Karmal-Skillington

We had a custom table built by Karmal Skillington and it came out better than we could have imagined. We bounced ideas back and forth and we sent them some pictures for reference. They were amazing and patient working with us as our vision and requests were quite extensive and specific. They were also great about communicating with us throughout the process, which was refreshing for a custom build. The table came out ahead of schedule and looks beautiful. Forever piece. Plotting ideas for the next build. Would recommend 10/10

Leigh and her team of expert woodworkers not only built us the bar of our dreams, but a bar that completely transformed our basement and the neighborhood we live in. Our bar is not your typical 'basement bar' and the team at Karmal Skillington are not your typical cabinet makers. I worked hand in hand with Leigh to design an "Irish Pub" that rivals any commercial bar in the City of Brentwood, Tennessee. Seriously... Any bar, in any restaurant, does not come close. The bar, named after our dog "Bourbon 'O Hayden's" is a behemoth of a bar, measuring approximately 15ft in length by 10.5ft deep. It's built from a combination of beautiful reclaimed hemlock and white oak, which was used for the bar top and counters. Leigh went out of her way to source the perfect wood (even driving out of State to get it!) and she really honed in on the details. Not only did Leigh check off all the boxes on my extensive list of must haves, but she checked off boxes that I had never even imagined. This bar has everything, ample wine and whiskey storage, custom drawers and shelves for an array of glassware and bar tools, two built-in kegerators, a beautiful brass foot rail, a built-in beverage/wine fridge and even a custom cabinet to store a collection of tap handles. Leigh didn't stop there. Once the bar was complete, she helped to transform the space even further with 9 floating shelves and a custom barn door which was designed to resemble the St. Jame's Gate in Dublin, Ireland. A door that has protected the Guinness Beer Empire since 1759, now has a little brother in Brentwood, TN and it's a custom-made work of art! Our Irish Pub is now the local hangout for our neighborhood and has become a great escape for my wife and I. We can't wait to host friends and family for yearly Superbowl's, Oktoberfest's and of course, St. Paddy's Day. We highly recommend Leigh and her team of artisans for any job BIG or small. They knocked our project out of the park and we could not be happier with the finished product. CHEERS!

We were looking to redo our kitchen and started getting quotes from people/companies. We saw a magazine add from Karmal Skillington discussing new kitchens so we called and she seemed to be ready and willing for the job after pictures and measurements were shared. My wife and I felt good about the communication and drive. She sent out a designer to get a good idea of what needed to be done. In the end we liked the design compared to existing so we decided to move forward with them and paid 25% (about 15k). We were waiting just over a month to then here from her asking for our signature to be able to place the order of materials. This shocked us knowing it had already been so long from our deposit and we were expecting to be hearing materials arrived and we can schedule once we assemble them. Around that time we were told we need to have the existing kitchen removed with electrical and plumbing in place for them before they can come out and install. We were shocked because none of this was shared with us before. Because of the miscommunication, she did agree to have someone come out and remove the existing cabinets for us. From that point on she told us over and over during the process that “I (we) are not a contractor”. Which was very irritating. When the materials finally arrived 2.5 months later, we learned around that time the person, (old employee) the only one with any cabinet experience, lives in Georgia. So we had to wait to schedule on his time not ours. Once again very frustrating. We learned the measurements were off and more items needed to be ordered to even continue the project. We reached out to the designer, who we were only able to meet with twice before the project, because there was confusion on where and how to place the cabinets. This was frustrating because we are trusting that who ever was in charge of the project knew what they were doing. Apparently the designer not an employee was more knowledgeable about the project. We were not able to have communication with the designer at this point since she told us she was only told to just design it. So they told the designer to stop communicating with us. As a person who is paying lots of money to redo a kitchen, we wanted to feel confident that the kitchen was going to be done right. We did not have a lot of confidence, just more frustration. As more weeks passed and things were finally somewhat in place (bottom half not secured to wall yet) they asked for the final remaining 25% balance before the job was even done because it had been so long and they have been doing everything they can. We were once again shocked but politely declined due to our experience up until that point with lack of professionalism and as they kept saying “we are not a contractor”. We wanted to honor the contract and wait for the project to be completed before we paid the remaining balance. There address says Franklin but we learned with the many times they had to come to our job that they are not.

It has been said that "kitchens bring families together". And in our big family of eight, the kitchen table serves as the heart of our home. In 2007, we purchased a custom farmhouse table from Leigh at Karmal Skillington. The matchless, custom quality of her one of a kind tables ensure that each timeless piece is forever in style. When we recently considered shopping for a larger table for our growing family, our adult children quickly rejected the idea of parting with our beloved table. They explained the table’s patina marks and well worn seats serve as reminders of the cherished memories made and moments shared around our family’s farmhouse table from Karmal Skilington. If you are looking for a centerpiece table to anchor your home, to gather your loved ones, to foster family moments, and to collect life long memories … go see Leigh at Karmal Skillington.

Leigh Skillington & her team at Karmal Skillington are amazing! They just delivered a custom island that I love and is the focal point of my kitchen. Her sense of style and the craftsmanship of her woodworkers is outstanding! Through the process, I was worried about purchasing an item I couldn't actually see, how it would look & fit in my kitchen, etc. But, Leigh was with me - she even came to our home to measure & see my style & colors. She then created perfection! Thank you so much to the Karmal Skillington team!

Leigh is an absolute delight. I bought a dining room table and matching bench sight unseen from her and was comfortable knowing it would be first rate. Nothing matches Karmal-Skillington in their superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. If you want high end furniture that will last and look good for generations to come, you have found the right place. Great product, great service, and a pleasure to work with Leigh.

Leigh (the owner) exceeded our expectations from start to finish. She helped us custom design an island that was the showpiece of our loft. Additionally, she made us two bathroom vanities that were absolutely beautiful. This place IS Nashville - quality craftsmanship, locally produced, an owner that values customer service and follows through on her promises. I truly can’t say enough good things. If you want run-of-the-mill, head over to Rooms To Go. If you want a custom piece that fits you and your home to a tee, Karmal Skillington is the only way to go.

We can easily say, our relationship with Karmal-Skillington exceeded our expectations in every way. Leigh Skillington designed the exact custom furniture we described to her and the result was beautiful pieces that will be enjoyed and appreciated by our entire family for many years. Leigh was a delight to work with and her expertise made the process fun and easy. If you are searching for beautiful custom furniture, then we highly recommend Karmal-Skillington. CML

Karmal Skillington built a beautiful dining room table for our home and we have recently had them build countertops for our home as well! They have been courteous, always return calls promptly, and their craftsmanship is spectacular! I will call them first for any other things to be built for our home.