--- title: "Custom Wood Designs Inc. — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/custom-wood-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292198073 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292198073.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Custom Wood Designs Inc." category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5e8308cf04d28f0b_8580-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "76 A BENNETT RD, HAMPDEN, Massachusetts 01036, United States" latitude: 42.0648 longitude: -72.4318 phone: "(413) 566-8230" website: http://www.cuwood.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Custom Wood Designs Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Custom Wood Designs Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/custom-wood-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292198073) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** HAMPDEN, MA - **Serves:** Springfield, Chicopee, North Chicopee, Holyoke, West Springfield, Agawam, Ludlow, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Palmer, Monson, Hampden, Three Rivers, Monson Center, Enfield, Hazardville, Indian Orchard, Somers, Somersville, Stafford, Stafford Springs, Staffordville, Thompsonville, Thorndike - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves "The difference is in the details and it is a difference you can see and feel." Custom Wood Designs by Michael Marion is a small custom shop that works closely with our customer’s to create custom cabinetry to their specifications. Our cabinetry reflects our commitment to creating kitchens that are truly unique, exceptionally functional, and easy to love. We plan your space around your needs, not around the restrictions of a box. No other room adds more value to a home than the kitchen. As a full service wood working and design team, we have designed, created and installed in the finest homes from New York to the islands since 1967. Specializing in Quality Custom Cabinetry, including Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Islands, Custom Bathroom Cabinets, Custom Library Cabinets and Custom Storage Systems. Custom Wood Designs by Michael Marion is one of New England’s leading wood crafting and design firms and is committed to fulfilling our clients’ wishes and dreams with the highest level of quality and professionalism. The difference is in the details and it is a difference you can see and feel. We work with all types of wood and do some projects in combinations of wood to add unique character. We build each project to order and customers may choose all details, usually from pieces in our showroom or extensive portfolio. Our kitchens and furniture are made of the highest quality products available and built to last for generations. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Home Bars - Custom Walk-in Closets - Cabinet Sales - Pantry Design - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction ### Areas Served - Springfield - Chicopee - North Chicopee - Holyoke - West Springfield - Agawam - Ludlow - East Longmeadow - Longmeadow - Wilbraham - Palmer - Monson - Hampden - Three Rivers - Monson Center - Enfield - Hazardville - Indian Orchard - Somers - Somersville - Stafford - Stafford Springs - Staffordville - Thompsonville - Thorndike ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 90,000.00 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Custom Wood Designs Inc. | | Address | 76 A BENNETT RD, HAMPDEN, Massachusetts 01036, United States | | Phone | (413) 566-8230 | | Website | http://www.cuwood.com | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/customwooddesignsbymikemarion - Blog — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI-o7Yq4Uts&feature=youtu.be ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Custom Wood Designs Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/custom-wood-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292198073) - **Website:** http://www.cuwood.com - **Phone:** (413) 566-8230 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-543747363, July 2020** > Mike and crew turn an idea into reality. Impeccable quality and looks that you're happy to show off whenever possible **★★★★★ — Bill Bickley, Oct. 2015** > We met Michael Marion of Custom Wood Designs, Inc. more than 20 years ago when we were looking to have a piece of furniture custom built for a unique storage/display concept. Since that time, Michael has designed and built several unique pieces for our homes as well as two fabulous custom kitchens. His design artistry and finished product are unmatched in our area. The difference between custom and “boxed” goods is like night and day and Michael’s expertise takes “custom” to another level! Although the kitchen in our previous house was OK to look at, it consisted of boxed cabinets attached together with spacers. All exposed ends were merely a wood grain photo finishes and the drawer fronts and boxes were merely tacked together. That kitchen's new maple cabinets were designed and built specifically for our walls and angles with attention to aesthetics. Every inch of cabinetry storage was maximized. All exposed ends have raised panels integrated into the construction of the cabinetry, not just tacked on after the fact. All drawers dovetail constructed with the state of the art gliding systems. Our newest home came with custom built white cabinets and when we significantly enlarged the kitchen, Michael built us black walnut cabinetry with a glazed island and matching arched mantle surrounding our range with fluted baluster features in the new area and he arranged to have a portion of our original white cabinetry glazed to tie the room together. Michael’s showroom is such a pleasure to visit and his studio and on-site design services are highly personalized and thoughtfully transacted. We’ve always been happy and proud to show-off Michael’s work in our homes to any/all prospective CWD clients. We can’t wait for another CWD project! **★★★★★ — M R, Oct. 2015** > I have worked with Custom Wood Designs on multiple projects over the last few years. Mike is a true artisan who takes pride in his work. The work always started and finished in the time he said it would be, and any time we had a question or issue it was addressed immediately. Quality custom product and a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — jobrien39, Oct. 