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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Fantastic install of the new Prairie Line from Crown Point Cabinetry.

In homage to master architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie movement, Crown Point Cabinetry is proud to introduce our new Prairie Line!   Our approach to Prairie styling is historically correct yet decidedly unique with innovative design elements that bring custom cabinetry to a whole new level.

This kitchen is the perfect complement to a newly constructed Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home in Central New York.

Strong lines, cantilevered projections and terraced surfaces. All details inspired by the exterior of this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home.

Our design staff worked directly with the homeowner and architect to utilize many of the signature design elements found in the home.  Horizontal and vertical lines, dramatic brackets and posts are repeated throughout the kitchen.

An example of borrowing design details from the architecture of the home can be found in the island brackets.  They were designed to perfectly mimic the cantilevered second floor terrace.

Crown Point's design patented square channel face frames.

Our patented channel face frame is a foundational element that adds a level of lineal detail and visual interest to the entire kitchen.  To achieve this look, we apply inlays made of the same wood species (in this case, Sapele) which intersect to create a distinct square detail.

This stunning project features the Highland Park and Ellsworth Door styles.

An adjoining bar area features upper cabinetry with our Highland Park door and clear leaded glass.  Lower cabinetry features the Ellsworth door (design patent pending) with its solid wood panel and wood muntins.  Doors within this line are customizable as homeowners can choose from multiple specialty glass options.

The Linea shelving system offers a customizable way to keep your necessities at easy reach.

Another show stopping detail is our Linea Shelving System.  A customizable panel can be installed as a partial or full backsplash, or as is shown here at the end of the island.  Homeowners can choose from a number of useful elements such as clear acrylic, aluminum or wooden shelves, as well as various hooks.  Wall shelf boxes, as shown above in matching Sapele, allow you to conveniently transport your essentials from shelf to counter and back again.

More photos of this stunning Prairie Style kitchen may be found in our Gallery, album number 70!

Before the renovation, this Maryland kitchen was dark and lacked contrast.

The homeowners of this basic white kitchen knew their space was in need of a makeover.  Their dream was to create an inviting, period style kitchen where they could gather together as a family-they came to the right place!  Crown Point designer Peter Ippedico guided them in the cabinetry design and layout of the transformed kitchen pictured in the “after” shot below.

Frameless Quartersawn Red Oak cabinetry gives the space warmth and timeless character, and the contrasting island provides a pop of color.

Frameless cabinetry in Quartersawn Red Oak warms up the kitchen, creating an inviting space for guests and chefs alike.   The light blue island incorporates a burst of understated color, while also providing ample workspace in the center of the room.  Design details such as true lite muntin doors, beadboard  and decorative moulding provide the period style charm they were looking for.

In their own words, the homeowners let us know just how much they love their new kitchen:

“Thanks for rescuing us from a very close call with mediocre cabinetry.  We knew our kitchen would be beautiful once we saw the sample door, but the finished product exceeded our expectations.  The Crown Point cabinets really look like they belong in our old farmhouse.  We could not have gotten this period look with the other brands we were considering.  It’s nice too that I can store my heavy pots and 50-lb flour bins in the cabinets instead of on the floor or in a closet.”

“You can also add me to the 99% of people who love their trash pull-out.  Thanks for talking me into it.  The dishwasher panel and hutch-like cabinetry between the refrigerator and wall oven also turned out well.  The whole layout is just great.  It definitely makes the best use of our space.  Thanks again!”

-Homeowners, Laurel, MD

From the Cabinetmaker’s Bench is a gallery on our website where we give a sneak peek into what’s being built out on the Crown Point production floor.  This stunning table, custom painted with Old Fashioned Milk Paint, is just one of the outstanding pieces featured in our latest update.

The impressive top and lower shelf are from CraftArt, made with Teak-a hardwood usually reserved for outdoor furniture and decks.  Custom details like the square tapered legs and recessed routing detail complete this piece, giving it a  one-of-a-kind look.

Hop on over to learn more about this Crown Point cabinet, and to see what else our cabinetmakers have been up to!

One of the most visually rewarding ways to “go green” in your kitchen is to choose antique woods for your custom cabinetry. These are timbers and boards that have been carefully and responsibly reclaimed from old barns, factories and mills otherwise destined for demolition.  Giving these timbers a second life not only preserves their historic beauty, but it helps to reduce the number of trees that are otherwise harvested.

Here at Crown Point, we’ve partnered with the great people over at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors in nearby Stoddard, NH to offer our cabinetry handcrafted with FSC Certified antique woods from all over the country.  The folks over at Carlisle seek out these inoperative buildings and skillfully recover the lumber that has proven its strength and durability over centuries of use.  Our cabinetmakers then select the individual timbers with the most character (think knots, nail holes and such) and repurpose them into one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture quality cabinetry!

A client in Fairfield, Connecticut recently fell in love with  Antique Heart Pine.  She worked closely with Crown Point designer Lois Horan to design the stunning hutch and island (pictured above and below) as the perfect complement to her soft yellow painted Crown Point kitchen. Naturally distressed, strong and durable, the Antique Heart Pine adds an element of timeless beauty to this lakeside cottage home.

Crown Point offers eight different antique wood species (Antique Elm, Chestnut and Hickory to name a few).   More in-depth information about these reclaimed woods and the responsible way they are obtained, can be found on our Wood Species page, or over at the Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring website.  Tell them we say hello!

We know, there’s only about a billion places to search when you’re poking about on the web, trying to stuff as much knowledge as possible into your brain when you’re in “research mode” for your custom kitchen project.

Here’s one you should find useful…

A rather comprehensive catalog (one can never have too many!) exists with the Design Center Sourcebook. (The link will take you direct to the cabinet section.)

It lists sources for all sorts of cool stuff for all rooms of the house, including a discussion on styles of homes. Lots of info on the site, and if so desired, a wonderfully printed and bound version can be purchased.

(Disclaimer: Yes, we are an advertiser in the publication!)