Cahill Construction Receives Award for 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.

Presented annually by the Home Builders and 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 designer John Napsey to design a modern space without compromising the rustic feel of his post and beam home. "John's experience was invaluable," said Cahill. "His attention to detail helped the project go smoothly."

Cahill 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.

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!

Crown Point Kitchen featured in Kitchens and Baths Magazine!

A beautiful Arts and Crafts Crown Point kitchen is featured in the latest issue of Kitchens and Baths Magazine! With six pages of photographs, plus commentary from Crown Point designer Lois Horan, readers learn how to achieve an impressive Arts and Crafts look while making the most of a small space.

Lois listened carefully to the client's needs, adding stylish Craftsman details to handsome, highly functional Quartersawn Oak cabinetry. "I wanted to create a beautiful kitchen using every last inch for added storage," said Lois. "Now that its finished, everything has its place, and the family couldn't be happier with their kitchen."

Design details such as custom routing, antique glass, and square pegging give the kitchen a true Arts and Crafts feel.

An intricately designed dog gate adds character and provides a cozy retreat for the family's pair of dachshunds, Max and Maya.

To ensure a place for everything, Lois incorporated several storage solutions. For example, extra deep drawers and roll out can storage in the banquette were essential in keeping the family organized.

Crown Point Frameless Cabinetry Updates New Jersey Beach House!

For the owners of a summer home in North Beach, New Jersey, an open floor plan was essential. When remodeling last year, they opened up the semicircular kitchen to the living room to take full advantage of expansive ocean views. Stainless steel appliances and sleek frameless cabinetry from Crown Point work together to create a beautifully contemporary kitchen.

From the Cabinetmaker's Bench,Craftsman Banquette in Quartersawn Oak!

This handsome Craftsman style banquette is one of a pair that will flank a solid wood table to become an inviting breakfast nook. Handcrafted in Quartersawn Oak and built to the principles of Arts and Crafts furniture, this piece makes wonderful use of space with an extra long drawer at one end and hinge top seating at the other.

Crown Point Gives New Clothes to Local Families in Need!

Every holiday season, Crown Point participates in Greater Claremont CARES, a local giving program that distributes new clothing to those in need. This year, we received thirty specific requests for warm clothing items.

Thirty Crown Point volunteers each drew one name and then volunteered their time to shop for the new clothes. Each volunteer was given $30 from Crown Point's Charity Fund to fulfill their wish list.

"It's great to know that we can help someone in our area have a better Christmas," said Crown Point employee Berta Stowell. "We're happy to help!"

Clothing on the wish list included warm pants for an eleven-year-old girl, pants and shirts for an eight-year-old boy and cozy turtlenecks for a two-year-old girl.

This is our 5th year participating in the Holiday Giving Program and we look forward to helping more families next year!

New Handcrafted Sign Marks the Home of Crown Point!

Upon moving into our new facility on River Road, Crown Point President Brian Stowell knew we'd need a sign that would convey the beauty and craftsmanship of our cabinetry. He also wanted something welcoming, with classic elements and an architectural feel.

Brian and Fred Puksta, our Product Designer, got to work experimenting with various styles and materials. After several revisions, the design that reflected these goals was a Bungalow style sign with a stone base, two large columns and a shingled roof above.

Using genuine materials, such as stone, Western Red Cedar and copper flashing, Crown Pointers began handcrafting the sign in the cabinet shop early this spring.

Once the warmer weather arrived, a local mason built the stone base with granite caps. Now the sign was ready for Crown Pointers to complete the construction and installation.

Ornamental details such as copper flashing, Craftsman brackets, fish scale shingles and cedar shakes created a stunning period style look.

The center of the sign, made of solid Western Red Cedar, weighs 200 lbs and is held in place by custom designed stainless steel hinges.

The new sign is a wonderful representation of the craftsmanship and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of our Crown Point Crew. The next time you're in our neighborhood, come on by and let our beautiful new sign welcome you to our cabinetmaking facility!

Crown Point Joins Bensonwood for Habitat Project!

In this section, we showcase one of our latest kitchens, keeping you up to date with what's new in kitchen design.

Earller this year, Tedd Benson of Bensonwood Homes, contacted Crown Point Cabinetry with a request. Tedd was serving as Project Steward of a Habitat for Humanity home nearby, and was looking for local support. We readily agreed to join the project and Tedd went on to describe the family we would be helping.

A local couple and their eight children were living in a three bedroom mobile home with only one bathroom. These tight living conditions were brought to the attention of the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Upon hearing about the family's living situation, Habitat teamed up with Bensonwood and immediately began making arrangements to build an affordable home with enough space for the entire family.

“Both Tedd and I can relate to the family's living situation; I grew up in a family of 9 and Tedd in a family of 11. We wanted to help out in any way we could," said Crown Point President, Brian Stowell.

The plan was to build a 2,100 square foot walkout ranch with five bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

It all came together over a period of just eight days when the house went from foundation to completion! Five hundred volunteers and more than 50 local and national businesses generously donated time, labor and materials to complete the home.

Crown Point chose to help in the best way we know how; by contributing beautiful cherry custom kitchen cabinetry!

After the completion of the home, a dedication ceremony was held. More than 100 visitors and volunteers toured the home and then gathered together to recognize those who contributed to the project's success.

The homeowners are very grateful for their new home. Like all homeowners, they made a down payment, and will pay a monthly no-interest mortgage, taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. The family put in a great deal of volunteer hours working on their own home and will also volunteer on a future Habitat project.

Crown Point is proud to have been part of this project. To see a few other examples of our employees’ commitment to their community, please click here, here or here.

