Your Custom Furniture Journey - The Process

When you choose J Green Woodworks, you're not just buying furniture—you're investing in a collaborative process that transforms your vision into pieces that will serve your family for generations. Here's exactly how we bring your dream furniture to life.

Step 1: Your Complimentary Design Consultation

Where Your Vision Becomes Our Blueprint

Every extraordinary piece begins with understanding your life, not just your space. During our consultation, we dive deep into how your family actually lives:

  • We study your space: Room dimensions, existing furniture, architectural details like beams and trim, flooring—everything that affects how your new piece will integrate

  • We learn your lifestyle: How does Emma spread her art projects? Where does Tyler do homework? How do you entertain? Your daily patterns shape our design

  • We explore possibilities: Wood species, grain patterns, finishes, and how different options will look in your specific lighting and setting

  • We share our vision: Creative insights and design ideas you might not have considered, drawing from years of crafting furniture for real families

The Result: A custom design proposal with detailed specifications and transparent pricing—no surprises, no pressure, just clarity about your investment.

Step 2: Design Development & Approval

Refining Every Detail Together

Once we understand your vision, we create detailed plans that account for every aspect of your piece:

  • Custom specifications: Exact dimensions, joinery techniques, hardware selection

  • Material selection: We'll show you actual wood samples and discuss how different species will age and perform in your space

  • Finish options: From our preferred Rubio Monocoat (so durable you won't need coasters!) to stains that match existing furniture

  • Final proposal: Complete project description with timeline and investment details

Your approval launches the build process—no work begins until you're completely confident in every detail.

Step 3: Craftsmanship in Action

Transparency Throughout Your Build

Your furniture journey doesn't disappear into a black box. You're part of the process:

  • Progress updates: Photos and videos showing your piece taking shape

  • Finish testing: We test stains and finishes, sending you samples for approval

  • Hardware selection: Choose from our curated options or approve custom selections

  • Quality checkpoints: Multiple inspections ensure every joint, surface, and detail meets our exacting standards

You'll watch your vision transform from raw lumber into the foundation piece your family deserves.

Step 4: Delivery & Installation

The Moment Your Home Transforms

As your piece nears completion, we coordinate the final step:

  • Scheduled delivery: Mutually agreed timing that works with your family's schedule

  • Professional installation: No assembly required—your piece arrives ready to serve your family immediately

  • Final walkthrough: We ensure everything exceeds your expectations before considering the project complete

  • Care instructions: Complete guidance on maintaining your investment for generations

Your Questions, Answered

  • Use the CONTACT US page to tell us about your project! Once we have your contact information, we will be in touch to schedule your design consultation.

  • YES! We can have a design consultation via zoom and ship your custom piece to you once it is completed.

  • We use local sawmills and lumber yards to source wood, as much as possible.

  • Our favorite finish for tables is Rubio Monocoat. It’s a hardwax finish that is durable and stain resistant, so you don’t even have to use coasters! However, we can stain and use other traditional finishing methods, such as polyurethane or danish oil, to match existing finishes if desired.

  • We use our very own board butter, made of mineral oil and beeswax.

  • This is a personal preference. As woodworkers, we always prefer to use the natural color of the wood with a clear finish, however, we can test several different stains during the finishing process to match existing stains or find the desired color.

  • A lot of modern style tables call for metal bases, which we source from metal workers. Some tables with circular bases or rounded legs, we source from companies that specialize in these, as we do not have a lathe. We make farmhouse style bases, trestle bases, etc. in-house. The table base you choose will depend on the style you want.

  • All our work is custom, so you won’t find prices on our website. We usually start with a design consultation so we can take measurements and discuss your vision. Once we get all of this information, we give you a quote for your project.

  • We build dining room tables, coffee tables, desks, side tables, counter tops, bars, mudroom cubbies, bookshelves. We build both free-standing furniture and also build and install built-in pieces.

  • No, we usually do not do this, but we can recommend someone that does! If you need modifications to a piece you already own, such as changing out table legs, we might be able to help with that!

  • No, we do not make chairs.

  • No, we do not have a storefront. We have a small workshop that clients can visit, by appointment only, but do not have business hours open to the public.

  • Not yet! We get this question a lot and this is something that we feel called to do. We hope to be able to offer classes soon.

Types Of Wood

When it comes to crafting your dream furniture, the choice of hardwood is key! Here are some options to consider:

  • custom wood choices

    Oak

    Oak is a timeless favorite, oak boasts strength and durability. Its open grain adds character.

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    Maple

    Maple is known for its even grain and light color, maple offers a clean and elegant look.

  • Cherry Wood furniture

    Cherry

    Cherry, with its rich reddish-brown hue that deepens over time, cherry lends warmth and sophistication to your space.

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    Walnut

    Walnut, renowned for its dark, luxurious color and distinctive grain patterns, walnut exudes opulence and refinement.

  • Mahogany Wood custom furniture

    Mahogany

    Mahogany is a classic choice, mahogany showcases reddish-brown tones and a smooth finish that exudes traditional charm.

  • Ash wood custom furniture

    Ash

    Ash is known for its light color and impressive strength; ash provides a versatile canvas for various finishes.

Each hardwood brings its unique personality to the table (literally!). Whether you prefer a contemporary vibe, a touch of elegance, or rustic charm, there's a hardwood option that will suit your style perfectly.