North Shore Kitchens

When designing your custom cabinets, take your time, and plan the design with your cabinet maker. Keep in mind the way you use the area you want to put new cabinets in, like what is stored and where you want to store kitchen utensils, linens, cleaners, or food.

During what decade did the kitchen become the real centerpiece of the home? If you guessed the 1950s, you're right. Many home builders started locating the kitchen at the front of the house. That was also the decade when kitchens really started looking "finished" with lots of built-ins.

To make it appear as if your kitchen evolved over time, adopt a mix of styles, finishes and colors. As a counterpoint to plain wall cabinets, turn the island into a statement piece. Or use light stains on upper cabinets and darker stains on lower ones.

Are you concerned that you won’t be able to get the look and feel you want for your kitchen because none of the cabinets you find in stores seem quite right? Let’s talk about how we can help you achieve the design scheme you desire by creating custom cabinets.

Avoid choosing a wood finish for your cabinets that is too similar to your floors and countertops, as it will make the room appear too uniform. Instead, choose complementary colors (light cabinets for dark floors, and vice versa).

Are you getting frustrated in your search for the perfect entertainment center for your family room? If you can tell us exactly what needs to be stored and supported, we can create custom cabinetry and shelves that will fill the bill.

Are you planning to install an oversized oven or other appliance that won’t fit in with your existing cabinets? We can help you redesign your cabinetry to make sure everything fits.

Cherry is one of the most popular woods for custom cabinetry. Why? Sturdy and finely grained, it adapts to a variety of styles. It looks rich and elegant in traditional paneled cabinets or subtle and sophisticated in sleek contemporary designs.

Looking for a unique twist on traditional cabinets? Consider adding pocket doors to your custom cabinet layout. Here, a small internal pocket (usually around 3 inches) is built into each side of the cabinet so that the doors can slide back into themselves.

You may think the latest kitchen trend toward open shelving instead of cabinets looks modern, but the concept is really quite old. Back before the idea of built-ins caught on in American homes, many kitchens used simple wooden shelves for storage and display.

Choose from wood, styles, finishes, and hardware that meet your needs with colors and materials that match. When shopping in out-of-the-box stores, not all items are made at the same time, so colors may differ within the same product line, and product availability may be limited, despite the promise of many combinations of items.

While you can find a variety of metal racks to help you organize your garage, none of what’s available may be quite right for your utility area. Rest assured that we’re always available to help your storage visions come to life in even the trickiest of rooms.

An advantage of custom cabinets over pre-made models is that they are crafted by skilled cabinet makers, not manufactured in bulk on assembly lines. This means you'll get a far more durable product that will last much longer.

Unfortunately, not every home features the gourmet kitchen of your dreams. Whether you’re remodeling the entire kitchen or just looking for a quick way to update it, we’re always happy to help you create the perfect look with the right cabinet doors.

We recognize that some homeowners are fighting a never-ending battle for space in their kitchens and bathrooms. When you need to turn your cabinet space into something you can actually use, choosing custom cabinets during your next remodel is the smart way to go.