Working With Us

The Initial Consultation: We discuss what you need, measure your space if required, and talk through details and possibilities. No pressure, just honest conversation about what you are looking for, what makes sense for you and your space, and what is possible for us to create to make it happen.

Design & Planning: Simple drawings are followed by scaled sketches with dimensions and other details. Nothing elaborate, just clear plans that show what we’re building. I tend to work with pencil and paper and not a computer design application. For simple projects this is usually enough when combined with a few other things. For more complicated or unique pieces of furniture or multiple components, I’ll start with basic sketches, then refine them and, if I think I need to, do a full size drawing of the piece or components of a piece to check proportionality. This is because sometimes things in small scale renderings don’t quite hold up the way you would think when they are at their actual size. It’s like that song from They Might Be Giants. “She’s actual size but she seems much bigger to me.”

Material Selection: We choose the right wood for your project based on the intended use, the appearance you are after, and your budget, among other considerations or expectations.

Construction: Everything is built in our shop with attention to detail. We mill extra material for test pieces and finish samples so you can see how the actual wood for your project reacts to different finishes before we proceed. And, when it comes to paint we’ll do a test piece of your desired color, usually on a larger piece of scrap so you can better visualize it, take it to your home, and see/evaluate what it looks like in the space under your lighting.

Installation: We provide professional installation in your home, with final adjustments to ensure everything fits perfectly. This really only applies to cabinetry and built-ins and finish carpentry. However, larger furniture pieces like dining tables or desk assemblies, or perhaps a kitchen island or bar that may need final assembly on site also can be accommodated as needed.

Final Inspection: We don’t consider a project finished until it meets our standards and yours.

Timeline Expectations

Quality work takes time. We don’t rush projects to meet artificial deadlines. Each piece is built at the pace needed to ensure it’s done right the first time.

Simple projects might take a few days or a few weeks. Complex built-ins or cabinetry, or multiple coordinating pieces of furniture, could take several months or more. We’ll give you realistic timelines upfront and keep you informed throughout the process.

Getting Started

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

The best way to start is with a conversation. We can discuss what you’re thinking, what’s possible in your space and budget, and whether we’re a good fit for each other. No obligation or expectations. We like to talk. Maybe too much, but its how we get to a point of knowing what you really want and expect, and if we’re the right shop to make that happen for you with your expectations and constraints, and ours.

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What to Have Ready – Ideally:

Basic sizes or measurements for what you are after, or of your space. Photos of the space if the project involves built-ins or working around existing features, ideas about wood preferences, realistic timeline expectations, and a budget range. This gives us some things to think about before we meet in person to discuss in more detail. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the details figured out — that’s what the in-person consultation is for.

Initial consultations are available to discuss feasibility, materials, and approach. No obligation, just an honest conversation about what makes sense for your project and if it sounds like we would be a good fit working together. If so, we’ll set about preparing an estimate for you. If you decide to move forward, we’ll then work out all the details around timelines, payments, delivery, and other expectations.