We are Studio 912
Studio 912 has been in business since 1995. Starting as a remodeling contractor, the business has evolved over the years to be a full-service design, cabinetry and custom woodworking showroom and workshop. Carrying 6 lines of cabinets (one of them their own custom line – Bespoke 912), all unique and at different price points, gives Studio 912 the ability to meet all of their customer’s design and budgetary needs. Studio 912 will guide their clients through the entire process from design to completion, whether using one of their vetted contractors or their client’s contractor/installers, working side by side with everyone as a team to create a beautiful and functional space that breathes a sense of peace, joy and comfort into their client’s home or business.
Randy
OWNER - LEAD WOODWORKER
Randy Franz has been in the building trades since his early twenties, first as a framing contractor then as a trim carpenter for a custom home builder. In 1995, he launched his own remodeling business that he and his wife, Wendy, ran as a team.
In 2012, Randy re branded the business to primarily focus on his love of custom woodworking and he opened his own workshop in Crystal Lake. Creating beautiful tables, bars, bar tops and more for local commercial clients, Randy’s work became well known and sought after. Now with the addition of the kitchen and bath division of their business, Randy also creates one of a kind pieces to compliment Wendy’s designs such as custom hoods, built-ins, banquettes, countertops and more.
Wendy
OWNER - LEAD DESIGNER
Wendy has been a remodeling contractor since 1995. Having a passion for creating beautiful and functional kitchen spaces for their clients, Wendy pursued an education in Kitchen and Bath Design from Harper College in 2010. In 2016, upon Wendy’s graduation, the company became a cabinetry and countertop dealership and opened their design studio, showroom and woodworking shop in Crystal Lake where Wendy works as the lead designer.
Wendy enjoys getting to know her clients well, listening intently to their desires and visions and then brings them to reality with her own creative spin on the designs.
Kylie
DESIGNER
Kylie has dreamed of being a designer since she was a child. After many years of working in retail, design, and being a stay at home mom, she has chosen kitchen design as her career. As a designer and stylist Kylie believes it is so important for your space to represent your perfect idea of “home”. Whether that’s family heirlooms that have been around for generations, a collection that is cherished, or a custom table exactly made to fit your space. She has a passion(borderline obsession) for antiquing, wallpaper, and for learning about the rich history of English kitchen design. Her style can be described as Modern English Cottage. Kylie wants you to always feel at home and is excited to work with you. “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful”. - William Morris
Chip
WOODWORKER
Chip has had a series of industry jobs that have brought him to work with Studio 912. As a student of woodworking, He is always looking to further his experience by finding new tools and techniques to complete a plan. In his spare time, Chip likes to build projects combining wood and metal. He enjoys being outside, going to antique stores with Kylie and loves chilly fall days most of all.
Jane
DESIGNER
Jane joined the Studio 912 team as a designer in 2021 and has more than 10 years’ experience designing kitchens and bathrooms. With a degree in Civil Engineering and years creating art in various mediums, Jane finds kitchen design to be the perfect blend of technical and creative elements.
Jane enjoys collaborating with her clients to create spaces that incorporate their unique needs, desires, and tastes with an emphasis on balancing functionality with aesthetics.