Mikels Woodcraft

Mikels Woodcraft Custom Cabinets, Furniture, Engraving & CNC
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🌎 Albert Lea, MN

If a piece of furniture had eyes, this honey locust dining table could admire the spot just outside the window where it ...
06/15/2026

If a piece of furniture had eyes, this honey locust dining table could admire the spot just outside the window where it once grew from a young sapling to a towering tree.

➡️ make sure to scroll to the last image to see where it all began 🌳🪾

What’s your favorite feature in this kitchen remodel? The star of the entire show might be those multi-textured “champai...
06/04/2026

What’s your favorite feature in this kitchen remodel? The star of the entire show might be those multi-textured “champaign” colored door and drawer pulls! Or maybe it’s the farmhouse sink?

It’s been such a fun week installing these cabinets as part of a larger full house remodel. The cabinets were ordered from the local “big box” store and came custom painted — a nice economical option that should stand up for a long time.

🚨 Future woodworker alert? 🤔Check out this Maple nightstand that Peyton made in school during first semester. Pretty da...
12/17/2025

🚨 Future woodworker alert? 🤔

Check out this Maple nightstand that Peyton made in school during first semester. Pretty darn good for a first time project as a 14 yr old.

Recently I was able to install a new set of cabinets for a kitchen that’s about to see some serious baking projects—incl...
11/22/2025

Recently I was able to install a new set of cabinets for a kitchen that’s about to see some serious baking projects—including a beautiful double-oven setup. 👨‍🍳🔥

These cabinets were ordered from a store, not custom-built, and that’s something I think more people should know:

You don’t always need fully custom cabinets to get a great result! Sometimes the most economical option is buying a pre-made set. But… installing them is definitely not as simple as “just screw them to the wall.”

There are lots of modifications, adjustments, and fine details that go into making store-bought cabinets look custom, function properly, and last for years. From leveling and trimming to fitting around appliances and ensuring everything lines up perfectly—those little steps make all the difference.

Big project or small upgrade, custom-built or store-bought, I can help bring your space together the right way. đź‘Ť

Turning awkward spaces into actually usable storage is one of my favorite kinds of projects 🙌This pantry had a strange s...
11/14/2025

Turning awkward spaces into actually usable storage is one of my favorite kinds of projects 🙌

This pantry had a strange shape that made the deep and narrow shelves almost impossible to utilize.

✨ Beautiful and durable Maple hardwood drawers.
✨ Extra-long pull-outs so every inch is accessible
✨ Modified fixed shelves designed for full access to the space.
✨ Smooth, sturdy and concealed hardware that can handle the weight of a fully loaded pantry

Small changes, big impact — and a huge upgrade in day-to-day convenience.

11/09/2025

🎧 Just some shop sounds on a Sunday.

👉 Stay tuned for the full pantry transformation once these drawers are in place.

11/05/2025

✨ Kitchen Transformation Time ✨
Watch this space go from dated red oak ➡️ fresh, modern, and totally renewed.

We kept the original cabinet boxes (saving thousands đź’°), then:

âś… Replaced all doors and drawer fronts with a clean, modern style
✅ Painted the main cabinets in “Warm Winter” — soft, bright, timeless
✅ Finished the island in “Evergreen Fog” — rich, calming, and a perfect focal point
âś… Added modern trim detail to the island for extra dimension and character
âś… Used high-quality, durable finishes built to last

Why tear out perfectly good cabinets when you can completely reinvent them for a fraction of the cost of new ones?

Same layout. Same footprint.
Totally new kitchen. ✨

If you’ve been dreaming of an update without the full remodel price tag… let’s talk. 👇

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