--- title: "The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/the-cabinet-design-studio-at-forest-millwork-pfvwus-pf~377879324 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377879324.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7af3773500fd8e92_1758-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "93B Thompson St, Asheville, North Carolina 28803, United States" latitude: 35.5393 longitude: -82.518 phone: "(828) 251-5264" website: http://www.forestmillwork.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork Original Houzz profile: [The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/the-cabinet-design-studio-at-forest-millwork-pfvwus-pf~377879324) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Asheville, NC - **Serves:** Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, Woodfin, Mills River, Royal Pines, Swannanoa, Fairview, Avery Creek, Biltmore Forest, Hoopers Creek, Bent Creek, Gerton, Bat Cave, Brevard NC, Franklin NC, Hendersonville NC, Skyland, Sylva NC, Waynesville NC, Western North Carolina - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves For nearly four decades, the Forest Millwork brand has been a trusted name in the Asheville community for designing and building custom cabinetry and architectural woodwork that brings timeless beauty to modern spaces. As a family-owned business built on a legacy of craftsmanship, we design with intention and build with integrity. From residential to commercial spaces, we approach every project like it’s personal — because to us, it is. With deep respect for heritage techniques and a sharp eye for design, our team brings generations of experience to every project, working hand-in-hand with our clients to design and build spaces that are built to last, and made to matter. At Forest Millwork, you’re not just a client. You’re part of the process. Part of the story. Part of the family. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bookcases - Cabinet Installation - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Cabinet Doors - Custom Walk-in Closets - Cabinet Sales - Custom Shelving - Pantry Design - Closet Design - Vanity Installation - Sports Equipment Storage - Custom Folding Doors - Custom Countertops - Bathroom Design - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Custom Doors - Doors & Moulding - Green Building - Handicap-Accessible Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Universal Design - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - Asheville - Arden - Fletcher - Woodfin - Mills River - Royal Pines - Swannanoa - Fairview - Avery Creek - Biltmore Forest - Hoopers Creek - Bent Creek - Gerton - Bat Cave - Brevard NC - Franklin NC - Hendersonville NC - Skyland - Sylva NC - Waynesville NC - Western North Carolina ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork | | Address | 93B Thompson St, Asheville, North Carolina 28803, United States | | Phone | (828) 251-5264 | | Website | http://www.forestmillwork.com | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/forestmillworkinc/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/forestmillworkinc/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/the-cabinet-design-studio-at-forest-millwork-pfvwus-pf~377879324) - **Website:** http://www.forestmillwork.com - **Phone:** (828) 251-5264 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, Architectural Woodwork Institute Certified - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [North Carolina Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/north-carolina-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~93544693) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — E B, Oct. 2017** > Building our home was an arduous project, but we had a few shining stars. The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork was one of them. > > We found Amanda and the entire staff to be professional, skilled at design, efficient, organized, > kind and patient. Amanda provided us with our desired design, quality cabinet and budget. The deadlines were met, in fact, they had to store the cabinets while the builder worked to provide her the finished space in order to complete the installation. Also, the installers were professional, talented and tidy. Not often do tradesmen bear all these qualities. > As with most home projects there are hiccups. Our 1 hiccup was resolved with concern and efficiency, as well as, to our satisfaction. > Our experience with Amanda was delightful. She wanted us to be happy with our Kitchen, Master Bath and Dressing area, Laundry and Apartment Kitchen. We are thrilled. