IWood Custom Cabinets

Custom Cabinetry & Fine Finish Carpentry

Built to last using premium materials, solid wood construction, and professional-grade hardware.

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Featured Work

A selection of recent custom cabinetry and woodworking projects, each built with precision and care.

Cabinet Construction

All-Plywood Construction

All cabinets are built using full plywood construction rather than particleboard or MDF. This provides superior strength, durability, and moisture resistance — cabinets that last decades, not years.

  • Stronger structural integrity
  • Better screw holding strength
  • Greater resistance to moisture and humidity
  • Improved longevity over production alternatives
Plywood cabinet construction
Door Construction

Solid Wood Doors

All cabinet doors and drawer fronts are built from solid hardwood — selected for grain quality, stability, and long-term performance.

  • Natural durability that stands up to daily use
  • Beautiful grain and character unique to each piece
  • Long-term dimensional stability
  • Ability to refinish and renew if needed
Solid wood cabinet doors
In-House Finishing

Premium Coatings & Finishes

Every piece is finished in-house using professional-grade coatings — never outsourced, never rushed. Full control over the finishing process ensures consistency, durability, and a flawless result on every surface.

  • ML Campbell coatings — professional lacquers and catalyzed finishes trusted by the industry for superior durability and clarity
  • Benjamin Moore paints — premium paint finishes for cabinetry that demands rich, lasting color
  • Complete in-house finishing — every coat applied, inspected, and cured in our controlled shop environment
  • Custom color matching and specialty finishes available
In-house finishing and coatings
Wood Selection

Species We Work With

Each species offers distinct character, grain pattern, and working properties.

Maple

Oak

Walnut

Cherry

White Oak

Custom

Premium Hardware

Blum Hardware

All cabinetry is fitted with premium Blum hardware — the worldwide standard for durability, precision engineering, and smooth operation.

  • Soft-close hinges for quiet, controlled closing
  • Soft-close, full-extension drawer slides
  • Tested for 200,000+ cycles of operation
  • Adjustable precision alignment for perfect fit
  • Integrated dampening technology
Blum hardware detail
Surface Options

Countertops & Surfaces

Premium surface materials to complement your cabinetry.

Natural Stone

Granite, quartzite, and marble — unmatched durability and timeless, one-of-a-kind appearance.

  • Heat resistant and extremely durable
  • Natural unique patterns and veining

Engineered Quartz

Consistency, low maintenance, and a wide range of design options.

  • Non-porous — no sealing required
  • Stain and scratch resistant

Stainless Steel

Professional-grade surfaces for modern and commercial kitchen designs.

  • Highly sanitary and heat resistant
  • Industrial aesthetic with clean lines

Wood Butcher Block

Solid wood countertops for islands, workstations, and bar tops.

  • Warm natural appearance
  • Can be refinished and renewed
Wall Treatments

Feature Walls & Wall Coverings

Custom wood wall installations that transform any room into a statement space.

  • Slat walls — modern, linear visual impact
  • Panelled walls — classic, refined elegance
  • Decorative wood treatments and textures
  • Architectural accent walls
Custom wood feature wall
Interior Doors

Custom Doors

Handcrafted interior doors that match the quality and character of your cabinetry. Every door built to your exact specifications.

  • Solid wood construction throughout
  • Panel, shaker, and contemporary styles
  • Custom sizing for non-standard openings
  • Matching architectural details
Handcrafted custom door
Finish Carpentry

Trim & Architectural Details

Precision trim and millwork that ensures your cabinetry integrates seamlessly with the space. The details make the difference.

  • Crown moulding — clean, precise profiles
  • Baseboards — consistent lines and tight joints
  • Window and door casings
  • Custom trim work and profiles
Precision trim work
What We Build

Full Service Custom Woodwork

From concept to installation, every project receives the same level of care.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Complete custom kitchen builds — uppers, lowers, islands, and pantries.

Bathroom Vanities

Custom vanities built for moisture resistance and daily use.

Built-Ins & Shelving

Custom built-in units, bookshelves, and entertainment centers.

Storage Solutions

Walk-in closets, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and garage storage.

Feature Walls

Slat walls, panel walls, and decorative wood treatments.

Trim & Millwork

Crown moulding, baseboards, casings, and custom trim.

The Craftsman

Built By Hand, Built to Last

IWood Custom Cabinets was founded on a simple belief: cabinetry should be built the right way, every time. With a background in fine finish carpentry and years of hands-on experience, every project reflects a commitment to quality that can't be replicated on a factory line.

Working closely with homeowners, designers, and contractors, each build starts with understanding the space, the needs, and the vision. Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario — serving clients who value craftsmanship over convenience.

Max Michieli cutting plywood with a track saw in the IWood shop
The Difference

Why Custom Cabinetry?

Perfect Fit

Built to your exact dimensions. No filler strips, no wasted space, no compromises.

Superior Materials

All-plywood and solid hardwood versus the particleboard and melamine in production cabinets.

Built to Last

Production cabinets last 10-15 years. Custom cabinets, properly built, last decades.

Your Design, Your Choice

Choose your wood species, door style, finish, hardware, and layout. Custom means custom.

How We Work

Our Process

From first conversation to final installation.

Initial Contact

Tell us about your project, space, and vision.

Discussion

We visit, measure, and talk through materials and design.

Design & Planning

Detailed plans reviewed and confirmed with you.

Fabrication

Built in our shop with quality control at every step.

Installation

Professional installation — fits perfectly, operates smoothly.

Client Feedback

What Clients Say

The attention to detail is incredible. Our kitchen cabinets are solid, beautiful, and exactly what we envisioned. Worth every penny compared to big box alternatives.

Satisfied Homeowner

Kitchen Renovation — Thunder Bay

As a designer, I need a cabinet maker I can trust to execute at the highest level. The craftsmanship and communication were outstanding.

Interior Designer

Multiple Projects

The built-in shelving and feature wall completely transformed our living room. The quality is something guests always comment on.

Homeowner

Built-In & Feature Wall

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Timelines vary by scope. A typical kitchen runs 6-10 weeks from design confirmation to installation. Smaller projects like vanities or built-ins may be faster. We'll provide a clear timeline during planning.
All cabinet boxes are plywood — never particleboard. Doors and drawer fronts are solid hardwood (maple, oak, walnut, cherry, white oak). Hardware is exclusively Blum.
Absolutely. We work closely with interior designers, architects, and general contractors. Whether you have detailed plans or need design help, we're collaborative throughout.
We coordinate with trusted fabricators for stone and quartz. Custom wood butcher block countertops are built and installed in-house.
Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, serving the surrounding region. For larger projects, we're open to discussing travel.
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Kitchen Cabinetry
Bathroom Vanity
Built-Ins & Shelving
Storage & Closets
Feature Wall
Custom Doors
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