The Kitchen

Local materials are used throughout the house. White pine from a local sawmill is the predominate wood. It was used to build the raised panel cabinets, the built-in pantry, a cooking utensil center and to make all the trim on the windows and doors. Into the surface of the wood is rubbed a combination stain/polyurethane finish to give it an aged, durable and blemish-free finish. The counter is made of wire sawn granite from a local quarry inlaid with a Kohler white double-bowl porcelain sink.

The table and chairs were built by a local furniture maker who specializes in shaker-inspired designs.

The stained glass that you see throughout the house was created by an artist who was a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Stained glass is not a characteristically Shaker feature, but adds a unique domestic touch reflecting the personality of the home's occupants. I like to view the Shaker trim as a base upon which the homeowners can add their own personal touches.

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