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Modern Kitchen Designs: Grey Shaker Kitchen, Amherst NH

 Grey Shaker Kitchen

Modern Kitchen Designs: Grey Shaker Kitchen 

Our new Grey Shaker Kitchen offers the best from our Award Winning Designers at Dream Kitchens! Each aspect of this kitchen is phenomenal yet functional in its design. The ambience is calm, modern and serves to enhance every aspect of of the homeowners life. This kitchen embraces the simplicity of modern kitchen designs while having traditional materials like brick which support the stainless steel oven and microwave. 

The standout feature here is the newly installed kitchen island. Our designers crafted this island to fit the unique shape of the kitchen. The front end extends outward slightly to accommodate up to 3 people.  As with all of our Dream Kitchen islands, the additional prep and storage space offers an excellent solution to store all those large pots and pans discreetly.  The island is placed directly in front of the stove and oven. Imagine cooking a large meal and having ALL your ingredients lined up on the island, increasing the comfort and ease of cooking! A light blue stool gently contrasts the cool grey monotone palette. 

Every Dream Kitchen guarantees to add more storage and prep space! The floor-to-ceiling cabinets offer another incredible way to fulfil our promise. Pull out drawers offer a convenient way to organize plates and dishes while the cabinets store spices, snacks and other pantry items. Two over head cabinets are noticeable at the end. One cabinet hangs just above the coffee maker, making it the perfect spot to store coffee, tea or snacks for the morning rush. The larger overhead cabinet is installed just next to the microwave and oven, allowing for baking supplies to be conveniently within reach.

The owner choose to install recessed lighting. This choice adds a distinctly modern touch and creates a calm ambience atmosphere. The sink offers a utilitarian approach to comfort and ease of use. The faucet is stainless steel, a popular choice among our clients. One classic Dream Kitchen’s touch separates the stove and oven. Look closely and see how this choice creates a unique space to store pots, pans, spices and any cooking equipment directly under the stove. 

We’re PROUD to have won OVER 200 awards! Call our Design Team at (603)891-2916 or visit our website at www.adreamkitchen.com to get started today!

Dream Kitchens, Nashua NH, is like no other kitchen remodeling firm in New England.  The focus is on designing and creating living spaces that make sense, and we look at each project with a fresh eye, making the space work with all the adjacent rooms in your home.  We guarantee we will make your kitchen or bath look uniquely beautiful, incorporating your own personality along the way.  We make your space flow better within your home, creating 30% more storage and noticeably increasing the useable counter space.

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Country Kitchens

Country Kitchens: Rustic yet Modern!

Country kitchens mix modern with rustic touches! These spaces will make you feel like you’re in the countryside no matter where you are. The warm colors invite guests in, and the details will make them never want to leave.

Bring in elements of a rustic farm or cottage with this pleasing, warm style! Details are what makes these spaces. A farmhouse sink or a barn door is a unique addition that you can even pair with more modern finishes. Imagine an earthy red for the barn door accents to really bring home the country appeal! The muted and earthy natural elements serve as a great background to pops of color in any floral patterns or tile backsplashes. 

Take a look through this photo gallery of some of our country kitchen remodels! Contact us for more information or to start designing your dream kitchen. We’re located in Nashua, New Hampshire on 139 Daniel Webster Highway. Call, email or look for our pop-up appointment maker to get started on your Dream Kitchen today!

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Country kitchens are warm, welcoming and wonderful!
Country kitchens are warm, welcoming and wonderful!
This country kitchen has a rustic feel to it.
This country kitchen has a rustic feel to it.
Country kitchens  blend perfectly with modern elements.
Country styles blend perfectly with modern elements.
This kitchen has a fun, fairytale aspect to it!
This kitchen has a fun, cottage-like aspect to it!
A wide, open country kitchen with an island and medium brown tones.
A wide, open country kitchen with an island and medium brown tones.

Medium Kitchens By Dream Kitchens

Medium Size Kitchens 

Medium size kitchens are typically 100-200 square feet. They are the perfect size for everything you want; big enough to not feel cramped, and small enough to still feel cozy. 

Many of our designs transformed the kitchen into a place for family and friends to gather. Medium sized kitchens give space for a large island to dominate while maximizing your storage space with hidden cabinets and drawers. The walls are lined with floor to ceiling pantry cabinets, so you’ll never be out of space. Natural lighting allows these kitchens remain bright and airy, while our strategically placed recessed lighting highlights the beautiful cabinetry. 

