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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cabinetworks. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Cabinets are roughly 30% of a kitchen budget.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical kitchen remodel around $29,000
The Cabinetworks describes itself as a small kitchen and bath design company in Stratham serving New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and New England. On its Houzz profile it calls itself a designer-owned kitchen and bath design and cabinetry showroom and names Anita Colby, a certified master kitchen and bath designer. It holds 4.8 stars from 59 ratings on Houzz, and seacoastonline.com has written about a kitchen designed with Anita Colby. A recent customer was referred to Anita for a kitchen renovation in Haverhill, MA. Anita worked their goals into the design and gave referrals for appliances, hardware, flooring and backsplash tile, and the customer said the contractor Todd and his tradespeople handled the challenges of an old home renovation while the family lived in the house. A 2026 customer said Anita was responsive, talked with them frequently to review progress and walk through design options, and was respectful of their budget. A 2026 customer who had been without a kitchen for a little over a year said Anita designed the cabinets and suggested a two-tone kitchen when they could not decide on a color. A 2025 customer said Anita designed a kitchen with extra storage and put together a team that stayed on schedule, slipping by only one day. A 2025 customer said Anita connected them with suppliers and contractors that let them finish by their desired completion date. A 2023 customer said the company did their primary bathroom remodel and called Anita's pricing very reasonable. A 2021 customer said they tore out their kitchen down to the original studs and reworked plumbing and wiring, and that Anita worked with their contractors over a 4 month period to install custom cabinetry and woodwork, quartz countertops in three areas and a marble backsplash. A 2021 customer said every company they looked at asked for a hefty non-refundable deposit to provide a final plan except The Cabinetworks, and that when others said a kitchen island could not be done, the Cabinetworks proved them wrong. A 2022 customer said Anita, as the general contractor, never once came to the property and relied on Zoom calls or pictures of the issues, and that about six months after the kitchen was called complete they were still finding problems, including cement left on the fireplace and crown not flush to the ceiling. That 2022 customer said they loved the crew but would probably not use the company again.
“But they didn't do much with it until 2012 when they contracted with Cabinetworks of Stratham. Designer Anita Colby asked Lisa what she wanted, and Lisa described her dream kitchen: Diane Keaton's fictional kitchen in the movie "Something's Gotta Give."”
We were very fortunate when a friend of ours referred us to Anita and her team for our Kitchen Renovation in Haverhill, MA. From the start we felt guided, supported and "heard". At the beginning, we shared our goals for this project and Anita incorporated these creatively into a beautiful design. She gave us great referrals for the many "pieces" of the project; appliances, hardware, flooring and backsplash tile; all of which we used and have benefitted from. The contractor Todd and his tradespeople were skilled, personable, talented and thoughtful about working in our home while we were living here. They overcame the challenges that can come with an old home renovation professionally and skillfully. We love the outcome and are grateful to have met this group of professionals.
We absolutely love our new kitchen, and working with Anita made the entire process a pleasure from start to finish. She was a delight to collaborate with—professional, and incredibly easy to talk to. One of the things that stood out most was her communication style. She was consistently responsive, quick to answer questions, and always made sure we felt informed and supported at every step. Anita talked with us frequenlty to review progress, walk through design options, and adjust plans as needed. She never made us feel rushed or pressured; instead, she listened carefully, offered thoughtful suggestions, and helped us refine our ideas into something even better than we imagined. Her flexibility and patience were invaluable. We also really appreciated how respectful she was of our budget. She helped us make smart choices, found creative solutions, and kept everything on track without sacrificing quality or style. The final result is a kitchen we truly love—beautiful, functional, and perfectly suited to how we live. We highly recommend Anita!
I was left without a kitchen for a little over a year when Anita stepped in and said let me design it for you. she designed the cabinets, and me and my girlfriend were deciding on colors, I loved the appaloosa color and we had decided on it when my girlfriend thought she wanted blue cabinets, so we tossed it around between us with no definite decision, we called Anita and were discussing it with her when she suggested we could do a two-tone in our kitchen. It was the best decision we made. I'm totally happy with my kitchen.
I love my new kitchen! Many thanks to Anita Colby, The CabinetWorks, for designing and delivering the kitchen of my dreams. Anita designed an easy-to-use and functional kitchen, with much needed extra storage. She put together a fantastic team of professionals, who delivered the final product. The team stayed on schedule, only slipping by one day. The cabinetry, workmanship, and colors are beautiful! I get so many compliments!
Anita from Cabinetworks was recommended to my wife and I by Exeter Decorating. We wanted a designer that could work collaboratively with us, but could also bring unique ideas to transform our kitchen. Anita and Cabinetworks delivered excellent service and provided a vision that truly transformed our kitchen. Her attention to detail and technical ability surpassed every expectation we had. I would highly recommend her and Cabinetworks.
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