We’re Located in Topanga, CA
And we’ve been servicing Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Woodland Hills, and the surrounding communities since 2017.
Samples of Work
Stair Wall, Railing, and Cabinets
For this project the customer was looking to add a stair rail, but the existing wall was too low. So we raised the wall enough to accommodate the railing, but not so much as to obscure the view from the entryway. We often work with our customers - in this case two artists - in the design phase, and the upper left picture shows their preferred method of visualization: foam core models. Which were very helpful in achieving just the right design for the new wall.
enclosure of window
The homeowners were looking to enclose a window in their garage for both privacy and an increase in storage space (wall cabinets to be added in the future). We demo’d the existing window and framed in the opening. On the exterior wall, we did our best to texture our new stucco to match that on the rest of the house. On the interior, we drywalled, sanded, and painted for a seamless finish.
Kitchen Cabinets
For this project, the homeowner is doing a kitchen remodel in phases, with this being phase 1. They’re natural wood lovers, so we replaced their painted cabinets with beautiful cherry hardwood cabinets and shelves. The pullouts make accessing spices and other cooking ingredients so much easier. The surround for the fridge is sized for a new appliance that will be part of phase 2.
Custom shelf installation
We designed, built, and installed custom shelves for “The Well”, a local business here in Topanga. The main concepts were: maximize display space, and keep the design as clean and eco-friendly as possible. FSC-certified plywood was used as the primary material, and no chemicals were used to treat/seal it.
shade valance
For this project, the customer wanted a valance that would cover the shade for the quad-sliding door that was approximately 18’ wide. The end product needed to blend seamlessly with the existing walls and ceiling. The top left photo shows the installation process, and the top right the finished result. The bottom left is a detail of the right side in progress, and the bottom right is the same area finished (the painters had yet to do the ceiling). We worked with the owner on design and material choices, then fabricated and installed the piece.
Dry Bar
Sometimes a successful design blends not only form and function, but also compromise. In this case the husband wanted to show his fine liquor collection, but the wife didn’t want it out in the open. The solution is a display cabinet for his whiskeys, and much more countertop space for her: win/win.
Fence replacement
For this project we took down and hauled away the old fence — then put up a new redwood fence in its place. The client chose galvanized steel posts with vertical fence pickets in the backyard in order to better withstand the strong winds and water from sprinklers. The front yard is better protected from those elements, so they went with wooden posts and horizontal boards for a very appealing look.
drop-in Soaking Tub
With this project, the owner was looking to maximize their limited backyard. While not quite big enough for a jacuzzi, an outdoor soaking tub was an excellent solution. We helped with design ideas, then did the custom build-out that turned the existing landing and stairs into an outdoor relaxation zone.
Koi Pond
Sometimes the trickiest aspect of a project is resolving the new construction with existing, especially if the existing is not square, level, or plumb. And while I love Topanga, square, level, and plumb can be hard to come by. For this project the owner wanted to keep the existing stone wall, Ipe wood platform, and stairs, and have the koi pond merge seamlessly with those existing elements. The finished project is a rectangular cinder-block pond enclosure that is reinforced with concrete and rebar, then lined with 15mm rubber pond liner, and finished with beautiful and long-lasting Ipe wood.
Pool deck
For this deck we used composite wood. It costs a bit more up front, but in the long run it’s often a better deal than wood: no painting, no staining, and no splinters — very important around a pool. It’s also eco-friendly, made from recycled materials.