Des Moines, Iowa
Crafted for How
You Live.
residential remodeling, restoration & Maintenance with a focus on quality woodworking — Des Moines, Iowa
Some recent work
A few things we've built.
Kitchen Remodeling
The Ashwood Kitchen
Built-Ins & Millwork
Library & Built-Ins
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry Suite
How we think about it
A home should carry the mark of the hands that shaped it. Every joint, every grain selection, every finish is a decision — made deliberately, with the life that will unfold inside it in mind. We work in wood because it's honest: it shows its age, holds its warmth, and gets better over time.
“Wood is the only material that remembers where it came from.”
What we build
The full range of the craft.
Custom Cabinetry
Designed and built to your exact specs, in whatever wood species and finish you want.
Built-Ins & Millwork
Bookshelves, window seats, mudrooms, and architectural millwork that feel like they were always part of the house.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen transformations — layout, cabinetry, countertops, hardware. The whole thing.
Full Residential Renovation
Whole-home remodels where the same care we put into a single cabinet carries through every room.
A client's words
“Alex is responsive, organized, transparent with his accounting, and meticulous about keeping the job site clean. He genuinely cares about his work and takes personal pride in doing things correctly. He prepares thoroughly, communicates clearly, does not cut corners, and believes the job should be done right the first time. Anyone would be fortunate to have him working on their home.”
— Ben, longtime client & friend
Get in touch
Every project starts with a conversation.
I take on a limited number of projects each year so I can give each one real attention. If you're thinking about a renovation, I'd love to hear about it.