Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Cabinetry Crafted with Maine Craftsmanship
Founded in 1974, Kennebec Company has established itself as a leader in custom cabinetry, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Our team of skilled designers, engineers, and woodworkers specializes in creating bespoke cabinetry tailored to the architectural style of your home and the needs of your family. With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on using time-honored techniques like mortise and tenon joinery and quarter-sawn wood selection to ensure durability and aesthetic excellence. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of locally sourced, sustainably harvested materials and low-VOC finishes that meet LEED standards. We serve clients through personalized in-home consultations, meticulous design, and installation, ensuring every project reflects our clients' unique vision.Our showroom in Bath, Maine, showcases over 49 years of generational relationships with clients and trades partners, underscoring our dedication to quality and service. We believe cabinetry should be functional art, built to last a lifetime while honoring Maine's legacy of craftsmanship. Our team's expertise extends to period-inspired designs and modern adaptations, making us a trusted partner for kitchens, bathrooms, and custom millwork. We stand by our work with a reputation earned through decades of precision, care, and environmental responsibility.
Services
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Period-Inspired Cabinetry
Bathroom Vanities
Home Office Millwork
Sustainable Cabinet Solutions
Showroom Consultations
Cabinet Finishing Services
Historic Restoration
LED Lighting Integration
Wood Selection Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of expertise in period-inspired and modern cabinetry.
- Our team uses sustainably sourced materials and eco-friendly finishing processes.
- Each project benefits from traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon.
- We provide personalized in-home design consultations and installation services.
- Our LEED-certified practices ensure environmental responsibility without compromising quality.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- CHPS
Services
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Our custom kitchen cabinets combine traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality. Using quarter-sawn wood and mortise-and-tenon joinery, we create durable, timeless designs tailored to your home's architecture. Each piece is finished with low-VOC materials for lasting beauty and environmental responsibility.
Period-Inspired Cabinetry
Specializing in period-accurate cabinetry, we replicate historic styles while integrating modern features. Our team studies architectural details to ensure authenticity, using hand-finishing techniques that mirror 18th- and 19th-century craftsmanship for homes requiring traditional aesthetics.
Sustainable Cabinet Solutions
We prioritize sustainability through locally sourced wood, LEED-certified plywood, and water-based finishes. Our processes minimize waste and environmental impact, offering clients durable cabinetry that aligns with eco-conscious values without sacrificing quality or design integrity.
Bathroom Vanities
Custom bathroom vanities are crafted to match your home's style, from colonial to contemporary. We use moisture-resistant materials and hand-applied finishes to ensure longevity, combining practicality with the same attention to detail as our kitchen cabinetry.
Home Office Millwork
Tailored home office solutions include built-in cabinetry, desks, and shelving designed for both aesthetics and functionality. We incorporate period-appropriate details and modern storage innovations, creating spaces that enhance productivity while reflecting your personal style.
People
James Stewart
Owner
James Stewart founded Kennebec Company in 1974, rising from cabinetmaker to owner through dedication to craft. He fosters a culture of collaboration, ensuring every project reflects the company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Heather Krausse
Designer
Heather Krausse, a College of the Atlantic graduate, brings architectural expertise and a background in organic design. Her work bridges historic preservation with modern functionality, informed by apprenticeship under a Frank Lloyd Wright associate.
Marrion Ladd
Woodworker
Marrion Ladd specializes in historic window restoration and leaded glass. She joined Kennebec Company in 2021, sharing her passion for preserving old homes while teaching woodworking classes to underrepresented groups in the trades.
David Bennett
Cabinetmaker
David Bennett transitioned from architectural drafting to cabinetmaking, drawn to Kennebec Company's blend of custom and production work. With a background in engineering, he ensures precision in every piece, balancing technical skill with artistic vision.
Kristen LaValle
Designer
Kristen LaValle, a Hartwick College alumna, draws inspiration from Maine's coastal colors and New England architecture. Her 15+ years in interior design inform cabinetry that harmonizes aesthetic appeal with practical living needs.
Questions
What makes Kennebec Company's cabinetry unique?
Our cabinetry combines traditional techniques like mortise-and-tenon joinery with modern sustainability practices, using locally sourced wood and low-VOC finishes for lasting, eco-friendly quality.
Do you offer period-accurate designs?
Yes, we specialize in replicating historic styles while integrating modern functionality, ensuring authenticity through hand-finishing techniques and architectural research.
Can I visit your showroom?
Our Bath, Maine showroom showcases eight cabinetry vignettes. Appointments are required Monday-Friday, with guided workshop tours available upon request.
Are your materials environmentally responsible?
We use sustainably harvested wood, LEED-certified plywood, and water-based finishes to minimize environmental impact while maintaining durability and aesthetic excellence.
How do you ensure custom fit?
We provide in-home consultations to understand your space and lifestyle, tailoring designs to your home's architecture and functional needs through collaborative planning.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Maine, we serve clients nationwide through personalized consultations, leveraging our expertise to create cabinetry suited to diverse architectural styles and environments.
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
Jun 13, 2016
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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.
