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Design Woodworks

custom furniture, custom cabinet maker, cabinet refacing contractor

About us

Open for business since 1995, Design Woodworks has been creating custom furniture and cabinets that help houses become homes. We pride ourselves on a job done right the first time. Large to small, we do it all. Customer satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today for all of your custom woodworking needs!

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Reviews

4.339 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
5%
3
3%
2
0%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.3
responsiveness
4.3
Showing 1-25 of 39 reviews

Julius C.
05/2024
5.0
Had some cabinets made and installed for my cousin, and he absolutely loves them. The guys came in, gave an estimate, after asking a lot of good questions. Kept us updated on everything, and once the work was done, the cabinets were beautiful, and they were just a few dollars from the original estimate! Definitely recommended!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather R.
05/2024
5.0
I am so excited about my new bathroom! It looks beautiful and the install of everything went very smoothly. After the work was complete they even put together a cabinet that I was dreading doing myself! And didnâ t charge me anything extra. Very professional service and I would definitely recommend them!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joan B.
05/2024
3.0
The cx services was terrible

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
1.0

$2,500

Merri B.
04/2024
0.5
Do NOT hire this person. He is NOT insured even though he claims to have insurance and is NOT licensed. He only takes Zelle or checks. He does not use traditional banks and cashes checks IMMEDIATELY at a check cashing place that takes an absorbent fee. This is NOT a normal operation of a legitimate business. Because he is a smoker, he returned cabinet doors that reeked of cigarette smoke. If a professional smokes, they should know better to NOT smoke around someones property. He did NOT use the paint I suggested, CABINET PAINT, and used interior latex paint and primer, that is peeling before installed. His work is sloppy with paint splatters all over my hardwood floors, mats at the sink and stove, granite countertops, refrigerator, and built in wall oven and microwave. He DID NOT PROTECT MY PROPERTY properly. Instead, he used cardboard cutouts as â drop cloths ,which did nothing to protect my property. He did NOT tape properly so paint seeped through onto grouted areas under the cabinets and on the tile backsplash. He refused to take responsibility of damaged floor mats with paint brush marks and splatters that will cost me $464.07 to replace. He claims to work 7 days a week but still was not even close to being finished after the third week. Since I asked for proof of insurance he was confrontational asking why? Are you going to make a claim? I then asked him to please read and sign a Waiver of Liability and gave him 20 minutes to do so. His reply was â maybe I will have my attorney review it. I then I asked him to go ahead and let his attorney review it, gather your equipment and kindly leave. I was left with no other choice but to fire him. I paid him $2,674.00 and he had the nerve to ask for the remaining 1/3 amount. The bottom line is: He lied about insurance, refused to sign the Waiver of Liability, and damaged my property .GET OUT OF MY HOUSE AND OFF MY PROPERTY!!!!! What a mess I am left with and a loss of $2,674.00. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY/PERSON. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
0.5


Jane H.
04/2024
5.0
Built and installed bookcases

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sue C.
03/2024
5.0
I had a custom desk built. It turned out beautifully. The base of the desk is painted and the top is wood. It is very nice looking and the detail work looks great. The soft close drawers are a little hard to pull for the first few inches and then glide out smoothly. I am very happy with the desk overall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,375

Rhonda J.
03/2024
5.0
Does excellent work in a timely manner. Final project came out great! Greg is a pleasure to work with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Peggy D.
02/2024
5.0
Very personable, does excellent work in a timely fashion!! I highly recommend

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gary M.
02/2024
5.0
Good work, excellent craftsmanship from Greg.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Ann M.
05/2021
1.0
Greg Foster delivered an incomplete window bench that reeks of cigarette smoke. I have an autoimmune disorder and the atrocious odor is affecting my health. I have reached out to Mr. Greg regarding this problem and he is in denial. Mr. Greg mentioned that he forgot the nails needed to tack down the top of the window bench, so the top of the window bench is unsecured. The top of the window bench have jagged-splitting edges. Mr. Greg has been paid for services in full prior to delivering the window bench. I am very disappointed because of the quality of work that has the look of a non professional. It seems that Mr. Greg has personal issues that may be affecting his quality of work. I would not recommend his services to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Gerrilyn R.
04/2021
5.0
Easy to work with and very friendly DID A GREAT JOB if you need someone, this is your guy

