





Kat wanted a small media console on wheels for her NYC apartment. We used furniture grade oak plywood, oil based stain and finished with shellac and Briwax. Instead of a traditional wood face frame we used blackened steel to give it a modern industrial look.
M.Karl, LLC
Custom design and fabrication specializing in recycled materials.
My experience with Mark was excellent. He is knowledgeable, helpful, creative and talented. I appreciate that he was patient with me as the design fluctuated. Definitely would use him again.
We had a great experience having Matt build our barn doors. He built them exactly to our specs, on time, and even helped with delivery and install. A true craftsman and professional - we would definitely want to work with him on any future projects.
This project was a small one, but one that needed some real expertise. I found that expertise in M. Karl Inc. I am more than happy with the finished product. It turned out better than I even imagined it could. I would certainly work with this builder again because of how easy the whole project turned out to be. M. Karl is friendly and easy to talk with about whatever it is you want made. I loved the whole process because the builder listened to me and suggested better ways of building than I was even aware of. Everything was good about this experience. Thank you M. Karl Inc!!
When we ventured out to get a Custom Made coffee table we had no idea what to expect. We took a gamble on Matthew Karl and it TOTALLY paid off. We provided him with a photo of a table we saw online as guidance, gave him measurements, and then the complicated part: we told him how we wanted our table to differ from that in the picture. Keep in mind my husband and I know nothing about wood work. The table was also a little complicated, complete with lift top mechanism so part of it converts to an dining table/desk. Matthew made what could have been a stressful process very easy. He was in constant communication with us, sending us photos of ideas he had, and even met with us in person twice to show us hardware and stain samples. The finished product was absolutely perfect and right in line with our vague request: "slightly distressed but nothing too crazy." My husband and I are now turning into "coaster people" because we love it so much we want it to last. It's also worth mentioning that we were working with a very low budget. Matthew was somehow able to source wood, a lift top mechanism, and other hardware that fell within our means and still resulted in a beautiful piece of furniture. I have already recommended Matthew to several friends that have come over and complimented the table and hope to hire him for more pieces in the future.