Custom built-ins, made to fit
A built-in is furniture made for one wall in one house. I build shelving, wall units and mudroom pieces in my Baltimore shop to your measurements, from a single shelf to a full wall.
What I build
- Shelving, from a single floating shelf to a full run of shelves.
- Full wall units, sized to the wall they belong to.
- Mudroom built-ins. I am building a full mudroom built-in now.
- Pieces for awkward spaces: an alcove, under a stair, a corner nobody uses.
How it works
- A first conversation. Photos of the space, rough measurements, and what you want it to hold.
- A look at the space. I can come and see it before the design is settled.
- Design and quote. Sizes, wood and finish agreed before anything is cut.
- Built in the shop. Made to your measurements and delivered.
The wood
Oak, maple, walnut, cherry or reclaimed boards, chosen with you for the room. A built-in can also come from a tree that had to come down on your property. How a piece from your own tree works.
Cost and timing
Every built-in is quoted on its own, so there is no price list. Size, wood, and doors or drawers move the price, and I give you a timeframe with the quote.
Questions people ask
- What does a custom built-in cost?
- Every built-in is quoted to its own size, wood and details, so there is no price list. Send me photos and measurements and I will give you a number once we have settled the design.
- What kinds of built-ins do you make?
- Shelving from a single floating shelf to full wall units, mudroom built-ins, and pieces for awkward spaces like an alcove or the space under a stair.
- Can you come and see the space?
- Yes, I can come and look at it before we settle the design. Photos and rough measurements are the best place to start.
- Can a built-in come from my own tree?
- Yes. A tree that had to come down on your property can be milled and dried and come back as shelves or a mantel. It takes longer, because the wood dries first.
- Where do you work?
- I am based in Baltimore, and I collect trees and deliver across central Maryland and Washington DC.
Start a built-in
Send me a photo of the space, rough measurements, and what you want it to hold.
Start a commission(443) 534-7457tyler@oakleafcustomwoodworking.com