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia T.
03/2021
1.0
Mr. Foster charged (on the invoice 2553.00) for 2 cabinets. We paid him 2 installments of (which he requires) of 1252.00 and another for 1017.60 before we ever got a picture of the product.(it took him 5 weeks to start the project. I had to call him. Meaning he had 1252.00 for 5 weeks before he even started the project.) When he delivered the 2 shelves, he charged an extra 486.00 for delivery(from Marietta to Alpharetta and a helper. (Which was never on the invoice). Other companies charge 2400.00 for the cabinets no delivery fee. He also told me that the amount was fair and that there would be **ramifications**. if I gave him a bad review. I would not use this man to save my life. He does not keep his word and does not deliver as he promises. Good Luck my friend if you choose to use Mr. Foster.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Rhonda S.
02/2021
0.5
When I went to pick up my chair he wanted to double the price from $414 to over $800. Said he was out of town and the amount of work done on the chair would be higher. Asked me if I received a phone call about the increase. Of which I did not. Paid and brought the chair home Sept. 24th. No one sat on the chair until Thanks giving. Greg Foster, owner of the business said it was perfectly fine to sit upon. Once a family member sat on chair for first time the rungs or poles whatever you call them came undone and were sticking out. Not safe to sit now. I would not use this furniture repair in the future and recommend not going there. I want a refund.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
0.5


Cassie W.
12/2020
0.5
We hired Greg to build built-in cabinets and desks. If I were just giving stars based purely on workmanship, it would be 5 stars. Since I am assessing the entire project, I am stretching to give a single star due to the following: 1. Lack of communication. All communication was initiated by me and he would only reply after several attempts to contact him. 2. Delivery - we were quoted a duration of 5 weeks for install. The actual timeline was over 12 weeks due to several *family emergencies* on his end. He even took a 3-week hiatus with no communication from him telling us the status of our project. 3. Installation - when the cabinet was finally installed, it smelled terribly of cigarette smoke. The odor was so obvious that I was forced to prime, re-seal, and then repaint the project just to contain the odor. Furthermore, the project was painted two different shades of white and I was promised seams would not be noticeable but this was not the case. My baseboards had huge gaps where he had to cut to install the builtins but did not fill in the gaps. In the end, we decided to cut our losses, pay Greg what he was owed, and ended up finishing the project on our own.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.5
responsiveness
0.5


Robert C.
11/2020
5.0
Who knew a random selection from Home Advisor would find such a talented and skilled gentleman! The work was on demand and timely completed beyond our expectations. The skills he demonstrated on our two couches was more than we could hope for and just in time for the holidays

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert C.
11/2020
5.0
A diamond in the rough!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol T.
07/2020
5.0
Work done well and in good time

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen A.
02/2020
5.0
I highly recommend Greg for just about anything. He is very professional, high quality work for the money that he charged. He's very good and I'm glad that I know him. He's a great craftsman and he's paying attention to details the and the work is superior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Melinda D.
05/2017
5.0
Greg was great! We hired him to build built in cabinets and book shelves to surround our fireplace. His craftsmanship is outstanding. He took the time to make sure that all of our questions were answered prior to build. I will absolutely call Greg again when we need more furniture built.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deanne B.
08/2016
4.7
Greg from Wood Imagery Designs was great. He was able to very closely match a custom pantry to pre-existing cabinetry in our home. Would definitely recommend to anyone doing a kitchen remodel or custom cabinet built-in!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara S.
01/2016
4.0
Friendly and knowledgeable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Monica S.
12/2015
5.0
We hired Greg to build built-in cabinets around our fireplace. We are so pleased with the results!!! He is meticulous and the work he does is beautiful! It was very nice to work with an honest, ethical person. Kudos!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen S.
12/2015
5.0
We were very pleased with Greg Fosters work and would highly recommend him!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy C.
10/2015
5.0
Greg did an excellent job on repairing my kitchen chair; you could never tell that it had been virtually unusable. He didn't cut corners, and he definitely went the extra mile to ensure satisfaction with the final product. He contacted me in a timely manner, and the turnaround time was reasonable. The price for the work was more than fair. If I have any other furniture work in the future, I will use him again without hesitation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James M.
09/2015
5.0
Bed side rail support brackets pulled out of headboard and footboard. I got an immediate response, explained the problem, and got the repair completed on the same day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

840 Shallowford Road Suite 206, Kennesaw, GA 30144


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Service Categories

custom furniture,
custom cabinet maker,
cabinet refacing contractor

FAQ

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

No, Design Woodworks does not offer free project estimates.
No, Design Woodworks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Design Woodworks does not offer a senior discount.
No, Design Woodworks does not offer emergency services.
No, Design Woodworks does not offer warranties.

Contact information

840 Shallowford Road Suite 206, Kennesaw, GA 30144


Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed