Our Story
The kitchen is the heart of the home — where families gather and life happens. My own path to cabinetry began (albeit later) right here in Bucks County. After graduating from Central Bucks East, I first served in Italy with the 82nd Airborne Division and later trained in police‑related courses at Fort Bragg — planning for a career in law enforcement.
While waiting for that path to unfold, I took a drafting job at a respected kitchen and bath firm nearby. It was meant to be temporary. Then a trip to Nova Scotia — and meeting Linda — changed everything. I kept drafting, kept learning, and eventually was given the opportunity to design my first kitchen which appeared in House Beautiful in 1991. That moment made the choice clear: I stayed in this industry for good.
Years later, I founded Hankins & Associates . What started as a small two‑room design studio grew into a full custom woodworking shop. The tools got bigger and the projects more complex, but the values never changed. We believe in family, friendships, community — and building kitchens that reflect those beliefs.
Except for my military service, I’ve lived in this community my entire adult life. Linda and I built our life and this business here from nothing. And while we embrace local work and neighbors, our projects have reached far beyond Pennsylvania — from our neighbors to the north to clients on the west coast.
We’re small by design, offering thoughtful planning, quality product, and installation oversight when requested. Our doors are always open, and customers can see their cabinetry being built in real time.
A kitchen isn't just cabinets — it’s how you gather and how you live. If you want something special, something that feels like you, let us help you create the heart of your home.
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