2015** > outstanding service and product quality, timely delivery. Always providing assistance and suggestions which lead to great outcomes and professional look of finished product. **★★★★★ — Sovereign Builders Inc., Jan. 2015** > Mike and I worked together on a project in Northampton, Mass. The project was fairly large in scale,. Mike did a wonderful job working with the clients to generate a plan that met all of their needs. The quality of his cabinetry is exceptional. Overall it was a very good experience. > > Thank you very much Mike **★★★★★ — kasalvador, July 2014** > Mike Marion is the utmost professional! He has excellent taste, and is a meticulous craftsman. He is respectful of individual preferences, and patient with customers as they hone in on their choices. **★★★★★ — margieb2, Jan. 2013** > Great, great, great!! Michael Marion of Custom Wood Design is a true artisan. Michael's custom cabinets are truly custom from the boxes to the doors, to every last molding. Michael has mastered styles from traditional to modern and can stain and glaze a cabinet or book-match the most beautiful wood veneers. All you need to do is share your vision, a plan, or a photo with Michael,and he will create your vision. In my own home, he has created a beautiful fireplace wall, two desks, an entertainment center, bookcases flanking a window seat with drawers below, a very detailed, painted, stained and glazed transitional kitchen, a modern bath with bamboo cabinets, and a beautiful set of closet doors with antique mirrored glass inlay. Michael is a true perfectionist and is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Michael without hesitation and look forward to doing yet another project with him! ## Selected projects - [Custom Kitchen Wilbraham Ma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-kitchen-wilbraham-ma-pj-vj~947280) - Location: Wilbraham, MA - Photos: 26 - [Kitchen Islands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-islands-pj-vj~132205) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Custom Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-baths-pj-vj~1355256) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Glazed Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glazed-cabinetry-pj-vj~132189) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Espresso Finish Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/espresso-finish-cabinetry-pj-vj~1355193) - Location: Hampden, MA - Photos: 9 - [Custom Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-cabinetry-pj-vj~1355240) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-pj-vj~132200) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - [MV cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mv-cabinetry-pj-vj~132211) - Location: Edgartown, MA - Photos: 5 - [Demarest Nj](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/demarest-nj-pj-vj~905164) - Location: Demarest, NJ - Photos: 5 - [entertainment wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertainment-wall-pj-vj~7414516) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Custom Gray kitchen cabinetry with natural Black Walnut Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-gray-kitchen-cabinetry-with-natural-black-walnut-island-pj-vj~6597914) - Location: East Longmeadow, MA - Photos: 4 - [Custom Euro Kitchen Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-euro-kitchen-cabinetry-pj-vj~5791570) - Location: Saratoga Springs, NY - Photos: 12 - [Custom Walnut Kitchen with Quartz counters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-walnut-kitchen-with-quartz-counters-pj-vj~5673508) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Custom Cherry Kitchen Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-cherry-kitchen-cabinetry-pj-vj~4324100) - Location: Hampden, MA - Photos: 10 - [Custom White Kitchen with Scottish Meadow Granite tops](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-white-kitchen-with-scottish-meadow-granite-tops-pj-vj~3136420) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Custom Galley KItchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-galley-kitchen-pj-vj~3120361) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Custom Bedroom Entertainment Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bedroom-entertainment-wall-pj-vj~2452943) - Location: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ - Photos: 3 - [St Michaels Ambo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-michaels-ambo-pj-vj~1578151) - Location: Lowell, MA - Photos: 2 - [Classic White cabinetry, with super white Quartzite counters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-white-cabinetry-with-super-white-quartzite-counters-pj-vj~2276145) - Location: Wilbraham, MA - Photos: 5 - [Huge family Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huge-family-island-pj-vj~2301857) - Location: Suffield, CT - Photos: 3 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/custom-wood-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292198073) ## Ideabooks - [Custom Projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61921024/list/custom-projects) — 9 ideas - [stone house exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119714263/list/stone-house-exterior) — 15 ideas - [customer ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61805205/list/customer-ideas) — 22 ideas - [fireplace walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33327813/list/fireplace-walls) — 12 ideas - [cwd1's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6007141/list/cwd1-s-ideas) — 24 ideas - [showers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49721031/list/showers) — 5 ideas - [hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22418845/list/hoods) — 1 idea [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cwd1) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the stain color on the island cabinet?** *(in Photo Questions)* I like walnut, but want that reddish shade A: this cabinet is natural black walnut with ML Campbell krystal finish on it. **Q: Countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you please let me know the countertop material A: although it looks like carrera marble it was a granite. not sure of the name --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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