See What Custom Cabinetry Looks Like When It's Built the Right Way
A cabinet can be more than a box with a door on the front.
At The Wood Shop, custom cabinetry is woodworking. It's about understanding the wood, designing around the way you live, building cabinetry to fit the space, and paying attention to the details that make the finished product stand apart.
For more than 40+ years, we've designed and handcrafted cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, mudrooms, laundry rooms, entertainment spaces, and throughout the home.
Browse our cabinet gallery to see examples of the craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail that goes into every cabinet we build.
Every project is custom. Every space is different. Every cabinet has a purpose.
Custom Cabinets Built Around You
Your Home Doesn't Come in Standard Sizes. Your Cabinets Shouldn't Have To.
Factory cabinets are generally built around standard dimensions.
Your home isn't.
Walls aren't always straight. Ceilings aren't always standard height. Appliances vary.
Families have different storage needs. And sometimes the best solution is something that simply isn't available from a cabinet catalog.
That's where custom cabinetry makes a difference.
We design cabinets around:
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Your room
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Your storage needs
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Your appliances
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Your lifestyle
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Your architecture
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Your personal style
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Your available space
Our goal isn't to fill a wall with cabinets.
Our goal is to make every inch of your space work.
Explore Our Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen is one of the hardest-working rooms in your home.
Our custom kitchen cabinets are designed to make cooking, entertaining, cleaning, and everyday family life easier.
Projects may include:
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Custom kitchen islands
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Pantry cabinets
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Deep drawers
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Appliance storage
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Pull-out storage
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Specialty cabinets
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Custom range hoods
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Glass doors
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Open shelving
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Built-in appliances
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Custom crown molding
Bathroom Cabinets & Vanities
Custom bathroom cabinetry allows us to maximize storage while creating a vanity that fits your space perfectly.
We build:
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Single vanities
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Double vanities
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Makeup areas
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Linen cabinets
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Tall storage cabinets
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Custom mirrors
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Matching trim
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Onyx vanity tops
Built-Ins & Specialty Cabinetry
Some of the most interesting projects aren't found in the kitchen.
We build custom cabinetry for:
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Mudrooms
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Laundry rooms
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Home offices
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Libraries
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Entertainment centers
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Fireplaces
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Bars
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Entryways
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Closets
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Living rooms
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Bedrooms
If you can imagine it, we'll work with you to determine how it can be built.
The Wood Shop Difference
The Details You Can See—and the Ones You Can't
A beautiful cabinet should look good.
A great cabinet should still be performing beautifully years later.
That's why we put so much attention into the construction details that determine how our cabinets hold up over time.
Woodworking You Can Feel
Smooth. Clean. Finished Correctly.
The quality of a cabinet isn't just about what you see.
Run your hand across one of our finished cabinets and you'll notice the difference.
We take the time to remove saw and sander marks so the natural character and grain of the wood can shine through.
Our finishing process focuses on creating surfaces that are:
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Smooth
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Splinter-free
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Sliver-free
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Dust-cloth friendly
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Consistent in color
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Free of visible glue marks
We want the wood to look and feel like wood—not like something covered up by a finish.
Custom Wood Species & Finishes
From Domestic Hardwoods to Exotic Woods
We work with a wide range of domestic and exotic wood species.
Different woods have different characteristics, grain patterns, colors, and finishing requirements. Our experience working with wood allows us to help you choose a species and finish that fits your project.
We can also create custom stain colors to match existing pieces.
Have an existing cabinet, piece of furniture, trim, or architectural detail you'd like to match?
Bring it to us.
Whether it's old, new, inexpensive, valuable, simple, or ornate, we'll work to create a color match that blends with your existing woodwork.
Custom Cabinet Doors, Trim & Millwork
Don't Stop at the Cabinets
A truly custom project should look intentional from top to bottom.
We can create matching:
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Cabinet doors
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Drawer fronts
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Crown molding
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Baseboards
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Door casing
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Window casing
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Window seals
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Trim
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Decorative millwork
We can even recreate existing architectural details so new work blends naturally with original woodwork.
Matching Existing Woodwork
Have an older home with beautiful original millwork?
We can study the existing profiles and create new woodwork that complements—or matches—the original.
From simple profiles to multi-stage crown molding, we can create custom millwork that gives your project a finished, built-in appearance.
