Meet the Team
Micqui McGowen, CMKBD has been in the Kitchen and Bath Industry for over 18 years. She is a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Interior Design, is a registered Interior Designer in the State of Texas and a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD). Micqui has served locally on the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Board of Directors and was elected to the National Board of Directors for NKBA and the Ad-Hoc committee to rewrite the NKBA Guidelines for safe design in the Kitchen and Bath.Ms. McGowen has been published in Houston House and Home Magazine and was featured in Kitchen & Bath Business magazine in their article "Cool 5 Under 35 - Five Industry Pros 35 or Under." A Kitchen designed by Micqui was also published in "Woman's Day Kitchens and Baths." Micqui recieved two honorable Mentions in the 2002 NKBA Kitchen Design Competition. She has served on a Sub-Zero advisory committee for new product design and development and is frequently quoted in national publications.
Residential kitchen and bath design is Micqui's main focus, however, other projects include cabinetry design for corporate office kitchens, a dental clinic, design of national exhibits for a widely distributed Texas cabinet manufacturer and design work for several appliance and cabinet showrooms.
Micqui has served locally on the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Board of Directors and was elected to the National Board of Directors of NKBA in 2003. Micqui has also served on the National Test Board Committee for NKBA and the ad-hoc committee to rewrite the NKBA Guidelines for safe design in the Kitchen and Bath.
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Peggy McGowen, ASID, CMKBD "The Kitchen Queen" Peggy McGowen is founder of Kitchen & Bath Concepts in Houston, Texas, which has specialized in consultation and design of new and remodeled kitchens and baths since 1986. She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers and a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer. McGowen is immediate past President of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of ASID, and a past National President of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Her work has been featured in local and national publications such as Houston House & Home, Texas Culinary Thymes, Interior Design, House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day Kitchens & Baths, Kitchen & Bath Business, Kitchen & Bath Design News, Who’s Who in Kitchen Design, and a special feature project for Country Living Magazine and WoodMode Cabinetry. Ms. McGowen is a frequent speaker at home shows and trade conferences, and has judged design competitions for the NKBA, SubZero, NARI, and others. She has appeared on HGTV several times, and is an award-winning designer herself. She has also served on advisory councils for industry manufacturers SubZero, Dacor, KitchenAid, WoodMode, and others. Peggy often presents seminars and Industry Trend Forecasting programs for professional and consumer groups.
Peggy is married to Maurice McGowen, who is retired, and they reside on Galveston Bay, near Kemah. They have two grown daughters and four beautiful granddaughters. Peggy's daughter Micqui McGowen, CMKBD is a registered Interior Designer, and works with Peggy at KBC. Daughter Marci Daly and her family now live in California. (There are, fortunately, lots of direct flights between Houston and L.A.)
The Kitchen Queen is the basis of a series of presentations designed for consumer, professional and trade association groups. The programs, like kitchens, can be redesigned or custom-designed for specific needs or interests. We specialize in luxury kitchens, design and product trends, consumer trends, and marketing strategies for the luxury market. Presentations are informative, enlightening, and fun, with unexpected answers to even the dumbest questions.. Call, write, or e-mail for an audience with "The Kitchen Queen.
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Lauren Haskett graduated from the University of Oklahoma’s School of Architecture with a Bachelor in Interior Design and a minor in Art History. Lauren’s passion for design began at an early age, but her interest in kitchens and baths was sparked by the remodels she completed with her soon to be Mother-in-Law while working for her in Oklahoma. Her experience with all facets of residential design paired with her knowledge of AutoCad is a beneficial combination for KBC. Lauren is a member of NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) and is working toward her N.C.I.D.Q. certification and her certifications in Kitchen and Bath design.
Lauren moved to Houston in December 2006 to work with the experts at Kitchen & Bath Concepts. She and Bryce were married in June 2007. The two enjoy traveling and Sooner Football.
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Jina Chandelle Smith holds an Associates of Applied Sciences from Kingwood College and is a graduate of the CIDA endorsed Art Institute of Houston with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Jina is a current member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). She has always known she wanted to pursue her love of residential design, but has a special interest in kitchen and bath design. Jina started as an intern at Kitchen & Bath Concepts in December of 2006, and joined the company as a full time employee in June of 2007. Her previous experience with a high end Italian cabinet line, as well as her computer and graphics skills in Microsoft office, AutoCad, Photoshop, 3D Max, and other technology software is an asset to Kitchen & Bath Concepts.
Jina is a native Houstonian and enjoys fine dining and living in the Inner Loop.
Lauren and Jina look forward to completing their NCIDQ Exams to become Registered Interior Designers (RID) in the State of Texas, and are also working towards becoming Certified Kitchen Designers (CKD), and Certified Bath Designers (CBD) through NKBA.Contact Jina
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Tiffany Edwards is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design with a minor in Art. She is a Registered Interior Designer with the State of Texas and is working towards her CKD and CBD certification. She is a current Professional Member of ASID and a member of NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). Her 4 years of experience has given Tiffany a strong foundation in the kitchen and bath design industry. This knowledge and expertise are vital contributions to Kitchen and Bath Concepts.
Tiffany has recently relocated back to her Houston hometown from Fort Worth, TX. Her and her husband, Santana, were recently married back in August of 2006 and look forward to calling Houston their home once again.
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