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Doug Marvel, the Man Behind Marvelous Woodworking

The Marvelous Woodworking team is comprised of Doug Marvel, founder and master woodworker, and his assistant Max Somers. Doug officially began the Marvelous Woodworking business in 2009, but he has long been a practiced craftsman. The art of carpentry had been passed down from his grandfather and father to him, and he had much practice on his family’s farm where there was always something to fix or build. Doug started a career in computer consulting after college, and worked in

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floor-to-ceiling bookcase
Architectural Details

Matching Existing Detailing in New Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcase

As custom woodworkers, Marvelous Woodworking has the opportunity to create unique projects for inspired homeowners. Making a space special involves hitting upon the perfect idea, then finding the right professional who can figure out how to make it work. In this home where we had previously made a custom fireplace mantel and matching cabinets, our clients again called on our expertise and knowledge of their style to build and install a floor-to-ceiling bookcase. Our clients wanted to turn part of

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custom cabinetry_bench and sides
Cabinetry

You Know You Need Custom Cabinets When…

Time and again, homeowners and designers come to Marvelous Woodworking because stores don’t have what they need. In an older home in Meridian Kessler, we were given a project that is the epitome of why one has custom furniture built. Our client needed bookshelves and cabinets in a tricky part of her side room. To start, the window was off-center on the wall where the cabinets would be installed, meaning our design would have to somehow hide the imbalance. There

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Murphy Bed Project
Cabinetry

Project Highlight: Making a Murphy Bed

Murphy beds have been around for a long time. If you aren’t familiar with the term, murphy beds are the kind that fold up against the wall. They previously gained popularity in many tiny big city apartments and spare guest bedrooms. They are making a comeback these days as a space-saving, home organization trend. While murphy bed kits are widely available, there is catch—they are not easy to put together. They come with complicated instructions, and unsurprisingly aren’t custom-fit to

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Barn Door | Custom Woodworking | Reclaimed Wood
Custom Furniture

Creating New Beauty with Reclaimed Wood

Decorating with reclaimed wood is a popular trend these days. The old wood look has a lot of value, and we see items such as live-edge tables and recycled wood doors in rustic style homes as well as modern ones. Marvelous Woodworking has created a number of pieces by repurposing wood our clients have brought us. Sometimes they find a pile of logs in a shed their dad had cut years ago, or they are tearing down an old barn

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Architectural Details

Add Decorative Details to Your Home Through Custom Woodworking

When creating custom woodworking projects for our clients, whether it is a cabinet or staircase, we don’t just make it sturdy and functional—we also make it beautiful. Wood can be a naturally gorgeous material on its own, but with a craftsman’s eye for detail, little decorative nods, accents, and shapely additions can transform any project from plain to unique and lovely. Decorative details also help a custom piece match its surroundings. This is especially important for historic restoration projects. For

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