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2017** > The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork has the knowledge and expertise to design your dream kitchen, bath, laundry, etc. They created all of these spaces during our home renovation. While incorporating your needs and ideas, they offer valuable suggestions to make your space functional and unique. Their design layouts help you to visualize the space. Reasonable pricing and expert installation. We highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — Holly Housman, Sept. 2017** > Wonderful company to work with. Amanda was generous with her time and ideas for our large kitchen addition as well as repurposing our old kitchen cabinets into our new laundry room. She was considerate of our budget and her recommendations were sophisticated and beautiful. We receive compliments with every visitor. The installation staff (Ken) were professional, considerate, tidy, timely as well as entertaining to have in our home. We have and will continue to recommend Forest Mill Works and their Cabinet Design Studio to anybody who asks. Just so happy with this company! **★★★★★ — Mandy Kjellstrom, Aug. 2017** > Choosing Forest Millwork from a pool of cabinet design companies in Asheville was one of the best decisions made when I was in the early stages of restoring my 100 year old historic home. My kitchen was gutted and went from being the ugliest duckling to something functional and unique. The process began with the designer who created a kitchen based on my wishes but incorporating creative elements that i never dreamed of. She had so many great ideas and working with her was a joy. The process ended almost 8 months latter with the installer who was perfectionistic in the best sense of the term. He saw our dream through to reality, installing cabinets that were more like furniture than cabinets and doing meticulous measurements to get all of the hardware just right. All of the professionals at Forest Millwork worked well with other professionals on the project. My only issue was the time it took from ordering the custom cabinets to getting them installed which was about 7 weeks. But that was a small price to pay for an incredible kitchen. **Comment from The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork:** > Thanks Mandy! Your Inset Quartersawn Oak cabinetry really looks like it was meant for your historic kitchen, and your White Shaker Vanity compliments your pedestal tub beautifully. You made some really great design decisions! Thanks for choosing to work with us! **★★★★ — Liz Armstrong, Aug. 2017** > We spent the last year working with Leslie at FMI. She was always available and knew her stuff. We ended up leaning on her for more of the design than we initially thought we would. She had some great ideas that we incorporated. She was flexible and patient with us as well as helpful with pointing us in the right direction for cabinetry and hardware selections. Our project took a great deal of time as we weren't always in the area to make decisions. FMI, Leslie and our installer Ken did a great job. **Comment from The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork:** > Thank you so much, Liz. I really enjoyed working with you guys and seeing your project come to fruition. **★★★★★ — Al Pierce, Aug. 2017** > Great company to work with > Leslie Christoffel was very professional and patient with us > We got great design services and some suggestions that made the plan more workable > I am very pleased with the service and products- We had a few minor issues that were handled promptly and to our satisfaction **Comment from The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork:** > Thanks Al! It was a pleasure to be a part your project. The entire house looks great! Thanks so much for your business! **★★★★★ — Teresa Cowan, Aug. 2017** > Attention to detail beyond description! > Masterful craftsmanship of cabinets made in house! > Flow, design and efficient layout that captured client wishes while enhancing the final product. > Customer service during project design, completion and punch list was top-notch. **Comment from The Cabinet Design Studio at Forest Millwork:** > Thank you Dr. Cowan. It was a pleasure working with you both! Opening up the kitchen to the living room made such a transformation. Hope you enjoy for years to come! **★★★★★ — R.L. Stanley, Jr. AIA NCARB, May 2013** > I have known Forest Millwork for many years. During this time I have had many projects built by their talented group of craftsmen. As an architect I have used them in the design portion of the project to try to maintain the budget where restricted and have also used them as a resource as to solve difficult design problems. They are very knowledgeable about wood species and stain and finish qualities. I am very particular about the completed product and have never had an issue with any of the final installations. What I appreciate about their approach is that they also care about the final product and want to make sure that the client is totally satisfied as well. Their shop drawings are very comprehensive and complete. I would not hesitate to recommend their work to a potential client. ## Selected projects - [European Accent](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-accent-pj-vj~2697996) - Location: Hendersonville, NC - Photos: 14 - [Kitchen, Bath & Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-bath-and-office-pj-vj~4403955) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 9 - [DeWils Cabinetry Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dewils-cabinetry-gallery-pj-vj~2641962) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 17 - [New Construction Large Scale Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-large-scale-home-pj-vj~1731550) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 