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# With The Trees Design Build

Original Houzz profile: [With The Trees Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/with-the-trees-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1865591676)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Woodworkers & Carpenters
- **Location:** Blue Mounds, WI
- **Serves:** Madison, Verona, Mount Horeb, Dodgeville, Cross Plains, Sauk City, Mineral Point, New Glarus, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Spring Green, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Ridgeway, Hollandale, Mt Horeb
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2022–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10 Ideabook Saves

We focus on custom furniture, built-ins, specialized cabinetry, and interior residential remodeling. As a principle, we implement sustainable and forward-thinking design-build practices to create the best combination of form and function.

### Services Provided

- Carpentry
- Custom Built-ins
- Finish Carpentry
- Custom Home Bars
- Interior Door Installation
- Custom Cabinets
- Cabinet Installation
- Custom Exterior Doors
- Custom Furniture
- Baseboard Installation
- Crown Molding Installation
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Pantries
- Custom Shelving
- Trim Work
- Cabinet Refacing
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Interior Doors
- Custom Molding
- Vanity Installation
- Custom Storage
- Custom Cabinet Doors
- Custom Folding Doors
- Custom Millwork
- Custom Murphy Beds
- Custom Table
- Bicycle Storage
- Cabinet Refinishing
- Cabinet Repair
- Custom Framing
- Wood Finishing
- Custom Beds
- Custom Closet Doors
- Custom Artwork
- attics
- basements
- bathrooms
- bedrooms
- built ins
- home office
- interior remodeling
- studios

### Areas Served

- Madison
- Verona
- Mount Horeb
- Dodgeville
- Cross Plains
- Sauk City
- Mineral Point
- New Glarus
- Mazomanie
- Black Earth
- Spring Green
- Barneveld
- Blue Mounds
- Ridgeway
- Hollandale
- Mt Horeb

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | With The Trees Design Build |
| Address | Blue Mounds, Wisconsin 53517, United States |
| Phone | (808) 753-7942 |
| Website | https://www.withthetreesdesign.com |
| License Number | 2440 - DCQ |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — https://www.philipsilver.me/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [With The Trees Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/with-the-trees-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1865591676)
- **Website:** https://www.withthetreesdesign.com
- **Phone:** (808) 753-7942

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2022–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Gary Koteles, April 2023**

> We have worked with Philip on several projects from master bedroom and bath remodel to custom furniture design and fabrication. Philip has a flare for melding functionality with aesthetics and handles every step of the project himself from design and construction to hand picking each exquisite piece of wood in its purest, natural form. The craftsmanship is unmatched and the results are truly a work of art. We look forward to working with Philip on many future projects.

**★★★★★ — imok2day, March 2023**

> Where do I start with the review of a true artisan. Philip (With The Trees Design Build) not only remodeled our master bath, but made us the most beautiful wooden  king bed frame ever! I am awed whenever I walk into my bedroom. He also gifted us with a truly unique and beautiful Chinese checker set that is truly a work of art. heck out his website for pictures of the amazing work he has done! He is more than worth every penny spent!!!!
> See pictures below!

**★★★★★ — michele wallace, July 2022**

> Philip Did some carpentry work for us.  He made a custom wood board for under the kitchen sink & Adjusted a couple cabinets too. He is definitely worth hiring again.

**★★★★★ — aileen\_musa, July 2022**

> We added a front porch to our home. The perfect addition was a custom porch swing made by Philip.  The swing is sturdy, big enough for two to lounge or for one to nap and daydream.  We absolutely love it!
>
> We asked Philip to come back for a project in our dining room. Our dining room was drab, to say the least.   He painted a lime wash paint on the walls which brightened up the room and added a subtle texture.  He then constructed a plate rail around the room which displays some of our art and collectibles.  The room is transformed!

**★★★★★ — HU-369584004, Oct. 2021**

> I would hire Philip again in a heartbeat for any house project I need to have done. He did a collection of small and medium sized projects on my recently purchased 1940’s house, including renovating a big cabinet/bar piece installed in the kitchen. Not only was his work excellent quality, but he was efficient and set fair prices. He is friendly, professional, and a good communicator. He even was willing to do a couple extra small projects while he was already here. Top notch!

**★★★★★ — Denis Crean, March 2021**

> Philip provides exquisite work, on time with a creative flair. He completed a porch renovation, loft, wood floors and taught me how to make decorative candle holders out of repurposed plywood. For top shelf service give him a call today.

