About Us

 

Why did we choose the name Woodcraft and Hardware of Dothan for our site well our family has been pleasing the tri-states for over forty years. Located in Dothan Alabama our journey has been one that has taken us from very humble beginnings to being recognized as one of the finest custom cabinet manufacturers in this area but not a lot of people know that we are so much more than just a custom cabinet manufacturer.

Since James began building custom cabinets back in the late sixties in the early seventies he built his own shop. Since then he has built a good reputation for building wonderful living spaces and fine cabinetry. When you bring your ideas to us, we will take them and turn them into a reality, and your house into a home.  We can show you firsthand what your project will look like with our state of the art design software. Our people and their day-in day-out commitment to do what it takes for our customers helps set us apart. We strive to deliver products to our customers that will exceed expectations and provide a lifetime of beauty and service. Our vision has continually been to grow our company while maintaining a strong core of social responsibility.  We believe our word is our bond and treat our employees, and customers with dignity and honor. We build trust and opportunity by sustaining a culture of growth that allows for personal and professional advancement. We build responsibly as stewards of our community and our environment. We are conscientious of our manufacturing processes and how they affect our environment; we really want to leave the world a better place. And from these benchmarks, we build loyalty.

Woodcraft of Dothan Inc.  Is driven by much more than everyday business and profit. Our goals include a larger sense of purpose for our company and its effect on the world we live in.

 There to meet your expectations…..

 

When you decide to go with us we will take your ideas, drawings, and clippings, and any photographs, and lay your living space off. We can show you firsthand what your ideas look like in a real setting. From cabinets to counter tops we can even throw in your wall color. You can have a real idea of what each room will look like.  With over forty years’ experience and customer satisfaction we have earned our reputation from the Wiregrass. If you’re still not sure which cabinet builder you should go with check out our portfolio in the photo gallery. You will find we can build most everything from kitchens, bathrooms, bedroom suites entertainment centers, mantels and much more.

 

Any room any style…..

 

Pick any style from Country, Rustic, Classic, Mission, Victorian, or Modern it won’t matter we will be right there ready to show you your personal space.  We design cabinets for every living space of every style. So whatever your style is, we can create it.  Whatever the room we can fill it.  Many homeowners are looking for innovative, functional living spaces all throughout the home — beyond the kitchen and the bath. We enjoy crafting unique concepts and living solutions that brings all the rooms together with interesting, but common design elements. Entertainment centers, mud rooms, breakfast nooks, unique kitchen islands, custom offices, fireplace mantles, bookshelves, laundry rooms and walk-in closets are all part of what we do. Call us today with your unique space and let us help to uncover the creative options that are available for your personal space today. We use precision and skill when measuring and creating our products to fit your home and your needs exactly. All it takes is a click or a phone call to reach us and we will schedule a complimentary consultation. While you’re exploring our site be sure to check out some of the other items that we offer. We have begun making wooden door hangers and children’s rocking chairs. Our line of door hangers includes cross hangers, seasonal door hangers, and everyday door hangers. We even have a few unfinished items for the everyday crafts attic. Buy something today to make your home a little more welcoming during the holidays.

Our precision hardware and accessories come from the following distributors…

Hardware Resources _ Jeffery Alexander _ Elements _ Lyn Designs _ Du bois _ Vitus _ Rev-A-Shelf _ HGH Select _ FastCap _ Knape & Vogt _ Century Hardware _ Liberty Hardware_ Amerock _ Blum _ Top Knobs _ Hickory Hardware _ Lama _ Omega National

UNDERSTANDING CUSTOM CABINETRY

If you’re planning a new kitchen, bath, library, entertainment center, or other room in which craftsmanship plays a major role, custom cabinetry is a smart investment that will add significant beauty, efficiency, and value to your home.

Any questions not addressed here can be answered by contacting us or by contacting us at Woodcraft of Dothan Inc.

TRUE CUSTOM CABINETRY

Woodcraft of Dothan Custom Cabinetry is made from scratch, for you, to your exact specifications. Working with a trained designer, you choose the type of wood, the door and style, the decorative treatment, the color and finish (Woodcraft of Dothan offers a selection of finishes, making this step one of the most important in the process), the hardware, and the storage options; the designer measures your space, draws a plan, and our custom cabinet makers construct and finish the cabinetry, we closely supervise its installation so that it fits your room like a glove.

