Questions worth answering before you inquire.

What types of projects are a good fit?

Focused small-to-medium custom cabinetry scopes — built-ins, media and fireplace cabinetry, offices, bars, vanities, mudrooms, specialty pieces — plus select kitchens and multi-room packages where close communication and direct involvement add value.

Do you work with interior designers and architects?

Yes. Design studios, architecture practices, remodelers, and custom builders are our primary clients. We work alongside your team rather than replacing your role in the project.

Can you work from architectural drawings?

Yes. We work from designer or architectural drawings, review them for constructability, and raise questions before pricing or fabrication.

Do you use Cabinet Vision?

Yes. We use Cabinet Vision to develop and document cabinetry before fabrication, so the design team reviews a real drawing set rather than a description.

What is included in approval drawings?

Depending on the scope, approval drawings can include floor plans, cabinet elevations, perspective views, dimensions, door and drawer layouts, reveals, fillers, finished panels, appliance and plumbing clearances, hardware intent, and key installation conditions. They communicate cabinetry design intent — they are not architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, or engineering documents, and field conditions and final trade specifications still need to be verified.

When are drawings approved?

Drawings are issued for review and markup, revisions are incorporated, and written approval is given before fabrication begins. Nothing is cut against an unapproved set.

Do you provide shop drawings?

Yes. Cabinet Vision approval drawings documenting dimensions, layouts, clearances, hardware intent, and finish intent are provided for review and written approval before fabrication.

What door styles do you offer?

Slab fronts in painted, wood-veneer, hardwood, or decorative panel material; traditional Shaker; slim Shaker; beaded profiles and details; fluted or ribbed detail used selectively; and glass, metal-mesh, or specialty inserts where appropriate. Custom profiles are reviewed for material, scale, stability, hardware, cost, and fabrication method before they're promised.

Do you build face-frame and frameless cabinetry?

Both. Full-overlay face frame, flush inset, beaded inset, and frameless (European) construction are all available, chosen to match the design and the use, in paint-grade or stain-grade material, with quality plywood boxes and UV-prefinished interiors where specified.

What drawer boxes do you offer?

Dovetail hardwood and dovetail plywood drawer boxes are both available options. Box construction is coordinated with the selected runner — undermount soft-close, side-mount, push-to-open, or a premium metal drawer system — so extension and closing behave as drawn. Load ratings are taken from the exact selected manufacturer and product, not published as general figures.

Which decorative panel brands can you specify?

Examples we review and specify include the EGGER Decorative Collection (wood reproductions and solid colors, Feelwood embossed-in-register textures, and PerfectSense matte, ultra-gloss and matt-textured surfaces), ALVIC ZENIT super-matte, LUXE high-gloss and SYNCRON textured natural-effect panels, and Shinnoki prefinished real-wood veneer panels along with the Querkus oak, Nuxe walnut and Astrata wall-panel families. These are examples of materials the Studio can review, specify, or source where appropriate; they do not imply endorsement, dealership, exclusive partnership, guaranteed stock, suitability for every application, or that every line is currently available. Final selection requires current physical samples, matching edgebanding and components, fabrication review, and supplier confirmation.

Can you do lift-up, pocket, or sliding cabinet doors?

Yes, where the application supports it. Examples include Blum AVENTOS lift systems, Blum REVEGO pocket systems, Hettich retractable and pocket-door fittings, and Salice Exedra-type pocket systems, plus comparable systems where appropriate. They suit appliance garages, coffee bars, pantries, media cabinetry, laundry concealment, home offices and bars. Feasibility depends on door size and weight, material, cabinet geometry, surrounding clearances, electrical requirements, and current manufacturer technical data.

Can cabinet doors or drawers open electrically?

Electrically assisted opening — Blum SERVO-DRIVE is one example — can be specified when the design calls for touch-to-open on handleless fronts and the electrical requirement is coordinated in advance with the project's licensed trade. We do not install or commission powered systems unless a written scope says so.

Where does your hardware come from?

Selection is application-specific. Blum, Hettich, Salice, Häfele, Rev-A-Shelf and Richelieu are examples of professional manufacturers and sources for hardware, motion, lighting and organization solutions, depending on the category. Würth Louis & Company is an example of a professional distributor and source, not a hardware system brand. Naming them implies no partnership, dealership, guaranteed stock, or house standard, and every selection is confirmed against current technical data.

What interior organization options are available?

Pull-out waste and recycling, roll-out trays and pull-out shelves, pantry pull-outs, blind-corner solutions, tray and baking-sheet dividers, spice and utensil storage, drawer inserts and dividers, sink-base organization and drip protection, appliance lifts where appropriate, and closet or wardrobe options including hampers, valet rods, pull-down hanging, shoe storage, and jewelry and accessory trays when they are in scope.

