Meet the team
JC Cousins
Designer/Owner
John “JC” Cousins IV got his nickname while working alongside his father, John Cousins III, during their 19-year career designing kitchens and fabricating granite countertops together. Clients calling the showroom didn’t want to sort through “the young one” and “the old one,” so simply calling him “JC” stuck — and it’s been that way ever since.
JC was quite literally born into the business. In 1975, his father opened a kitchen design showroom in Presque Isle, while his grandparents owned one of the first kitchen cabinet showrooms in Eastern Maine, Consolidated Supply, located where the Bangor Waterfront Concerts are now held.
His appreciation for creativity stems from his artistic background, and one day he hopes to carve out a dedicated painting and drawing studio of his own. From his early days delivering and installing cabinetry to starting and running a successful granite countertop shop, JC has worked in every facet of kitchen design and remodeling.
Today, he is known for helping clients solve functional issues in their homes and for creating spaces that feel both beautiful and practical. He says the best part of the process is that “Ah-ha” moment when a homeowner lights up at a new possibility they hadn’t considered.
JC is a U.S. military veteran and brings the same commitment and discipline he learned in service into his design work. He lives in Holden, Maine, where he enjoys time with his children and grandchildren. When he’s not designing kitchens, you can often find him out on the lake with his party boat or riding through the Maine woods in his side-by-side.
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John “JC” Cousins IV got his nickname while working alongside his father, John Cousins III, during their 19-year career designing kitchens and fabricating granite countertops together. Clients calling the showroom didn’t want to sort through “the young one” and “the old one,” so simply calling him “JC” stuck — and it’s been that way ever since.
JC was quite literally born into the business. In 1975, his father opened a kitchen design showroom in Presque Isle, while his grandparents owned one of the first kitchen cabinet showrooms in Eastern Maine, Consolidated Supply, located where the Bangor Waterfront Concerts are now held.
His appreciation for creativity stems from his artistic background, and one day he hopes to carve out a dedicated painting and drawing studio of his own. From his early days delivering and installing cabinetry to starting and running a successful granite countertop shop, JC has worked in every facet of kitchen design and remodeling.
Today, he is known for helping clients solve functional issues in their homes and for creating spaces that feel both beautiful and practical. He says the best part of the process is that “Ah-ha” moment when a homeowner lights up at a new possibility they hadn’t considered.
JC is a U.S. military veteran and brings the same commitment and discipline he learned in service into his design work. He lives in Holden, Maine, where he enjoys time with his children and grandchildren. When he’s not designing kitchens, you can often find him out on the lake with his party boat or riding through the Maine woods in his side-by-side.
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Leah Ambrose
Designer
Leah, a proud Bangor native, discovered her passion for design while studying at the University of Maine. Nearly 20 years later, she has built a reputation for creating beautiful, functional spaces that truly reflect her clients’ personalities and needs. Her attention to detail has earned her numerous awards, and her innovative designs have even caught the eye of HGTV.
Now living in Dedham with her husband, Paul, and their two dogs, Paddy and Lilly, Leah enjoys life’s simple pleasures outside of work. She loves experimenting in the kitchen—some recipes turn out great, others… not so much, but always worth the try. She also finds joy in caring for her garden and houseplants, where she continues to learn and grow alongside them.
Leah’s enthusiasm for design shines through in every project, and she’s always excited to bring her clients’ visions to life.
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Leah, a proud Bangor native, discovered her passion for design while studying at the University of Maine. Nearly 20 years later, she has built a reputation for creating beautiful, functional spaces that truly reflect her clients’ personalities and needs. Her attention to detail has earned her numerous awards, and her innovative designs have even caught the eye of HGTV.
Now living in Dedham with her husband, Paul, and their two dogs, Paddy and Lilly, Leah enjoys life’s simple pleasures outside of work. She loves experimenting in the kitchen—some recipes turn out great, others… not so much, but always worth the try. She also finds joy in caring for her garden and houseplants, where she continues to learn and grow alongside them.
Leah’s enthusiasm for design shines through in every project, and she’s always excited to bring her clients’ visions to life.
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Becka Coolong
Designer
Becka discovered her passion for design early, sketching floor plans, constantly redecorating her bedroom, and building elaborate doll houses from cardboard. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with bachelor’s degrees in Textiles, Merchandising & Design and English, and worked as a flight attendant based out of Philadelphia before launching her design career in her home state of Maine.
A past NKBA Maine chapter officer, Becka’s kitchens have appeared in publications such as Maine Home + Design and Remodelista. She is known for her belief that “the design is in the details,” creating highly personalized spaces with inventive storage solutions and thoughtful, tailored touches.
Outside of work, Becka enjoys baking, tap dancing, painting, and traveling—having explored more than a dozen countries and twenty states. Her perfect day off involves a latte, a French pastry, and a good book.
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Becka discovered her passion for design early, sketching floor plans, constantly redecorating her bedroom, and building elaborate doll houses from cardboard. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with bachelor’s degrees in Textiles, Merchandising & Design and English, and worked as a flight attendant based out of Philadelphia before launching her design career in her home state of Maine.
A past NKBA Maine chapter officer, Becka’s kitchens have appeared in publications such as Maine Home + Design and Remodelista. She is known for her belief that “the design is in the details,” creating highly personalized spaces with inventive storage solutions and thoughtful, tailored touches.
Outside of work, Becka enjoys baking, tap dancing, painting, and traveling—having explored more than a dozen countries and twenty states. Her perfect day off involves a latte, a French pastry, and a good book.
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Angela Porter
Designer
Originally from the UK, Angela worked for one of the leading UK manufacturer and suppliers of Cabinetry and Joinery before moving to the states. With her UK background and 16 years of living in the USA (In multiple states- Retired Military spouse), she can design interiors with a keen sense of ultra-urban, modern looks to country-rustic living — and everything in-between.
In her personal time, she enjoys it spent with family, at the archery range or curled up on the couch with a good book — or five!
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Originally from the UK, Angela worked for one of the leading UK manufacturer and suppliers of Cabinetry and Joinery before moving to the states. With her UK background and 16 years of living in the USA (In multiple states- Retired Military spouse), she can design interiors with a keen sense of ultra-urban, modern looks to country-rustic living — and everything in-between.
In her personal time, she enjoys it spent with family, at the archery range or curled up on the couch with a good book — or five!
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