Built-ins and shelving
Fitted shelves and storage respond to the dimensions and architecture of a room.
Custom Woodworking for Southern California Homes
Built-ins, shelving and furniture give a project its own proportions and purpose. Explore residential woodwork from Knotty Nuff Wood, serving Orange County and Los Angeles.
Contact Us01 / The possibilities
Built-ins and furniture for the home
Define what the piece needs to do and where it will live. Each project is considered around its use, scale and setting.
Custom tables and furniture
Discuss the size, use and material preferences for a table, desk or other commissioned piece.
02 / From the portfolio
A closer look at the work.
A closer look at the work
Shelves that follow the room
Thick wood shelves sit beneath and beside the television. Their placement relates directly to the wall and the room around them.
- Fit
- Shelves arranged around the television
- Appearance
- Visible wood grain and shaped edges
- Use
- Open shelving in the living area
03 / Decisions that shape the result
Materials chosen for the use
Scale, grain, finish and the room’s setting belong in the same conversation as the form of the piece.
Fit and proportion
Start with the space, intended use and approximate dimensions.
Surface and finish
Discuss visible grain, painted surfaces and how the piece will be used and maintained.
Fitted or freestanding
Clarify delivery, site access and installation needs for the type of work being considered.
04 / From the first conversation
From project idea to finished work
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Start with the project
Share the room, intended use, location and reference images.
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Review the design
Discuss dimensions, layout, materials and the scope of the work.
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Build the details
Review the fabrication plan and the decisions needed before work begins.
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Plan the final fit
Confirm installation or delivery, site access and preparation.
Before getting in touch
Questions before commissioning woodwork
Looking for cabinet or closet work?
Explore custom cabinetsWhat types of projects can be discussed?
Built-ins, shelving, tables and furniture are represented in the portfolio. Describe the specific piece and its intended use to discuss whether it is a fit.
Can a drawing or reference image help?
Share drawings or reference images with the project description. They help explain proportions, details and material preferences without replacing a project-specific design discussion.
What information is useful for a quote?
Include the project type, approximate dimensions, location and any delivery or installation requirements. Photos of the space can also help explain the brief.
Is delivery or installation included?
Confirm the arrangements for the specific project and location. Fitted work and freestanding furniture have different access and installation needs.
Where we work
Custom woodworking in Orange County and Los Angeles.
Share the project location when getting in touch.