In this special edition of Shorethings, we highlight five companies influencing today’s kitchen projects

Distinctive coastlines, sprawling beaches, unparalleled sunsets—the undoubtable beauty of the Cape and Islands provides inspiration for home designers to create one-of-a-kind designs across the area. Here we highlight five such designers, showcasing elements that make their companies unique, and, more importantly, uniquely “Cape Cod.” If you’re looking to redesign a space in your home or even just to freshen up an existing look, then you are in luck because the Cape and Islands have so much to offer. Read on, and get motivated for your next home design project.

American Tile & Stone

Photo by Paige Biviano

American Tile and Stone Design, Inc. is dedicated to providing customers with flexibility and limitless design choices for all their tile needs. “Tile is just as effective and beautiful in stone as it is in ceramic,” says company owner Alessandra Christensen. As their spacious showroom demonstrates, customers can order stone as a tile option in any dimension, even the size of an entire shower wall, giving their project a sleek, original look.

181 Falmouth Road, Hyannis • 508-957-2189 • americangranitedesigninc.com

Mid-Cape Home Centers

The many showrooms of Mid-Cape Home Centers turn your design ideas into reality. “As we continue to partner with both homeowners and builders, we keep our displays current and cover a wide style and investment range,” says Crystal Pieschel of the Mid-Cape Home team. The company has four showrooms located across the Cape and Islands, helping customers to visualize creative spaces and experience new and innovative products firsthand.

465 Route 134, South Dennis • 800-295-9220 • midcape.net

Bayside Kitchen and Bath

Design by Peggy Freitas

“This kitchen’s owner is very outgoing. We wanted the design to fit her personality,” says Michelle Moulton of Bayside Kitchen and Bath. The goal in this project was to create an open and inviting space, using bright lighting to accentuate the home’s amazing view of the Bourne Bridge. The custom cabinetry is suited to the client’s specific needs, and ties the project together in a way that is both effective and elegant.

419 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth • 888-457-5577 • baysidekitchens.com

KAM Appliances

KAM Appliances’ Hyannis showroom features an eye-catching, cost-effective selection of appliances. “The beauty of this showroom is that a large variety of the appliances are functional,” says Sarah Richardson, director of marketing. Want to fully understand the capabilities of your future dishwasher, range or steam oven? This is the place. KAM Appliances is a family owned store, dedicated to outstanding service and pricing, with locations across the Cape and Islands.

201 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis • 800-649-2221 • kamonline.com

BLDG Group

This traditional kitchen remodel was put together in Orleans by BLDG Group. Owner Jim Sangiovanni comments that almost every fixture featured in the project is custom made, including the stainless hood and the handmade backsplash. “We complimented the soft curvature of the custom ceiling with curved base end cabinets to tie it all together,” he says. BLDG Group’s attention to detail is made obvious through this eye-catching project.

162 Route 6A, Orleans • 508-240-2377