We are committed to helping homeowners understand just how many good options they have when it comes to buying new cabinetry. From preventing common mistakes, to understanding how the entire process should work, our goal is to ensure you are as prepared as possible when making such an important (and expensive!) decision. In our new Company Spotlight series, we will be featuring cabinet companies that are not only excelling in their craft, but setting a positive example for the entire industry.
Enter Coppes Napanee. Established in 1876, it stands as the longest continuously-operated woodworking company in the United States and for good reason: simply put, they do things the right way.
This Is What Quality Looks Like
I actually said "wow" out loud the first time I read through these features. Unfortunately, it's incredibly easy to cut corners in cabinetry (often in the pursuit of shaving costs)... so when a company flat-out refuses to compromise on their standards, it is a direct testament to their integrity.
Every detail of their cabinetry, trim, and finishes is carefully considered and meticulously crafted. Their president proudly proclaimed "we aren't just a factory. We're craftsmen, woodworkers, and artisans" and I couldn't agree more. Doing work of this caliber is a labor of love and the result of decades of experience.
To get a little cabinet nerdy here, #3 is a brilliant way of preventing any seams from opening up years down the road. That specific construction method is time consuming, very complicated, and inefficient... yet done intentionally to ensure their product lasts for decades.
We Get Paid To Not Say "No"
The two Mast brothers that now own Coppes Napanee were proud to say no project is too complicated. In fact, they pride themselves on saying "we get paid to not say 'no'". This walnut kitchen below was crafted entirely from wood sourced on the home's property, a project most shops would have turned down.
How To Buy
Coppes Napanee works directly with designers and is sold through a select group of showrooms found here. If there isn't a showroom in your area, companies like Coppes Napanee set the standard for what proper custom cabinetry is and can be used to gauge the quality of other companies and their process in your local market.
The Value Of Unbiased Advice
Building new or remodeling a house can be an incredibly stressful and anxious process. Especially if you feel your builder, contractor, or cabinetmaker isn't as supportive as you'd prefer. That is why Wayhome exists: to support you. We understand that you're not just building a house, you're creating a home, and every detail has to be perfect.
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