--- title: "WoodMaster — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/woodmaster-pfvwus-pf~1796049438 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1796049438.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: WoodMaster category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6223662705ba9723_4025-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States" latitude: 36.9721 longitude: -121.9881 phone: "(831) 475-4200" website: http://www.mrwoodmaster.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 8 followers: 14 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # WoodMaster Original Houzz profile: [WoodMaster](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/woodmaster-pfvwus-pf~1796049438) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA - **Serves:** Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, Aptos, Opal Cliffs, Felton, Seacliff, Day Valley, Bonny Doon, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Mount Hermon, Brookdale, Pasatiempo, Lompico, Paradise Park, Zayante, Twin Lakes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Our capabilities cover a wide range of styles and wood species. Whether the job starts with a complete set of plans listing exact specifications or a vague idea and a rough sketch, we offer design assistance with attention to every detail to insure that our client gets exactly what they had in mind. Only the finest in material and well known name-brand hardware is used in WoodMaster cabinets. We feel that using "low priced" materials only produces a "low quality" product, no matter how good the workmanship is. By choosing WoodMaster, you can be assured that you’re getting only the best. Customer satisfaction will always be our main goal on every job no matter how big or how small! ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Cabinet Installation - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Cabinet Doors - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Shelving ### Areas Served - Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley - Soquel - Capitola - Rio Del Mar - Ben Lomond - Aptos - Opal Cliffs - Felton - Seacliff - Day Valley - Bonny Doon - Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley - Mount Hermon - Brookdale - Pasatiempo - Lompico - Paradise Park - Zayante - Twin Lakes ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | WoodMaster | | Address | Santa Cruz, California 95062, United States | | Phone | (831) 475-4200 | | Website | http://www.mrwoodmaster.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 14 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.mrwoodmaster.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [WoodMaster](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/woodmaster-pfvwus-pf~1796049438) - **Website:** http://www.mrwoodmaster.com/ - **Phone:** (831) 475-4200 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Santa Cruz City Green Building Award ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — sgstefant, Feb. 2016** > Jonathan built all the cabinetry in our kitchen and master bedroom in 2012. It was a very difficult project, a modern design with no room for mistakes. He did a beautiful job and even gave my Contractor some advice when he encountered problems installing the hood. I plan on calling on Jonathan to build some side tables in our bedroom in the near future. Jonathan is also a joy to work with. I highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Marilyn Rosenwein, Jan. 2016** > We have just completed a 3 year project in constructing our contemporary dream home in Carmel, California. We had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Leys of Woodmaster as he was the sub chosen by our contractor to do the cabinetry and built ins. We were very impressed by the workmanship and attention to detail that led to an exceptional execution of the very complex plans created by our architect, Aidlin Darling of San Francisco. Jonathan was a pleasure to work with and was very responsive in returning after the project was completed in order to fine tune the cabinetry to perfectly suit our needs. Now that the project is done we have hired Woodmaster directly to do some additional projects at our new home. We could not recommend him more highly! **★★★★★ — rsargent, Jan. 2016** > Woodmaster has fabricated and installed cabinets for 3 houses for me and I've recommended them for numerous other projects. I can't recommend them highly enough. Their work is always of fantastic quality, and they always deliver what they promise. What really sets them apart though is their attention to detail. Jonathan is so on top of every element of the job in its planning stages so that there are few if any surprises when the cabinets actually go in the house. **★★★★★ — lvpowers, Jan. 2016** > Jonathan is THE BEST! He has done three different projects for us. For an entertainment center in our family room and an extensive system of wall units in our living room, we went in with our own rough design concept. He respected our ideas but added much value to the design, and skillfully figured out the details and products to achieve the look we wanted. The work is of the highest quality, and after weathering the finishes match the existing cabinets in our kitchen perfectly. The third project was a custom picture frame for a treasured painting. In this case there were several design iterations, and several sample sections constructed, before we arrived at the final design. His patience was impressive! In all cases, we only love the work MORE the longer we live with it. The cabinetry has added style and warmth to our home. Woodmaster would be our first choice for any future woodworking project. **★★★★★ — Nancy Van Natta Associates, Jan. 2016** > Our interior design company has used WoodMaster for many projects and we have been very pleased on every job. As a design firm we need to completely trust that our cabinet shop will give our clients precisely what they ask for. Jonathan Leys is very careful about details and he provides clear, detailed shop drawings. He can do simple cabinets that keep the cost in line and he can do more elaborate cabinets that meet the highest standard. WoodMaster does its own finishing and they do a great job of matching, providing samples, etc. In sort - a great cabinet shop! **★★★★★ — virginiahoward27, Jan. 2016** > Woodmaster “resurfaced” my kitchen cabinets. They installed new doors and hardware, and sprayed the existing cabinet boxes. They did an amazing job!! They vented the kitchen so well that there was very little odor after they sprayed, and they took pains to protect my recently refinished wood floors. Jonathan is wonderful to work with and very helpful. He has a good eye for design and also helped with design decisions (e.g. selecting the white to be used and cabinet knobs). I highly recommend this company. **★★★★★ — PARADISE INTERIOR DESIGN, Jan. 2016** > As a professional designer I have worked with Jonathan Leys of Woodmaster Cabinetry for over 15 years. Together we have created amazing kitchen and bath remodels and my clients are always impressed with the custom quality and professional service Jonathan provides. If I can draw it he can build it! He has a wonderful way of communicating and I trust him completely to take care of even the smallest detail. Jonathan is always able to meet any challenge I present as a designer and does it with a smile. > > You can see a lot of his work in my profile projects here on Houzz. I highly recommend talking to him before you plan your next cabinetry project. > > Ione Victoria, Paradise Interior Design **★★★★★ — reneern99, Dec. 2015** > Jonathan Leys, owner of Woodmaster, worked very hard to create my ideal kitchen. He listened to all of my ideas, no matter how outlandish, but never tried to talk me out of