WORKING WITH AN EXPERIENCED DESIGNER

To create a successful custom kitchen, bath, or other room in your home, it’s essential that you work with a designer. A trained custom cabinetry designer understands how a kitchen, bathroom, or living space works in totality—from big-picture planning down to meticulous detailing. The seasoned designer brings knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to the table, helping the homeowner devise the most efficient and functional layout; select the most appropriate fixtures, appliances, and fittings; determine the correct positioning of lighting and electrical outlets; and create the best storage solutions. And when it comes to aesthetics, what the untrained eye can’t always envision, the experienced planner, familiar with the latest design trends, materials, and innovations, can not only imagine but also make happen. Hiring a design expert is the only way to ensure that your custom cabinetry fits you and your room perfectly. When you come to Woodcraft of Dothan you will be using our wonderful designer. Ryan has been working alongside James and our cabinet builders for over 15 years now. He and our team know what it takes to make a simple but elegant space for your kitchen and living space needs.

 

KITCHEN DESIGN BASICS

Remodeling a kitchen is the most common use of custom cabinetry. What follows are tips and insights on the kitchen design process, information that will help you get the very best out of your designer and the custom cabinetry experience.

BEGINNING A KITCHEN REMODELING PROJECT

Start with a little research. Gather literature from cabinet, appliance, countertop, and flooring manufacturers; visit relevant web sites; browse stores and showrooms to get a feel for materials; and read home design and decorating magazines, blogs, and websites, tearing or printing out kitchens and products that appeal to you. A folder of these “tear sheets” will help you and your kitchen designer define your style. Think about how you and your family use—or would like to use—your kitchen. What appeals, what doesn’t, and what makes for a comfortable, convenient, congenial space.

THE TRADITIONAL "WORK TRIANGLE"

The kitchen “work triangle” is formed by the refrigerator, cooktop, and sink; they should be within a few steps of each other for the most efficient food preparation. Keep this triangle in mind when planning your kitchen but remember, it’s just an ideal, not an unbreakable rule.

DESIGN COMPARTMENTALLY FOR GOOD FLOW

Dinnerware, cutlery, and glassware don’t belong where you cook; spices and cookware do. Designate storage space for tabletop items away from the cooking area, so the chef doesn’t collide with people setting the table or preparing drinks.

THE PANTRY

Dry goods need a cool, airy place: a pantry. Remember to include lighting, adjustable shelves, and wire baskets for root vegetables.

LIGHTING

For working in the kitchen, good, integrated task lighting is essential. Choices to discuss with your designer include conventional spot lighting; always-popular halogen; environmentally friendly fluorescent; and LED, the newest and potentially the best light source. And think about ambient and accent lighting, too.

To Learn More about Kitchen Remodeling

Call Woodcraft of Dothan Inc. at 334-677-3056

 

TYPES OF CUSTOM CABINETRY

Woodcraft of Dothan offers a full range of completely customizable cabinetry:

• Base Cabinets

• Wall Cabinets

• Talls (tall cabinets)

• Islands

• Freestanding furniture

• Mantles

• Bookcases

• Built-ins
  
  

DOOR STYLES

Custom cabinetry door styles are classified in two ways. First, by the way they are set on the cabinet (Flush Inset, Beaded Inset, Overlay, and Lipped):

• Flush inset doors are set within, and flush with, the cabinet frame. Because they are inset, a knob or pull is needed to open these doors.
  
  

• Beaded inset doors, a variation on Flush Inset doors, include a decorative bead cut into the face frame edge.
  
  

• Overlay doors are set outside the cabinet frame, which they overlay to varying degrees: Half Overlay doors cover ½ inch of the frame; and Full Overlay doors cover 1-3/8 inches of the frame with a 1/8 inch reveal.
  The second classification is by the profile of the door front (Raised Panel, Recessed Panel, Flat Slab, and Glass Window):
  
  

• Raised Panel Doors are often reproductions of period styles, feature one or more raised panels that create a dimensional look. The panels sit in grooves in the door rails (the horizontal pieces that form the top and bottom of the door frame) and the door stiles (the vertical frame pieces on either side), and are not glued but left free to expand and contract naturally.
  
  

• Recessed Panel Doors are basically Raised Panel doors in reverse, with the center panels set back from the stiles and rails, creating an appealing dimensional look.
  
  
  

• Flat Slab Doors are self-explanatory. Because of their simplicity, they suit many settings, from traditional to transitional to contemporary.
  
  

• Glass Mullion Doors feature authentic mullions (the framing that holds the panes of glass), adding to their appeal.

  Woodcraft of Dothan door frames are constructed in two ways:
  
  

• Mitered Doors using 45-degree miter-cut joints between the stiles and rails—a method unrivaled in the industry for precision and strength.
  
