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Kitchens & Countertops

From a single vanity top to a fully custom kitchen, we handle design, cabinetry and countertops under one roof — with honest guidance and pricing that respects your budget.

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Cabinetry, Personalized for You

The kitchen is the soul of your home. We carry lines chosen for quality and value — from warm inviting woods to sleek painted finishes — and when a project calls for something that can't come out of a catalog, our own cabinet shop in Chester builds it custom.

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Recent Kitchens, Close to Home

Real projects for real neighbors — click any photo to see it full size.

Classic White Inset Kitchen & Mudroom

Brighton Cabinetry · Heartland flush-inset door · Dover paint (kitchen) and Iceberg paint (mudroom)

Essex, CT
White inset kitchen in Essex CT with island, pendant lights and quartz countertopsWide view of a white Brighton inset kitchen in Essex CT with wide-plank wood floorsMudroom with white built-in cabinets, bench and hooks in Essex CTMudroom storage wall with cubbies and coat hooks in Essex CT

Quarter-Sawn White Oak Kitchen

Brighton Cabinetry · Heritage flush-inset door · quarter-sawn white oak, Mesquite finish

Deep River, CT
Quarter-sawn white oak inset kitchen in Deep River CT with white quartz counters and grey tile backsplashWhite oak cabinets with peninsula seating and marble-look quartz in Deep River CTRange wall with white oak cabinets and stainless microwave hood in Deep River CTPull-out spice rack beside the range in a white oak kitchenWhite oak sink wall with window and grey subway tile in Deep River CTClose-up of quarter-sawn white oak drawer fronts with black bar pullsWhite oak kitchen looking toward the sink and dishwasher in Deep River CT

Bright Full-Overlay Kitchen

Fabuwood Cabinetry · Galaxy full-overlay door · Dove paint

Guilford, CT
White Fabuwood Galaxy kitchen in Guilford CT with sage green tile backsplash and window over the sinkFull-height pantry cabinet beside a stainless French-door refrigerator in Guilford CTRoll-out drawers inside a base cabinet in a Guilford CT kitchenRange wall with white cabinets, sage tile and stainless microwave hood in Guilford CTCorner of a white kitchen with sage green tile and quartz counters in Guilford CT

Behind the doors

See How Brighton Cabinetry Is Made

Our most popular line starts with the highest-quality materials and finishes every piece by hand. These short films from Brighton show the craftsmanship you'll be living with for decades.

Inside Brighton Cabinetry
Brighton Cabinetry
The Brighton Story
Brighton Cabinetry

All major brands

Fabricator-Direct Countertops

  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Quartz
  • Corian

Choosing a countertop can be overwhelming — every material has advantages and trade-offs. As a fabricator-direct dealer we sell every major surface: natural granite and marble, quartz from Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone and Viatera, plus Corian solid surface. Granite remains the most affordable natural stone; quartz is today's most popular choice for its stain resistance; Corian is one of the few 100% non-porous surfaces — bacteria can't be absorbed, and it's endlessly repairable.

We also fabricate bathroom countertops and vanity tops in every material we carry. Come browse full slabs and hundreds of samples in the showroom — the best way to choose a surface is to stand next to it.

Racks of granite and quartz countertop samples in the Pondside showroom in Deep River
Hundreds of granite and quartz samples in the showroom
Modern white kitchen with marble-look quartz countertops and black fixtures
Marble-look quartz — the look of stone with everyday durability
Seamless integrated Corian sink and countertop
Corian with an integrated sink — seamless, non-porous, easy to keep clean

Surfaces We Carry

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Fabricated by Our Trusted Partners

Compact L-shaped kitchen in Old Saybrook, CT with white cabinets, subway tile and quartz island

How a Pondside Kitchen Comes Together

  1. Design appointment. Bring measurements, photos and ideas — or have us measure in your home. We design around how your family actually lives.
  2. Selections. Door styles, finishes, hardware and surfaces, side by side in the showroom, with a designer who knows what works together.
  3. Free estimate. A clear, itemized quote. No pressure, no games — we earn projects on value.
  4. Fabrication & installation. Cabinets arrive, tops are templated and fabricated, and licensed local installers finish the job right.

Bring your kitchen ideas to Deep River.

Stop by the Deep River showroom or call — estimates are always free.