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address: "1290 B. South 15th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States"
latitude: 34.2726
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phone: "(910) 251-8564"
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rating: 4.5
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# Creative Custom Woodworks

Original Houzz profile: [Creative Custom Woodworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/creative-custom-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1476565895)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Wilmington, NC
- **Serves:** Wilmington, Leland, Murraysville, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Kings Grant, Ogden, Seagate, Belville, Wrightsville Beach, Navassa, Castle Hayne, Hightsville
- **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

"If you can envision it, we can built it". 
Welcome to Creative Custom Woodworks, Wilmington's premier custom cabinet and woodworking shop.
Whether you are looking for kitchen cabinets, furniture, cabinet refacing and refinishing, kitchen remodeling, custom closets, wine racks, or any other type of custom carpentry, we have the ability to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Located in Wilmington, NC, our custom cabinet making and wood finishing shop is dedicated to serving our community and beyond with one of a kind pieces to enhance your lifestyle both functionally and aesthetically.

### Services Provided

- Kitchen Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Pantries
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Cabinet Doors
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Wilmington
- Leland
- Murraysville
- Masonboro
- Myrtle Grove
- Kings Grant
- Ogden
- Seagate
- Belville
- Wrightsville Beach
- Navassa
- Castle Hayne
- Hightsville

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 150,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Creative Custom Woodworks |
| Address | 1290 B. South 15th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States |
| Phone | (910) 251-8564 |
| Website | http://www.wilmingtoncustomcabinet.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 125 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/creativecustomwoodworks

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Creative Custom Woodworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/creative-custom-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1476565895)
- **Website:** http://www.wilmingtoncustomcabinet.com
- **Phone:** (910) 251-8564

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- “Drew and his crew took what we envisioned and turned it into reality…We are so pleased with our cabinetry and highly recommend the company.  We have had so many compliments on our cabinets but most importantly WE love them. Thanks, Creative Custom Woodworks!"-Linda Wells

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★ — Sylvie Pailler, Nov. 2016**

> I rarely leave a negative feedback. This time, I have no other way to communicate my disappointment with regard to Drew. Two years ago, we had him build a library in Wilmington which took a long time but was very well done. Then, we planned to build other libraries around the house and Drew promised to prepare designs. Three months passed, no calls from him.
> We went to his office and his excuse was he was very busy. Fine, we trusted him. Then, and afterward, no call, no quote!
> Meanwhile, we came to Wilmington, we moved all our furniture to NC from NY, and Drew agreed to adjust two pieces of furniture within a day and send us quotes for the extra libraries we needed. We still trusted him at that time. He even came to pick up our old furniture to cut, and promised he would take care of it the day after, and that would take only one hour of his time.
> He left us with no reply, no call, no email. We had to go to his warehouse to find him. He then declared he was not interested in doing such a small job, since he was a “furniture maker”. We wonder why he agreed about it earlier…
> I feel sorry for Drew. I believe his success made his head swollen.  When we met him, we was “new” in Wilmington, and now his pride has taken another direction.
> Bottom line: he just sent us back the pieces of furniture he had promised to us he would cut, without any work done on them.
> This is so disrespectful from his part. He has no word.
> I hope he will succeed, but I have some doubts about his reliability and respect toward his customers, once the payment is made,
> Very disappointed

**★★★★★ — hsw\_sc, Sept. 2015**

> We first hired Drew to build a new bookcase/entertainment center for our Family Room. Having done such a beautiful job, we then hired him to design and custom build cabinets for a gut remodel of our kitchen and Butler's Pantry. Solid work, excellent communications, fantastic employees, and his creative spirit are what make his company great. Drew and crew take great pride in their work and it shows.

**★★★★★ — Beth Soporowski, Feb. 2015**

> Drew created cabinet that matched our existing cabinets and it looks great!! he also painted all our kitchen cabinets. The crew was very professional and timely. He stayed in constant communication and gave updates on his progress. He has a great eye and vision. He also custom made cabinets in our laundry room, playroom, and a bench seat. We get many compliments about the work he has done and highly recommend this company. Creative Custom Wookworks had the best price and did fantastic work!!

**★★★★★ — Michael Evenson, Jan. 2015**

> Drew Salley has a very creative mind ,where he is always pushing the envelope to bring a sparkle to his clients eyes. His craftsmanship surpasses most and he thinks outside the box. Creative Custom Woodworks is the custom woodworking company for all your small or large projects!

**★★★★★ — John Brunelle, Jan. 2015**

> Drew Salley of Creative Custom Woodworks and his crew, have been excellent to work with. He has been extremely helpful guiding me through the design process for the kitchen and two baths in my new home. His estimate was timely, detailed and reasonable and his attention to my specific requests was outstanding. I had pursued estimates with 4 other contractors and chose Mr. Sally as the most professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I would recommend him over all other similar professionals in Wilmington.

**★★★★★ — vleejohnson, April 2014**

> Creative Custom Woodworks built a custom shelving unit for our living room.  The owner, Drew, spent time with us personally in our home to determine what our needs were and what options made the most sense for the space.  We could not be happier with the final product and the value it has added to our home.  We continue to recommend Creative Custom Woodworks to friends and family and would not hesitate using them again for future projects.

