A great way to raise funds for charity is to organize a kitchen tour, opening up a handful of well-designed kitchens to the public for a small entry fee.  Several times a year, Crown Point kitchens are featured in tours like this around the country.   Most recently, the stunning kitchen above was featured in the 5th Annual Palace Theatre Kitchen Tour.  Proceeds from the tour benefited youth programs at the Historic Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH, and we were happy to be a sponsor!

Voted “Best Kitchen Tour in NH” in 2008 by NH Magazine, the tour just completed it’s 5th year of highlighting some of the finest kitchen designs in the area.  This year’s tour was a success, featuring seven homes and welcoming 350 visitors to check out the innovative kitchen designs.

The happy homeowner of this beautiful Bedford home was thrilled to have her kitchen in the tour.  And, our own Christine Dunleavy, designer of the featured kitchen, was on hand the day of the tour answering any questions and sharing kitchen design advice with attendees.

Kitchen cabinetry is Maple finished in Burnt Umber, with a painted island in Antique White for a nice contrast.  And just look at that view!

Charity kitchen tours are always a lot of fun, and this one was no exception.  It was a wonderful event, for a great cause!

Cabinetry in Pitch Black Milk Paint and stained maple create a stunning contrast in Cahill's Crown Point kitchen

Christopher Cahill Construction was recently honored with a Cornerstone Award for Cahills’ own Crown Point kitchen. The space is warm and inviting with Crown Point cabinetry in contrasting finishes, authentic timberframe details and modern stainless steel appliances.

Chris Cahill proudly displays the Cornerstone Award he and his company received for his beautiful Crown Point kitchen

Presented annually by the Home Builders & Remodelers Assocation of New Hampshire, Cornerstone Awards are coveted awards that recognize excellence in all areas of the building industry.

Cahill took home the Silver award in the category of New Kitchens under $35,000 for his Crown Point kitchen in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire.

Cahill worked directly with Crown Point to design a modern space without compromising the rustic feel of his post and beam home.

True lite muntins are a nice touch, adding visual interest to this run of cabinetry

He chose a bold Pitch Black Milk Paint finish for the base cabinetry, creating a stunning contrast against Maple upper cabinetry finished in Burnt Umber.

Red Dragon granite countertops tie the two finishes together, completing the look.

Stainless steel appliances are fully integrated on the range wall, and a dropped baking center increases functionality

Other design details include a dropped baking station below the window, true lite muntin doors, and beautiful maple crown moulding.

“I was very impressed with the entire process,” said Cahill. “Each piece fit together like a puzzle, and the cabinetry just speaks for itself.”

Congratulations to Chris and crew, from all of us here at Crown Point!