Since starting my business 11 years ago, I have always envisioned having a small shop, with just me and my tools. As Marvelous Woodworking has grown, I have really come to see the value in having someone else helping out. Fortunately, Robin Schmadeke reached out to me about 8 months ago, looking to train under a woodworker to help her expand her skills. I thought it would be nice to ask her to introduce herself a bit to you, my
Many homeowners in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis purchased their older homes for the character. The curved doorways, moldings, pocket doors and built-ins add architectural interest and evoke the time period in which the home was built. These lovers of older homes still need to update for functionality and aesthetics, however. My clients had purchased their MK home a few years ago and were looking to change up their guest bedroom a bit by adding wainscoting. The graphic wallpaper
The open concept home design we see these days has many benefits, but quiet and privacy is not one of them. My client needed their first-floor office to close to keep everyday family noises out of the working space. There were two existing openings to the room, a large one in the home’s entryway, and another to the kitchen. Since neither opening could fit ready-made options, I designed and built custom sliding doors for them. Custom Sliding Doors The large
In between the larger projects like staircase remodels and wainscoting installations, I occasionally take on smaller projects that intrigue me. Many times I will have a former client ask for a unique item, or a phone call will come into the shop with the question “do you do things like this?” I am thankful for both situations, which led me to build some fun projects this year: Custom Patio Cart After completing a wainscoting installation and mudroom remodel, my clients
