The Wood Shop of Avon

What The Wood Shop of Avon does

The Woodshop of Avon is a custom residential and commercial cabinetry manufacturer founded in 1981 by John Harlander and Mark Caspers in Avon, Minnesota. The company designs, manufactures, finishes, and installs truly custom cabinetry across kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, entertainment centers, wine cellars, offices, and custom furniture, and has also extended into multi-dwelling projects (apartments, condos, student housing, lofts, senior housing). Manufacturing is anchored at its Albany, MN headquarters, where all operations — including in-house milling of rough lumber, face frame / inset / frameless construction, and advanced finishing (staining, painting, high gloss lacquers, glazing, antiquing) — sit under one roof using CAD software, Cabinet Vision, CNC routers, edge banders, beam saws, sanders, planers, shapers, dovetailers, gang rips, and moulders. A second design studio and showroom operates in Plymouth, MN (relocated there from Edina in 2015), and the company is a Factory Certified Installation Company for Subzero-Wolf.

The business operates a direct showroom-led, appointment-based go-to-market with free in-home or in-showroom consultations, hourly design fee retainers that are credited against a minimum cabinetry purchase, and a quote-based pricing model with no published price list. Revenue is one-time, project-based, and tied to design, manufacturing, finishing, and union-performed installation delivered through company-owned trucks. Customers are primarily residential homeowners (segment served via project galleries on Houzz, Facebook, Pinterest and earned media on NBC, Today Show, Sweat Equity), multi-dwelling developers served through value-engineered pre-construction programs, and trade professionals (architects, interior designers, builders, remodelers) collaborating on co-designed projects. Strategic partnerships with Adler-Allyn Interior Design, Bjella Architecture, and authorized dealer arrangements with Cambria, Asko, Best Range hoods, and Columbia Forest Products (PureBond) extend the offering beyond pure cabinetry.

The Woodshop of Avon is privately held, headquartered in Albany, MN, with 32+ employees and a multi-decade track record of NKBA Minnesota State Chapter design awards (2001–2014). All data points to an owner-operated, regionally concentrated business that has compounded modestly through showroom reinvestment, expanded product scope, and trade partnerships rather than through external capital, M&A, or geographic expansion outside Minnesota.

Name

The Wood Shop of Avon

Legal name

The Woodshop of Avon

Website

https://thewoodshopofavon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Woodshop of Avon is a custom cabinetry manufacturer founded in 1981 that designs, builds, and installs residential and multi-dwelling cabinetry across Minnesota from its Albany headquarters and Plymouth design studio, serving homeowners, developers, and trade professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cabinetry

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAIAA

Custom Cabinet Design & Build

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Cabinetry, Countertops & Millwork

SECONDARYHSAPAIAC

Cabinet Installation (New & Replacement)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Cabinetry, Countertops & Millwork

SECONDARYCRAIAFAA

Kitchen Cabinets & Custom Millwork Showrooms

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Kitchen & Bath Retail (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Remodeling Showrooms)

SECONDARYCRAIAFAH

Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Kitchen & Bath Retail (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Remodeling Showrooms)

Keywords

• Custom cabinetry
• Residential cabinets
• Kitchen cabinetry
• Cabinet installation
• Multi-dwelling cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Cabinetry Manufacturing and Installation: Design, manufacture, and installation of custom residential and commercial cabinetry. Includes initial consultation, conceptual design, design development using CAD, manufacturing, finishing, and professional installation. Design fees are credited toward minimum cabinetry purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Wood Shop of Avon designs, manufactures, and installs truly custom residential cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and additional living spaces. The company also provides custom furniture and serves multi-dwelling developers with cabinetry for apartments, condos, and lofts, with professional design consultation, in-house milling, finishing, and union installation services.

