With the garage door open, Larry Edwards’s woodshop overlooks Taft Canyon and the foothills south of Fort Collins. It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for transforming wood into functional art.

Larry is an accomplished woodworking enthusiast who spent a career in engineering, then retired to his woodshop and put his woodworking skills to good use. He built most of the cabinetry in his home, along with two sets of beautiful French doors and a spectacular wet bar. He’s also built a set of handsome chairs for his church, matching the style, decoration and finish of a number of existing pieces in the sanctuary. His children and grandchildren are also enjoying Larry’s “retirement” as he fills their homes with Rocking horses, wooden toys, beds and built-ins.

Larry works with many hardwood species—maple, cherry, walnut, birch. Because his shop space is limited and quickly gets crowded as his projects come to life, he often relies on Lenny and the shop crew at the Riverside store to sand large components for custom glue-up, milling and sanding. Recently, he also asked Lenny to cut a very large arc for a headboard—an easy task with the CNC equipment at our Riverside location.

Larry occasionally accepts commissions. Give him a call at (970) 223-4452.
 

Cabinetry and fine woodwork for all the living spaces in your home.

The mark of a true artist is his relentless desire to explore new design territory and express something fresh and unique with every project. That’s what Scott Anderson is all about. Whether he is building a set of kitchen cabinets or an intricate, hand-carved armoire, Scott always challenges the “norm” and treats his clients to a uniquely creative experience.

Working with Scott is a real pleasure. Every detail is a target for his creative energy, because Scott believes that inspiration in even the smallest detail can be a source for pure joy. Scott will adjust the “normal” height of your cabinets and toe kicks to make them easier on your back. He’ll make them a bit deeper all around to give you more room to work magic at mealtime. He’ll combine exotic materials in surprising combinations to give you a look that your friends haven’t seen anywhere else. The cabinetry Scott has built with Bamboo from East Asia, for example, or Zebrawood from British West Africa matched with concrete countertops, are beautiful, custom tailored, and unique.

Scott calls his specialty “sophisticated primitive.” It’s a style he has developed that combines the best of traditional design and joinery with a hand-hewn texture that enriches each piece with warmth and human emotion. To see some examples of Scott’s remarkable work, call him at (970) 215-1951.
 

One size does not fit all. Brian Laak understands this, and has built his company on the premise that custom, handcrafted furniture is a work of art inspired by its owner. 

When commissioning a piece with Laak Woodworks, clients guide the design-build process, providing input on species, colors, dimensions, aesthetics, and more. It's the difference between "mass-produced" and "handcrafted," resulting in heirloom-quality functional art that graces a living space or workplace for generations.

When you're ready to express your personal style, you can reach Brian at (970) 978-6779
 

By the time a fine home is nearly finished, it reflects a balance of design, style, taste and experience – a blend of ideas contributed by the architect, builder and home owner.  But when craftsmen arrive and begin to install custom cabinets, built-ins and mouldings, the home owner’s influence really shines through.  This is where a home owner can add a signature that is distinctive and completely personal.

Allen Miller leads a team of superb carpenters who are among the most talented and respected in the region.  They are experts in creating custom cabinets, built-ins, mantels, and mouldings that truly bring a home owner’s vision to life – while they meet a contractor’s need for a turnkey job that finishes on schedule and on budget.  Allen matches the needs of each project with a crew of two to six that applies the right manpower and talent to the job. Larger crews are always available to accommodate more substantial projects.

With long experience and extraordinary talent, the craftsmen on Allen’s teams offer flexibility you’ll appreciate.  They always construct cabinets and built-ins in place, but their work can include any combination of pre-manufactured and custom components.  They can work straight from prints or collaborate with you to conceive something completely new. 

To see some examples of their remarkable work, call Allen Miller at 970-567-3926.