How it works

From your idea to the finished fit.

Here’s the process I propose for working together — written the way I actually like to work. Nothing here is locked in until we agree on it.

1. Share your idea and photos

   Send a few photos of the space, tell me what you’d like to change, and share any inspiration you’ve saved. Rough dimensions help if you have them. This isn’t a commitment — it’s how I learn whether the project fits what I do.

2. Talk through fit and scope

   We’ll discuss what the piece needs to do, whether it suits the space, and what approach makes sense — custom-built, modified, or a mix. If part of the project needs another trade, I’ll say so here, not halfway through.

3. Site visit and measurements, when needed

   For fitted work, I usually need to see the space: measure the actual dimensions, check how the walls run, and note outlets, vents, trim, and anything else the piece has to work around. Smaller, straightforward pieces can sometimes be quoted from good photos alone.

4. A quote that spells it out

   You’ll get a written quote that outlines the labor, materials, hardware, finishing, and installation — and the complexity of the fit itself, which is where custom work earns its keep. Where there are real choices, like white oak versus paint-grade or soft-close hardware versus standard, I’ll lay out the differences so you can decide.

5. Agree on scope and a realistic schedule

   Once the quote looks right, we agree on exactly what’s included and a schedule that accounts for material orders, fabrication time, and finishing. I’d rather give you a realistic date than a fast one I can’t keep.

6. Fabrication and installation

   I build the pieces, then install and fit them on site: scribing edges to your walls, aligning doors and drawers, and tying the trim into the room so the whole thing looks intentional. I’ll keep the work area as tidy as the job allows and talk you through what’s happening as we go.

7. Look it over together

   When the work is done, we’ll walk through it together — how everything operates, how the materials and finishes should be cared for, and anything you’d like adjusted. The project isn’t finished until we’ve looked at it together.

What helps to send

You don’t need to have everything figured out. But these make the first conversation more useful:

• Photos of the space from a few angles, including the wall or corner in question
• Rough width, height, and depth if you know them — a tape measure and a guess are fine
• What you want to store, change, or make easier in your daily routine
• Any inspiration photos showing the look or function you have in mind
• Dates that matter to you, like hosting for the holidays

What I haven’t decided yet

Some business details are still mine to decide, and I won’t guess at them here: whether there’s a fee for quotes or site visits, deposit terms, scheduling windows, and any warranty terms. I’ll state all of that clearly in writing before you commit to anything. Nothing on this page promises free estimates, a particular response time, or a fixed timeline.