Joinery & Cabinet Makers in Orlean, VA

“We had a 5-star experience with District Cabinetry (also known as District Custom Woodworks)! It started with the careful and thoughtful consideration of our needs and preferences in discussions with owner Benton Chrea. He asked great questions and listened carefully to our answers! He came up with a preliminary design that we modified with his help into its final form. We were so pleased in the planning stage for the initial project caused us to add 2 other projects for other rooms. In the end, he did a huge built-in for the study, another large one for the master bedroom, and transformed a very complicated master closet footprint into a design that maximized every bit of space available. He personally visited the house twice to ensure good measurements and to be sure that we all visualized the same end product. Benton will tell you that I have a lot of construction experience (as a developer and builder), and I quizzed him on technical details of the design that he was unused to from customers. Let us just say that we were at the same time discriminating and exacting and he had excellent answers to all of my concerns. The project was finished on time (actually, a little earlier than originally planned) and was finished exactly on budget. Frankly, in the beginning, I thought the proposed charges were kind of high, but we had seen some of his work and his showroom and had developed faith in him, his product and team. The final product is beautiful, met all our design and quality goals, and is clearly engineered and manufactured down to the millimeter. His installation team was fantastic! They spent the better part of 3 days installing and tweaking everything, making sure we understood how to take out the drawers (a little tricky, as they are fancy, really nice, European hardware), etc. The installers were friendly, careful, respectful of our home and were clearly focused on achieving a quality result and pleasing us. So, in the end, my concerns over price were entirely unfounded, because the time invested in creating the design, the quality of the actual product and the care and professionalism of the installers proved to me that my wife was right – we really should pick District Cabinetry for our project! We unhesitatingly endorse Benton and District Cabinetry! We love and use our 3 built-ins every day and appreciate their work (and our investment) every time we use it! We just finished building a pretty complex home and this vendor is at the top of our list in every respect. Our biggest regret in our new home is that we had to buy our kitchen from our builder, Toll Brothers. We would have much preferred to spend that budget at District Cabinetry to get a unique and custom kitchen adapted precisely to our tastes and needs, where our smaller projects tell us that they would have excelled! Please don’t think that I am a gushing kind of person. Neither of us are. We are simply that pleased! This is easily some of the best money we ever spent on any of our homes! If we can refer District Cabinetry to anyone, we will certainly do so. If we can use them again, we would not hesitate. In today’s world, getting what you paid for is a challenge. We got what we paid for in product and in service and could not be happier about it! PS I attach photos of the study built-in. It is hard to photograph the other ones, given their location.”

“Excellent experience, quality, and product. Lisa Franklin is professional and knowledgeable about her craft. She gave us many ideas that we were happy to incorporate into our design. I would recommend this company, particularly Lisa Franklin.”

“All I can say is there aren't enough stars to rate Kyle and his work. Kyle helped Landis Construction on a project that involved walnut built-ins and floating shelves. Kyle worked diligently with our designer to make a custom application come to life. Kyle has become one of our most trusted providers for custom cabinetry and built-ins. Thanks Kyle! Rich E.”

“We have been using Ark Woodworking for years for custom cabinetry, built-ins, banquettes, custom furniture, window seats, etc. Ben understands how to work with our designs to meet a client's budget within reason. He will proactively make suggestions on when to use a combination of stock parts and pieces, or laminated interiors and/or solid wood throughout. He and his install team are terrific. Our clients love their attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ability to meet deadlines. They have continued to meet or exceed our expectations and are one of our very favorite resources for custom work. Sandra Hambley, DecorAndYouDC”

“I worked with Vickie on several custom pieces for our new home - fireplace mantel, wood wrap for range hood and a kitchen table. All of the pieces turned out perfect! Vickie was extremely helpful in the selections/finish options and provided great customer service.”

“We hired MacAnson Construction to design and custom build bookshelves for our family room. The price, product, and customer service have all been top notch. We are beyond pleased with the final product. I will be recommending Dennis to friends and am already working with him on our next house project. Thanks Dennis!”

“They do amazing work! We had our kitchen and master bathroom remodeled by Chantilly Kitchen & Bath. Neither room had any major updates since the house was built in 1992. Quinn and his team gave us the dream kitchen and bathroom that we've always wanted... and then some! Right from the start, it was a fantastic experience. Quinn took time to really talk through what we were looking for so that he could get the layout that worked best for us. We wanted to completely get rid of our tub in the bathroom, remove the old shower, and create a very large shower on the other side of the room. So, it wasn't just a little facelift. Catherine helped us pick out all of the items for our kitchen and bathroom - cabinets, counters, tile, paint, faucets, etc. She made wonderful suggestions based on what we liked, and she was very attentive and patient throughout all of our indecisiveness. I ended up falling in love with a very specific bathroom accent tile, and she went and hunted down the countertop that would bring the whole bathroom together. Without her help, we would have been completely lost. The team that worked in our house was professional, polite, efficient, and meticulous. My husband peppered them with questions throughout the process about how to do random things, and they took the time to answer and show him how to do them. Quinn and Catherine both came by frequently to check on the progress throughout the entire project. Also, after the project was complete, they followed up with us to make sure we were happy and there were no problems. They didn't just disappear after the project was done. Quinn and Catherine really guided us through the entire process; we never felt overwhelmed or unsure. They responded to all of our questions very quickly via, text, email, calls, etc. It seriously couldn't have been a better experience, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.”

“I wish that I could give Matt and company more stars! MJA Design was the perfect partner to update my 30-year old kitchen--friendly and professional interaction; and clear communication at every stage of the process. Going for an environmentally-friendly 1940s-style design, I had done a fair amount of legwork in advance with regard to likes/dislikes. It paid off because when it came to design challenges (the kitchen area is small), Matt, Tanya, and I easily brainstormed and worked through trade-offs. I'd had my heart set on an apron-front sink, for example, but when that wouldn't fit, Matt's cabinet design complemented Tanya's energetic research to find a suitable alternative. As a result, we found a spectacular Kohler cast iron enamel sink that perfectly suits the character and scale of my kitchen. Matt's cabinets are built to last; as is his crowning glory--a beautiful walnut top to the peninsula. I've received several "oohs and aahs" as guests take note of the exceptional craftsmanship. Finally, Larry demonstrated master craftsman skill, ideas, and attention to detail--it was a pleasure to watch him daily make the dream a reality. Thanks Matt, Tanya, and Larry...I'd be a return customer in a heartbeat!”

“We have used to build a number of pieces in our home. We started with kitchen cabinetry and wall case for books and dining ware. We moved on to a TV stand that raises for watching and hides it out of sight when it is not being used. We also had Jay build a bookcase that fit into an unusual spot. All of our pieces were built by a craftsman - that is crystal clear. Jay is meticulous, transparent, and fair. He works very hard to make sure he understands your expectations and adjusts as necessary. His pricing is fair and everything is very open. For our first piece (and the first time we used Jay) he hunted for another wood supplier because he felt like the price was too high for us. It was, and we appreciated the extra effort. When COVID hit and Jay had to delay our last request, he was very responsive, letting us know each step of the way where things stood. We will use him for our future needs. He is just an exceptional craftsman and person.”

“Steve Clemmer is professional in all aspects. His quotes are fair, and he always comes in at budget. Steve has met his projected install dates on each of the four projects we hired him to complete. Steve works well with construction team members -- home owners, electricians, contractors, and designers -- making sure the project turns out as the buyer hopes. He takes great pride in his work, and it shows in his excellent craftsmanship and high quality.”