Custom woodworking · Annapolis, Maryland

Custom work,
built for the room.

One-of-a-kind furniture, cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural woodwork—designed in close collaboration and made by hand.

Crafted locally in Annapolis

01 / About

Custom work should feel like it has always belonged.

DCW Woodwork creates distinctive pieces for homeowners, interior designers, and builders throughout the Annapolis area. Every project is developed for its setting—from the first drawing and material choice through fabrication, finishing, delivery, and coordination.

Why DCW

One maker, start to finish.

01

Direct access to the maker

You work with Dustin from the first conversation through delivery and installation.

02

Designed for your room

Proportions, materials, function, and finish are developed around your space—not pulled from a catalog.

03

Built with intention

Traditional joinery, matched grain, hand-shaped components, and carefully developed finishes make every detail count.

Live-edge slabs

Start with the wood.

Distinctive slabs selected for their natural edge, figure, and character—then shaped and finished for dining tables, desks, floating shelves, counters, and custom surfaces.

Ask about live-edge work
Finished live-edge wood slab showing rich natural grain in the DCW workshop
Figured live-edge board with natural spalting and contrasting grain

02 / Selected work

Made with purpose.
Built with character.

A closer look at complete rooms, one-of-a-kind furniture, and the details that make custom work distinct.

01 / Architectural woodwork

Slatted room divider

A floor-to-ceiling walnut partition creates separation without closing off the kitchen. Integrated shelving makes the transition useful as well as architectural.

Walnut slatted room divider with integrated shelving beside a kitchen

02 / Custom built-in

Curved walnut bar

Custom walnut cabinetry transforms an original brick chimney wall into a tailored entertaining center, with a curved end, wine storage, display shelving, and integrated lighting.

03 / Custom furniture

Walnut dining table

A solid wood table designed as the everyday center of a home—generous enough for gatherings, restrained enough to let the grain lead.

04 / Tailored storage

A room that works harder

Full-height cabinetry, upper hanging bars, and extensive drawer storage turn an awkward corner into a calm, finished room designed to work beautifully every day.

Full-height tailored storage with extensive drawers and fitted cabinetry

05 / Custom cabinetry

Traditional cabinetry

Careful proportions, matched grain, and shaped profiles give this shop-built piece a polished, furniture-quality finish.

Large traditional walnut cabinet built in the shop
Traditional red accent cabinet finished with milk paint, oil, and wax

06 / One-of-a-kind furniture

Add some color

Traditional accent cabinet. Milk paint, oil, and wax.

03 / What we make

Beyond the box.

From a single statement piece to a room-defining installation, the work begins with how you want the space to feel and function.

Interior of a hand-planked wooden boat hull under construction
Specialty workHand-planked boat hull

Shaped, fitted, and built in the shop.

01

Furniture & tables

One-of-a-kind pieces designed around the room and the way you live.

02

Built-in cabinetry

Thoughtful storage, media walls, libraries, and architectural built-ins.

03

Bars & wine storage

Purpose-built entertaining spaces with considered display and storage.

04

Closets & tailored storage

Clean, efficient solutions fitted precisely to your needs.

05

Doors, windows & millwork

Custom architectural details that feel original to the home.

06

Live-edge & specialty pieces

Distinctive wood, hand-shaped components, and memorable details.

04 / The process

Direct access
to the maker.

01

Listen & imagine

We begin with your room, your needs, and your ideas. Send photos, links, sketches, or anything that inspires you right from the start.

02

Design & refine

Drawings, materials, proportions, and finishes are developed together.

03

Build & finish

Traditional joinery, hand-shaped details, and carefully developed finishes bring the work to life.

04

Complete & coordinate

Your finished piece is prepared for pickup. Delivery can be arranged, and installation is coordinated with your contractor when needed.

05 / Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

What kinds of projects does DCW take on?+

Custom furniture, cabinetry, built-ins, bars and wine storage, tailored closets, doors, windows, millwork, and specialty pieces.

Where does DCW work?+

DCW serves homeowners, interior designers, and builders throughout the Annapolis area. Ask about your location when you get in touch.

How does a project begin?+

Start by sharing the room, what you would like to make, approximate dimensions, and any inspiration. Dustin will follow up to discuss fit and next steps.

How long does custom work take?+

Timing depends on the size, design, materials, and current shop schedule. A more specific timeline is provided as the scope is developed.

06 / Start a conversation

Have a space
in mind?

Share a few details about your project. This form will open a ready-to-send email to Dustin.

Links can be pasted above. When your email opens, add any photos, sketches, or plans as attachments before sending.