Architectural Kitchen Designs

Justin & his team are amazing to work with! Top quality cabinets made/ installers/ electrician/ plumber. AKD kept us updated every step of the way, were extremely efficient & went above and beyond to make our dream master bath. No short cuts taken, in fact they helped us think of better ideas. Extremely knowledgeable, honest, and great to work with. Would only use them for all future projects

Architectural Kitchen Designs is a family business with years of experience and wonderful craftsmanship. My spouse originally connected with Justin several years prior to our renovation and was thoroughly impressed with the knowledge, quality and ideas coming out of the shop, so remained in touch and even consulted with him as the scope of the job changed. Ultimately, the kitchen became part of a larger home remodel that AKD was able to work within seamlessly. Justin has a keen eye for design across styles and is dedicated to providing clients with a beautiful and, most importantly, functional space. AKD has strong relationships with quality suppliers/fabricators and offered recommendations as needed. We are now six months out from project completion and are grateful for this beautiful heart to our home provided by AKD. We’ll certainly collaborate with AKD in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

Excellent Custom Cabinetry and Exceptional Service

We recently had the pleasure of working with Architectural Kitchen Designs for the custom cabinetry in our new home build, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Justin and his team truly exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the process.

From the beginning, the partnership between Architectural Kitchen Designs and our builder was seamless. The collaboration was evident in the flawless integration of the cabinetry into the overall design of our home. This cohesion added a level of sophistication that truly enhanced the aesthetic appeal of our living spaces, as well as felt like our own.

One of the standout features of working with this team was their open and friendly communication style. Justin and his team were always approachable, responsive, and willing to address any questions or concerns we had; this was our first and hopefully last, home build so we wanted to get it right. This transparent communication fostered a positive working relationship, making the entire project a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Moreover, we appreciated the time and attention Architectural Kitchen Designs dedicated to working with my wife and me to choose the perfect pieces for our home. Their expertise and guidance in selecting the right materials, colors, and styles were invaluable. They demonstrated a genuine commitment to understanding our vision and translating it into beautifully crafted cabinetry that truly reflects our taste and lifestyle.

We highly recommend Architectural Kitchen Designs for their exceptional craftsmanship, positive collaboration with builders, open communication style, and personalized approach to designing custom cabinetry. Our home has been transformed into a space that not only meets but exceeds our expectations, thanks to the dedication and expertise of Justin and his team.

Thank you SO much!

Justin and his team were great to work with. They were all very professional and would bend over backwards to help you get what you want. The workmanship was top notch and their eye for design helped to problem solve in a way that fit your needs and we’re stylish. I am enjoying my new kitchen even more than I expected.

When we decided to remodel our kitchen, we vetted several companies but ultimately decided on AKD. Justin and his team were professional, responsive, and provided a high quality custom kitchen. The end result was exactly what we had asked for. If you are looking to have your kitchen remodeled, I would strongly recommend AKD.

I Have been an Architectural/Real Estate Photographer for over 10 years, for the past few years I have been lucky enough to be photographing ADKs projects. Justin, John and their team do amazing work!! As a photographer I can appreciate the attention to detail -the craftsmanship -the thoughtful design. Each Kitchen (&-bathroom) is meticulously planned out with a level of precision second to none. . They love what they do and it shows. Every homeowner I meet all Rave about their Kitchens and how much they liked working with ADK.

My clients located in Fairfield worked with Justin to design and build their kitchen, vanities and built-in shelving on each side of their fireplace. The quality and craftsmanship came out beautiful. You can choose any custom color you wish and the paint finish was flawless. There were a few adjustments needed after install (which is normal!) and he was very responsive and helpful on getting everything perfect as soon as he can. I highly recommend!!

Justin and his crew at AKD did a fabulous job on the custom cabinetry throughout our new construction. While he can design excellent work on his own, he was super flexible working with our interior designer. Throughout the process he was always available to explain and answer and questions with his deep knowledge and passion for the field. The work was completed swiftly and with clear attention to detail in addition to close follow up. Would love to work with AKD again and would highly recommend to anyone else

We used AKD for a full house restoration/remodel after a house fire. John and his team of contractors was professional, timely, and precise. John was easy to work with, flexible, and we were in two months earlier than expected. John was able to find the silver lining out of a very stressful, unexpected situation. We would highly recommend him for any renovation project.

Working with Architectural Kitchen Design was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. I had interviewed several other kitchen contractors and there was always something missing. I found what was missing with Justin. His creative expertise helped us make design and layout choices beyond what we imagined to be possible. He helped me see beyond white cabinets and helped me to have fun throughout the material selection process. AKD was proactive, knowledgeable, and performed excellent custom work all within the budget. Our kitchen is now a stunning centerpiece to our home and receives rave reviews from every visitor. We recommend AKD to all of our friends and family and to you!

The whole staff at AKD are professional, accommodating and meticulous with details. Justin took our raw ideas and enhanced them into the amazing kitchen we now have. The whole team (John, Justin, Tyler, Matt) had patience with our constant changes and took their time to ensure we had exactly what we wanted.

