Princeton Kitchen Remodel From Start to Finish

Just last week, A&E Construction finished a major kitchen remodel in Princeton, NJ.  The homeowners wanted a clean, modern look with new high-end appliances.

A major concern of the homeowners was creating more space in the kitchen without having to perform an addition. A&E met the homeowner's needs with a fresh, modern design that increased space and movement in the kitchen.

In order to make the most use of the area, A&E re-worked the existing space with a new floor plan that placed the stove-top and appliances in a different area while expanding the floor plan to create more cabinetry and counter top space.

Adding a large Pella architect series window brought more natural light in the room and complimented the sink and faucet area.

A&E installed new Starmark cherry wood cabinetry with a burgundy finish. The dark cabinetry provided a unique contrast with the original, lighter tile that remained in the kitchen. We also installed Crema Bordeaux countertops that further complimented the contrast between the cabinets and the tile.

Balancing the design of the cabinetry and the countertops, A&E installed a silky Ivory Cream Tumbled Limestone back splash. We created a nice custom finish to the stove area by installing an inset tiled niche back splash above the stove-top.

In addition to counter tops and cabinetry, A&E worked with the homeowners in choosing high end appliances including the elegant and functional BlueStar hood & range and a Miele Dishwasher. The Miele dishwasher features a panel on the front of it which gives it the look of completely blending in with the Burgundy finished cabinetry.

Finally, A&E added a custom touch to this kitchen that any wine lover would appreciate. We created a floor to ceiling wine built-in enclosure between the floor to ceiling cabinets that can hold up to 14 bottles!

This Princeton kitchen remodel was completed within a four week time frame thanks to the hard work and dedication of our employees.

Before

Before

Design Rendering

After

After

A&E Construction Out & About in Pennington

We had a wonderful time at Pennington Day this past Saturday and got to meet so many local Pennington and Hopewell residents as well as fellow vendors at the event.

In addition to Pennington Day, we had an eventful couple of weeks as owner Greg Fontaine lent his talents to Pennington's "Busy Town" parade and gave a presentation to graduating 8th graders for Career Day at Timberlane Middle School.

Pennington's "Busy Town" event is based on Richard Scarry's beloved books that introduce children to the people and shops that make up a community.

A&E Owner Greg Fontaine played the part of Mike Mulligan, a steam shovel operator to a tea! 

Organized by Cindy Persichilli, Pennington Library's Children Program Coordinator, this event was a huge success as local merchants and community members played the role of bankers, firefighters, restaurant owners, and construction workers, reading from Scarry's book for the Tollgate kindergartners and Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School children.

See pictures from Pennington Day below:

Meet A&E this Saturday at Pennington Day!

Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather and the company of the local community this Saturday, May 19th for Pennington Day!  A&E Construction is proud to be a vendor yet again at this year’s event.

We will have a table for our construction company as well as for our energy projects so be sure to stop by!  Sign up for an energy audit or simply find out more information on how you can make your home more energy efficient. 

We will be giving out several prizes this year, (worth over $800 in value!) as well as offering informational packets and advice on any of your home concerns. We'll also have our sample backup generator system on hand for any questions about how to prevent flooding in your home and we'll have some freebies for anyone who stops by!

Pennington Day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is held along Main Street in downtown Pennington Boro. Check out some directions if you need help finding it. 

Since its inception in 1980, Pennington Day has engendered community spirit and has aimed to create an open forum for local businesses to communicate with the community at large.  We encourage you to come out to Pennington Day and get to know the small business owners and organization leaders who have continued to make Pennington a stronger, thriving community.

A&E Named Chrysalis Winner for Kitchen Remodel

Pennington Kitchen Remodel

 We are so excited to announce that A&E Construction has been named a winner of the 2012 Chrysalis Awards! This week we found out that we were named the regional winner for best Kitchen Remodel. You can find pictures of our winning kitchen project throughout this blog and on our YouTube Channel. 

The Chrysalis Awards have honored the best remodeling projects throughout the nation for over 19 years. A&E's Pennington kitchen remodel was designed to create a welcoming, elegant kitchen with plenty of space for frequent family gatherings & holiday occasions. 

For this kitchen remodel, we expanded the floor plan while also adding distinctive, contrasting elements such as the handcrafted center island cherry wood cabinetry with ebony island and white perimeter cabinetry.