunteering with her church.

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The March winning kitchen design is located at the Espinoza Residence in Garden Ridge, Texas, on the outskirts of San Antonio. The goal of the project was to give the family of five a super functional modern kitchen that flowed effortlessly and would be comfortable for quiet family dinners as well as larger gatherings.

"Viking appliances were chosen because this family wanted professional quality appliances that work as good as they look, said Liz Light, "They love to entertain so the side by side fridge/freezer was a must to keep all their necessities on hand (as well as hold the equivalent of half a cow at any given time because they own a cattle ranch!) and double dishwashers come in handy when entertaining."

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In addition to the Viking appliances, other special features of the design include natural stone elements throughout the home along with stained cabinetry; 12" x 24" vein cut limestone for the kitchen floor tile and a textured mosaic backsplash in the same hue. The substantial island serves as a visual architectural element in the space as well as a resting spot for the children who like to help mom with baking projects.

"The Espinoza family now has a kitchen which is highly functional and family friendly, "said Liz Light. "With this new design, the family now has a kitchen full of subtle texture and exquisite details that is a true reflection of their understated sophistication."

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Each month prizes and recognitions are awarded to the winning designer in the 2015 Viking Kitchen Design Competition. The monthly winner receives the designation of Designer of Distinction and is featured on vikingrange.com and social media channels. The monthly winner also receives a Viking Professional 10 piece cookware set valued at over $1,600.

The grand prize winner named as the 2015 Viking Kitchen Designer of the Year will be featured in a 2016 Architectural Digest ad and will receive a Viking Professional Range valued up to $10,299. Entries by design professionals for the Viking Kitchen Design Competition are being accepted through October 31, 2015.

Design professionals interested in entering the Viking Kitchen Design Completion can visit www.vikingrange.com/designers to enter.

Viking Range, LLC originated ultra-premium commercial-type appliances for the home, creating a whole new category of home appliances. Committed to innovative product design, unrivaled performance and peerless quality, Viking is headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi, and is a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation, a long-time leader in commercial kitchen technology. Viking appliances are recognized globally as the foremost brand in the high-end appliance industry and are sold through a network of premium appliance distributors and dealers worldwide.

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