4 Reasons to Work Directly With a Custom Cabinetmaker

Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, one thing’s consistent: You need storage. Here’s why your cabinetry should be custom made.

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If you’ve ever gone through the long process of decorating or renovating your apartment or home, odds are you’ve spent hours painstakingly mulling over the right cabinetry.

“Should I go with something that already has dividers in it? How will they contrast with my walls and furniture? Am I getting the best product possible?”

All these restless thoughts doubting your decor can be dealt with by going directly to the cabinetmakers themselves. In this case, it’s the experts at Crown Point Cabinetry.

Operating out of Claremont, New Hampshire, the company was founded in 1979 by Norm and Deanna Stowell in their garage. Now run by their son Brian, they create luxury cabinetry and ship them anywhere in the United States.

Crown Point’s style expertise covers arts and crafts, prairie, shaker, early American, Victorian, and more. They cover every detail, from hinges, edge protectors, brackets, and toe kicks to door styles, glass and mirror options, and face frames.

Below are the top four reasons to work with them.

1. Dedicated Support

“We offer full customization, and you work directly with our in-house design team and receive that direct line of communication so there’s no middle man,” says Katherine Norwood, Crown Point’s marketing communications specialist. “That provides more opportunity to discuss design and make things as personalized as possible.”

The Crown Point crew can help with any sort of decision paralysis their clients might have. That direct line of communication is part of their mission in making sure their patrons are getting exactly what they pay for.

“We tailor all of our cabinetry to the client,” Norwood says. “We’ll go to a home, obtain measurements, and then the team will go over any appliances they’re planning on using in that project.” From fridges and sinks to dishwashers or washing machines, every detail on the customer’s wish list is accounted for.

The process starts from ideation and goes through implementation and continues with upkeep.

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2. Luxury Cabinetry Not Found Anywhere Else

When you go with Crown Point, you’re guaranteed a custom-tailored piece of furniture that you won’t see in anyone else’s home.

“The main thing is quality and durability,” Norwood says. “Everything is built to order, and every cabinet has a standard quality fit and finish.” Every one of Crown Point’s cabinets is assembled individually, goes through an inspection, and is made for one specific project.

And that high-end care goes further than just the design process, as Crown Point blanket wraps each piece of cabinetry for the shipping process, and they handle those arrangements themselves.

“We have a very skilled team of craftsmen and women who build the cabinetry,” Norwood says. “Our team pays really close attention to detail, and that’s from construction, to hand-applied finishes, to shipping.”

Crown Point’s top-notch client dedication includes working with their customers to meet them at price points they’re comfortable with. Their Crown Select line has a limited number of custom-built pieces for patrons to choose from.

It’s the same quality of Crown Point fit and finish, but with a set array of styles and colors available.

“It’s pared down to make the decision process a little easier,” Norwood says. “That’s our budget friendly line, so we try to accommodate as many demographics as possible. Reducing the options also allows for a more streamlined production process”

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3. Trends and Value

The experts at Crown Point know what design trends are in and out. These days, mixing and matching seems to be a relatively common choice for cabinetry. Crown Point wants what’s best for their clients, and that includes making sure their products are in line with the times–if that’s what they’re looking for, of course.

“Recently I’ve seen a lot of in-house designers pair painted cabinetry with stained cabinetry,” Norwood says. “Like a stained island with a painted cabinetry perimeter. I love that look.”

With that up-to-date knowledge comes an insurance that Crown Point will do what they can do to keep your piece’s value as high as possible.

“All of our projects come with a comprehensive 10-year warranty,” says Norwood. “We stand behind everything we build, and during those first 10 years if there’s anything that needs repairs or replacements we’ll send somebody to take a look.”

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4. Expertise on Maintenance

Crown Point’s support doesn’t end at the design and construction stages. Their team has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to keeping cabinetry looking fresh and new, optimizing storage, and dispelling any preconceived ideas someone might have about their luxury pieces.

There are many ways to make the most of your cabinet’s storage capabilities. Flatware dividers, spice racks, and pull-out cutting boards are just some of those add-ins.

“One of our biggest sellers is a pipe chase drawer design,” Norwood says. “So the drawer goes around the pipe of the sink and vanities, but we accommodate any space. The design possibilities are endless, and we have storage to accommodate different lifestyles.”

If you like to chef it up, their crew will make sure your kitchen space is best suited for all your knives, stainless steel pans, and more. Looking to upgrade your home theater and media collection? Crown Point will have your walls fitted with the shelving you need for your technology.

And their customer services go beyond standard post-installation care.

“We send all clients a maintenance kit,” Norwood says. “We provide a couple Fil-stick, some stain and top coat paint for whatever finish. We also have this Zenith Tibet almond stick, and directions come with them too.”

Beyond that, Norwood recommends taking exceptional care of any wooden cabinetry. Wood can expand in different temperatures, so it’s key to wipe any wet cabinetry dry with a towel. The Crown Point team also recommends that rooms are both air conditioned and properly ventilated.

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Straight to the Source

Your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom cabinets deserve the finest care. Investments should have dedicated teams to provide that necessary, long-term care. At Crown Point, your cabinetry has guaranteed support from ideation, to construction, through maintenance and upkeep.

There’s no need to spend hours shopping through aisles of standard pieces you’ll find anywhere else. Get yours custom-made with Crown Point.

“Many of our experts have been with this company for 40-plus years,” Norwood says. “We’re here to assist you in any way we can with your investment that’s built to last a really long time.”