--- title: "Edgewater Woodwork — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/edgewater-woodwork-pfvwus-pf~789790876 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~789790876.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Edgewater Woodwork" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a763e1d904944d78_9230-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States" latitude: 41.9909 longitude: -87.6629 phone: "(224) 688-7619" website: http://www.edgewaterwoodwork.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 33 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Edgewater Woodwork Original Houzz profile: [Edgewater Woodwork](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/edgewater-woodwork-pfvwus-pf~789790876) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Forest Park, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Edgewater Woodwork is the carpentry of Bill Cigliano. A former illustrator and graphic artist Bill brings a strong aesthetic background to the pieces he designs and builds, whether a backyard deck, pergolas, fine interior furniture, built-ins, mantels and cabinetry. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Cabinet Installation - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Shelving - Closet Design - Carpentry - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Furniture - Deck Building - Deck Design - Finish Carpentry - Trellis Construction ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Oak Park - Glenview - Park Ridge - Forest Park - Winnetka - Glencoe - Northfield ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Edgewater Woodwork | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States | | Phone | (224) 688-7619 | | Website | http://www.edgewaterwoodwork.com | | Followers on Houzz | 33 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Edgewater Woodwork](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/edgewater-woodwork-pfvwus-pf~789790876) - **Website:** http://www.edgewaterwoodwork.com - **Phone:** (224) 688-7619 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Molly Moran, Jan. 2021** > My husband and I could not be happier with the way our custom built ins turned out. I found Bill on Houzz, and after obtaining a handful of quotes, we decided to move forward with him due to his professionalism, experience, and willingness to work within our budget. After our first meeting we knew he was definitely the right person for the job. He asked all the right questions, and had suggestions for things we hadn’t even thought of. He navigated our steep challenge of integrating the built ins to match our existing trim with expertise. Throughout the process, which overlapped with the holidays, communication with him was always prompt and expectations were clear. He was also very considerate of COVID safety measures and worked on the entire project, including hauling all of his supplies and the completed shelves up five flights of stairs, while wearing a mask without any question or complaint. We felt completely safe having him in our home. The amount of detail and effort he put into our project is incredible. We ended up with beautiful shelves that look like they were original to the home - which is more than we could have hoped for. We’d definitely recommend Bill to others looking for a skilled and professional craftsman. **★★★★★ — Allie Cremo, Feb. 2020** > From start to finish, working with Bill was a seamless process. He was extremely professional, punctual and responsive. He met my budget to the dollar and was very solution oriented. He built me 4 custom floating shelves in less than 2 weeks. He was extremely detail oriented. The shelves turned out perfect, which I anticipated the whole time as he listened to exactly what I was looking for and knew the desired outcome. Would highly recommend if you want a true craftsman, great quality and a great person to work with. **★★★★★ — H Kim, June 2019** > Bill did a terrific job for us and we would highly recommend him. He took our vision of simple, but modern, built-in shelves with cabinets underneath and turned it into a thoughtful design that included moving a vent, moving an outlet, and hiding our cable modem. He was also careful to consider how best to design the unit and install it so our toddler couldn't get herself in trouble. He communicated every step and we always knew exactly what to expect from him. If you're looking for custom woodwork, Bill is your guy! **★★★★★ — Eva Henninger, March 2017** > My husband and I were looking for someone to create a customized window seat for us, and we had no idea who to contact. A realtor friend of ours mentioned that she heard excellent things about Bill’s work, and she was not wrong. We live in a building that’s been around since the early 1900s, and Bill managed to capture the look of our space perfectly-the end result is a window seat that looks like it has always been there. He even matched the molding on our wall when creating the window seat detailing- the end result is stunning! > > Bill spent a lot of time walking us through every phase of the process, which was so helpful to us. He created multiple models (drawings AND a foam template built to size), and provided much-needed input and guidance. As a result, there were no “surprises;” additionally the project was finished on schedule and stayed within budget. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Bill to anyone in need of carpentry services. A+ quality work and customer service. **★★★★★ — Kelley S., Dec. 2016** > Our experience with Bill Cigliano was excellent. We can't say enough positive things about the man or his work. He recently completed our mantel and built-ins. We had some ideas and Bill really took the time and effort to flesh them out and guide us toward the best design choices. He presented us with detailed drawings and was patient with our suggestions. The build out was meticulous--he created models and worked around the uneven quirks of our newly remodeled older home. He is truly a craftsman and a really cool guy. The project was an excellent value compared to other estimates we received, stayed on budget and was completed on schedule (the only delays were on our part related to ordering tile). It is telling that we receive so many compliments-many people think the bookcases and mantel are original to the house, as Bill constructed them so flawlessly. **★★★★★ — Michelle Cicirello, June 2016** > We have a small dining room in our 50s raised ranch. Having a full dining set with a sideboard was too much for the room it was feeling claustrophobic. We decided we wanted a built-in banquette with storage. We liked a similar piece of Bill's that we saw here on Houzz, but it didn't have storage. We are so glad we contacted him. From the initial email to the final touches, Bill was professional, responsive, and conscientious about every detail. He came with ideas, listened to our needs, and was just as excited as we were about the piece. Bill is an artist with immeasurable talents. My husband and I recommend him wholeheartedly and unequivocally. **★★★★★ — doug mikel, Feb. 2016** > Bill at Edgewater Woodwork, is truly a craftsmen. He developed our wall unit to blend with our fireplace and mantel. His attention to detail , creativity and the "custom" stain he developed and applied to match the fireplace, wood flooring and our tastes was truly--"1 of a kind". It is gratifying to hear all the comments people make and continue to make. The wall unit is truly the center of our great room. I highly recommend Bill for those special projects! **★★★★★ — Kaufman O'Neil Architecture, LLC, Feb. 2016** > Bill has a special set of talents having been an illustrator / artist in a previous life. He brings impeccable craftsmanship and a real design sense to his work. He cares not only about how a piece will look when installed, but how it will look after a few seasons of expansion/contraction and wear and tear. He also knows what he doesn't know and seeks out advice from others or mocks up and tests designs or techniques before trying them out on a project. > We've worked with Bill on a number of projects and look forward to having him build more of our designs in the future. **★★★★★ — Abby Meixner, Feb. 2016** > We hired Bill to design and build two build in bookcases with cabinets on the bottom to flank our fireplace. He took my simple idea and made it a work of art by complementing existing design elements of our mantle and crown molding. Right down to matching our white trim perfectly. He was a pleasure to work with. Moreover, he finished the project ahead of schedule and within budget, which was very important to us given we are first time home owners on a budget. I highly recommend Bill from Edgewater Woodwork! **★★★★★ — karen\_beasley48, Feb. 2016** > Bill designed and built a beautiful L-shaped banquette for our kitchen in Wilmette. It has transformed our small space and become the heart of our home! > His art/design background, and his master carpentry skills, led to a comfortable and functional piece of fine, built-in furniture. The materials are top quality, and the workmanship is flawless. His full-sized model resulted in a completely comfortable and ergonomic seating area. > Bill is a true professional, always friendly, punctual and neat in the work space. His estimates were accurate and reasonable. > We will be enjoying this addition to our home for many, many years! **★★★★★ — chidiy, Feb. 2016** > Stunning work, reliable service, repeat customers. > > We have worked with Bill on a number of projects and have had an incredibly positive experience every time. He has helped return the historic charm to our home that was removed by a previous owner. Bill is an artist and master of his craft, which leads to products that are beautifully crafted and exactly the right scale for your home. Bill skillfully works with his clients from developing design concepts through installation and is consistently clear about pricing and timing. We highly recommend him for a custom wood project in your home and look forward to working with him again in the future. **★★★★★ — paulmitt, Feb. 2016** > Bill designed and constructed a deck for us, replaced the cellar door that had badly deteriorated and constructed a small cedar fence in the backyard. Bill was highly professional in working with us on the design of the deck, making sure that we understood exactly what we were getting and the pros and cons of the choices we made. He was absolutely meticulous in his work; every aspect of the deck was well thought out and perfectly executed. The deck, door and fence were all constructed to last for decades. > > In addition, Bill was personally a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [Living Room Cabinets/ Bookcases/ Windowseat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-cabinets-bookcases-windowseat-pj-vj~2791309) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - [Craftsman Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-front-porch-pj-vj~1812569) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: The existing porch on this Edgewater home was in pretty serious disrepair and needed to be replaced. I met with the homeowners and worked with them on the design process to determine the width of the new staircase as well as the design of the newel posts. The porch was built primarily out of treated pine with some cedar and some composite mouldings. All surfaces were back-primed on all sides for longevity. All four posts were anchored to concrete piers underneath for stability, a really enjoyabl… - [Built in Modern Bookcase/ Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-in-modern-bookcase-cabinets-pj-vj~5982089) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Folk Art Distressed Finished Stacking Bookcases and Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/folk-art-distressed-finished-stacking-bookcases-and-cabinets-pj-vj~1573501) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: This piece was commissioned for a large wall in a loft on Chicago’s downtown west side. I created drawings of bookcase designs and constructions with a clean modern look. But I had also been working in the shop the last couple years developing finishes that had a worn, aged distressed look that were achieved by distressing wood, layering on different colors of paint and then sanding the pieces out to bring up the character and textures in the wood. That combined with antique metal work and hardw… - [Wilmette Banquette/ Breakfast Nook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-banquette-breakfast-nook-pj-vj~1431566) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: The homeowners of a Wilmette townhouse wanted a banquette/ breakfast nook with bead board seat backs designed and built for their eat-in kitchen. They were looking for a more designed space with a cozier feel to hang out in, eat, socialize and work on their laptops. I prepared drawings as well as building a life size model to figure out the corner construction as well as the angles on the seat backs. The piece was constructed of paint grade poplar and installed primed, caulked and filled ready f… - [Red Oak Craftsman Bookcases](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-oak-craftsman-bookcases-pj-vj~5982072) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [Living Room Bay Window Seat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-bay-window-seat-pj-vj~2791288) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Quarter Sawn White Oak Mantel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quarter-sawn-white-oak-mantel-pj-vj~5982096) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Rift Sawn Oak Craftsman Style mantel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rift-sawn-oak-craftsman-style-mantel-pj-vj~1574884) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: My clients, a really talented architect and his wife, good friends for over thirty years wanted a new mantel for their vintage Prairie style home in River Forest, IL. He developed design drawings and specified the wood species and we were able to match stain to the existing woodwork in the house.I built a rough model out of 3/4″ plywood for fitting and fine tuning moving forward into the finish carpentry. The columns have a two degree mitered bevel which is a little hard to see in the photos. Th… - [Red Oak Craftsman Style Radiator Covers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-oak-craftsman-style-radiator-covers-pj-vj~1429650) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: A couple starting to rehab their new home on Chicago’s north side wanted to upgrade three radiator cover/ window seats, two in the living room and one in the kitchen. The first stage was developing and presenting design drawings followed by building the three pieces out of red oak with two coats of stain and polyurethane to match the existing woodwork in their home. The undersides of the tops had sheets of foil insulation added for safety and also to help reflect the heat out into the rooms. The… - [Window Seat with Birch Storage Boxes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-seat-with-birch-storage-boxes-pj-vj~1574869) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: The couple that commissioned this piece have a young daughter with a lot of toys she plays with in their living room. They wanted her to be able to do that but also be able to put them away easily. The solution was a large 10′ x 26″ window seat that would be built into the front bay of the room. The piece was designed to have three large boxes inside made of birch veneer finished with clear satin polyurethane. It was also important that the large tops had really good soft close hinges so there w… - [Quarter Sawn Oak Craftsman Cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quarter-sawn-oak-craftsman-cabinet-pj-vj~1429719) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: This cabinet was built for friends right on our block. It’s built out of solid quarter-sawn white oak finished with layers of analine dyes and gel-stains to bring out the beautiful figuring in the wood. It has four cabinet doors that include leaded glass, six drawers with over-extension drawer slides to give full access. The drawer boxes are made of baltic birch with dovetail joints. Finally it was finished with two coats of a soft satin polyurethane finish for durability. The hardware is reprod… - [Built-In Cabinet/Bookcases](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-in-cabinet-bookcases-pj-vj~1429783) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: The couple who commissioned the two built-in bookcase/ cabinets wanted pieces that would finish off the living room in their new condo providing shelving and closed storage. The mantel was existing. Design drawings were presented that incorporated fluted side stiles similar to the mantel with crown moulding on top for a more refined look. Under cabinets incorporated grommets and routing of electronic cables as well as a gas valve for the fireplace. - [Cherry Library with Side Bookcases](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-library-with-side-bookcases-pj-vj~1574982) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: This large cherry library was commissioned by a retired editor and his wife who had a lot of books they wanted to shelve and access in an orderly manner. Design drawings were presented and stain samples developed to match the existing Brazilian mahogany floors. The sections were built in the shop and assembled and installed on site. - [White Oak Stained Entertainment Center and Mantel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-stained-entertainment-center-and-mantel-pj-vj~1429913) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: This large white oak entertainment center was built in two stages, first the entertainment center on the right followed by the mabel and paneling on the left. Custom book matched veneer was commissioned for the lower doors and paneling doors. The project was built in sections in the shop and assembled on site. - [White Oak Stained Mantel Top with Panel and Corbels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-oak-stained-mantel-top-with-panel-and-corbels-pj-vj~1435124) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: This white oak mantel top was commissioned for an existing brick and tile fireplace that had been missing it's top since the owners bought the vintage condo. Design drawings were presented including some which incorporated beveled corbels which the owners liked. The unit was built in the shop in pieces and installed and assembled on site. - [Tiger Maple Bedside Tables](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiger-maple-bedside-tables-pj-vj~5982075) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/edgewater-woodwork-pfvwus-pf~789790876) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*