We hired Justin and his team to design and construct our custom home’s kitchen, pantry, study, powder room, and several other areas. This was a big project and we are probably more detail oriented than his average client, but Justin handled everything perfectly. Design part was really fun, with 3-D renderings of what we discussed to go over everything and make necessary changes. They were all very patient, professional, and timely. The end result is amazing: our house gets a lot of compliments and the Justin’s cabinets (especially the kitchen) are definitely mentioned! In fact, a friend of ours hired Justin after seeing what he did for us. Definitely recommended!

We used AKD for our kitchen remodel. I appreciated how much time and input AKD provided during the design phase to ensure our layout and materials aligned with our vision of a dream kitchen. It was a pleasure to work with the AKD team, the quality and finish of the custom cabinetry is top notch and our kitchen is now our favorite room in the house. I will definitely be using them again for future projects.

Justin and his Dad, John, are part of a local, multi-generational custom carpentry shop, and they are highly experienced craftsmen! My wife and I engaged Justin and his team for our new construction home’s kitchen design and installation. For 4 months, Justin worked with us on every painstaking detail to get it right, including helping us to think about the most optimal kitchen cabinetry layout, the different closing / opening systems, pros and cons of each layout / cabinet style, the sizing of each, the installation process, and he went the extra mile with incorporating custom veneer options for our upper cabinets. On the day of installation, John and Justin both showed up with their crew and spent the entire day making sure every hinge and door was installed correctly. They also came back to make minor adjustments once we’ve moved in and the house has settled. As someone who is super detailed oriented, I found Justin to be very client focused, and he was flexible as well as resourceful when we needed to make changes on the fly. I have visited Justin and John at their shop, and they run a very efficient and top notch operation. Above all, they love carpentry and really care about their craft! The results speak for themselves - my wife and I are very grateful that we got to work with Justin and his crew. We have a beautiful and well-designed kitchen cabinetry, and would recommend this family owned business for their expert craftsmanship and customer service.

We used Architectural Kitchen Designs to remodel our kitchen in Newtown, Connecticut in 2021. We have had several months now to digest the final outcome of this project and we are constantly commenting that AKD truly did create our dream kitchen for us. It's functional, it's gorgeous, it's unique, and it captures all the details that we were looking for in this remodel. The craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding. This project was on budget and the team at AKD was great at communication. The kitchen is the heart of our home and it is now a space where we love to entertain. Justin and John very obviously take great pride in their work, and it shows. We would not hesitate to use AKD in the future for other projects within our house, or to recommend this company to our friends and family.

After contacting other kitchen companies who really didn’t listen to our wishes AKD was a joy to work with. They walked us through all steps from the design to the installation. They offered suggestions which we found very useful. The installers showed attention to detail and made sure the well made cabinets fit perfectly despite irregularities in our walls. The entire crew were quick, neat, and easy to work with. It was a pleasure to work with a company that takes pride in their work and stands by their product.

We have nothing but great things to say about our experiences with AKD. We've used them for multiple bathroom remodels, a kitchen remodel, new flooring (hardwood and tile), and much more and each time the end product exceeded our expectations. Their team is extremely professional, honest, and a great value. The quality of the cabinetry is second to none and it is obvious that no corners are cut or shortcuts taken - they are very strong, installed properly, and the finishes/hardware are durable but beautiful.

John and Lisa of AKD were wonderful to work with. They have great ideas, patience and aim to please. My initial plan to remodel two bathrooms turned into an entire house renovation including the wrap-around porch. The transformation is amazing, and the house looks absolutely beautiful! I am very happy with the work that was done and would highly recommend AKD.

Let me start by saying we highly recommend AKD and love our kitchen.
We had been talking to different companies about a remodel of our very old, outdated, and minimally functional kitchen. Everyone but AKD came in with a "plan" that really was just replacing cabinets and changing the island a bit. When Justin came in he immediately looked at our situation, suggested changing out some windows to allow for another bank of cabinets and tremendous cabinet space. We were sold - a completely new design, improved storage and heaps more counter space, and best of all significantly improved functionality.
I'm not going to lie - it was not a joy to go through. But everything was done perfectly in a very imperfect location (our house is 142 years old and nothing is level). The subcontractors were all top notch and everyone was very accommodating. Requested changes were made well and without complaint. When something didn't function as we hoped it would Justin's answer was "we will make it right." And he did. And to not give the wrong impression, those were always minor things.
There is not a single complaint I can make except that the project took a long long time - in part due to some difficult to install equipment we wanted. (The installer told us it was the most difficult installation he ever did.)
I have spoken to friends and our experience with a remodel was so much better and easier than they had with other contractors. From design originality to perfect execution (Justin is a perfectionist and it shows in the final product) I truly believe you cannot do better than AKD for your remodel.

AKD brought our kitchen dreams to reality! With their thoughtful design and vision, we were able to maximize space and improve functionality. Everyone who comes into our home comments about how beautiful our kitchen is. Cannot thank them enough for their incredible work. We have already recommended them many times over!