Posts by Kimberly Boutin

Sagamore Beach Showroom On Display

A white bench sitting in front of a window.

  We’ve said it before, custom cabinetry isn’t just for kitchens & baths. Closets, Mudrooms & Laundry Rooms are fast becoming the landscape of many homeowners’ dreams. With the everchanging landscape; Cape & Island Kitchens’ showrooms are always on trend. Take a look at some of the dream spaces we can design for you.  …

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How To Choose A Cabinet Finish

A kitchen with white cabinets and wooden floors

With the big decision behind you (so you think)—deciding to uplevel your kitchen; an even bigger decision remains: what do I pick for a cabinet finish? Stained—Painted—Specialty Finishes such as antiquing or a combination of finishes, begs a big question looking for an answer. We typically upgrade our kitchens every 15-20 years so picking a…

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Custom Design—Why You Hire An Expert

Three men looking at a plan on top of a table.

You’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen—bathroom—laundry room, so you take a trip down to the big box store to look at some cabinetry displays. If you are looking for stock cabinets and are replacing your existing cabinets box for box—exact dimension by exact dimension then sure visiting a big box store first might be a…

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Custom Closets

A bedroom with a bed and closet in it

Custom cabinetry isn’t just for kitchen & baths. It can also be used to create the custom closet of your dreams. Jeans; t-shirts; sneakers or button downs; dresses & heels—no matter what’s in your closet, we can design a space for it. Custom colors or finishes, no problem! Maple, Oak, Cherry and White along with…

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We Do More Than Kitchens

A kitchen with two washing machines and a sink

Kitchens is in the name but design is truly the game. The Cape & Island Kitchens Design Team doesn’t stop at kitchen and bath design. We do it all! With today’s beyond busy lifestyles, organization is simply key! Functionality throughout our homes can definitely improve our quality of life; be that a place to fold…

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Kitchen Island Design—The Heart Of The Kitchen

A kitchen with white walls and blue island.

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It can also be said that the kitchen island is the heart of the kitchen and is the most requested feature currently in Kitchen Design. Some islands can be too big, some too small but with the right design—can be just right. There…

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Knobs & Pulls—Cabinet Jewelry

A wall of different types of knobs and handles.

Knobs & Pulls—Cabinet Jewelry Once considered an afterthought or third tiered decision in kitchen design was picking out lowly old cabinet hardware. It wasn’t often a high budget line item when reconciling kitchen remodeling costs so the cheapest option was often the most prevalent. Fast forward to today and cabinet hardware has become the crown…

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Two-Tone Cabinetry—A Timeless Trend

A kitchen with two chairs and a counter

Two-Tone Cabinetry—A Timeless Trend When designing a kitchen, one of the number one questions posed to our designers is: what is on trend? And clients are usually asking, not because they want the latest trend in design, on the contrary—they want a timeless design. Two-tone cabinets have become a timeless trend in design. A design…

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Kitchen Countertops—what’s the difference?

A kitchen with blue cabinets and white walls.

Kitchen Countertops—what’s the difference? When you remodel your kitchen there are so many design choices to make. And definitely one of the most complex is picking out countertop materials. Do I pick granite—quartz—marble or a wood top; maybe even laminate? Which material is best for my needs? Do I prefer natural beauty, durability, more variety…

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