Tony DiPadova of the Treadsetters Running Club presents Crown Pointers Mark Wirta, Tamara Raymond, Albon Powell, Cait Merriam and Tedd Leblanc with a certificate thanking Crown Point for sponsoring the event.

This Super Bowl Sunday, Crown Point Cabinetry was the event sponsor for the first annual Pigskin 5k Walk/Run.  Almost two hundred people laced up their sneakers, many sporting their favorite player’s jersey, to raise money for Claremont’s Community Center Project.

A number of Crown Pointers got in on the fun, and here are some shots from the day!

Crown Point's Production Manager, Don Paquette (with his son Mitchell) and Crown Point Designer Mark Wirta prepare for the race with Bethany Aldrich (her parents, Tammy and Ken Aldrich, are both Crown Pointers!)

Cait Merriam, Melissa Billings-Bean (both Crown Pointers) and Bob Bean get ready to start timing the runners as they cross the finish line.

John Proper, Crown Point's Application Engineer, and his son Tanner near the finish line.

These special "pigskins" were given out to the top 3 males, top 3 females and to the "best dressed."

The Pigskin 5K was a fun-filled community event, and a great way to gear up for the big game!  We hope to see you out there next year!

When our photography crew travels to shoot installed Crown Point kitchens, we often encounter family pets who are quite curious about us and our equipment.  This inspired us to create this segment of our blog called “Crown Point Critters.”

Today’s Critters are 12-year-old lab, Sophie, and 6-year-old Schipperke, Jodie.  Here, they’re relaxing in their favorite spot-right in the middle of their Crown Point Kitchen!

“Given the proximity of food, the kitchen is their favorite room in the house,”  the homeowner says.  “We contemplated putting in an island, but the dogs vetoed that idea.  They wanted a full view of everything happening.”

Do you have a Crown Point Critter?  Send a photo of your pet posing with your Crown Point Cabinetry.  We just might feature your furry (or scaley, or feathery) friend on the blog!

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Crown Point President Brian Stowell's innovative Neoclassical style Crown Point Kitchen

Our very own Brian Stowell’s Crown Point Kitchen is currently being featured in the April Issue of Old House Interiors Magazine!

Crown Point Cabinetry's design patented Squared Channel face frames

As President of Crown Point, Brian wanted to take advantage of the blank slate of his own home to develop something fresh and innovative for the company.  He consulted Crown Point Product Designer, Fred Puksta to come up with the design.   The result was the development of a new decorative element, called the channel stock face frame, that would become the foundation of our Squared Channel and Straight Channel construction styles.

This kitchen became the first from our Neoclassical line, featuring the Squared Channel face frame.  A stunning island in reclaimed antique chestnut is the eye-catching focal point of the room.  Perimeter cabinetry is installed at varying heights and finished in two complementary colors.  Taking cues from architecture in Rome, Florence and Venice, design details such as pediments, arches and intricate crown mouldings are the finishing touches on this beautiful, unique kitchen.

Read the online article at www.oldhouseonline.com!

Charlestown Kitchen: After!

The homeowners of this Charlestown, New Hampshire home had never really liked their natural wood cabinets.  They preferred the look of clean, crisp white cabinetry.  Last year, it was time for a change, and they called upon Crown Point Cabinetry to remodel their kitchen.

“We wanted to keep our appliances,” said the homeowners when asked what was on their wish list. “We like simple, small details and wanted to incorporate green glass tiles we had seen on a cooking show.”  They also wanted a way to hide items like the blender, ordinarily kept on the counter.

Charlestown Kitchen: Before.

The result is a bright, open kitchen.  The new cabinetry, finished in Farrow & Ball Wimborne White, was built to accommodate the existing appliances and extends to the ceiling to make full use of the wall space. The custom cherry island sports the countertop from the original island and provides an accent point finished in Fiddletone stain. An appliance garage hides the blender and, as the homeowner had envisioned, the green glass tile makes for a stylish backsplash.

Far wall: Before.

Perhaps the most exciting transformation in this space is the previously empty wall, opposite the main kitchen.

Far wall: After!

“We entertain a lot,” said the homeowners. “We wanted to have a separate area for a wet bar and decided to utilize one entire wall, gaining pantry space in the process.”

A sink, beverage fridge and an ample black marble countertop make this an ideal prep space for entertaining.  Stemware is conveniently housed behind glass doors above, and small green glass tiles placed in a unique wave pattern unify this area with the kitchen.