22 - Description: French Country Chateau Inspired Traditional Kitchen with Custom Details; Farm Sink Application in Built-Up Ogee Edge Granite, Butcherblock Center Island Table, Custom Designed Appliance Panels for Sub Zero Appliances, Art for Everyday Accent Corbels on Main Island and Double Arched Lite Mullion Glass Doors in Hutch Application. We created a fun space for those "Laundry Blues". Vanities for all bathrooms. Basement kitchen. - [Classic Inset Painted White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-inset-painted-white-kitchen-pj-vj~1851193) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 17 - Description: Custom Inset Painted Alabaster White Perimeter with Dark Espresso Stain on Island. Drop Station Bench Seat. Wood Hood. Appliance Panels Built-up Crown Molding Details. Custom Bar Cabinet with Wire Mesh inserts in Polished Nickle Finish with Smoky Glass. - [Modern Rustic Fletcher Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-rustic-fletcher-kitchen-pj-vj~1851247) - Location: Fletcher, NC - Photos: 13 - Description: This Modern-Rustic Kitchen was a fun project to work on. The builder had his own vision and design in mind when building his personal home. Cabinetry is in Showplace Wood Products, Pendleton Wide Shaker Door, Eucalyptus Wood with a Peppercorn Graywash Stain. Love the reclaimed wood accents as well as the galvanized raised steel bar and backsplash. - [Mid-Century Montford Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-montford-kitchen-pj-vj~1851042) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 8 - Description: Plain and Fancy Custom Cabinetry, Vogue Door Painted Cascade White, Frameless Construction. Häfele Polished Gold Hardware. Hood in front of window Quartzite Countertops Waterfall Edge on Island and glass countertop inserts at windows. - [Contemporary West Asheville Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-west-asheville-home-pj-vj~2130226) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 4 - [Bedroom Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-closet-pj-vj~2130246) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 5 - [Blue Asheville Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-asheville-kitchen-pj-vj~1850844) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 8 - [Stainless, Red Birch Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stainless-red-birch-kitchen-pj-vj~4404236) - Location: Asheville, NC - Photos: 19 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/the-cabinet-design-studio-at-forest-millwork-pfvwus-pf~377879324) ## Ideabooks - [Karen's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92831464/list/karen-s-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Amanda's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92422472/list/amanda-s-ideas) — 7 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/forestmillworkinc) ## Community Q&A **Q: Need to update kitchen in my new house** *(in Design Dilemma)* I just bought a house and the kithcen is screaming for an update. The cabinets are in excellent shape. They appear to be maple with a white wash glaze maybe. I think I can keep them if I can inexpensively change the color somehow. The countertops are salmon colored corian and I want to replace with granite. Tile backsplash is okay but the accent pieces are the wrong color. My thoughts are to stain/glaze the cabinets a darker finish. Or maybe paint cream with brown glaze. Paint the island distressed black or cream and connect the end section that is on wheels with one even countertop. I'll also paint the walls. I'd like to keep the entire project under 5k...not including any appliance replacements. Looking for suggestions...please help! The second photo is the type of look I'm going for. A: The first things to ask yourself when considering re-facing is, "Do the cabinet interior parts function properly, and does the layout work for the way I cook." If the answer to both of these questions is "yes", then refinishing is a viable alternative to new cabinets, but changing the color of the cabinets won't be an easy do-it-yourself project. Everything has to be sanded down before new finishes can be applied. Depending on the cabinet end panels, if they're vinyl, they can't be re-finished, so a veneer panel or false door would have to be applied first. My guess is that re-finishing may swallow your entire budget if you have it done professionally, but that's just a guess. One suggestion... while this color seems dated, the new "in" color is gray, and the white-wash on these cabinets leans toward the gray tones. Part of what is dated are the countertops and the walls. Before you pay to refinish cabinets, why don't you remove a door from its hinges and take it to choose granite, paint, tile splash and hardware that give the cabinets a fresh look. For instance, black granite, stainless tile splash, and taupe paint would be dramatic, emphasize the gray tones of the cabinets, and bring them into the 21st Century. You might even have enough money left to buy new island cabinets in a black paint with deep drawers... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*