Columbia Showcase

What Columbia Showcase does

Columbia Showcase Kitchen & Bath Design Studio is a privately held, full-service interior design firm founded in 1991 and headquartered at 1501 N Chapman Ln, Columbia, Missouri. The studio specializes in cabinetry, countertops, and decorative hardware for residential and commercial projects, and operates a physical showroom where clients select materials and meet with designers. It serves homeowners and commercial clients within a 1.5-hour radius of Columbia, including Jefferson City, Moberly, Fayette, Glasgow, the Lake of the Ozarks, Sedalia, and Fulton. The firm was acquired by Kristin Caldwell in April 2022; she has been with the company as a designer since September 2013, joined by senior designer Hannah Wilson, who has been on staff since 2008.

The studio's product portfolio is a curated multi-brand offering rather than proprietary manufactured goods. Cabinetry lines include Prodigy, Koch, Custom Wood Products, WF, Premium Choice, HDI, and Blue Valley. Countertop categories span natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite), engineered quartz (Cambria, Caesarstone, MSI Q, Architectural Surfaces, Encore, Vicostone), butcher block, solid surface (Corian, Livingston, Staron), laminate (Nevamar, Formica, Pionite, Wilsonart), and porcelain (Dolce Italia). Hardware and plumbing fixtures are sourced from Top Knobs, Atlas, Schaub and Company, Jeffrey Alexander, Richelieu, Karran, Ruvati, and Isenberg. The delivery methodology is standardized: an 8-step remodel design process (from project intentions through reveal) and a 10-step new construction design process, with installation coordination through a network of trusted trade partners.

Revenue is generated through a mix of professional design fees and product sales bundled into project quotes. Client acquisition relies on a free initial consultation, the company website with a 70+ project portfolio gallery, organic search, and word-of-mouth referrals evidenced by a customer testimonial base. Pricing is quote-based with no minimum project size; materials and finishes drive the largest portion of total project cost. The firm does not take outside funding and operates as a bootstrapped, owner-managed design studio with no disclosed institutional investors, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond its current service radius.

Name

Columbia Showcase

Legal name

Columbia Showcase Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Website

https://columbia-showcase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Columbia Showcase is a privately held, full-service kitchen and bath interior design studio in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 1991. It provides cabinetry, countertop, and hardware design for residential and commercial clients within a 1.5-hour service radius through a showroom-based, designer-led model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen & Bath Design-Build & Remodeling Showrooms (CRAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen Cabinets & Custom Millwork Showrooms (CRAIAFAA), Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install) (CRAIAFAH), Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Kitchen remodeling
• Bathroom remodeling
• Custom cabinetry
• Countertop design

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Full-service interior design for residential and commercial projects including concept development, space planning, furniture selection, lighting, wall coverings, and paint selection. Revenue generated through design fees and product sales (cabinetry, countertops).
2. Cabinetry and Countertop Sales: Sale of cabinetry (multiple brands including Prodigy, Koch, Custom Wood Products, Premium Choice, HDI, Blue Valley) and countertops (natural stone, engineered stone, butcher block, solid surface, laminate, porcelain) as part of design projects.
3. Installation Coordination Services: Coordination of cabinetry and countertop installation services through trusted installation partners, including templating and fabrication oversight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Columbia Showcase Kitchen & Bath Design Studio provides full-service interior design for kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new construction, and broader residential and commercial spaces. The studio pairs personalized design consultation with a curated portfolio of cabinetry, countertops, decorative hardware, and plumbing fixtures from multiple third-party brands, and coordinates installation through trusted trade partners. Services are delivered via an appointment-only physical design showroom in Columbia, MO, supported by an online portfolio and free initial consultation.