The homeowners shared some final thoughts:

“Crown Point Cabinetry listened to our ideas and our desire for quality with functionality.  They were able to create our vision and we couldn’t be happier with the end result!  Thank you!”

To which we say: “You’re very welcome, enjoy!”

Crown Point President Brian Stowell showcases a very popular custom pantry, hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Black. With ten drawers, sliding doors and a sideboard cabinet made from antique heart pine, this pantry is a big hit with everyone who visits our facility.  Take a look!

A section of the booth we exhibited at Build Boston. Classic white painted cabinetry, assorted door styles and a stunning quartersawn oak piece were all on display.

As 2011 comes to a close, we’re looking back at a very successful fall trade show season.  Most recently, we made an appearance at the 2011 Traditional Building Conference Series in Washington, DC.  A two day event, the conference allowed area architects to get 10 AIA credits while also having the chance to network and meet vendors like Crown Point!

Victorian Designer Series island with soapstone top.

We also exhibited for the third time at Build Boston, allowing us to meet many great new architects, designers and builders.  For the first time, we offered a drawing with a custom island as the prize.  We had a lot of interest, and one lucky show attendee can now call the custom island, from our Victorian Designer Series, her very own!

After the new year, our attention will turn to preparing for three upcoming shows; NAHB’s  International Builders’ Show, The Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference and The Architectural Digest Home Design Show.  We hope to see you at one (or more) of these venues!  Until then, enjoy the holidays!

Join us as our Christmas Management Team preps for the holiday season, making sure that every last detail is taken care of.  Meanwhile, the rest of the Christmas team dons their holiday finest and wishes everyone a happy holiday season.  Hold on to your (Santa) hat!

Make sure to check out the hilarious outtakes as well!

When our photography crew travels to shoot installed Crown Point kitchens, we often encounter family pets who are quite curious about us and our equipment.  This inspired us to create this segment of our blog called “Crown Point Critters.”

Say hello to Shetland Sheepdogs, “Foster” and “Pepper.”  Showing off their holiday spirit in front of a Crown Point island, these accommodating canines want to wish everyone “Merry Christmas!”  Adorable!

Do you have a Crown Point Critter?  Send a photo of your pet posing with your Crown Point Cabinetry.  We just might feature your furry (or scaley, or feathery) friend on the blog!

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Crown Point employees were recently challenged to collect non-perishable food, personal and pet items for local food pantries. Together with neighboring business, Whelan Electronics Division, we were able to donate 2,380 items to help those in need!

As you begin to research cabinetry needed for the rooms throughout your home, it’s helpful to understand and know the “language of cabinetry”!  Within these pages, we’ll give you regular Vocab-inetry Lessons that will have you conversing like a pro in no time!

Today’s Vocab-inetry Lesson
Defining the three types of cabinetry: Custom, Semi-Custom and Stock! 

Custom Cabinetry:  Custom cabinetry is the pinnacle of cabinetmaking. It offers the greatest degree of design flexibility, construction methods, options, and finishes. Designing with custom cabinets means the available space will be utilized to its fullest. There’s no need for wall and base fillers, as is common with semi-custom and stock cabinetry. (Furthermore, contrary to what some believe, “fancy” does not equal custom.) Crown Point Cabinetry is a full custom cabinetmaker; we build cabinetry to your exact specifications-within a 16th of an inch!  And, nothing is built until an order is placed.  The sky is the limit, as they say, with cabinetry available in a wide array of  wood species, finishes, door styles, hardware and organizational options.

As a custom cabinetmaker we build to fit your home, your style and your budget.

Semi-Custom Cabinetry:  A middle-of-the-road option where there’s a limited number of choices on things like wood species, finish and hardware. Cabinetry may be available in a number of sizes and shapes, but they are restricted to predetermined increments. Filler pieces will more than likely be necessary to complete the run of cabinetry that intersects a house wall or other cabinets.

Stock Cabinetry: Stock cabinetry is the least expensive of all these categories, with the absolute fewest options available. The cabinets are all pre-built and your choices are completely limited by what the manufacturer wishes to offer.

Was today’s lesson helpful?  Is there a cabinetry term that you’d like explained? Leave a comment below and we may feature your Vocab-inetry term in an upcoming entry!