05/22/2026
Most homeowners bring in their cabinetmaker after the plans are drawn. This family did the opposite — and it made all the difference.
When a retired Air Force family set out to build their forever home in Dayton, Peters Cabinetry was the only contractor invited to sit in on architectural design meetings with Springhouse Architects.
The result? 176 pieces of custom cabinetry that solved real problems: structural steel hidden inside a cantilevered island, extra-tall cabinets smoothing a dramatic ceiling transition, and a function-first layout built around how this family actually cooks and lives.
"We demanded function over form, and Peters masterfully delivered both."
If you're building or renovating, this is why your cabinetmaker belongs at the table early.
What happens when you demand flawless function without sacrificing form? For this Dayton family, the answer is a breathtaking kitchen tailored for daily cooking and entertaining. Step inside this custom project to see how we tackled 20-foot vaulted ceilings and heavy cantilevered countertops, and le