How do you work with architects and designers day to day?

You send what you have — plans and elevations or sketches, equipment specs, reference images, material direction, project location, target installation window, and known budget range. We return scope questions and RFIs, a buildability review, a preliminary pricing approach, and, once engaged, Cabinet Vision approval drawings with a markup and revision loop, material and hardware coordination, written approval before fabrication, and production and installation coordination.

Can specialty doors or panels be sourced?

Yes. Specialty fronts, finished components, or decorative panels may be produced by qualified fabricators when that produces the correct result. The studio remains accountable for the approved cabinetry scope.

Can you integrate cabinet lighting?

Cabinetry can be planned for integrated LED lighting — under-cabinet, in-cabinet, display, toe-kick, closet, bar, and vertical channel applications where appropriate — including concealed aluminum channels and diffusers, door- or motion-activated lighting, dimming, and smart-home readiness. Details are coordinated early with your electrician or low-voltage professional.

Can cabinetry coordinate with smart-home or AV systems?

Yes. We can coordinate cabinetry around concealed outlets, charging locations, appliance power, cable management, media and AV equipment, ventilation, access panels, and future serviceability, working with the project's AV integrator or home-automation provider.

Who performs the electrical work?

The appropriate licensed trade. Our role is to plan the cabinetry, channels, recesses, access, clearances, and component locations in the approved scope. Final electrical design, wiring, transformers and drivers, code compliance, connections, and commissioning are performed by a licensed professional unless a written scope specifically says otherwise. We are not a licensed electrician, electrical contractor, AV integrator, or home-automation contractor.

Do you offer design help?

We develop the cabinetry design around your intent — proportions, construction logic, and detailing. We don't take over the interior design or architecture.

Do you handle installation?

Yes. We install our cabinetry and stay through the final fit and adjustments.

What materials and cabinet styles do you offer?

Paint-grade maple, poplar, and MDF/HDF; white oak, walnut, alder, maple, and other hardwoods subject to sourcing; natural and engineered veneers; and textured, high-gloss, matte, or wood-look decorative panels for selected frameless projects. Availability, veneer matching, grain direction, and finish expectations are confirmed per project.

Do you provide painting, countertops, or decorative hardware?

Not by default. Painting and finishing, countertops, and decorative pulls and knobs sit outside a standard cabinetry scope; they can be coordinated or quoted separately.

What is your service area?

Austin, Texas is our home base. We also take projects, case by case, in surrounding Central Texas communities including Round Rock, Hutto, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, and Bee Cave.

What information is needed for an initial review?

Whatever you have: plans and elevations, cabinetry details, material and finish intent, appliance or plumbing specs, site conditions, target schedule, and an approximate budget range. Partial information is fine to start.

How are timelines and pricing established?

Per project, after scope review. They depend on scope, materials, drawing readiness, and site conditions, and are confirmed in writing before fabrication. We don't publish a universal price or a fixed lead time.

Do you take on commissioned woodwork and furniture?

Selectively. Commissioned woodwork covers one-of-a-kind or small-run pieces — dining, conference, console, coffee, side and occasional tables; desks, benches, floating shelves, mantels and display pieces; custom doors, wall and panel details, range hoods, screens, and cabinet-adjacent architectural elements; and built-ins or special cabinets that need hand fitting. Every commission goes through a scope review before we accept it.

What is not included in commissioned woodwork?

We do not offer carving, turning, upholstery, metal fabrication, live-edge inventory, restoration, or outdoor-durable work. Some of those can be coordinated or reviewed case by case, but none are promised as a studio capability.

What affects the budget for a cabinetry project?

Scope and quantity, construction method, materials and finish, size and height, special shapes and details, hardware and interior function, site conditions and access, and installation and schedule. We don't publish dollar figures; we identify which factors are driving your scope. Value engineering means protecting design intent and function while adjusting what carries the cost.

Will the cabinetry look exactly like the sample?

Samples are representative, not exact. Wood is a natural material: grain, figure, and color vary between boards and between batches, and stained or clear-finished wood continues to shift in tone with age and light exposure. Painted surfaces are more uniform but still show the substrate's character. We review samples together and note what will and won't be consistent before finishing.

How should finished cabinetry be cared for?

Treat it as fine furniture. Wipe spills promptly with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry the surface; avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based products; keep standing water and steam away from edges, joints, and sink cabinets; and use pads under anything that scratches. Stable indoor humidity keeps solid wood movement to a minimum.

Where to read more

• Process, drawings, and scope confirmation→
• Project types the studio takes on→
• Construction methods explained→
• Wood species and veneer selection→
• Design Library index→
• Information for designers, architects, and builders→