Our first medium kitchen in the gallery proves that space is no issue! This kitchen feels anything BUT medium. Peninsula that seats 4, a chalkboard and glass cabinets transform this kitchen!

Take a look through this photo gallery of some of our best medium sized kitchen remodels! Contact us for more information or to start designing your dream kitchen. Find us on Facebook and Instagram!

This kitchen feels anything BUT medium. Peninsula that seats 4, a chalkboard and glass cabinets transform this kitchen!
This kitchen feels anything BUT medium. Peninsula that seats 4, a chalkboard and glass cabinets transform this kitchen!
Cozy and inviting! Isn't this kitchen lovely?
Cozy and inviting! Isn’t this kitchen lovely?
This medium kitchen feels rather large! A beautiful countertop accents the island that features curved seating, a sink and a microwave.
This medium kitchen feels rather large! A beautiful countertop accents the island that features curved seating, a sink and a microwave.

Contemporary Kitchens

The Design Behind Contemporary Kitchens

Contemporary kitchens change with the times and trends. However, their modern feel is what attracts so many buyers. These kitchens are the epitome of fashion meeting functionality by maximizing storage and counterspace while still keeping the sleek look.

You can really let your artistic side shine through a contemporary kitchen. Full overlay cabinetry with simple hardware is very popular to create seamless lines on your kitchen walls. This acts almost as a blank canvas for you to experiment with statement pieces like using natural stone or wood or even a unique backsplash with mosaic tiles. Pops of color like a deep blue or ruby red can elevate any contemporary kitchen. 

Take a look through this photo gallery of some of our contemporary kitchen remodels! Contact us for more information or to start designing your dream kitchen. Or take a second to visit our Instagram page!

We’re PROUD to have won OVER 200 awards! Call our Design Team at (603)891-2916 or visit our website at www.adreamkitchen.com to get started today!

Dream Kitchens, Nashua NH, is like no other kitchen remodeling firm in New England.  The focus is on designing and creating living spaces that make sense, and we look at each project with a fresh eye, making the space work with all the adjacent rooms in your home.  We guarantee we will make your kitchen or bath look uniquely beautiful, incorporating your own personality along the way.  We make your space flow better within your home, creating 30% more storage and noticeably increasing the useable counter space.

Black cabinets meet this artistic grey countertop with brown accents.
Contemporary Kitchens
This brown color pallette creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Contemporary Kitchens are a canvas for any color combination.
Warm yet elegant. Brown and white meet harmoniously in this contemporary kitchen.

White and Grey Remodel-Groton, MA

 This White and Grey Remodel features…

  • White shaker cabinets
  • Driftwood drawers and paneling under island to add dimension
  • Glass cabinets at the top to display décor and colorful cookware
  • Built-in stunning black appliances that fit right into the space
  • Black hood to match appliances
  • Custom backsplash ties all the colors together
  • Granite countertop
  • Peninsula style island with sink facing out 
  • Floor to ceiling pantry cabinets 
  • Pendant lighting over the peninsula
  • Lots of recessed lighting to brighten up the space

The White and Grey Remodel Design

Our White and Grey Remodel is an excellent example of space and style. This large space is excellently redesigned with our Dream Kitchen Designers. We added dimension through a two-toned palette. This kitchen flows together seamlessly to create a welcoming space. Recessed lighting, a custom backsplash, and large countertop space make excellent design choices.

The Cabinets

White shaker cabinets are placed strategically throughout the kitchen. Glass panels elegantly display beautiful cookware or décor. Floor to ceiling pantry cabinets are perfect for all your groceries. 

Driftwood-like wood creates a calm atmosphere. We used this wood for the lower drawers and cabinets. The large space feels even more spacious with paneling under the peninsula island. Cool wooden tones compliment the bright white cabinets perfectly.

The Backsplash and Countertop

The custom backsplash ties together the white, grey, and black. Black appliances stand out with the grey matching hood over the stove. Two pendant lights highlight beautiful white and grey granite countertop.

The Gallery

Imagine yourself in this kitchen! You could prepare food like a professional on the countertop, enjoy a glass of wine with a friend, or entertain without ever feeling separate from the conversation. Check out the pictures below and contact us today to start designing your dream kitchen.

Two hanging lights accent the grey peninsula which seats two.
A combination of grey drawers and white cabinets improve the kitchen´s storage space.
Storage, storage, storage! Floor to ceiling cabinets are an excellent choice to improve storage space.
This stove is tucked away in a corner allowing the cook to have their own space while prepping food.
Glass cabinets top the white cabinets, elegantly displaying decor.