them. He would just give me a visual of how it would look so that I could make an informed decision. I really appreciated that. The other businesses I considered for the job just tried to tell me what they felt I wanted and needed. One of the first things Jonathan asked me was, "What do you want it to look like?". I was sold! He was the only one to ask that and the look and feel of the kitchen was important to me. In my opinion, he made my dream kitchen a reality. > > Too, I can not say enough about his professionalism and craftsmanship. My cabinets are beautiful and well made. I feel he went above and beyond all my expectations and can recommend him without hesitation. **Comment from WoodMaster:** > Thanks Renee!! I'm pleased that you like the cabinets we made you. And I enjoyed working for you. ## Selected projects - [Dark modern kitchen with orange in Menlo Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-modern-kitchen-with-orange-in-menlo-park-pj-vj~1485044) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Frame-less cabinets, wenge veneer horizontal grain run with clear low VOC water-based finish. FSC certified. Green building. Dark modern kitchen with orange pop. - [Modern cherry kitchen in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-cherry-kitchen-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1485102) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: The design of this kitchen is very modern and designed to "blend" into the overall design of the house. With no crown molding, the uppers become a very integrate part of the soffit. - [Natural bamboo with a jatoba accent in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-bamboo-with-a-jatoba-accent-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1525674) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This kitchen is actually in a small house beach house in Santa Cruz. The owner came to us with a picture of a custom curved bamboo island cabinet. It had some dark wood accents. That's what kind of flavored the design for her kitchen. Especially the peninsula cabinet. - [Distressed knotty alder kitchen in Aptos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/distressed-knotty-alder-kitchen-in-aptos-pj-vj~1556671) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 1 - [Natural alder kitchen in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-alder-kitchen-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1485121) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Clear conversion varnish finish / select alder / shaker style door with a 45 degree inside edge / pre-finished maple plywood interiors / flat crown molding. Natural alder kitchen. - [White painted shaker doors - flush inset in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-painted-shaker-doors-flush-inset-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1556648) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: White painted shaker doors - flush inset - [Maple shaker door - flush inset in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-shaker-door-flush-inset-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1556637) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Maple shaker door - flush inset - [Sycamore frameless cabinets in Aptos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sycamore-frameless-cabinets-in-aptos-pj-vj~1556676) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Sycamore frameless cabinets in Aptos. - [Maple shaker door kitchen in Corralitas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-shaker-door-kitchen-in-corralitas-pj-vj~1556643) - Location: Corralitos, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Maple shaker door kitchen - [Alder flush inset cabinets in Carmel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alder-flush-inset-cabinets-in-carmel-pj-vj~1556664) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Alder flush inset cabinets - [French Ash and Walnut kitchen in Menlo Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-ash-and-walnut-kitchen-in-menlo-park-pj-vj~1485089) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This is a Green Building project, so all the wood material had to be FSC Certified and NAUF. The 3" thick walnut soffit is integrated into to the French Ash cabinets. Clear low VOC water base was used to finish both woods. Maple butcher block top on the island. - [Amber bamboo cabinets in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amber-bamboo-cabinets-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1556652) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Amber Bamboo Cabinets. - [Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-colorful-kitchen-in-monterey-pj-vj~1556693) - Location: Monterey, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey - [Country kitchen in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-kitchen-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1485024) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: The white painted cabinets were softened with an accent of a cherry glaze. This helped tie into the color of the natural cherry cabinets. The moldings and trim work helped to bring in a bit of country look that the customer loved. Cozy kitchen in Santa Cruz. - [Contemporary bamboo kitchen in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bamboo-kitchen-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1485065) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This was a Green Building project so wood materials has to be FSC Certified and NAUF. The amber bamboo used (which is horizontal grain run), is a sustainable wood. The The interiors are certified maple plywood. Low VOC clear water-based finish. Contemporary bamboo kitchen. - [Modern maple cabinets in Menlo Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-maple-cabinets-in-menlo-park-pj-vj~1556682) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Modern maple cabinets in Menlo Park. - [Gloss white kitchen island in Santa Cruz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gloss-white-kitchen-island-in-santa-cruz-pj-vj~1556696) - Location: Carmel Valley, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Gloss White Kitchen - [Natural Bamboo kitchen in Corralitos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-bamboo-kitchen-in-corralitos-pj-vj~1556635) - Location: Corralitos, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Natural bamboo kitchen in Corralitos. - [Cherry cabinets - green island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-cabinets-green-island-pj-vj~1525744) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: Cherry shaker style cabinets. The island is painted green, the use as an accent to the color of the cherry cabinets. Cherry cabinets in Green Island. - [Ship deck in Sea Cliff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ship-deck-in-sea-cliff-pj-vj~1525658) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This home, sitting almost on the sand in Aptos, was designed to replicate a ship...inside & out. The owner wanted the interiors to look like a ship deck. Notice the mahogany wave inlay on the maple upper cabinets. Tons of open shelves could easily display sea-worthy memorabilia and souvenirs. Ship deck in Sea Cliff. [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/woodmaster-pfvwus-pf~1796049438) ## Ideabooks - [Donita](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64848500/list/donita) — 2 ideas - [Jonathan's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52081426/list/jonathan-s-ideas) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jpleys) ## Community Q&A **Q: window** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the size of the window above the sink? A: It's about 60" x 39". Sorry for the late reply --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*