Our mission is to give every client the finest in design, installation, and service; to listen and respond; to focus on every detail; and to make the process a pleasure. It’s a promise from our family to yours.
Custom Kitchens, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company that has been serving Richmond homeowners for over 65 years. When you choose to let us improve your home, we consider it an honor, and we do not take the task lightly.
“In over 65 years of business, we have helped thousands of Richmond families make their homes more beautiful, functional, pleasant places to live.”
We focus on every detail of your project, removing the stress and allowing you to take pleasure in the process of making your home a more beautiful place to live. While the technology, equipment, and design influences that our team use have changed over time, their fundamental process has not. We listen, we do it right, we do it on time, and that will never change.
Don’t just take our word for it, let our clients tell you more.
Our team is here to serve you!
Richard Hendrick, CKD President, Designer
Richard has spent his entire career in the family business. He started as a carpenter’s helper while in high school and college, learning the construction side of the business. He became President in 1986, and has stewarded the company in the time since, while ushering in the third generation.
Kyle Hendrick Vice President, Designer
Kyle was the first member of the third generation of the Hendrick family to join CKI. A Trinity and Radford grad, Kyle has learned the business from the ground up. He worked in the field and the front office before transitioning to design full-time in 2012, and has been taking on more managerial roles in recent years.
Carter Hendrick Secretary, Designer
Another member of the Hendrick’s third generation, Carter has been a designer for four years now. Prior to working in the CKI showroom, Carter ran his own business. His on-the-job education and entrepreneurial spirit fostered an attention to detail and laser focus that serves his clients well.
Curtis Hendrick Vice President of Operations, Designer
Curtis, a proud graduate of JMU, completes the third generation of the Hendrick family working at Custom Kitchens. After five years of project management in engineering, Curtis first returned to Custom Kitchens as the installation manager and now as a designer.
Kimberly Carter Designer
After graduating from Virginia Tech with an interior design degree, Kimberly has been with Custom Kitchens for over 20 years. Her flexibility and can-do attitude have made her a rock for the design team, while her enthusiasm makes her a joy to have remodel your home.
Allison Stowers, CKD Designer
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Allison has been in the kitchen & bath industry for over 20 years. She has been with Custom Kitchens since 2005 when she moved to the area, serving as multiple roles in the time since. Allison has a keen eye and gives her clients meticulous care.
Julia Lipe Designer
Julia earned her BFA in Studio Art from Mary Wash, but after an interior design internship she was sucked into the residential design world! She’s worked in Florida, North Carolina, and of course, Virginia. She’s glad to be closer to home and bring clients’ dream spaces to life.
Andrew Blood Designer
Originally from Ohio, Andrew earned his BFA in industrial design. He first started in the design world at a firm in West Virginia on the installation side. Since then, he has worked at several firms around Richmond, and loves bringing his client’s visions to life through his designs.
Laura Lyles Project Manager & Designer
Laura keeps our designers on track! She handles managerial tasks for several of our designers. Either in the office or in the field, Laura’s ever-present smile and eye for detail make her an easy favorite.
Jennifer Strader Client Care & Showroom Manager
Jennifer takes excellent care of our clients the moment they step in to Custom Kitchens. She serves as a guide to new clients and keeps the entire building running smoothly!
Jan Romenak Product Specialist & Design Assistant
Jan is one of our newest additions to the team. She assists designers throughout the entire design process, as well as maintaining the showroom displays and products.
Kim Hatton Accounts Manager
Kim keeps our books on track. She is the kind of person who actually enjoys tasks like job costing! Kim is responsible for the smooth running of anything related to numbers- so basically, everything!
Mark Christian Installation Coordinator
Mark came to CKI in 2023, and manages all of our clients’ service requirements and job scheduling. A VMI grad, Mark previously managed a small farm and oyster processing plant!
Robert Jensen Shop Manager
A true master carpenter, Robert runs the workshop behind the CKI Showroom. He freely shares his knowledge and expertise with the team, and has made incredible pieces of cabinetry!
William Meredith Installation Specialist
William has been with Custom Kitchens since 1994. Our clients are continually impressed with his skill, experience, and attention to detail. He approaches every job as if it were taking place in his own home.
Matt Sackett Installation Specialist
Matt has been in the cabinet industry for over two decades, with fifteen years spent at Custom Kitchens. Matt loves bringing a project to life, from floor plans to installed cabinets.
James (JT) Hall Installation Specialist
JT has been expertly installing cabinets and trim for over 30 years. Guaranteed if JT’s working in your home, you’ll hear him whistle intricate melodies all day long!
Phil Holcombe Installation Specialist
Phil is a textbook jack-of-all-trades. An excellent problem solver, Phil is known for making it work while regaling everyone with many tales from his past careers.
John Bonds Warehouse Delivery Driver
For around 30 years, John has made sure that fixtures, appliances, and cabinets are delivered on time to our client’s homes. He has won numerous awards for his safe driving!
Tyler Owens Warehouse Delivery Driver
Tyler helps guarantee the safe delivery of cabinets and appliances while also serving as a backup installer. His easy going attitude is perfect for busy job sites!
David Hendrick, CKD Retired
Brothers with Richard, David worked the family business for forty-odd years. Serving as Vice President and a Designer, David is an integral part of the Custom Kitchens culture.
Doug Leake, CKD Retired
Doug worked with Custom Kitchens for just under 40 years as an award winning designer. Occasionally, Doug will assist Allison with project management for her jobs although he is officially retired.
Bobby Hollins Retired
Bobby has 50 years of carpentry experience, and was a master carpenter and installer during his tenure with CKI. Despite his retirement, you can still find Bobby helping out with a job or in the shop every now and then!
Ronnie Harlow Retired
Ronnie installed kitchens with us for several years, and had 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His sense of humor and knowledge made him essential to the team!
Featured Vendors & Trade Partners
We are proud to work with several premier builders and architects in the Richmond and Central Virginia region. We provide a great value to their clients by providing the best customized experience in kitchen and bath design possible.
Architects & Contractors
We are always looking to create new partnerships, so if you’d like to learn more about how we work with builders, contractors and architects - contact us. We know your clients will be happy with the experience and you’ll appreciate the amount of work we can take off your plate while managing your client through the design and installation process.
Please contact us directly at info@customkitchensinc.net.