Joinery and Grain
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Room by Room

Real walkthroughs from Walker Millwork projects, room by room. Kitchens, closets, pantries, bathrooms, home offices, and mudrooms — with dimensions, drawer layouts, and lessons learned.

Media Cabinet Design: How to Build Storage That Fits Your Room 01
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Media Cabinet Design: How to Build Storage That Fits Your Room

Media cabinet ideas from a custom cabinetmaker: plan proportions, materials, ventilation, wiring, costs, and built-in st...

Alex Walker · Sep 16, 2026 ↗
Media Console Design: How to Build Storage That Fits the Room 02
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Media Console Design: How to Build Storage That Fits the Room

Media console design guidance from a custom cabinetmaker: plan dimensions, materials, ventilation, wiring, and costs for...

Alex Walker · Sep 15, 2026 ↗
Wall Shelves That Look Built In: A Cabinetmaker's Guide 03
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Wall Shelves That Look Built In: A Cabinetmaker's Guide

Wall shelves can solve awkward storage beautifully. Learn how to choose materials, brackets, spacing, and finishes for s...

Alex Walker · Sep 14, 2026 ↗
built in bookshelves: A Cabinetmaker's Guide to Cost, Materials, and Fit 04
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built in bookshelves: A Cabinetmaker's Guide to Cost, Materials, and Fit

Built in bookshelves add storage, architecture, and resale appeal. Learn what custom units cost, which materials last, a...

Alex Walker · Sep 13, 2026 ↗
Pantry Shelving: How to Design Storage That Fits Your House 05
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Pantry Shelving: How to Design Storage That Fits Your House

Pantry shelving that fits your kitchen, your containers, and your budget. Learn how custom built-ins compare with modula...

Alex Walker · Sep 11, 2026 ↗
Case Study: A Seattle Kitchen Where the Island Does Triple Duty — Prep, Pantry, and Homework Station 06
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Case Study: A Seattle Kitchen Where the Island Does Triple Duty — Prep, Pantry, and Homework Station

Most kitchen islands do one thing. This one was programmed to handle three: daily meal prep on the cooktop side, a pantr...

Alex Walker · Jul 31, 2026 ↗
Case Study: A Walk-In Closet That Replaced Three Dressers, Two Nightstands, and a Linen Cabinet 07
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Case Study: A Walk-In Closet That Replaced Three Dressers, Two Nightstands, and a Linen Cabinet

One 8-by-12-foot walk-in closet eliminated three dressers, two nightstands, and a hallway linen cabinet from the house. ...

Alex Walker · Jul 31, 2026 ↗
Case Study: A Home Office Built-In That Hides the Printer, Shredder, Router, and 200 Books 08
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Case Study: A Home Office Built-In That Hides the Printer, Shredder, Router, and 200 Books

A home office with five separate pieces of furniture, a tangle of cables, and a printer on the floor became a clean, qui...

Alex Walker · Jul 31, 2026 ↗
 Case Study: A Bathroom Vanity Wall That Stores Everything — Towels, Toiletries, a Hamper, and a Hair Dryer 09
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Case Study: A Bathroom Vanity Wall That Stores Everything — Towels, Toiletries, a Hamper, and a Hair Dryer

A standard bathroom vanity stores about a dozen bottles and a few towels. This wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling custom va...

Alex Walker · Jul 30, 2026 ↗
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