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Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
Cabinets Installation, Cabinets - Repair, Carpentry Framing - Install,
About us
Like many craftsmen, Craig Mann discovered his interest and love for woodworking in his youth. Craig created special furniture pieces for family and friends. He honed his craft by taking continuing education courses in the art of woodworking and built partnerships with local sawmills. His passion for creating custom furniture started to grow along with his collection of power tools and antique molding planes.
Business highlights
26 years of experience
Services we offer
Design & build custom furniture, repair & refinish furniture & antiques. Custom built patio furniture.
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
5.062 Reviews
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Cheryl B.
Aug 2020
The new table looks great!! Excellent workmanship!!
Debbie O.
Aug 2017
Great! Craig had to take them apart, fix some of the pieces, reglue them and put new cane seats on them. They look brand new and are stable again. They haven't been used in years (actually, since my grandmother died 30 years ago) and are now at my table.
Gloria G.
Jul 2017
It went pretty well. There were a few missteps in the beginning with getting some measurements crossed and getting the stability of the table, but Mr. Nunn was able to correct these. Mr. Nunn cares very much about the quality of his work and wants each piece to be well used and enjoyed by his client. He is also a very pleasant person with whom to work.
Deborah G.
Oct 2016
Craig responded very quickly to my inquiry through Angie's List, and came by to give us an estimate within the week. Dressers are both beautifully refinished now. Very impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Can't be in a hurry, but the result was worth the wait. We have several more items we are going to have him refinish as well.
Rebecca R.
Oct 2016
Craig did a great job. The furniture has an updated look with darker stain. We hope to keep it in the family another 60 years.
Linda T.
Feb 2016
He masterfully came up with a solution that helped us with our bed dilemma.
Linda T.
Jan 2016
Craig spent a great deal of time researching where a missing chair back slat could be made and found a carpenter in Asheville, NC who could reproduce the exact piece. My many compliments to him on his insistence to get the job done correctly. Craig was very faithful to provide updates; I always knew where I stood in the course of getting this repair made and throughout the refinishing process. He brought a 40 year old table back to life!
Jim C.
Jun 2015
He quoted they would be done in 3-6 weeks, and then completed them and got them back to me in 2 weeks! I'm thrilled and I will use him again - as well as recommend him to anyone!
Paul B.
Mar 2015
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George J.
Mar 2015
Went very well. Back before promise day and under the estimated cost. Very satisfied
Joyce J.
Mar 2015
Craig was very personable and knowledgeable. He said it would take about six weeks but was finished in 4 weeks. Craig took the beds apart & when he returned, he put them back together.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for taking a few minutes to send in a review. Enjoyed working on your project and look forward to working with you in the future."
Natasha D.
Feb 2015
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Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Glad we could help out in the repairs of the customers bedframe. Thank you for sending in a nice review."
Steve P.
Feb 2015
The work was done beautifully. Chest is now restored to what we think is more like it was when it was originally made. Great job!
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"It was nice to work on such an interesting cedar chest. Had to do a little research on the style and structure of the legs and that made this piece a little different. Glad we could bring refinish this piece back to the point where the customer could enjoy it again."
Doris R.
Jan 2015
I dropped off the chair at his workshop on Tuesday, and he had it all done on Friday. His workshop was very convenient to my home and easy to find.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for sending in a nice review. We appreciate your flexibility and glad that your project was completed to your satisfaction."
Amy G.
Nov 2014
I contacted Craig about three days before I needed him to do quite a big job, and in a hurry. I needed a midcentury sofa and two chairs re-glued and screwed for stability and I needed turn around to be three days. I knew it was a long shot that anyone would be able to do so much work so fast, but Craig agreed to the work. He came to get the furniture precisely when he said he would and then emailed me with a photo of the furniture disassembled. He brought the pieces back to my house at the agreed upon time and they were like new! I am so grateful for his extra effort in getting these fixed so quickly. He did charge a rush fee, but that was totally fair. Also, Craig was polite, and well, normal. I would definitely contact Craig again for my furniture repair needs!
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"I'm glad that we were able to complete the repairs needed on your furniture in a timely fashion. This project was given rush priority over projects already in the shop, so I had to charge a small "rush fee" for the quick turnaround. I'm glad that everything turned out OK with this interesting furniture."
PAT R.
Oct 2014
excellent craftsman ship and very easy to work with
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for the nice review. Glad we could help with your project."
Christopher E.
Oct 2014
Craig was responsive over a large period of time, from the initial request for a quote in the fall of 2013 up until delivery of the finished product. He took pictures from someone's homemade game table, and with specification changes for height and other issues, designed and adjusted the table to suit our requests. He helped us figure out what we wanted in the table, and worked through the design to overcome unforseen obstacles while still providing the table as requested.
There were some issues with punctuality. Originally on signing the contract we were told approximately 8 weeks for construction and delivery, and as 8 weeks came we were told Craig hadn't even begun the project except for the legs of the table. We were also told that per the contract, the table had until the beginning of September for completion, which was approximately a month away at the time. The beginning of September came and went, and because of some scheduling issues and what was evidently overbooking, Craig had not completed the project, but was close. The weather exasperated the problem because of the need to allow the stain to set correctly. In the end, Craig was 20 days late according to the contract, and nearly two months late compared to the original expectations we were given. Craig was always professional and polite.
