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Ambassador Woodcrafts is a full service woodworking shop in Memphis TN. We specialize in making bunk beds but also design/build by request.
Richard Bourland is the sole proprietor and lead craftsman at Ambassador Woodcrafts. Richard started his business as a part-time endeavor but it quickly grew to full time. He is a born and raised Memphian previously who lived in Texas for 10 years to attend college and start his career.
Richard’s background is in Information Technology. However for as long as he can remember, he has enjoyed projects involving wood and power tools'. Before starting his business he spent evenings and weekends building whatever he could and studied construction, carpentry and furniture design. He was introduced and became active in several non-profits pursuing his new trade. To this day, he continues to work with Habitat for Humanity, Service over Self and Advance Memphis.
His craftsmanship training has included: classes taught by Master Woodworkers at The Woodwork Shop, woodworking classes at Memphis College of Art, classes at Old English Furniture Company and professional carpentry apprenticeship training.
What this means to you is that you get to work with a highly motivated and passionate professional.
What people are saying
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Doyle Levesque
For Lake House Bunk Beds5.0We love the bunk beds!!!! They are built so well!! Thank you for your promptness and communication. I will definitely reach out to custom made again!!!! Thanks so much, Doyle Levesque
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robert
For elevated dog bed5.0Beautiful. Job A+
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Kimberly Jetel
For 2 Tall Twin XL bunk beds5.0Only good things to say about Mid-South Bunk Beds. This was truly a custom project and we are completely satisfied.
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Lisa
For Twin over full bunk bed with trundle.5.0Richard was terrific to work with! He was able to provide the low VOC beds that we were looking for. We can't wait to sleep in them.
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Lynn Lavender
For Desk5.0Excellent!!! Richard was great to work with. He did exactly as I asked and was so great on double checking with me. For instance he felt the color I had selected looked too light so he sent me a pic side by side with another color. I really appreciated that because I went with his recommendation And best of all the price was 100 less than quoted. Awesome! • Personal note: Thank you so much for building a GREAT desk. It is really awesome. I appreciate your great communication on the project. Of all the bids I got (within and without of Custom Made) you were the only one who really did exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate that. I also appreciate your double checking on things like the stain and the height of the desk. FYI - I know the desk looks short but that lower height puts less stress on the shoulders when working at the computer. Anyway, I love the desk. Thanks so much!
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Sarah Anderson
For Custom Media Center5.0This custom media center is exactly what we needed for our family room! The craftsman worked closely with us to select the size, features, and finish we wanted. We are very pleased with our experience and the quality of the piece!
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