Carriage House Artisans

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Introduction

If you’re looking for someone with professional training and a wide range of artisanal experience, I’ve been a custom furniture maker / cabinet builder for over 25 years. I studied industrial design at the Polytechnic Institute in Frankfurt, and then survived a 4 year apprenticeship in woodworking in Wiesbaden, Germany over 30 years ago. I traveled around Western Europe working in many small studios for almost ten years before returning to the states to open my own studio. I have a broad array of experience and expertise gained from those years. I combine different hard woods, fine veneers, metal, leather & skins, extraordinary finishes and extremely precise design to create something completely custom for my clients. I love what I do, so every morning when I leave to work, I’m going out to play. I have a small studio and only a few men and women working for me, so my overhead is low, and my bids are competitive.

Overview

Hired 13 times

Serves Stratford, CT

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3 employees

7 years in business

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Custom Cabinet Building

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Saddmun A.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Robert is a professional of the highest caliber. He's dealt with my nervousness and, oftentimes, unreasonable requests for my cabinets. But the end product looks and functions amazingly well! Even though my order was on the smaller side Robert took on my project at a great price and kept in constant communication with me throughout the process. The work was done in a expedient manner and he did a very high quality job I asked for 4 cabinet drawers, a dishwasher drawer, and a cabinet above my fridge - all custom but he was able to create them with ease. He made multiple trips to my home to answer my questions and even took the time and effort to provide multiple quotes and options for what I was looking for. It's hard to find a craftsman as good as Robert when dealing with cabinets - I can't recommend him enough!

Details: Kitchen • Already have plans - just need cabinets built • No, I will remove them myself • No, I just need the cabinets built • Home

Custom Cabinet Building

Samantha C.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

I am very pleased with my service with Robert. He changed my cabinets and reinstalled the previous countertop at a reasonable price and did it all in one day. He accommodated my schedule as well. Very glad I found him for the job.

Details: 1-5 • No, my cabinets are already assembled • Yes, I will need 1 - 5 cabinets removed

Cabinet Installation

Sheila G.

Sep 10, 2024

I’ve used Robert on a number of jobs over the past few years and he’s provided so much more than we expected. The last piece he did in our home was a fabulous Biedermeier reproduction outfitted to be a drinks cabinet. He’s an extraordinary craftsman and a delight to work with.

Catinna N.

Sep 10, 2024

I hired Robert to design and build a custom credenza. He designed this absolutely out of the world metal and wood piece of art. My husband and I are so pleased with his work and would recommend him to anyone. Really fabulous!!

Bill C.

Mar 8, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Never got around to doing my job. Eventually refunded my money after several months.

Details: As recommended by carpenter

Carriage House Artisans's reply

That was an unfortunate situation. I am really very sorry. Bill reached out to me for the simplest possible item, a 10” x 10” piece of plywood with a hole cut in it, and some sealer applied, to use for his window mounted ac. He sent me $50 but I kept forgetting about it. He texted a few time but I was crazy busy, with two of my three journeymen-apprentices out, one back to China for his grandmothers funeral and the other out on maternity leave. He texted a few times and the third time I realized I was torturing the guy and sent him his money back. I’m almost out of the woods and it’s my intention is to make it for free, but, as we all know, the highway to hell is paved in good intentions. My bad…really very sorry.

Custom Furniture Building

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Robert Miller

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is fair and I always give ranges. Generally, I’ll price what I think I’ve been asked for, another price for a les expensive alternative, then options representing improvements on the project. I try to break things down so they can see where the money is going.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Phone call, sketch, phone call, more focused Sketches and ballpark estimates, retainer, finalized drawings and firm pricing, then some hard work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Four year apprenticeship in a German cabinet shop and three years studying industrial design in the Frankfurt School of Design. And 30 years of building cabinetry, furniture, and period paneled rooms.