**★★★★★ — polstonst, Nov. 2013**

> We could not be more pleased with this company. We hired them to build and install built in cabinets on either side of our fireplace in our family room. We had a basic idea of what we wanted but they were able to take what we said we wanted to come up with beautiful designs. The cabinets turn out great and even hold more than we thought they would. They were a great company to work with and very accommodating. We have future projects that we know we will use them for. I would certainly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — Bluewater Surfaces, March 2013**

> Working with Creative Custom Woodworks often we have noticed a trend of fine attention to detail. The team at Creative has a nack inspiring the best design and building practices from all whom work with them.

## Selected projects

- [Inset Kitchen with powered remote TV over hood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inset-kitchen-with-powered-remote-tv-over-hood-pj-vj~1463312)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 24
- [Inset Kitchen and Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inset-kitchen-and-island-pj-vj~1447809)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 37
- [Figure 8 Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/figure-8-kitchen-pj-vj~240540)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Gorgeous custom inset kitchen and island with paneled appliances and a Blum Servo-Drive touch-open/soft-close wine rack over the fridge (a must have for any wine enthusiast!) and open shelving with custom metal brackets. This kitchen also features both a double bowl under mount main sink as well as a single bowl under mount prep sink! Photos by Chris Frick Photography: www.chrisfrickphotography.com
- [Brunelle Kitchen & Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brunelle-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~1151240)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Man Cave Townhome Downtown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/man-cave-townhome-downtown-pj-vj~127844)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: Ultimate Man Cave!
- [CCW Custom Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ccw-custom-designs-pj-vj~924617)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Contemprorary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemprorary-pj-vj~688311)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Coll Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coll-residence-pj-vj~145393)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Gorgeous custom inset kitchen cabinetry with bead board recessed panel doors by Creative Custom Woodworks with great unique counter tops!
- [Otis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/otis-residence-pj-vj~514039)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Creative Custom Woodworks projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-custom-woodworks-projects-pj-vj~121959)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Miscellaneous custom jobs by Creative Custom Woodworks
- [K38 Baja Grill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/k38-baja-grill-pj-vj~247984)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 6
- [Las Olas Mexi-Q Grill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/las-olas-mexi-q-grill-pj-vj~152620)
  - Location: Wilmington, NC
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Awesome local Wilmington restaurant renovation with custom and live edge woodwork including NC black walnut (tops), Atlantic white cedar (posts and overhang), and Poplar (handrails) all grown within 150 miles of Wilmington, NC! All woodwork by Creative Custom Woodworks.

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/creative-custom-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~1476565895)

## Ideabooks

- [CCW's Built-in Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7344865/list/ccw-s-built-in-ideas) — 121 ideas
- [CCW's Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5908462/list/ccw-s-kitchen-ideas) — 375 ideas
- [CCW's Home Office/Study Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18814290/list/ccw-s-home-office-study-ideas) — 57 ideas
- [CCW's Bedroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9320191/list/ccw-s-bedroom-ideas) — 57 ideas
- [CCW's Mudroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22707067/list/ccw-s-mudroom-ideas) — 37 ideas
- [CCW's Outdoor Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25020049/list/ccw-s-outdoor-ideas) — 49 ideas
- [CCW's Bar/Man Cave Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20313416/list/ccw-s-bar-man-cave-ideas) — 60 ideas
- [CCW's Laundry Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21685781/list/ccw-s-laundry-ideas) — 44 ideas
- [CCW's Island Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5909015/list/ccw-s-island-ideas) — 68 ideas
- [CCW's Bathroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5908922/list/ccw-s-bathroom-ideas) — 146 ideas
- [CCW's Closet Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7345046/list/ccw-s-closet-ideas) — 65 ideas
- [CCW's Storage Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21685414/list/ccw-s-storage-solutions) — 59 ideas
- [CCW's Pet Cabinet Ideas!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19130786/list/ccw-s-pet-cabinet-ideas) — 43 ideas
- [CCW's Garage ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22706950/list/ccw-s-garage-ideas) — 22 ideas
- [CCW's pull-out/roll-out ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5908991/list/ccw-s-pull-out-roll-out-ideas) — 81 ideas
- [CCW's Hardware Options](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22045049/list/ccw-s-hardware-options) — 87 ideas

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/creativecustomwoodworks)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Paint Cabinets white?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Wondering what people think about painting these cabinets white? Me and my husband are not into the country kitchen look of the curved upper cabinets. I'm wondering if painting them white would bring them back a bit from the 'country' feel or if it's even worth the hassle? I would prefer shaker style cabinets but not sure I want to splurge on all new cabinet doors, I'd say that would be a pricey endeavor. Thoughts? I'm not interested in painting them any other color, only white. I'm a little obsessed with the white cabinet look.

A: I would definitely do white. It's timeless and classic and will never get old! I don't know if you saw this article on here, but if you scroll down about half way, you can see a kitchen that was very similar to yours then you can see how nice it looks in white: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-reface-your-old-kitchen-cabinets-stsetivw-vs~21506444

**Q: Fill in the blank:  There is too much \_\_\_\_\_\_\_  in my house.** *(in Design Dilemma)*

What is there too much of in your house.  Tell us and let's figure out what can be done.  :)

A: bill mail

**Q: Need help** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who did the countertops?

A: Hi Evans, thanks for your inquiry. Bluewater Surfaces did the countertops for this job. Here is the link to their houzz site. Let us know if you have any other questions:
http://www.houzz.com/pro/dustinbruadway/bluewater-surfaces

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-04.*