05/27/2026
Behind every great open space is a homeowner with vision. For this Fair Haven colonial, the owners spent five years studying the light before taking on a massive 13-month renovation. They knocked out the walls and replaced the supporting columns with hidden steel beams, clearing the way for a bright, open floor plan.
Our team came in to craft custom millwork that made the most of that newfound openness.
They skipped a traditional tile backsplash for a continuous wall of windows looking into the trees. Brilliant move! Zero grout to scrub. Granted, you trade that chore for cleaning glass, but at least you get to enjoy nature while doing it. With no tile to hide behind, our installation team ensured the custom cabinetry was perfectly plumb and dead-level, leaving no room for error where the stone counters meet the window casings. To frame the view, we used a clean slab and Euro combo style painted in Natural Cream, keeping it sleek but welcoming for three kids.
Every piece in this kitchen was built entirely around how the family actually lives. The homeowner wanted to see everything at once without digging through deep drawers, so we built custom-partitioned wooden inserts where her vintage pastry tools sit right alongside everyday essentials.
Nearby, the coffee station works the same way. The retractable pocket doors stay wide open for busy school mornings, then slide shut to hide the clutter when it is time to entertain.
Just across the room, the home bar brings a beautiful layer of texture to the open space. We used natural rift-sawn white oak for its tight vertical grain and excellent stability over long drawer spans. Pairing it with Euro custom drawer fronts keeps the lines completely unbroken to show off the wood, while the fluted, reeded curve at the end softens the transition into the dining area. Plus, a rounded corner is much friendlier to navigate when the room is full of guests.
Bringing this level of structural coordination and custom woodwork together is a massive undertaking, but it is exactly how you build a home to last for generations. We partner with visionary homeowners and design teams who refuse to compromise on the details.
For private inquiries regarding an upcoming commission, we invite you to connect with our team for a consultation at the link below.
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