--- title: "Dovetail Design and Cabinetry — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/dovetail-design-and-cabinetry-pfvwus-pf~722776162 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~722776162.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dovetail Design and Cabinetry" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8c93215605424562_7083-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1740 Broadway ST., Suite #3, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, United States" latitude: 38.0266 longitude: -78.4804 phone: "(434) 980-6610" website: http://designbydovetail.com rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 65 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Dovetail Design and Cabinetry Original Houzz profile: [Dovetail Design and Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/dovetail-design-and-cabinetry-pfvwus-pf~722776162) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA - **Serves:** Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lake Monticello, Hollymead, Crozet, Louisa, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Ivy, Keswick, North Garden, Free Union, Palmyra, Nelson - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Dovetail Design & Cabinetry has showrooms in two historic locations to serve you best: Charlottesville, Virginia and Staunton, Virginia. We are a full-service design center and dealer of cabinetry, countertops, fixtures and appliances. With an emphasis on whole-home design, we work with Homeowners, Builders, Contractors, Realtors, Designers and Architects to make dreams come true. Visit our showrooms, set up an appointment with us to discuss your project, or attend one of our events. \*Dovetail Design is an authorized dealer of Wellborn Cabinetry, Tedd Wood Cabinetry, David Bradley Cabinetry, Marquis and Mantra. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Cabinet Installation - Custom Bookcases - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Cabinet Doors - Custom Shelving - Cabinet Sales - Pantry Design - 3D Rendering - Interior Design and Decor ### Areas Served - Charlottesville - Staunton - Waynesboro - Lake Monticello - Hollymead - Crozet - Louisa - Ruckersville - Earlysville - Ivy - Keswick - North Garden - Free Union - Palmyra - Nelson ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 300,000 Varies, depending on the size of your project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dovetail Design and Cabinetry | | Address | 1740 Broadway ST., Suite \#3, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, United States | | Phone | (434) 980-6610 | | Website | http://designbydovetail.com | | License Number | 2705171829 | | Followers on Houzz | 65 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dovetaildesignandcabinetry - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/35629759/admin/ - Blog — http://www.designbydovetail.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dovetail Design and Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/dovetail-design-and-cabinetry-pfvwus-pf~722776162) - **Website:** http://designbydovetail.com - **Phone:** (434) 980-6610 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Affiliations: - - National Association of Home Builders - - National Kitchen & Bath Association - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Caroline Rudder, June 2020** > Lori Randle was phenomenal! I have a 1940s farm cottage and the kitchen was horrible and included the original windows and a lopsided floor. I wanted to renovate the kitchen and also to put a bathroom upstairs. Lori came to the house multiple times, met me at tile and floor places, listened to what I wanted, recommended the best cabinet installer and builder, recommended fixtures-all in keeping with the feel of an old farmhouse and what I was seeking. Having quality from both Dovetail along with the builder and installers was critical because this was being done during COVID-19. People visiting my house say it looks like I got an HTV Home Make Over! **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > This makes us all SO HAPPY! Doing a project during a pandemic is a new thing for all of us, but we made it work and YOU were fantastic to work with. **★★★★★ — Sue Clark, Nov. 2019** > Elizabeth was a joy to work with! She was very receptive to our wants and ideas, and was also very willing to make changes. I would recommend her highly. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Sue, your home is stunning!! We are so honored to have had that opportunity to work with you. And I couldn't agree more with you about Elizabeth - she is wonderful! Thanks so much! ~Amy **★★★★★ — Kimberly Hyland, Oct. 2019** > Every element of working with Dovetail was fantastic. We did a complete renovation of our kitchen and an update to the master bathroom vanity. Amy's design was right on target with preserving my farm house style. She was able to combine my desire for a vintage look with modern conveniences. Her team was so helpful in coordinating granite delivery and even got the installers back to add an extra hole for the sink. Eric did an amazing job installing, especially with our very crooked old house! I couldn't be more pleased. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Kim, we love your kitchen almost as much as you! That oak painted Mint is so perfect for your farmhouse. We are so happy you love it. **★★★★★ — Pamela Bak Carafello Hans, Sept. 2019** > Absolutely the best design firm I’ve ever worked with. Any Hart was a delight to work with and she knew exactly what we wanted. Everything was done perfectly and seamlessly. The cabinets are stunning and the navy blue island is just the eye catcher when you enter the room. We are so happy with our new kitchen all due to the wonderful work of Dovetail Kitchens. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thank you for sharing this Pam! I can't take all the credit; Eli Strauss worked some magic to transform your space and bring in so much light. We loved working with you and you'll never be rid of us. You're part of Dovetail now! **★★★★★ — Jamie Yowell, Sept. 2019** > We had a fantastic experience from start to finish with Dovetail and Amy and the team. From the initial consultation in our home we knew we had the right group we wanted to work with. It started with our initial in home consultation as we wanted to increase the size of our kitchen and really open up the space. We wanted to remove a wall and use the dining room for our new kitchen and open the space up from the small kitchen that was there when the home was built. We had a contractor to do that work but needed design and cabinetry suggestions and guidance and Amy and team were amazing at all of the above. The design help was conversational and not intimidating (our first major remodel in our own home) and Amy was genuinely interested in our happiness and help revise drawings until she and we knew we had it. From there we visited the showroom for cabinets, hardware and even tile options for the backsplash. The showroom has many different styles and options that are labeled and marked to help make