An existing charming cape home that had 3 small rooms, including an outdated kitchen was transformed into a special place for family and entertaining, by removing the bearing wall by installing a beam. The room is now open and welcoming. The new corner windows gains nice views of the back yard. The farm sink in the corner, under mounted in the soap stone counter top. A raised area behind the sink makes a great area for plants, right in front of the windows and a nice back splash! The custom color painted base cabinetry in Ben Moore's "Elkhorn" color, is in keeping with the antique theme. The wall cabinetry is in a soft off white color. The counter top for the island is Cherry in an oiled finish.

The most admired kitchen on the Newburyport, MA Kitchen Tour in 2014. The focal point of the builder's own home, this kitchen addition is used to showcase his work as well as ours!
Cabinetry is custom made by Candlelight Cabinetry, beaded inset with the bead on the frame. Door style is a flat panel sophisticated Shaker style named Chesapeake. Color is Aurora White, a very soft, warm off white. 10/0 high ceilings with dark exposed beams and 5" coved crown molding. The room is 28/0 long with 2 steps up to the living room. Backsplash is 3 x 6 white subway tile with light grey grout. Granite countertop is Kashmir White. Island countertop is a handcrafted Walnut with oiled finish. Support brackets are also hand crafted Walnut. The floor is rustic Hickory, random plank. Farm sink is Shaws fireclay.

Walls were removed between dining room and hall, and the hall and the kitchen. Hand hewn Chestnut beams were added to blend with the beams in the family room

A colorful kitchen with a cathedral ceiling and skylight adding to openness… especially effective after the wall between the living room and kitchen was removed. Now, the entertaining area is wide open for a gourmet cook’s new “theater” as they are able to have friends join them without being in the way of the food preparation. The incredible use of color also joins the outside deck and hot tub area to the kitchen for a totally integrated look… bringing the outside in!

The addition allowed this amazing kitchen to go around the corner from where the original kitchen was.located in the home. Where the bar area Is now, at the right, was the original kitchen space. Walnut floors contrast beautifully with the soft off white cabinetry done in flat panel style, full overlay. Island cabinetry is rustic red oak, weathered barn board look. Multi-level island allows for a fabulous entertaining space!

Antique reproduction home with low wood ceiling and beams, pine flooring. Wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to expand the space and allow for large island, also allows more light into the kitchen from the large front windows. Big beam to right of refrigerator was installed where wall was removed. Refrigerator was hidden from view by extending the "hall" wall and stealing space out of the pantry closet . New soft white painted Candlelight cabinetry (replaced old dark wood cabinetry) that now reflects light to brighten the space. Viatera "Everest" Quartz countertops are easy care and light and bright... nice contrast with the wood ceiling. Corner range with tile backsplash makes a nice focal point as well as an efficient work space the family loves!