Custom Skylight Window Cover–Construction & Installation
I was contracted to custom build a skylight window covering for a finished attic space. The client wanted something rustic using reclaimed lumber that was light blocking and easy to open and close. My design inspiration was an old barn door with a similar sliding track. The window was made from reclaimed lumber and whitewashed to retain a natural aged look. The sliding device was fashioned from pipes and handmade sliders. It was then painted using 3 different colors to give it an aged rusty look. The most difficult part was the installation. Precise measurements were required to work around a ceiling beam and to ensure minimal light leakage around the cover. It wasn't very heavy but had to be mounted to the studs for a secure fit. We were both very pleased with the final result.
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About Me
Twenty-five years ago we instantly fell in love with a 100-year-old farmhouse. We reveled in its unique architecture, old world craftsmanship and a chance to preserve history. All through the years since then it became the ultimate outlet to perfect both my artistic and carpentry skills.
About My Business
My disdain for mass-produced furnishings lead me to the creation of many unique custom-made pieces. By combining a passion for historical materials with modern design, I was able to preserve a bit of the past into the future. Old barn wood was transformed into tables, bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets and anything else I could apply my artistry to. Broken Mexican tile was fashioned into beautiful mosaic inlays. Collected stones, shells and driftwood were melded with old growth wood to recreate natural beauty.
About You
If you share my love for objects from the past, have specific custom needs, along with an appreciation for unique handcrafted objects let me help you bring something special into your home.
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Chad Chacon
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0I’ve done a few different floating shelves with Ron and they come out great everytime!
TRTrevor Rayhons
For Custom Floating Shelves (Chicago)5.0Ron was wonderful to work with, and the shelves he created are stunning. I am overly impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail. Will work with him again!
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Jacob Feder
For Custom shelves5.0Ron was very professional and detail-oriented. He listened to what I wanted and the final product turned out great. I would highly recommend him for woodworking projects!
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Oscar Bautista
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0Abodeacious did a GREAT job with my desk. It was a custom build. He finished a week or two ahead of schedule. Communicated status along the way and turned out great. Would recommend.
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Jaime Ashmore
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0Ron was wonderful to work with. He was engaged and communicative every step of the way. There were a couple of things that caused the work to take a bit longer, but he was on top of checking in with me and it was absolutely worth the wait. I am so happy with how the shelves turned out and it really brought my vision for the space to life. He took a lot of time packing up the shelves so that they would be safe during shipping and even sent the instructions along with the mounts, screws and drill bits needed for installation. Ron's care and expertise is clearly visible in the quality of his craftsmanship.
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Jamie DeMaria
For Reclaimed Lumber Floating Shelves5.0The shelves came out so beautiful!! So happy with the whole experience - Ron is so great!
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Zac Howell
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Diane Norton
For Reclaimed Lumber Floating Shelves5.0Ron was wonderful to work with from the beginning of my project to the end. I am very pleased with the end result and would love to share a picture once I have my shelf installed.
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Marnie Hart
For Reclaimed Oak Industrial Dining Console5.0Ron was so easy to work with - he kept us updated along the way and delivered a beautiful finished product.
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Jim Poyak
For Rustic Wood Mosaic Epoxy Resin Serving/Cutting Boards5.0 - TD
Tony Disano
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Virginia Landers
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0A pleasure to deal with Ron. Very professional work. Customized the item to my specific request. I am very pleased with the end result.
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Monique Lambrou
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Kimberly Capasso
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0I needed floating shelves as part of our kitchen renovation and Ron created exactly what I needed. The quality of the shelves are great and he was able to match the stain color to existing colors we had in our kitchen already. I'm so happy with the finished product!
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Shawn Borden
For Rustic Floating Shelves4.7Ron was great and I love my shelves. He was very responsive and answered all questions throughout the process. I was unhappy with the color I picked; and, Ron sent me the material needed to alter them at home myself free of charge. I would provide a picture but I have not hung them yet. It is on my list to do this weekend. If you want something unique and
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Ann Marie Rogers
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0This was my first time using Custom Made and I was a little Leary at first. Ron was great to work with. He communicated clearly throughout project and was prompt with answering my questions. The shelves are absolutely beautiful! I am waiting for construction to begin on my kitchen to see them installed and will be forwarding a picture of them hanging. Thank you Ron!!
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Karen Malling
For Custom reclaimed wood floating shelves5.0We love our new reclaimed wood shelves. They are just what we wanted to add to our newly remodeled kitchen. Ron was great to work with. He also installed the shelves for us. He did a wonderful job. We would love to work with Ron again.
JKJoshua Koenig
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0It was a real pleasure working with Ron on our kitchen's floating shelves. Throughout each part of the process, he was responsive and the final product turned out beautifully. If you have questions or need specifics, definitely reach out to him b/c he's more than happy to provide answers. Highly recommended!
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Clint Robinson
For Reclaimed Lumber Floating Shelves5.0Couldn't be happier with the finished product. Exactly what we had been looking for, for the past few years. Great communication, easy installation, and top notch quality. If these shelves sell with our house, we'll order more from him for our next house. I've got pictures, but don't see the option to upload them here. I'll post pictures on Instagram, search for username tango_down15 and I'll accept your request so you can see the pictures.
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Cathy Rein
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0We wanted three floating shelves of rustic wood to mimic the beams in our kitchen. We were so happy with the process and results. They are beautiful and exactly what we wanted. This is a great site and Ron was fabulous. Thanks!
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mike holling
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0Ron was very easy to work with and our custom shelves came out great. I would highly recommend his work.
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Janna Spock
For Rustic Floating Media Cabinet4.8Ron created a one of a kind floating media cabinet for us using salvaged wood. The piece is impeccably made and was easily hung on our wall in exactly the way he instructed it would. I would definitely work with Ron again. He is extremely responsive and very knowledgeable. His mock ups put us at ease throughout the process knowing we were getting the product we hoped for.
MWMike Wilgus
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Yannick Breugnot
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0Really happy with the work of Ron. The mantle shelf is exactly how we envisioned it. Great communication. Would definitively recommend.
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Yannick Breugnot
For Rustic Floating Shelves5.0Our shelves looks fantastic. They are unique pieces, custom made for our house and space. Ron is above excellence in communication, which makes the whole process a pleasant experience. On top of that, he stands fully behind his work. We had an issue with some of our shelves due to shipping. Ron took them back, and not only fixed the problem but enhance both the quality and design of them. We are already looking at giving him our next project.
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