Custom Woodwork Austin

When you’re investing in your home, craft matters. At Michael Edwards Custom Cabinetry and Closets, we bring decades of craftsmanship to Custom Woodwork Austin projects—tailored millwork, built-ins, kitchen cabinetry, and statement furniture pieces that feel right at home in Zilker, Tarrytown, West Lake Hills, and across Greater Austin. Every profile, joint, and finish is designed around how you live, not around a catalog or prefab constraint.

What “Custom” Really Means for Your Austin Home

Custom isn’t just a size or a stain color—it’s a process that starts with how you use your space. Do you entertain every weekend? Need a silent-close breakfast pantry that hides small appliances? Want floating white-oak shelves that line up perfectly with your window mullions? With Custom Woodwork Austin, we translate your routines and aesthetic into a buildable plan, then produce it with uncompromising accuracy.

Form + Function: We engineer storage so it works as beautifully as it looks—integrated charging, hidden pullouts, soft-close hardware, and durable finishes that stand up to Austin’s daily life.
Architectural Harmony: Moulding profiles, rail-and-stile proportions, reveals, and shadow lines are tuned to your home’s architecture—Mid-Century in Barton Hills, Modern in Bouldin Creek, or Hill Country Transitional in Lake Travis.
Material Honesty: We favor furniture-grade hardwoods and top-tier veneers, matched for grain continuity and color tone room-to-room.

Hand-Milled Precision You Can See and Feel

Unlike many “custom” shops that outsource, we mill our own lumber in our San Antonio warehouse, giving us end-to-end control over quality. Boards are hand-selected for grain and stability, then jointed, planed, and dimensioned in-house so your panels stay flat and your doors stay true. This is the backbone of our Custom Woodwork Austin promise: tighter tolerances, better joinery, and finishes that last.

Joinery That Lasts: Mortise-and-tenon, dovetails, and lock miter joints where appropriate—not shortcuts.
Consistent Grain Matching: Seamless drawer fronts and book-matched panels create visual calm and luxury.
Finishes Built for Texas: We apply catalyzed conversion varnish or hard-wax oil systems designed to handle humidity swings and daily wear.

Oversight From Start to Finish

Founder Mike Swientek oversees each project with a relentless eye for detail. From verifying field dimensions to signing off on the final sheen level, Mike ensures that design intent, engineering, and finish come together flawlessly. Our clients tell us they can feel the difference—doors hang plumb, drawers glide perfectly, and built-ins look like they’ve always belonged.

Signature Spaces We Build in Austin

Kitchens: The heart of the home deserves more than stock boxes. Expect ergonomic layouts, smart appliance panels, and island storage that anticipates how you cook and gather.

Living Rooms & Libraries: Wall-to-wall built-ins, integrated lighting, and concealed media solutions that let art and architecture take center stage.

Mudrooms & Utility: Austin living means lake days and trail runs—boot benches, tall lockers, and ventilated cubbies keep the grit contained and mornings smooth.

Primary Suites & Closets: Boutique-quality wardrobes with custom inserts for watches, jewelry, and handbags; full-extension drawers and valet rods that make every day effortless.

Home Offices & Studios: Sit/stand-friendly cabinetry, wire-managed desks, and pin-drop-quiet file drawers for productive focus.

Architectural Millwork: Beams, ceiling treatments, wainscoting, and statement stair components that deliver the “wow” when you walk in.

Our Process for Custom Woodwork Austin

Discovery & Design Brief
We visit your space (or collaborate with your designer/architect) to capture dimensions, light, and circulation patterns. We discuss style references—from warm rift-sawn white oak to matte walnut—and identify “must-have” functions.
Concept & Material Selection
We develop elevations and cabinet schedules, advising on wood species, veneer layups, door styles, and hardware. You’ll feel the difference when you run your hand across our sample boards.
Engineering & Shop Drawings
Every reveal, hinge clear-out, and appliance spec is modeled. We coordinate with GC and trades to preempt conflicts and ensure clean installs.
In-House Milling & Fabrication
Lumber is acclimated, milled, and assembled by our craftsmen. We pre-fit doors and drawers at the shop for precise reveals.
Finishing
Sprayed or hand-rubbed finishes are tested on sample panels under your actual lighting conditions. We only proceed when you’re thrilled.
Professional Installation
Our install crew sets, levels, and secures each run of cabinetry. Final adjustments ensure a whisper-soft close and perfect alignment.

Materials That Elevate the Everyday

Rift-Sawn White Oak: Linear grain, timeless and modern; takes stain evenly.
American Black Walnut: Depth and movement; stunning in libraries and primary suites.
Maple & Paint-Grade: Smooth substrate for crisp painted finishes.
Specialty Veneers: Smoked oak, quartered teak, figured anigre for bold statements.
Hardware: Undermount soft-close slides, brass or blackened pulls, and invisible hinges that keep the focus on craftsmanship.

Designed for Austin Life

Austin’s lifestyle is vibrant and casual, and your woodwork should keep up without demanding attention. That’s why we prioritize durable finishes, easy-clean interiors, and cleverly concealed organization. Whether you’re hosting on South Congress or decompressing after a day on the Greenbelt, Custom Woodwork Austin by Michael Edwards blends beauty with everyday utility.

Why Homeowners and Builders Choose Us

True Custom, No Compromises: Built to your architecture—not forced into stock sizes.
Quality You Can Measure: Squarer boxes, smoother slides, and richer finishes thanks to in-house milling and QC.
A Partner Mindset: We coordinate with your GC, designer, and trades to keep timelines tight and installs clean.
Local, Texas-Proud: Designed and built by a Texas team that stands behind every project.

Ready to Transform Your Space?

If you’re dreaming of a kitchen that finally works, a media wall that hides the clutter, or architectural millwork that elevates your home, let’s talk. Michael Edwards Custom Cabinetry and Closets delivers Custom Woodwork Austinthat’s tailored, durable, and unmistakably yours.