Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Cabinetry in Bath, Maine
Founded in 1974, Kennebec Company has established itself as a leader in custom cabinetry, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Our team of skilled cabinetmakers, designers, and engineers specializes in creating handcrafted cabinetry tailored to the architectural style of your home and the unique needs of your family. Rooted in the rugged natural beauty of the Maine coast, we prioritize quality, sustainability, and enduring design. Our process begins with in-home consultations and extends through meticulous construction, using premium materials like quarter-sawn wood and mortise-and-tenon joinery to ensure durability.We serve clients seeking period-inspired or contemporary cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices, with a showroom in historic Bath, Maine. Our commitment to environmental responsibility includes sourcing sustainable materials and employing low-VOC finishes. With decades of experience, we build functional art that enhances homes for generations, fostering deep relationships with clients and trades partners alike.
Services
Custom cabinetry
Kitchen cabinets
Bathroom cabinets
Home office cabinets
Period-inspired cabinets
Cabinet installation
Sustainable cabinetry
Cabinet design consultation
Workshop tours
Catalog requests
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 49 years of expertise in period-inspired and modern cabinetry.
- Our team includes master craftsmen and designers with deep industry knowledge.
- We use mortise-and-tenon joinery and quarter-sawn wood for superior durability.
- Our sustainable practices include LEED-certified materials and low-VOC finishes.
- We provide personalized in-home consultations and guided workshop tours.
Services
Custom cabinetry
Kennebec Company creates handcrafted custom cabinetry tailored to your home's architecture. Using traditional techniques like mortise-and-tenon joinery and quarter-sawn wood, we ensure durability and timeless aesthetics. Our designers collaborate closely with clients to deliver functional art that enhances kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices.
Period-inspired cabinets
Specializing in period-inspired cabinetry, we recreate the elegance of historic styles while incorporating modern functionality. Our team adapts designs to match architectural eras, from colonial to mid-century modern, ensuring authenticity through hand-finishing techniques and historically accurate materials.
Sustainable cabinetry
We prioritize sustainability by sourcing FSC-certified wood and using low-VOC finishes. Our LEED-compliant materials and waste-minimizing practices ensure environmentally responsible cabinetry. This commitment extends to energy-efficient LED lighting integration and long-lasting designs that reduce replacement needs.
Cabinet installation
Our expert team handles every aspect of cabinet installation, ensuring precise fit and finish. From initial measurements to final adjustments, we guarantee seamless integration with your space. The process includes coordinating with homeowners to maintain workflow efficiency and minimize disruption.
Cabinet design consultation
We offer personalized in-home consultations to understand your vision and space requirements. Our designers provide tailored recommendations, material samples, and 3D visualizations. This collaborative process ensures cabinetry that aligns with both aesthetic preferences and practical needs.
People
James Stewart
Owner
James Stewart rose from cabinetmaker to owner through dedication to craft. He fosters a company culture that excites craftspeople and homeowners alike, emphasizing collaboration and passion for cabinetry.
Heather Krausse
Designer
Heather Krausse, with a background in human ecology and architecture, apprenticed under a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple. She brings organic design principles to Kennebec Company, blending architectural expertise with creative vision.
Marrion Ladd
Woodworker
Marrion Ladd specializes in historic window restoration and leaded glass. She teaches woodworking classes for underrepresented groups, combining technical skill with a passion for preserving traditional craftsmanship.
David Bennett
Cabinetmaker
David Bennett transitioned from architectural drafting to cabinetmaking, valuing indoor work. With an engineering background, he excels at blending custom and production work, taking pride in precise, functional designs.
Ria Towle
Team Member
Ria Towle brings executive administrative experience to Kennebec Company. Born in England, she finds inspiration in Maine's beauty and culture, contributing organizational expertise while embracing the company's artisan heritage.
Questions
What makes Kennebec Company Company's cabinetry unique?
Our cabinetry combines traditional techniques like mortise-and-tenon joinery with modern functionality. Each piece is handcrafted in Maine using premium materials and period-accurate designs tailored to your home.
Do you offer sustainable cabinetry options?
Yes. We use FSC-certified wood, LEED-compliant materials, and low-VOC finishes. Our practices minimize waste, and we incorporate energy-efficient LED lighting into cabinetry designs.
Can you match historic architectural styles?
Our period-inspired cabinets replicate styles from colonial to mid-century modern. We employ hand-finishing techniques and historically accurate materials to ensure authenticity in older homes.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Bath, Maine, we serve clients seeking custom cabinetry nationwide. Our process includes remote consultations and detailed project planning for out-of-state clients.
How does the design process work?
We begin with in-home consultations to understand your needs. Our designers provide material samples, 3D visualizations, and tailored recommendations, ensuring cabinetry aligns with your space and style.
Can I tour your workshop?
Yes. We offer guided tours of our Bath, Maine workshop by appointment. This allows clients to see our craftsmanship firsthand and understand the meticulous process behind each cabinet.
Reviews (3)
Ken Grady
Dec 13, 2021
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We have used Kennebec for more our kitchen, and our butler's pantry - I cannot say enough about how wonderful they are to work with, helping and iterating the design to ensure it fit our needs and uses, and the most beautiful end result. Even accommodating our requests to incorporate and use reclaimed pieces that came out of the house to enhance the final look, and create absolutely unique pieces that feel like they've been in place for decades. And every member of the team is a joy to work with!
Mdjak
Jan 20, 2018
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When you want the best, go to Kennebec. The designers are top notch and act as if they are designing their own kitchen, down to the finest detail. Everything is explained. They take you on a tour of the workshop so you can watch cabinets through every stage of construction and see the craftsmanship and care that goes into every step. The design, construction, thoughtfulness that goes into each piece is unsurpassed. Definitely expensive, but you get what you pay for, hand's down. Highly recommended.
Vicki Williams
Jan 09, 2017
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Wendy Mansfield from Kennebec designed our kitchenin 1995. The craftsman there did a beautiful job in the construction. Very authentic to the period of my home. The cabinet furniture looks as good as when it was installed. I would highly recommend. Thanks again Kennebec.
