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Kitchen Advantage

Updated 2026-09-09 · 14,833 reviewed · 594 listed · Scored from 49 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(49) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningHigh-End Custom & Luxury KitchensKitchen Cabinet Refacing & InstallationSmall Kitchen Updates & RepairsCountertop InstallationFull Kitchen RemodelingEco-Friendly & Sustainable Remodeling
Kitchen Advantage
Location
North Haven
Services
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning, High-End Custom & Luxury Kitchens, Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Installation
Reviews
49
Best for
Homeowners on the Connecticut Shoreline seeking semi-custom or custom kitchens with strong design input and willingness to hire separate installation contractors.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-09. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-09.

What do recent reviews say?

Kitchen Advantage delivers thoughtful kitchen design and cabinet work backed by reliable staff. Reviewers consistently praise designers like Lisa and Chellie for responsiveness and attention to detail, and installers like Brian for precision. A 2017 kitchen still looks fresh today. The main friction point: some customers hit unexpected costs mid-project (extra panels, hardware) and had trouble reaching staff on defect issues afterward. Pricing runs high, and the 3-star review notes the business coordinates design and sales but doesn't do installation-you'll hire contractors separately.

Praised for
  • responsive staff and communication
  • skilled design and craftsmanship
  • professional project coordination
  • quality holds up over time
Watch-outs
  • hidden costs and incomplete specs
  • difficult follow-up on defects
  • cabinet fitting issues not caught in design
  • pricing at the higher end
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Best for: Homeowners on the Connecticut Shoreline seeking semi-custom or custom kitchens with strong design input and willingness to hire separate installation contractors.
Think twice if: Ask upfront which cabinets, hardware, and panels are included to avoid mid-project surprises. If you need one vendor for design, materials, and installation, this may not be the fit.

What are they good at?

  • experienced kitchen designers (Lisa, Chellie) praised for collaboration and creativity
  • high-quality cabinet craftsmanship that endures
  • meticulous attention to detail and timeline management
  • semi-custom and custom cabinetry options

Worth knowing

  • Designer Chellie Root noted for patience and problem-solving across multiple reviews and years
  • Designer Lisa praised for responsiveness and creativity in home-building context
  • Installer Brian Smith consistently cited for precision and care
  • Granite and backsplash work coordinated with third parties (Stone Valley Granite and Marble example)
  • 2017 kitchen in Old Lyme reported still looking fresh and well-maintained nearly a decade later
  • White inset cabinets paired with high-end appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero) noted as successful aesthetic matches

What reviews say by service

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning
Designers Lisa and Chellie consistently praised for approachability, knowledge, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving through design changes
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Installation
Custom and semi-custom cabinetry quality and craftsmanship praised; one complaint about missing panels not flagged upfront and cabinet-to-cabinet fit issues
Full Kitchen Remodeling
Strong overall experience when work is coordinated well, but coordination gaps led to cost overruns and delayed problem resolution for at least one customer
High-End Custom & Luxury Kitchens
Successfully paired custom cabinetry with luxury appliances; durability and timeless aesthetic noted after near-decade of use
Countertop Installation
Countertop work coordinated with third-party installer; described as part of seamless overall project in positive reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.76 average across the 281 kitchen cabinet refacing & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Does Kitchen Advantage handle all the installation work, or do I need to hire contractors separately?
Kitchen Advantage handles design and cabinet sales. For cabinet installation, countertops, backsplash, and other trades, you will need to hire and manage separate contractors. The business can recommend partners, but those are independent transactions.
What's included in a cabinet order to avoid surprises?
Ask during the design consultation which panels, hardware, and finishing items are included in the initial quote. One customer was charged an extra couple thousand dollars for panels that should have been specified upfront.
How long do kitchens from Kitchen Advantage hold up?
A 2017 white-cabinet kitchen with natural wood accents in Old Lyme was reported as looking fresh and stylish nearly a decade later, with no fading or wear issues.
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Last updated 2026-09-09