1. What types of custom woodworking do you offer?

Cascade Pacific Woodworks specializes in high-end custom cabinetry, furniture, shadowboxes, built-ins, and heirloom-quality woodworking for residential and select commercial projects. Whether you're designing a kitchen, media wall, mudroom, or custom bar, our pieces are built to last—and tailored just for you.

2. Where are you located and what areas do you serve?

We are based in Waterford, Connecticut, and proudly serve clients within a 50-mile radius, including Mystic, New London, East Lyme, Old Saybrook, and surrounding towns in Southeastern Connecticut.

3. Do you offer design consultations?

Yes! Every project starts with a one-on-one design consultation to understand your space, needs, and vision. We’ll take detailed measurements, discuss materials and finishes, and create 3D renderings of your custom design.

4. How long does a custom project typically take?

Project timelines vary depending on complexity, materials, and scheduling. Most custom cabinetry and furniture projects take between 8–16 weeks from design approval to installation. We are currently booking projects for 2026.

5. Can I choose the wood species and finish?

Absolutely. We offer a wide variety of hardwoods including walnut, cherry, maple, white oak, sapele, and mahogany. You'll also choose your preferred finish—natural, painted, or cerused—to match your space and design style. We do not use stains. 

6. What’s the difference between custom and semi-custom cabinetry?

Unlike semi-custom options, our cabinetry is built entirely from scratch to your specifications—down to the exact dimensions, wood type, joinery, and hardware. This means better fit, greater design freedom, and lasting craftsmanship that’s tailored to your home.

7. Do you build kitchen cabinets or only furniture?

We do both. Kitchens are a cornerstone of our work, but we also craft home offices, libraries, built-in media walls, wine cellars, shadowboxes, standalone pieces, and specialty furniture—all with the same level of care and detail.

8. Do you install the cabinetry or just deliver it?

We provide the cabinets as specified, but leave it to your contractor to install.

9. Can you match existing cabinetry or architectural elements?

Yes. When feasible,we can work with you to match existing woodwork, finishes, and architectural features to ensure that your new piece looks seamless in your home—especially important for historic homes and cohesive renovations.

10. Do you work with interior designers, builders, or architects?

Yes! We regularly collaborate with interior designers, architects, and contractors across New England to integrate our work into larger remodels or new construction projects. Trade inquiries are welcome.

11. Do you offer any showroom or in-person viewing options?

A showroom is currently in development in Waterford, CT. In the meantime, we offer site visits and digital previews of our previous work to help you visualize your project.

12. What makes Cascade Pacific Woodworks different from other cabinet makers?

We combine old-world craftsmanship with digital precision. Every project is designed by master craftsman Tobias Olsen and features details like dovetail joinery, hand-selected hardwoods, and custom design elements—resulting in functional art that’s built to last.