What we handle
Dovetail & Grain designs built-ins around real rooms: fireplace walls, library shelves, media storage, window benches, mudroom lockers, office desks, and cabinets that need to clear old trim and uneven floors.
The work starts with measured drawings and material samples, then moves to shop-built components that are fitted, scribed, caulked, and finished cleanly in your home.
Service scope
| Included work | Design consultation, measurements, drawings, material samples, shop build, delivery, installation, scribing, hardware, and final fit check |
|---|---|
| Materials | Walnut, white oak, maple, cherry, paint-grade hardwoods, soft-close hardware, and matched profiles where needed |
| Timeline | Typical built-in commissions run 3-6 weeks from approval, with exact schedule written into the proposal |
How the commission works
I
Measure and draw
We document the room, sketch proportions, review samples, and write a fixed proposal.
II
Build in the shop
Components are cut, joined, sanded, and finished in a controlled workspace.
III
Fit and finish
The piece is installed, scribed to the room, adjusted, caulked, and left clean.
Built-In FAQs
Yes. The design consultation measures the room, existing trim, fireplace, windows, outlets, and wall conditions before the proposal is written.
Most pieces are shop-built and site-installed, which keeps the home cleaner and allows tighter joinery.
Yes. Finish samples are approved before work begins, and painted pieces can be delivered caulked and paint-ready.