The end product is very nice, however, and shows the efforts of a true craftsman. The price was quite reasonable compared to similar products available from outlets like 'Geek Chic', which have a wait-list of more than one year. Overall my wife and I are quite pleased and would definitely use Paradigm Furniture Studio again, and I would recommend Craig to friends and family if they had a similar need.
There were some issues with punctuality. Originally on signing the contract we were told approximately 8 weeks for construction and delivery, and as 8 weeks came we were told Craig hadn't even begun the project except for the legs of the table. We were also told that per the contract, the table had until the beginning of September for completion, which was approximately a month away at the time. The beginning of September came and went, and because of some scheduling issues and what was evidently overbooking, Craig had not completed the project, but was close. The weather exasperated the problem because of the need to allow the stain to set correctly. In the end, Craig was 20 days late according to the contract, and nearly two months late compared to the original expectations we were given. Craig was always professional and polite.
The end product is very nice, however, and shows the efforts of a true craftsman. The price was quite reasonable compared to similar products available from outlets like 'Geek Chic', which have a wait-list of more than one year. Overall my wife and I are quite pleased and would definitely use Paradigm Furniture Studio again, and I would recommend Craig to friends and family if they had a similar need.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for taking the time to send in a review. The complexity of this game table added to the delayed delivery of the final project. Juggling several projects at once also contributed to the delay. We are sorry about the delay in the delivery of the game table. We are happy that you are enjoying the final product and the way it turned out. We appreciate your patience and hope that you will consider doing another custom furniture project in the future."
Kathy J.
Sep 2014
Craig did a wonderful job. We can't find the fixed split area, the table looks brand new. The cost was minimal compared to the work, and what I would have had to pay for a new table in hard maple that would easily seat 12, and could cram in a couple more.
If you want great work, call Paradigm. I'd give him AAA if were available.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for the very kind review, Your continued patience during the process of solving the finish issue was also greatly appreciated. Glad you are happy with the final result of the work that we did on your table,"
Paul B.
Aug 2014
They were really good. Double A!
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Thank you for the nice review. It was a pleasure doing business with you."
Portia H.
Aug 2014
Craig is knowledgeable, professional and very timely. Craig also gave me ingenious advice about my porch gutters. Thank you Craig!
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"The repairs for this customers Hoosier cabinet were pretty straight forward and worked out well once we started with new hinges and could repair the other damage. I hope my suggestions for her gutter issues were helpful as well."
Eric S.
Jul 2014
Craig was very professional and flexible when scheduling. He arrived on time, assessed the situation, provided an estimate and details about how he would fix. We agreed on price and he was able to work on the pieces right then. One piece required transport action to his work shop and he was extra careful; and well prep area with protection covering etc. He called back promptly to arrange delivery. He even remembered that I had a dog and brought a treat
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Working on couch legs can sometimes be problematic. After looking things over, I came up with a strategy to complete the repairs and we moved forward. Upon my return with the completed work, I made sure to bring a treat for such a nice dog!!"
KATIE S.
Jun 2014
An all wood chest of drawers finally showed some wear from the daily use from a 5 year old. The drawer track was broken and when pulled out too far, would completely disengage. Paradigm came to our house to review the problem so we didn't have to transport the huge piece of furniture. They were able to fix part of it on site and took the drawer with them to complete the repair. Two years on, and it still works great. The repair has held up very well.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"Glad we were able to get the dresser drawer repaired to the customers satisfaction. Nice to know that it is still holding up to the wear and tear of a little kid using every day."
Ruth G.
Apr 2014
He had to do some gluing on the sides of the drawers. Unlike most Angie's big deal he didn't charge me for a lot of extras.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"We are glad that the customer was happy with the final outcome of the veneer repairs on her antique dresser drawers."
Frank E.
Mar 2014
They came to us to do the work. They refinished a coffee table and the work was fine. I do think they could have noted the average cost for having this work done as the big deal didn't cover much of the price of work.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"We are glad that the customer was satisfied with the completed work. In the future, we will try to clarify some of the issues in the wording of the Big Deal offers."
Janet D.
Feb 2014
The work is outstanding! Everything looks beautiful and we are very pleased.
Response from Paradigm Furniture Design Studio
"The telephone stand was an interesting project because it had to be taken apart first to repair the top and base sections. After regluing both flat surfaces, it was reassembled. Then the finish work was completed and the final piece came out very nice. I'm glad that the customers will now be able to put the antique telephone stand to good use in their home."
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FAQ
Paradigm Furniture Design Studio is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Paradigm Furniture Design Studio offers free project estimates.
No, Paradigm Furniture Design Studio does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Paradigm Furniture Design Studio does not offer a senior discount.
No, Paradigm Furniture Design Studio does not offer emergency services.
No, Paradigm Furniture Design Studio does not offer warranties.