Product overview

Columbia Showcase Kitchen & Bath Design Studio is a full-service interior design firm offering kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new construction design, and comprehensive interior design services for residential and commercial clients. Their product portfolio includes multiple cabinet lines (Prodigy Cabinetry, Koch Cabinets, Custom Wood Products, WF Cabinetry, Premium Choice Cabinetry, HDI Cabinetry, Blue Valley Cabinets), countertop materials across various categories (Natural Stone including granite/marble/quartzite, Engineered Stone/Quartz from brands like Cambria/Caesarstone/MSI Q/Architectural Surfaces/Encore/Vicostone, Butcher Block, Porcelain, Solid Surface from Corian/Livingston/Staron, and Laminate from Nevamar/Formica/Pionite/Wilsonart), hardware brands (Top Knobs, Atlas Hardware, Schaub and Company, Jeffrey Alexander, Richelieu), and plumbing fixtures (Karran, Ruvati, Isenberg). These products are offered through design services including full-service interior design, personalized consultation, remodel design process, new construction design, and installation coordination. The company was founded in 1991 and serves clients within a 1.5-hour radius of Columbia, MO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Services Full-service kitchen remodeling design and installation coordination, from initial consultation through final reveal, including custom cabinetry, countertops, and finishes. For residential homeowners in central Missouri undertaking kitchen remodels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of experience serving clients in Columbia, MO and surrounding areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Prodigy CabinetrycoreTechnology or IntegrationCabinetry brand offered at Columbia Showcase. One of multiple cabinetry options available to clients for their kitchen, bathroom, and other room designs.
• Koch CabinetscoreTechnology or IntegrationCabinetry brand offered at Columbia Showcase. Part of the cabinet selection available for residential and commercial interior design projects.
• Custom Wood ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationCustom wood cabinetry option available through Columbia Showcase for clients seeking bespoke cabinetry solutions.
• Premium Choice CabinetrycoreTechnology or IntegrationCabinetry brand offered at Columbia Showcase as part of their product selection for interior design projects.
• HDI CabinetrycoreTechnology or IntegrationCabinetry brand available through Columbia Showcase for kitchen, bathroom, and other room designs.
• Blue Valley CabinetscoreTechnology or IntegrationCabinetry brand offered at Columbia Showcase for residential and commercial interior design projects.
• CambriacoreTechnology or IntegrationQuartz countertop brand available through Columbia Showcase. Part of engineered stone countertop options for clients.
• CaesarstonecoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineered stone (quartz) countertop manufacturer available through Columbia Showcase for interior design projects.
• MSI Q QuartzcoreTechnology or IntegrationQuartz countertop brand offered through Columbia Showcase as part of engineered stone selection.
• CoriancoreTechnology or IntegrationSolid surface countertop brand available through Columbia Showcase. Part of multiple countertop material options.
• FormicacoreTechnology or IntegrationLaminate countertop and surface brand available through Columbia Showcase for budget-conscious clients.
• Trade Partners (Appliances, Flooring, Tile, Fixtures)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbia Showcase has established working relationships with trade partners for appliances, flooring, tile, and fixtures to complete interior design projects. They function as a full-service kitchen and bath studio with connections to complete any project.
• Professional Installation PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerColumbia Showcase partners with several trusted professional installers for cabinetry and countertop installation. They also allow clients to use their own preferred installer or builder's chosen installer. The company coordinates with installers and provides detailed drawings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Kitchen & Bath Design Services: Home Depot offers free in-store kitchen and bath design consultations with appointment-based designers and installed-sales programs. Overlaps with Columbia Showcase's free-consultation, showroom-based design services for residential remodels.
• Lowe's Kitchen & Bath Design: Lowe's provides appointment-based kitchen and bath design services in-store, bundled with installation through independent contractors. Operates the same consult-showroom-install playbook as Columbia Showcase but at national scale.
• Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery: Ferguson operates trade-focused kitchen, bath, and lighting showrooms offering curated product lines plus designer-led consultations for residential and commercial clients. Comparable as a multi-brand kitchen/bath showroom, though Ferguson is a much larger trade-focused distributor.
• IKEA Kitchen Planning Service: IKEA's in-store kitchen planning service pairs showroom displays with designer consultations for cabinet, appliance, and countertop layouts. Comparable in showroom-and-design model, but operates at much larger scale and with proprietary SEKTION cabinetry.

Emerging players

• Decorilla: Online interior design platform offering multiple designer concepts per project and access to trade-only product discounts. Competes with Columbia Showcase by addressing clients willing to forgo in-person showroom visits for convenience and price.
• Havenly: Online interior design service that pairs customers with remote designers for room makeovers at lower price points. Competes with Columbia Showcase for residential interior design spend, especially among budget-conscious or remote clients.
• Kohler Signature Store by Supply House of the Ozarks: Kohler Signature Stores offer showroom-based design experiences centered on Kohler kitchen and bath products, often partnering with local designers and installers. Comparable to Columbia Showcase's multi-brand showroom and consultation model in the kitchen/bath space.

Direct peers

• Kitchen Tune-Up: Franchised kitchen remodeling and cabinet refacing brand that delivers design services plus installation through local owner-operators. Mirrors Columbia Showcase's owner-operated, local-market kitchen design and remodel approach.
• Bath Fitter: Direct-to-consumer bath remodeling franchise combining in-home consultation, branded acrylic products, and certified installation crews. Comparable to Columbia Showcase in offering a showroom-and-install kitchen/bath remodel experience with proprietary products.
• Re-Bath: National bath-remodeling franchise with showrooms that combine design consultation, branded product selection, and installation services. Directly comparable to Columbia Showcase's design-build showroom model applied to kitchen and bath.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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