Cabinetry Designed to Make Sense
Beautiful Isn't Enough
One of the biggest differences between custom cabinetry and standard cabinets is the ability to design the space around how you actually use it.
We don't believe every kitchen needs:
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Tiny drawers that don't hold anything
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Doors that block access to other cabinets
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Unnecessary filler strips
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Awkward corners
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Cabinets that are difficult to reach
Instead, we look for opportunities to make your kitchen or bathroom work better.
Our Design Philosophy
No wasted space.
No unnecessary cabinets.
No wasted movement.
No design decisions simply because "that's how cabinets are
normally done."
We build cabinetry that looks beautiful because it functions beautifully.
Custom Crown Molding & Architectural Details
One of the ways we can make your cabinetry truly unique is through custom molding.
We can create everything from simple crown profiles to multi-stage crown molding with multiple layers and architectural details.
We can also coordinate your:
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Crown
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Baseboards
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Door casing
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Window casing
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Cabinetry
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Interior doors
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Other woodwork
The result is a cohesive design rather than a collection of unrelated pieces.
New farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen – Maurice, IA
Cabinetry: Custom painted and stained cabinetry
Wood Species: Birch
Finish: Custom Stain Color And Dark Color
Features: Custom island, full-height cabinetry, specialty storage, custom crown molding, custom beams
This custom kitchen demonstrates The Wood Shop's approach to combining thoughtful storage solutions with handcrafted cabinetry and detailed finish work.
Ireton
Remodeled Bathroom
Custom Bathroom Vanity - Ireton, IA
Cabinetry: Custom bathroom vanity
Wood Species: Oak Wood
Finish: Custom Stain Color To Match Trim
Features: Custom drawers, laminated countertop, matching trim, toe kick lighting, undermount mirror lighting
Custom cabinetry allows us to design around the architecture of the home rather than forcing a standard cabinet into an existing space.
Hickory kitchen
Custom Built-In Cabinetry – Northwest Iowa
Cabinetry: Custom built-in cabinets
Wood Species: Hickory
Finish: Clear coat varnish, all natural
Features: Custom self-closing drawers and doors, laminated countertop with undermount sink, and glass door display corner cabinet.
Custom cabinetry allows us to design around the architecture of the home rather than forcing a standard cabinet into an existing space.
Why The Wood Shop Cabinets Last
Built for Today. Crafted for Decades.
We don't build cabinets simply to look good when they're installed.
We build them to withstand years of opening, closing, loading, unloading, cleaning, and everyday family life.
Our construction philosophy focuses on:
Strong joinery → Quality materials → Proper preparation →
Careful finishing → Precision installation
That's what creates cabinetry that can become part of your home for generations.
Custom Cabinetry + Complete Remodeling
One of the advantages of choosing The Wood Shop is that our custom cabinetry can be integrated into your complete remodeling project.
We can coordinate your:
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Flooring
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Tile
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Lighting
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Plumbing
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Trim
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Doors
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Paint
Instead of trying to coordinate multiple companies yourself, our team can manage the project as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are your custom cabinets built?
Our custom cabinets are handcrafted in our woodworking shop in Orange City, Iowa.
Can you build cabinets in unusual sizes?
Yes. That's one of the major advantages of custom cabinetry. We can design cabinets around unusual walls, ceilings, appliances, corners, existing architecture, and specific storage requirements.
Can you match existing cabinets or woodwork?
Yes. We can work with existing woodwork and create custom stain colors and millwork profiles designed to complement or match what's already in your home.
What types of wood can you work with?
We work with a wide range of domestic and exotic hardwoods from around the world. We'll help you select the best species based on appearance, durability, grain, type of finish and what you're looking for.
Can you build matching trim and molding?
Yes. We can create custom crown molding, baseboards, casing, window trim, doors, and other millwork to coordinate with your cabinetry.
Do you build bathroom vanities?
Yes. Bathroom vanities are one of our specialties and can be designed around your bathroom layout or remodel, storage needs, countertop, sinks, and personal style.
Ready for Cabinets That Are Truly Custom?
If you're tired of trying to make standard cabinets fit your home, let's talk.
The Wood Shop can design and build cabinetry around your space, your lifestyle, and your vision.
From the first sketch to the final installation, every detail is built with craftsmanship in mind.
Let's Build Something That Fits.
Contact The Wood Shop to start your custom cabinetry project.