  

• Conventional Five-Piece Doors which use mortise-and-tenon construction, and are glued, pinned, and sanded to a precision fit.
  
  

   

  DRAWER STYLES
  
  

Woodcraft of Dothan drawers are classified in exactly the same way as doors. The drawers and doors can be in matching or contrasting styles.

CUSTOMIZING DOOR AND DRAWER STYLES

Because Woodcraft of Dothan is true custom cabinetry, we can create any door or drawer style you wish. Discuss what you’re looking for with our designer and we will meet your needs. To date, we have produced more than 1,000 custom styles, so you may find yours already exists. If not, we’re ready to design one just for you.

CUSTOM CABINET AND DRAWER CONSTRUCTION

Woodcraft of Dothan custom cabinetry and drawers are made of the finest materials using solid and precise construction methods to ensure that they are as perfect and durable as human craftsmanship and modern technology will allow.

WOOD SPECIES

Woodcraft of Dothan Custom Cabinetry offers a wide selection of solid woods. Which species you choose is a matter of personal taste, but remember, the finish you choose (see below) will have a crucial affect on the appearance of the wood, so selecting the species and the finish go hand in hand. Our customers’ favorite woods include Cherry, Maple, Knotty Pine, Red Oak, Walnut, Red Birch, and Mahogany.

• Cherry is a rich red-brown color that deepens with age and exposure to sunlight. Its uniform straight-grained texture takes stain very well and has a satiny, lustrous appearance though it may contain pin knots and gum pockets. Light, strong, stiff, and hard, cherry exhibits superior woodworking qualities, making it a furniture staple since Greek and Roman times.
  
  

• Maple ranges in color from cream to light reddish-brown. A favorite with American cabinetmakers since the Colonial era, maple is heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with excellent resistance to abrasion and indentation. Its fine uniform grain takes stain well.
  
  

• Red Oak grows only in North America, taking 60 years to mature. Ranging from creamy white to warm pale brown, this grainy wood is known for its “rays,” which reflect light and add to its appeal. Oak is heavy, very strong, hard, stiff, durable, and wear-resistant. It takes a wide range of finishes very well. Depending on the way the timber is sawn (rift cut, flat sliced, flat sawn, rotary cut, quarter sawn), different patterns emerge: flake and flame figures, pin stripes, fine lines, leafy grains, and watery figures.
  
  

• Quarter Sawn Red Oak has a distinctive ray-like look that’s achieved at the sawmill by cutting at a 90-degree angle to the tree’s growth rings. This method produces a tighter, straighter grain, and a slightly darker color as it takes stain. Highly recommended in natural or light stains.
  
  

• Quarter Sawn White Oak also has a distinctive ray-like look from being cut at a 90-degree angle to the growth rings, producing a tighter, straighter grain, and a slightly darker color as it takes stain. Highly recommended in natural or light stains.
  
  

• European Steamed Beech is uniform in color and texture, tight-grained with slight ticking, wear resistant, and it takes a wide range of finishes. Generally pale in color, this wood assumes its popular pink and light brown tones through steaming, and the use of natural or very light stains is highly recommended.
  
  

• Mahogany is naturally a deep reddish-brown color, with blends of heartwood and sapwood throughout. Darker stains best enhance the deep warm colors of this wood.
  
  

• Knotty Pine is light in both weight and color, containing different sized knots that give it a distinctive character. It is straight grained, usually blondish-white, and can be stained in a variety of colors or left its natural shade. Often used for country-inspired designs, Knotty Pine is a perennial favorite. However, it is soft wood that dents easily.
  
  

• Hickory is a heavyweight contender in the kitchen, famous for its extreme strength, flexibility, and shock resistance. Once used for wagon wheels, it exhibits wide variations in color, ranging from white to chocolate, and offers a viable alternative to oak for consumers wanting a less-traditional-looking open-grained wood.
  
  

• Walnut is a rare and expensive hardwood that’s strong and durable. Varying from light brown to chocolate, its characteristic burls, butts, and curls look great in a variety of finishes. Walnut is popular for reproduction and antique styles since its luster deepens over time, suffusing a kitchen with a warm glow.
  
  

• Red Birch is a strong, durable, closed-grained wood with an even texture. It looks similar to cherry but does not darken dramatically when exposed to sunlight, takes light to medium stains and finishes well, and polishes beautifully. The wood is smooth, stiff, and resists abrasion.
  