**★★★★★ — Brittany, March 2021**

> I've worked with Philip on several projects, the biggest being a walnut platform bed frame that's scribed into big rocks. I am so impressed by Philip's creativity and craftsmanship. There is no idea too far-fetched; he is extremely capable of translating an artistic idea into something functional and beautiful -- truly an artist's eye with the skill of a woodworker and the pragmatism of a carpenter. His work is thorough and detail-oriented, and he is professional and communicative.

## Selected projects

- [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~7562587)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 39
- [Multifunctional Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multifunctional-basement-pj-vj~7562590)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Attic Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-studio-pj-vj~7562600)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Lake house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-pj-vj~7562596)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [NRDC Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nrdc-furniture-pj-vj~7562594)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~7232327)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Marble Relic Dining Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marble-relic-dining-table-pj-vj~6453192)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Live Edge Elm Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-edge-elm-shelves-pj-vj~6964553)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: These elm book shelves over white cabinets fill out this awkward study room space really well. They provide attractive and functional storage in an otherwise relatively unusable space.
- [Lake House Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-bathroom-pj-vj~6964572)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This is the second half of a lake house renovation. This was a full bathroom build out in an unfinished basement. The large green tile, walnut vanity, and cedar stained wood walls go perfectly with the rest of the modern rustic decor of the house. The bathroom vanity is made from to 12 foot long walnut slabs with a charred and blackened live edge.
- [Integrated dining table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/integrated-dining-table-pj-vj~6556717)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: This mid-century modern inspired dining table foregoes the traditional centerpiece with two built-in planters. The tabletop features a soft rounding and is made from a strong, sturdy 1.5 inches of red oak. Tapered legs made from hickory.
- [Integrated coffee table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/integrated-coffee-table-pj-vj~6556712)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Hand-carved from over 40 pieces of walnut, this piece effortlessly blends sculpture, ceramic, and woodwork to resemble a living root structure that is at once furnishing and foliage. This piece is a commentary on the built environment; an inquiry into the ways the living world is relegated to tidy corners of our homes and lives. Inviting plant life into the center of the setting, this piece forces the user to work with nature, instead of pushing it to the side. Nature isn’t in the way; it is the…
- [Walnut built in couch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-built-in-couch-pj-vj~6556726)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This modern styled built in couch was made to fit in the corner of the client's library. Made with 8/4 walnut.
- [Built in Beds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-in-beds-pj-vj~6964574)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: These beds were part of a larger remodel that also included a full bathroom build out. The homeowners wanted to add multiple built in beds and bunk beds so they could host large get togethers. The upstairs beds were made to match the existing cedar strip walls while the downstairs bunk beds were styled after a rustic Scandinavian look. All the beds were wired to have individual reading lights.
- [Walnut Stone Plinth Bed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-stone-plinth-bed-pj-vj~6964584)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This walnut bed frame is made using principles from the Japanese woodworking style of ishibatate. This approach works by integrating the structure to the natural material it rests on. I did this by using carbon paper to mark the contact point between the wood and stone then scribing the wood to exactly match the contour of the stone. The stone plinths are strong, long lasting, and accentuates the detail of the stone. This close integration really highlights the contrast of the stone and walnut.
- [Small Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-bathroom-pj-vj~6965504)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This was a typical early 1900's bathroom that was in good need of updating. Like many old houses though, it's not uncommon to come across surprises once the project gets started. After we got all the old tile demoed, we discovered all the floor joists were nearly rotted through and needed to be replaced. Once we did that, we got back on track and updated all the fixtures and tiling. The large format floor tile, walnut counter, and modern sink were a nice touch to an otherwise unassuming space. W…
- [Driftwood Medicine Cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/driftwood-medicine-cabinet-pj-vj~6964580)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Living right next to Lake Michigan, the homeowners wanted to continue using driftwood in their home design. I made this medicine cabinet for them using driftwood as the frames for the mirrored doors.
- [Porch Swing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-swing-pj-vj~6965367)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Solidly made and a little deeper than usual this porch swing is perfect for napping, lounging, or just enjoying the view.
- [Fold Out Maple Cabinet Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fold-out-maple-cabinet-table-pj-vj~6965426)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: The homeowners wanted to replace this section of kitchen cabinet with something that would be more functional for the space. Being a small space it had to serve many purposes. On the kitchen side it has drawers to store silverware and other kitchen items and on the living room side it has a slide out top section to store a record player and records below. The top is made from hard maple and finger jointed at the edge to allow it to be folded up as a table top. It looks great both up and down. Th…
- [Arts & Crafts Picture Rail](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-picture-rail-pj-vj~6964589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: These picture rails were added to the dining room to give it some character and give a place for the homeowner to display their artwork. They were designed to have an arts and crafts look, made out of red oak, and stained to match the trim in the room.

[See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/woodworkers-and-carpenters/with-the-trees-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1865591676)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*