Blue Sapphire Cabinetry
Fine cabinets & furniture
"Contemporary embraces Traditional"
Ken Havinga combines modern and traditional joinery
for the highest quality product - beautiful, yet highly functional
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Ken Havinga has appreciated the beauty and strength of wood since his youth. And he's dedicated much of his life to building on that appreciation - all the while, mastering his craft. Good cabinetry, whether it be kitchens, built-ins or side pieces needs to be functional. "Less is more," Ken says. "Integration into the clients' home is very important. The feng must shui," he adds with a smile. "The challenge I work for is combining elements of form, function and durability while keeping it affordable and accessible. A piece should be created to be as relevant tomorrow as it is today." |
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location photos by Tom Ward
Ken strives to lessen his carbon footprint by using methods and materials that work to fulfill that goal. He recommends and uses organic finishes of linseed oil, beeswax and/or natural resins. The kitchen pictured above was created using materials obtained from sustainable forestry approved suppliers and finished entirely of hand-applied waterbourne sealers, colourants and top-coat.
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Testimonial for Blue Sapphire
"My custom built kitchen brings me great pleasure and when friends come by one hears the "WOW" word a lot. It is very beautiful as well as functional.
"When I designed my kitchen, I had concerns about finding the right cabinetmaker to execute my style and my ideas. I knew exactly what I wanted, so all that was necessary was to find the right person to provide the quality and workmanship that I expected.
When introduced to Ken Havinga a rewarding partnership evolved. Ken is a very skilled artisan taught in the old world methods of fine cabinetry and that stands foremost in his drive for perfection of the product. His easygoing personality allows creativity, an open exchange of ideas and communication to flow. Every component in my kitchen has a piece of Ken's heart and soul built into it, not something achieved from mass-produced cabinetry.
My husband and I love our new kitchen, it is the heart of our home, warm & inviting and my dream design has become a reality. Ken made that happen. He has our greatest appreciation and thanks."
- R & M
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
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Blue Sapphire Mission Statement
"The crafting of unique, high quality wood cabinets and furniture, combining
form, usable function and timeless durability."
- Ken Havinga
Contact Ken Havinga today for beautiful, functional cabinetry & furniture making!
phone 902-277-1325
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