  

• Poplar is one of the most common utility hardwoods in the United States.  Poplar is very easy to work in almost all regards. It is rated as being moderately durable.  It has no characteristic odor.  Poplar is among the most economical and inexpensive of all domestic hardwoods. Poplars Heartwood is light cream to yellowish brown, with occasional streaks of gray or green. Sapwood is pale yellow to white, not always clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Can also be seen in mineral stained colors ranging from dark purple to red, green, or yellow, sometimes referred to as Rainbow Poplar. Colors tend to darken upon exposure to light.
  
  

 

No matter what species of wood you would like to use for your custom cabinets, Woodcraft of Dothan can almost certainly help.

FINISHES

Along with selecting the wood species for your custom cabinetry, you’ll need to take one of the most important steps in the custom cabinetmaking process: choosing the appropriate finish. The finish you pick will directly affect the personality of your cabinetry, so work with your designer to establish the combination of wood species and finish that perfectly expresses the look you want. Woodcraft of Dothan is unrivalled when it comes to the quality and range of finishes it offers and to the care and skill with which it prepares and applies them.

• Hand sanding wood is the start of a great finish. Plain & Fancy uses this old school technique on every component because it achieves a consistency that cannot be replicated by machine.
  
  

• Stains are formulated for clarity and color that accentuate the characteristics of the wood. They are hand applied and then hand wiped with special towels to give the right tone for each formula, all being worked and blended to a master standard. Clear coats of sealer and topcoats provide years of protection. We offer a standard sheen as well as a low-sheen finish.
  
  

• Glazes can be applied to stain processes or to an opaque primer to give an antique styling or a blended tone. Glazing can offer a luxurious or a country look, depending on your style.
  
  

• Paints also receive special care. Poplar & Maple are used because poplar is for the customer wanting to spend less and Maple is used because it is very hard and provides an excellent paint surface. First it is hand sanded in preparation for two coats of primer, and the paint is hand sanded between coats all the way to the final stage where a topcoat is applied for long-lasting protection. These finishes are state of the art, engineered for custom manufacturing as industrial coatings, and designed for supreme durability.
  
  

• Distressed finishes involve the use of hand tools and application rules to create the appearance of age wear on doors, heads, drawer fronts, and moldings. Woodcraft of Dothan has perfected this technique over the years, hand sanding all edges and corners, rasping panels and doors if required, and making dings and dents to bring this look to life. This specially treated surface is then stained and glazed (or clear toned and glazed, if you choose) and hand rubbed through to reveal the wood beneath, and then top coated for lasting protection. This style fits well in classic American settings, from Williamsburg to New England to a cabin in the woods.
  
  

• Brush mark is formulated to replicate the look of cabinetry that was painted in your home. Latex primers are laid down as a sealer on maple components. We then hand brush with just the right touch to give the finish a fine brush look. Clear topcoats are applied for protection.
  
  

• Brush mark crackle is a special finish developed for the furniture industry and adapted to kitchen cabinetry. This is by far Woodcraft of Dothan’s most complicated finish, involving 11 steps overall. Hand sanding, toning, priming, sealing, hand glazing and painting, giving this finish fabulous depth and character of old world charm.
  
  

   

  CUSTOM FINISHES

Should you want a finish we don’t offer yet, we’ll create it for you. We can create finishes for all spectrums of the rainbow. Whatever finish you choose, Woodcraft of Dothan Custom Cabinetry has invested in making it the best. State-of-the-art as well as age-old techniques are blended in our world class finish room to make your dream a reality. Our expert staff of dedicated technicians and craftsmen works to deliver fine finishes on a consistent and timely basis. We continue to partner with the leading manufacturers of industrial finishes to stay at the forefront of the industry and to provide you with a finish you will enjoy for years to come.

HARDWARE

Woodcraft of Dothan offers a wide selection of the highest quality knobs, handles, and pulls in styles that range from the most traditional to very contemporary. As with finishes, hardware directly affects the personality of your cabinetry, so work with your designer to ensure that the accessories you choose reinforce the aesthetic you’re aiming for.

HINGES AND DRAWER GLIDES

Our doors come with concealed hinges as a standard.  Doors that are hung on concealed hinges can also feature “soft close” technology so they close silently and effortlessly. Our most basic package for drawers are apoxy slides but drawers can come with concealed full-extension runner systems, which allow a drawer to be pulled out fully, giving complete access to its contents. “Soft close” is an option on the runners so they close quietly and smoothly, too.

STORAGE OPTIONS

Woodcraft of Dothan offers storage options and configurations that are as customizable as the cabinetry itself. Storage should be efficient, accessible, and convenient, with no waste of space. Here are some aspects to consider:

• Pantry options for dry goods include tall pull-outs, base cabinet pull-outs, and multi-storage swing-outs.
  
