1170East

1170East Custom Living -
Cabinets and countertops - Showroom

06/08/2026

Traditional swinging upper cabinets look fine on paper... until you’re actively cooking and constantly dodging the doors. 🤦‍♂️

When we design kitchens at 1170 East, we prioritize workflow just as much as aesthetics. If you are mapping out a Rhode Island kitchen remodel, vertical lift systems are a complete game-changer:

🔹 Zero Blocked Workspaces – Leave them wide open while prepping without hitting your head.
🔹 Perfect Ergonomics – Smooth mechanical lift hardware that stays out of your way.
🔹 Seamless Lines – The ultimate way to achieve a clean, handleless luxury kitchen design.

The best part? You don’t have to guess how your wood grains match your countertops. At our physical kitchen design hub, we’ve integrated our cabinetry studio directly with the on-site First Class Marble & Granite gallery. We can match your layout to full-size stone slabs in seconds.

Don’t design a space you’ll regret using in two years. Work with an experienced kitchen designer to get it right from concept to installation.

📍 Visit Us: 1170 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
🌊 Serving Newport, Bristol, Middletown, Jamestown, Tiverton, and surrounding communities.

📲 Click the link in our bio to book your private showroom consultation or design walkthrough!

05/31/2026

You don’t need traditional hardware to create a high-end kitchen. ✨

While classic handles will always have a place in design, the shift toward European-inspired warm minimalism is taking over modern luxury renovations. Homeowners looking for an ultra-clean, architectural aesthetic are moving toward completely flush, handleless cabinetry featuring advanced touch-to-open technology and concealed pulls.

Here is why this seamless layout is transforming premium custom spaces:

▪️ Zero Visual Noise: Eliminating hardware creates a continuous, clean wall of modern cabinetry. This turns your kitchen into an elegant architectural statement rather than just a utility workspace.

▪️ Streamlined Maintenance: No hardware means no handles to polish, no cooking grease buildup around backplates, and flat surfaces that wipe clean in seconds.

▪️ Effortless Functionality: High-end mechanical touch-to-open cabinetry allows you to open a hidden drawer or cabinet with a gentle nudge, even when your hands are completely full.

It is a sleek, modern luxury alternative that feels incredibly premium to use every single day.

💬 Let’s settle the debate in the comments:
Would you choose traditional hardware or seamless, handleless cabinetry for your home?

📌 Save this post to your kitchen remodel mood board for later!

🛠️ Experience the Future of Cabinetry in Rhode Island
Want to test this hidden storage technology in person? Visit our Aquidneck Island showroom to browse our custom collections, feel the mechanics, and map out your dream home with our team.

📍 1170 East – Custom Living
1170 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to book your private showroom consultation today

05/25/2026

Here at 1170 East in Portsmouth, RI, we take the stress out of cabinetry design and kitchen remodeling.

No guesswork—just expert layouts, a wide range of quality cabinet options, and a team ready to guide your project from concept to installation. 📏

📍 Designing for homes across Newport, Bristol, Middletown, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Portsmouth.

Tap the link in our bio to book your private showroom consultation. 📲

05/14/2026

Looking for the ultimate Rhode Island kitchen design and luxury home renovation experience?

Bringing your vision to life requires seamless collaboration. At 1170 East, we’ve eliminated the stress of scattered design meetings by bringing everything together in one thoughtfully curated showroom experience.

Stop by our design studio and showroom to:

✨ Work with our team of experienced kitchen designers
✨ Explore cabinetry from a variety of brands and styles
✨ Match your layout directly with the on-site First Class Marble & Granite gallery

We proudly serve homeowners across Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, Jamestown, and surrounding Rhode Island communities, helping bring high-end kitchen and home renovation projects to life with precision and care.

Let’s start your next Rhode Island kitchen remodel or home renovation project with absolute precision. 🌊

📍 Visit us: 1170 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
🔗 Click the link in your bio to book your free kitchen design consultation.

04/30/2026

We loved completing this whole-house custom cabinetry project in 📍 Portsmouth, RI. ✨

By integrating custom cabinetry throughout the kitchen, hidden pantry, coffee bar, library, bathrooms, and closets, we achieved a perfectly seamless design and a cohesive aesthetic for the entire home.