Craftsman Kitchen in Larchmont, New York

In this section, we showcase one of our latest kitchens, keeping you up to date with what's new in kitchen design.

Crown Point Cabinetry can be found in several rooms throughout this beautifully remodeled home in Larchmont, New York. Two notable details include a custom range hood and one-of-a-kind dog gate in the peninsula. Nearby is a breakfast banquette, desk area and mudroom. Craftsman details such as custom routing, wispy maple colored glass, and angled brackets are a few of the finishing touches that complete the Arts and Crafts look of this home.

Featured Architect: Enco Construction, Millwood, New York

In this section, we spotlight an independent design professional who has worked with Crown Point on various projects. This month, we are proud to introduce you to Pat Ende, owner of Enco Construction!

Located in Millwood, New York, Enco Construction Services builds and remodels homes in the Westchester and Fairfield County areas as well as in Upper Manhattan. Whether remodeling an 18th Century Victorian, building a new Craftsman Bungalow, or adding on to a country cottage, Enco strives to blend the old construction with the new, creating a beautiful period style look.

What makes Enco Construction special?

The quality of our work and high standard of customer service. We try to minimize the disturbance to our customers and maintain a level of quality and cleanliness that we would keep in our own home.

How do you approach a new project?

For us, the key is to achieve a look that appears to be original to the home. We always start by assessing which period style and materials would best fit the home. My favorite thing to hear upon the completion of a remodel or addition is, "what did you add?"

What do you believe is the most crucial phase in remodeling a home?

Finishing. The finer details such as setting cabinets, applying trim and finishing the floors can make or break the project. The finishing touches provide the real character to the home.

Do you have a favorite Crown Point project?

All of my projects are great, but so I don't offend anyone, I'll say my favorite is my own Crown Point kitchen! We renovated an old carriage house deep in the woods and were careful to maintain the country look. The cabinetry was designed in keeping with the period style of the home, complete with a Barn Red Milk Paint finish.

Do you currently have any projects underway with Crown Point?

Yes, currently we are working on a kitchen addition in Chappaqua, NY. We recently finished a complete remodel, also in Chappaqua. We're also working on a large kitchen and alteration in Larchmont, NY.

What do you like about working with Crown Point?

I can't say enough nice things about Crown Point. You're absolutely the nicest, most professional cabinet maker/vendor I have ever dealt with. I think the world of my Crown Point Designer, Mark Belaire. His level of professionalism is unparalleled and he's always a step ahead, sending samples, visiting the job site or just giving me the courtesy of returning my call right away. It's like you guys are right next door, not a couple of states over.

How do you spend your free time?

Now that my kids are all grown up, I have a whole new batch of kids; my dogs, cats, chickens and pigs. We live on some fairly secluded acreage and so my place is like a farm!

Ryan Erisman Receives Crown Point Scholarship!

Crown Point was recently honored to present a Crown Point Cabinetry Scholarship to local High School graduate, Ryan Erisman. The employee funded scholarship was established to aid a student pursuing further education in the area of home construction. A check in the amount of $1,000 will go toward Ryan's first year in Keene State College's Architecture program this fall.

Ryan stood out among the applicants due to his demonstrated commitment to education and the community. In his four years at Stevens High School, Ryan maintained a rank of 15th in his class, took several honors courses and made the High Honor Roll all four years. In addition to his studies, he played soccer, basketball and track, and received the male Athletic Award his senior year.

Ryan believes his greatest accomplishment was achieving Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in the Boy Scouts of America. As an Eagle Scout, Ryan completed an ambitious project which impressed the Crown Point Charity Committee. With help from his grandfather, father and fellow scouts, Ryan designed and built a foot bridge across a ravine in nearby Charlestown, NH. He dedicated "Eagle Bridge" to his grandfather, Ronald Erisman, who volunteers his free time to work on area camp trails. "The bridge has been something my grandfather has wanted to do for years, and he couldn't do it himself. He has been such a positive influence in my life, and I knew it would be a fun project we could do together," Ryan said.

We wish Ryan the best of luck in his studies in the field of Architecture at Keene State this fall!

The Crown Point Cabinetry Charity Committee, a rotating group of employees which distributes employee donations to local charities and other causes, established the scholarship to support a high school student intending to continue his higher education in the general construction field. Other requirements included a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, a written essay and an interview with Crown Point Cabinetry Charity Committee Members.

Compliments to the Cabinetmaker!

In this section of Wood Shavings, we let our customers do the talking. Through photos and thank you notes, they tell us how much they love their Crown Point cabinetry!

A homeowner in Dobbs Ferry, New York expresses her thoughts and shares her Crown Point experience after completing her kitchen remodel last year: "When I decided to remodel my small kitchen in New York, I knew I wanted Crown Point Cabinetry, but I thought for sure that they would be out of my price range. So I grudgingly went through the beginning stages of the design process with another cabinet provider who was nearer to me. I took one look at their sample and immediately called Crown Point. As I imagined, their quality far surpassed that of my local guy. What I hadn’t expected was that their quote actually came back less expensive!"

"Another great thing about working with Crown Point was the amazing customer service. My sales designer, Bob Davis, could not have been more helpful. He listened to everything I wanted in a kitchen and designed something even nicer than what I imagined-and I was imagining for 6 years!"

"Initially, I was hesitant to use Crown Point, not only because of price, but also because they were so far away. Their unwavering attentiveness and excellent customer service laid those concerns to rest and I will forever be a fan of Crown Point!"

Homeowner, Dobbs Ferry, New York

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