  

• Pots and pans and other large cumbersome utensils should be located where you need them on open display or concealed for a cleaner look.
  
  

• Cutlery drawers cleverly organized and divided for easy, fingertip access.
  
  

• Open dish displays are a fine way to showcase good dinnerware.
  
  

• Spice drawer inserts are a useful method of managing lots of small jars or spices.
  
  

• Spring-out shelves and “garages” for small appliances such as mixers keep the countertop neat and tidy, yet the items are within arm’s reach.
  
  

• Islands can provide exceptional storage beneath a food preparation or dining surface.

         In short, custom cabinetry is about “a place for everything and everything in its place.

• DECORATIVE ENHANCEMENTS

  Custom cabinetry offers an enormous variety of decorative embellishments, from the elegantly simple to the impressively elaborate. Custom treatments include:

• Custom carved molding

• Classic carved cornices

• Plinth blocks

• Dentil molding

• Finials

• Egg-and-dart molding

• Carved or turned columns and posts

• Carved corbels

• Carved legs and feet

• Custom turned posts and legs
  
  

  THE INVESTMENT

A room featuring custom cabinetry typically costs more than one fitted with stock or semi-custom casework. How much more can vary greatly, but custom cabinetry can be surprisingly affordable. What you pay depends on the size of the room, the wood species, door styles, finishes, and on what you want from the room aesthetically and functionally. This is where a designer will be very helpful, ensuring that “you get what you pay for” and don’t spend more than is necessary to achieve the exact room you want. Only custom cabinetry offers that degree of exactitude. With stock and semi-custom cabinetry, you’ll have to make compromises because they are pre-manufactured and offer limited design flexibility. Questions to ask yourself include:

• How much of your ideal design are you willing to sacrifice?

• How much value will custom cabinetry add to your home?

• How much pleasure and convenience will it bring you and your family?

  When you’ve answered those questions, chances are you’ll start to look at custom cabinetry as an investment, and a wise one at that.
  
  

BEYOND THE KITCHEN

Most people associate cabinetry first with the kitchen, then maybe the bathroom. But Woodcraft of Dothan creates custom cabinetry and other fine pieces for virtually every room in the house. In addition to cabinetry for the kitchen and bath, we customize libraries, studies, offices, and bedrooms, and craft furniture such as tables, armoires, and entertainment centers. We make decorative treatments such as fireplace surrounds, hearths, and mantels, as well as wainscoting, turnings, posts, legs, corbels, and much more. In fact, Plain & Fancy can build most any custom piece you want.

DELIVERY TIME

Because Woodcraft of Dothan combines expert craftsmanship, and a strong work ethic, and the latest cabinetry production technology, we can complete most custom cabinetry projects in as little as eight weeks. But this time may vary depending on the length of time that it takes for you to make decisions on your cabinet options and the number of jobs ahead of you.

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH NEW CABINETRY

As you’ll discover once your new custom cabinetry is installed, wood is a natural material subject to Nature’s rules.

• Natural Variation: Wood comes with subtle variations in grain, knots, coloration, and the like. These individual distinctions are part of the charm and beauty of wood. Wood darkens or lightens as it ages and is exposed to light, both natural and manmade. Again, it’s part of wood’s attractiveness, and will endear you even more to your custom cabinetry with each passing year.
  
  

• Expansion and Contraction: Your cabinetry will need time to adjust to its new environment, your house. Some shifting of doors may occur due to wood’s tendency to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. This is normal. In a month or two, your cabinetry will feel and look right at home. However, on the outside chance that your cabinetry does not become fully acclimated to your home, simply contact us, and we can take it from there.
  
  

CARE OF CUSTOM CABINETRY

Treat your cabinetry just as you would fine furniture, particularly when it comes to moisture, wood’s worst enemy. Don’t drape wet towels across cabinet doors and take special care of cabinetry near sinks, dishwashers, and other humid areas. Dust with a soft lint-free cloth, and use only non-alkaline soap to clean your cabinetry. Don’t use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads, which can damage the finish.

Our site…

 

At Woodcraft and Hardware of Dothan LLC. You can get everything in one place. We offer cabinet hardware, cabinet components, functional hardware, moulding, kitchen islands, vanities, mirrors and corbels. We even extended our online items so that they would include wooden door hangers and children’s furniture so that there is something for everyone.  Browse our online selection and you will see that there is absolutely no way we can be beat.