selections easy as we worked through styles and colors. From there we placed out order and now have a fantastic new kitchen. We joke (and I'm only half way joking) that if we had to go back to our old kitchen I would want to sell the house. The new kitchen has improved our home and how we live in it so much it's amazing. Thank you Amy and Dovetail **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thanks for this review Jamie! It's great for people to know that we will help with cabinet layouts even if we aren't the ones providing all the cabinets. I am SO happy for your family; I know this was a huge change combining two rooms. Welcome to the Dovetail Family! I really hope to work with you again. **★★★★★ — Katherine Lanahan, Sept. 2019** > I had a wonderful experience with Dovetail Design and Cabinetry. Elizabeth Dobbin did a wonderful job with the design. She understood what was important to us and was able to design a kitchen that is great to work in. This is the 5th time we have built a new home and I was very please with the professional manner that Dovetail handled this project. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Kay, thank you for your kind words. Your home is so beautiful and warm. That hickory!!!! Thanks for choosing Dovetail! **★★★★★ — Tracy Meade, Aug. 2017** > Amy, and her team, were a pleasure to work with! I recently remodeled a home and used Dovetail Design and Cabinetry to provide the counter tops for the kitchen and baths. I would absolutely use them again! **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thanks Tracy! Would love to work with you on your next project! **★★★★★ — Angie Thompson, Aug. 2017** > I looked for several months for a cabinet door replacement and never had any luck until I reached out to Dovetail Design. They were very professional, courteous and prompt. They managed to get me the replacement that I needed in only a few weeks. I would highly recommend using this company and I will definitely use them again should the need arise. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > I'm so glad we could help out. Please let us know how we can be of service in the future! Thanks so much Angie! **★★★★★ — Martin Horn, Inc., Aug. 2017** > We hired Dovetail Design & Cabinetry for all of the cabinetry in The River House Condominiums project. They did an amazing job, with great attention to detail. Their design work for the model unit was fabulous. Realtors, builders, tenants, guests and staff were all wowed by the beautiful design job. If we had to do it all again--we wouldn't change a thing! **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thank you! We are so happy to have been part of this project! **★★★★★ — Holly Hedstrom, Aug. 2017** > Purchased a home with a dark and worn kitchen. Was referred to Divetail by my realtor, and from start to finish they were awesome! New kitchen is beautiful and bright! I love it and so does everyone who sees it!! So happy with the whole project! Would call on then again in a heartbeat!! **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thank you Holly! We LOVED working with you!! Especially finding the coordinating fabric for your swanky desk area. And the lights - truly amazing! Nice choice! **★★★★★ — Ann Klecan, Nov. 2016** > My husband and I set out to do a major remodel of our first floor. A big part of that was the kitchen. Amy listened to our ideas and added some of her own to make our dream kitchen come true. The cabinets arrived exactly on time, the installation was done with great skill, exactly on time. The punch list has been resolved quickly. The cabinets were all made in the USA with wood grown in the USA. Really couldn't be happier. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Ted & Ann- working with you was such a pleasure! Your kitchen is fantastic. Such a dramatic before and after. **★★★★★ — ELIZABETH MORRIS, Nov. 2016** > From start to finish we had an excellent experience with Albemarle Cabinet Company. Amy was very good at guiding us through the project from choosing a layout, to choosing cabinetry and finishing touches. She and Elizabeth were very good at understanding our desire and style. Installation was a breeze. The quality of work that Eric and his team provided was exceptional. They maintained a clean work environment and were highly professional. We would easily recommend them to others. **Comment from Dovetail Design and Cabinetry:** > Thank you Beth! Your kitchen is stunning and we can't wait to work with you on your next project! ## Selected projects - [Dovetail Showroom Photos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dovetail-showroom-photos-pj-vj~2566956) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 30 - [Family Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-home-remodel-pj-vj~6942176) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Sleek Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6942170) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Blandemar Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blandemar-home-pj-vj~6942180) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Westlake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-home-pj-vj~6942157) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Sienna Lane Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sienna-lane-home-pj-vj~6942140) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Modern Stanardsville Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-stanardsville-kitchen-pj-vj~2566962) - Location: Stanardsville, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: Frameless Cabinetry by Tedd Wood. - [Modern Home in Ivy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-in-ivy-pj-vj~5864179) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Dovetail and Wellborn Cabinet Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dovetail-and-wellborn-cabinet-projects-pj-vj~5551095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 111 - [Teen Lounge in Keswick](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-lounge-in-keswick-pj-vj~1702373) - Location: Keswick, VA - Photos: 2 - [Ivy Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ivy-master-bath-pj-vj~1076436) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 2 - [River House model unit with Stony Point Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-house-model-unit-with-stony-point-design-build-pj-vj~2566984) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: Dovetail provided all the cabinetry and countertops in the River House condo building, and staged the model unit. - [Westlake Model](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-model-pj-vj~2662045) - Location: Crozet, VA - Photos: 37 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/dovetail-design-and-cabinetry-pfvwus-pf~722776162) ## Ideabooks - [Luna Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124344841/list/luna-lane) — 2 ideas - [Staunton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105123293/list/staunton) — 19 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dovetaildesignandcabinetry) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*