Unlike standard options, custom work ensures every inch of space is utilized with precision, offering superior durability and the ability to tailor every detail to the specific layout.

This project demonstrates how custom cabinetry provides a level of quality that elevates the entire living experience. 🥂

📍 1170 East Main Rd. Portsmouth, RI

04/28/2026

The 1170 East x First Class Marble Collaboration ✨

Most designers send clients to various stone yards across the city. At 1170 East, we’ve integrated the entire process within our kitchen design studio and showroom.

As a dedicated Kitchen Design Hub, we bring custom cabinetry and natural stone experts together in one physical space.

Having the First Class Marble gallery and office located directly within our showroom provides a unique advantage:

▫️ Real-Time Material Matching Our designers can physically match cabinet door samples to full-size slabs in seconds, not days.

▫️ Precision Curation We ensure the stone veining and wood grain are perfectly synchronized while you are still in the studio.

▫️ Seamless Logistics Sharing an office means your vision never gets lost between the design studio and the stone gallery.

This level of quality control ensures the final installation in your home perfectly matches the original showroom concept.

Visit us!
📍 1170 East Main rd. Portsmouth, RI 🌊

04/14/2026

The intention is simple: if the design doesn’t shift the atmosphere of the room, it’s just a renovation. Everything else is just cabinetry. ✨

At 1170 east, we design for the life lived within the space. 🥂

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04/11/2026

Hidden Engineering is the new luxury standard. 📐

In 2026, the most valuable kitchens aren’t the largest—they are the most intelligent. We are seeing a definitive shift toward ZERO-CLUTTER ARCHITECTURE, where high-use essentials are accessible in seconds, yet invisible when not in use.

The Mechanical Edge:

🔹 PRECISION INTEGRATION: The telescopic top is grain-matched to your primary slab for a seamless, “disappearing” effect.

🔹 HEAVY-DUTY LIFTING: Motorized engineering designed specifically for the load-bearing requirements of natural stone.

🔹 SPACE RECLAMATION: Utilizing the vertical volume beneath your island without sacrificing a single inch of prep space.

True luxury doesn’t scream. It reveals.

📂 SAVE this “Secret Storage” reveal for your 2026 project inspiration.

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04/09/2026

The “Show Kitchen” is being replaced. 📉

In 2026, high-end residential value is no longer measured by square footage—it’s measured by INTERNAL ENGINEERING.

🔹 THE SPECIALIZATION SURGE:
According to the 2026 NKBA Trends Report, 94% of homeowners now prioritize specialty internal storage (precision drawers, integrated waste, and appliance garages) as their #1 renovation goal.

🔹 THE FOOTPRINT FACT:
Even as new homes get smaller, 76% of designers (Houzz 2026) report that kitchen cabinetry footprints are EXPANDING to accommodate this need for high-density storage.

🔹 THE EQUITY PLAY:
Data from the NAR (National Association of Realtors) confirms that precision-built kitchens maintain the highest cost recovery in the industry, returning an average of 80% of investment at resale.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
You aren’t just choosing a cabinet finish; you are future-proofing your home’s most valuable asset. In 2026, QUALITY = EQUITY.

📂 SAVE this as a reference for your 2026 project planning.

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04/07/2026

No handles, no swinging doors, no visual clutter.

Design is shifting toward Integrated Minimalism. Here is why this handleless, vertical-lift system is a 2026 essential:

✨ Lower “Visual Noise”: Research shows that clean, handleless surfaces reduce cognitive stress and make spaces feel 20% larger.

📐 Ergonomic Workflow: Vertical lifts stay open and out of your way while you work—no more bumping into swinging doors.

💎 Hidden Luxury: Touch-to-open technology offers a flush, furniture-grade finish without sacrificing daily function.

Showroom Spotlight: Providing kitchen renovation and custom cabinetry design services across Newport, RI, Portsmouth, RI, and the surrounding areas📍

🎁 Seasonal Offer: We are currently offering $500 OFF cabinetry purchases plus a Free Professional Design & Consultation.

Click the link in our bio to book your session 📅

Save this for your cabinetry mood board. 📌

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1170 E Main Road
Portsmouth, RI
02871

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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