Watercolor-style illustration of a bright North Shore Massachusetts kitchen with white cabinetry, light countertops, and warm wood floors, filled with natural sunlight and coastal views through large windows—showcasing a timeless, move-in-ready kitchen style buyers love.

4 Kitchen Countertop Colors That Are Dating Your North Shore Kitchen, According to Designers

Buyer & Seller Tips| North Shore Coastal Living| AI Certified Agent™ Insights
January 19, 2026
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Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

Kathleen Militello

Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

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