Rustic Modern Kitchen Remodel – Acton, MA

Rustic meets modern in this Country Dream Kitchen.

 A Warm Rustic Yet Modern Kitchen Space With Many Statement Pieces

  • Natural birch cabinetry 
  • Tan granite countertops
  • Large island that extends out into seating for four
  • Pendant lighting hanging over island
  • Warm tones in cabinets and lighting compliments mosaic stone wall
  • Tile backsplash behind stainless-steel hood 
  • Brand new stainless-steel kitchen appliances that fit into space
  • Gorgeous bar with matching birch cabinets and stunning mosaic backsplash
  • Wine cubbies, glass rack, and glass panels to show off decorative barware
  • Glass door beverage cooler to finish the space

The Rustic Modern Kitchen

Rustic meets modern in the design elements of the space. A sturdy birch is used for the cabinetry. A sandy granite countertop compliments the cabinets, while a tan and grey tile backsplash draws your attention to the stove, fitted with a stainless-steel hood. The neutral color palette allows the kitchen to flow from the window to the stone accent wall. This Rustic Modern Kitchen has even more features like…

The Island

A long island sits in the center of the kitchen. Double your storage with additional cabinets at the bottom! A fitted stainless-steel dishwasher fits perfectly in this island. A seating area extends past the sink which doubles as more prep space.

The Lighting

Natural sunlight fills the kitchen through several large windows. Lots of recessed lighting are placed around the outer parts of the kitchen, making the space bright and inviting. Pendant lights hang directly over the island, with a cluster of three directly over the main seating area. 

The Extras

The focal point of this kitchen is the baroque bar. Birch cabinetry and granite countertops continues to brighten up the area. A large section of wine cubbies is sandwiched between two cabinets with glass panels. Display all of your decorative glasses here! The mosaic tile backsplash ties the entire space together with a similar warm color palette. 

Finally…

This birch kitchen remodel is ultimate entertaining space. Cook for your guests with all of the counterspace, make a drink at the stunning bar, and enjoy their company at the island! Take a look at the pictures below and contact us today to start designing your dream kitchen. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram!

The Gallery

Kitchen Remodel Peabody MA

Kitchen Remodel Peabody MA
Kitchen Remodel Peabody MA

Kitchen Remodel Peabody MA

  • Traditional style kitchen remodel Peabody MA in high glass birch cabinetry with raised panel doors and granite countertops is a beautiful addition to the home.
  • Plenty of cabinet storage for pots, pans, mixing bowls, Tupperware, serving dishes, small appliances and anything else the owner could need.
  • Large kitchen island with seating for four is not only a great place to sit for a meal but also provides additional storage.
  • Lots of countertop space to do kitchen prep work.
  • Drawer storage added to kitchen with organization for spatulas and spices so everything has a place.
  • Backsplash tile the complimented the cabinetry with a accent piece behind the range is a beautiful touch to this kitchen remodel.
  • Under cabinet lighting with three hanging pendants a lots of recessed lighting add a lovely ambiance to this kitchen remodel Peabody MA
 

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Cabinet Construction

Cabinet Construction Pressboard vs Plywood

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For many years it was clear that Plywood cabinet construction was better.  In the past, all pressboard was made with sawdust that was pressed and glued together, typically 3/8” thick or less.  Now pressboard can come in MDF – Medium Density fibers which is normally 5/8” or ¾”thick and compressed at a much higher pressure and heat.  These MDF fibers make the construction as strong as Plywood.  In addition, MDF

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Kitchen Cabinet Construction

Kitchen Cabinet Construction

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Nina Hackel Dream Kitchens


Kitchen cabinet construction is all about the thickness of the walls and construction of the cabinet’s box.  Cabinets should have 5/8” or thicker cabinet walls and have a 6” piece of wood in the top front and top back of the cabinet. Think of a cardboard box.  It is very easy to twist that box one way or the other with a very little pressure.  This is completely unacceptable in cabinet construction for obvious reasons.  Cabinets need to be strong and stable. Granite which weighs in the neighborhood of 2,000 pounds will either crack or put so much pressure on the box of a cabinet that the door and drawers will not function properly.  This is called racking.
When you are looking for a cabinet, put your hand inside the top drawer on the top.  If you can feel a strip of wood that is 6” than you can be pretty sure that it is quality construction.  However, if you feel air, this is a poorly constructed box and will not handle granite for any length of time.

Please take a look at some of our projects that feature superb Kitchen Cabinet Construction!
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