About Us

Quality built to last a lifetime.

Take comfort in our experience, ethics and ability to stand by and service our products.

Kitchens are universally known as the heart of the home for good reason. From nightly meal preparation to guests congregating around a central island, few things bring more pleasure and beauty to a home than the kitchen.

Hanford Cabinet & Woodworking’s beginnings are a love story of sorts. Owner and founder Stephen Hanford established the renowned Kitchen and Cabinet firm in Connecticut over 40 years ago, based on his love of wood and the inherent beauty and warmth that it brings to life.

Explore the imaginative remodeling options that Hanford Cabinet & Woodworking can provide you:

- View all lines of Products, including custom and quality brands of Cabinetry, Countertops, Furniture, Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures.
- Let us guide you with proper Planning for your design needs and view our Gallery of work for inspiration.
- We welcome you to visit our two-story, timber framed Kitchen and Bath Showroom in Old Saybrook, CT.

Our Team

The founders, Steve and Lane Hanford, started the business in 1978. Their artistic background and passion for craftsmanship and quality gave them the foundation to build the reputation we have today. Woodworking has been a part of the Hanford family for generations with Steve learning the craft from his father, we been a family business from the beginning and the tradition continues. The lifeblood of our family includes, most importantly, our talented craftsman and designers who work together to create and build our clients' dreams.

Steve and Lane Hanford

As founders of Hanford Cabinet, their knowledge and wisdom continue to be a valuable asset to the company. Lane managed much of the behind the scenes while Steve worked in the shop as a master craftsman and in the showroom as designer and project manager. His passion and knowledge for design and woodworking came through in the jobs. Steve grew up working alongside his father in their woodworking shop, his talent both natural and trained turned Hanford Cabinet into the reputable business it is today. Steve's work has been published many times in magazines like Connecticut Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens.

Allison Hanford

Owner and Designer- As Steve and Lane's daughter, Allison grew up learning and appreciating the art of woodworking and the skill of running a business. She started learning the business behind the scenes in the bookkeeping office and moved on to installation and fabrication, then design and management. Allison's passion is working with people to create their dream kitchens and bathrooms, as well as managing the operations at Hanford Cabinet to continue the family tradition of high end quality and service.

Beth Viellette

Designer- Award winning designer Beth Veillette has been proudly working with the Hanford Cabinet team since 1994. She uses her experience and expertise to work with her clients and create stunning designs. She was the first place winner of the 1998 NKBA national design competition and has continued to win awards for her designs. She authored "Kitchen Ideas That Work" which provides advice on design for any budget.

Eric Eldridge

Shop Foreman and Craftsman- Eric has been part of the Hanford Cabinet family for nearly thirty years. He has grown into our lead cabinetmaker and works with our team to build the fine custom cabinetry we proudly stand behind.

Pati Troy

Designer and showroom manager- Pati brings her knowledge and experience with cabinetry design to the team. She is often the helpful friendly voice answering questions and helping customers as they arrive to the showroom.

Shop and Support Staff

Everyone on our team works together, whether behind the scenes or on site, to create beautiful results. We are so grateful to all the members of our staff and the care they take to ensure the best possible experience.