
Family-owned in Deep River since 2004
We Bring Warmth and Style to Your New England Home
Beautiful, affordable kitchens and cozy hearths for the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline — from design to installation, all under one roof.
5.0 on GoogleFree estimatesCT HIC 0615615
Why Pondside
Why Homeowners Choose Pondside
Family-Owned & Local
Karen and Stephen Bradley have run Pondside from the Deep River showroom since 2004 — you work with the owners, start to finish.
Factory-Authorized Dealer
Authorized dealer for Brighton, Fabuwood and Kahle’s cabinetry, and the leading hearth brands — real warranties, real support.
Fabricator-Direct Countertops
Granite, marble, quartz and Corian sourced fabricator-direct, so you get better pricing and faster turnaround.
Custom Cabinet Shop
Our own custom cabinet shop in Chester builds one-of-a-kind pieces when stock and semi-custom lines aren’t enough.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Every Google review we've ever received is five stars.
“We shopped at many places but easily decided on Pondside. Jeff is by far the most fireplace and stove knowledgeable person ever.”
Jim L.
Wood stove
★★★★★
“We have used Pondside for several kitchen and bath projects and have always been very pleased with the results.”
Christine S.
Kitchen & bath projects
★★★★★
“We started our kitchen renovation at Lowe’s, thinking we could navigate our way through. We pretty quickly realized that there were many considerations we needed to get right in the once-in-our-lifetime project…”
John M.
Kitchen renovation
★★★★★
Included with every project
Follow Your Project in Your Private Portal
Every Pondside project comes with a secure online portal — your window into the whole job, from first design to final install.
- A live progress tracker our team updates at every milestone
- Designs, estimates and signed contracts — all in one place
- Share photos and measurements with us from any device
- Email updates the moment your project moves forward
New customer? Your login arrives by email when your project begins.
Authorized dealer
Brands You Can Trust
- Brighton Cabinetry
- Fabuwood Cabinetry
- Kahle's Kitchens
- Cambria
- Caesarstone
- Silestone
- Corian
- Blaze King
- Regency
- Hearthstone
- Mendota
Proudly Serving the Lower CT River Valley & Shoreline
From our showroom on Main Street in Deep River, we design and deliver kitchens, countertops and hearth products for homeowners throughout the surrounding towns:
- Deep River
- Chester
- Essex
- Old Saybrook
- Centerbrook
- Westbrook
- Old Lyme
- Clinton
- Killingworth
- Branford
- Guilford
- Madison
- New Haven
- Niantic
- East Lyme
Before you visit
Common Questions
What areas do you serve?
From our showroom on Main Street in Deep River we serve the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline: Chester, Essex, Old Saybrook, Centerbrook, Westbrook, Old Lyme, Clinton, Killingworth, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Niantic, East Lyme and surrounding towns.
Are estimates really free?
Yes. Bring measurements, photos and ideas — or have us measure in your home — and you'll get a clear, itemized quote with no pressure. We earn projects on value.
What is the customer portal?
Every Pondside project comes with a secure online portal: a live progress tracker our team updates at each milestone, your designs, estimates and signed contracts in one place, a way to share photos and measurements from any device, and messages straight to your designer. Your login arrives by email when your project begins.
Where is your showroom and what are your hours?
We're in the white house at 202 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417 — Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday by appointment, closed Sunday. Evening and Saturday-morning design appointments are available; call (860) 526-9567 a week ahead.
Do you serve Essex, Old Saybrook and Chester?
Yes — Essex, Old Saybrook, Chester and Centerbrook are minutes from the showroom and make up a big part of our work, along with Westbrook, Old Lyme, Clinton, Killingworth, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Niantic and East Lyme.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes. Karen and Stephen Bradley founded Pondside in 2004 and still run it day to day, with a small team you'll actually meet: senior designer Stacey Dady, Sara Decker, and our two Portuguese Water Dogs, Mariner and Cinder, on greeting duty.
Do you offer financing on kitchens and stoves?
Financing options are available — ask in the store and we'll go over current details for your project.
Visit the showroom — see it, touch it, warm up next to it.
Stop by the Deep River showroom or call — estimates are always free.