Product overview

The Woodshop of Avon is a custom cabinetry manufacturer offering truly custom residential cabinetry and furniture. The company's core product portfolio spans multiple room applications including kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, laundry and mudroom cabinets, and additional rooms (offices, bars, built-ins, entertainment centers, wine cellars, and custom furniture). They differentiate themselves through "Truly Custom" cabinetry versus standard "Sized To Fit" alternatives, offering face frame, inset, and frameless construction types with advanced finishing techniques including staining, painting, high gloss lacquers, glazing, and antiquing. The company also serves the multi-dwelling market with specialized cabinetry for developers and property managers. Add-on services include professional design consultation using CAD software, factory-certified Subzero and Wolf appliance installation, and total design and construction coordination. The company operates two Minnesota showrooms (Albany and Plymouth) and has won multiple National Kitchen and Bath Association awards since 2001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Kitchen Cabinets Truly custom cabinetry for kitchens, featuring face frame, inset, and frameless construction types with advanced finishing techniques including staining, painting, high gloss lacquers, glazing, and antiquing. Designed for residential homeowners and trade professionals working on kitchen renovation or new construction projects.
• Custom Bathroom Cabinets Truly custom cabinetry for bathrooms, built with the same quality standards and finishing options as kitchen cabinets. Designed for residential homeowners seeking tailored bathroom storage and vanity solutions.
• Laundry & Mudroom Cabinets Custom cabinetry solutions for laundry rooms and mudrooms, designed for functionality and durability in high-use areas. Built for residential homeowners needing organized, high-quality storage in utility spaces.
• Additional Rooms Cabinetry Custom cabinetry for various rooms including offices, bars, built-in bench seating, entertainment centers, wine cellars, and conference room shelving. Targeted at residential homeowners and commercial clients seeking built-in custom storage and feature pieces.
• Multi-Dwelling Cabinetry Custom cabinetry solutions for multi-unit residential developments including apartments, condos, student housing, lofts, and senior housing, with value engineering and pre-priced options for developers and property managers.
• Custom Furniture Bespoke furniture pieces built with the same craftsmanship and quality standards as the company's cabinetry, tailored to client specifications. Designed for residential homeowners and interior designers seeking unique, made-to-order furniture.
• Design & Consultation Services Professional design services including initial consultation, conceptual design, CAD development, and coordination with architects, interior designers, and builders. Design fees are credited toward minimum cabinetry purchases. Provided to residential homeowners and trade professionals.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Subzero-WolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Subzero and Wolf products including ovens and appliances. The Woodshop of Avon is also a Factory Certified Installation Company for Subzero and Wolf, providing customers with professional installation of these premium appliance brands alongside their cabinetry.
• CambriacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Cambria countertops. The Woodshop of Avon provides helpful videos for Cambria measuring and installation days, and offers Cambria as part of their complete cabinetry and countertop services.
• Adler-Allyn Interior DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term design collaboration partner. Co-designed multiple award-winning projects including 2014 2nd Place Large Kitchen, 2011 1st Place Large Bath, and 2011 1st Place Large Kitchen projects with designer Sara Carstens, AKBD.
• Tim Bjella, Bjella ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration partner. Designer Craig Hertzenberg worked with Tim Bjella, Bjella Architecture on award-winning projects including the 2014 2nd Place Large Kitchen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crystal Cabinet Works: Family-owned custom cabinet manufacturer headquartered in Princeton, Minnesota. Directly comparable on geography, product (custom wood cabinetry), go-to-market (showrooms + trade), and end customer (regional residential).
• Omega Cabinetry: Omega/Dynasty semi-custom cabinet brand with a strong dealer network in the Upper Midwest. Comparable on construction options, finishing breadth, and showroom-led sales motion.
• Canyon Creek Cabinet Company: Pacific Northwest-based frameless cabinet manufacturer offering semi-custom and custom lines. Comparable on frameless construction capability, finishing options, and builder/developer channel exposure.
• Decora Cabinetry: Regional cabinet manufacturer serving residential remodelers and builders with semi-custom lines. Comparable on dealer/showroom distribution and trade-professional channel.
• Dura Supreme: Howard Lake, Minnesota-based cabinet manufacturer offering custom and semi-custom cabinetry. Comparable on technology stack (Cabinet Vision), in-house finishing, and Midwest residential builder/developer channel.
• Showplace Cabinetry: Regional semi-custom cabinet manufacturer with a strong Midwest dealer network. Comparable product breadth (kitchen, bath, multi-room) and similar designer-driven showroom model.

Broad incumbents

• MasterBrand Cabinets (Merillat): National value-tier cabinet brand within MasterBrand. Competes for the same kitchen-remodel budget but at lower price points and broader distribution.
• Kemper Cabinetry: Semi-custom cabinet brand serving independent dealers and home centers nationally. Comparable product set but much broader distribution and lower ticket sizes than The Woodshop of Avon.
• MasterBrand Cabinets (KraftMaid): Largest North American cabinet manufacturer; KraftMaid is its flagship semi-custom brand. National scale, broader product portfolio, and big-box distribution make it a broad incumbent competing on adjacent tiers.

Emerging players

• Neil Kelly Cabinetry: Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling firm with an in-house cabinet division. Comparable on full design-through-installation service model, but smaller in scale and regionally narrower than the Woodshop of Avon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thewoodshopofavon
• Pinterestpinterest.com/search/pins/?q=the%20woodshop%20of%20avon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-woodshop-of-avon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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