How Much Does Interior Custom Carpentry Cost in New Jersey?
January 16, 2025
Contributed by: Louie Martini
Interior custom carpentry projects in Hunterdon County, New Jersey can cost as little as $1,000 for a small closet drawer and shelving unit while a full built-in fireplace with cabinets and shelves ranges from $6,000-$8,000 on average.
Is there a highly visible wall in your home begging to become a focal point? Or maybe a boring closet in your bedroom with wire rack shelving and a hanger rod that doesn’t quite fit the bill when it comes to storing and preserving your favorite outfits and shoes? If so, a custom carpentry project may be the ticket to transforming something that is “blah” to something that has you saying “Ahhhhh!”
On a practical level, replacing the wire rack shelving in your bedroom closet or kitchen pantry can increase functionality and the quality of your day-to-day routine. On the flip side, transforming what would otherwise be considered a vanilla wall in your living room can be an opportunity to flash some personal style while potentially increasing the value of your home (i.e. think built-in cabinetry and shelving). Either way, custom carpentry projects can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the aesthetic and usefulness of your space.
When you hire a professional custom carpentry pro to take on your dysfunctional or stylistically challenged space, rest assured the end results can take something that is “run of the mill” and help make it stand out for all the right reasons. Working off of design inspiration and grand ideas (insert your Pinterest board here), most custom carpenters have the vision and skill to deliver truly awesome results that could be considered the exact opposite of “builder grade.”
Bedroom double closet upgrade: custom doors and adjustable shelving units in Hunterdon County, NJ.
(Photo courtesy of Bare Hands Construction LLC.)
As a reference, to replace a wire rack shelf and hanger rod in a standard 4’x2’ bedroom closet with a custom wood shelving system, you’re looking at spending somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,000-$2,000. Don’t think Ikea melamine or big box store shelving units either. We’re talking real wood, drawer slides and quality hardware, something that’s built to last.
If you’re really intent on creating some value, a built in fireplace on a living room feature wall could be the way to go. Of course, there are a number of style and material options to choose from. Shiplap, board and batten, slat walls, you name it. When it comes to building a feature that pops, nothing is off the table. Something like this typically ranges from about $6,000-$8,000 depending on specific materials and dimensions. Not only are these an awesome spatial upgrade, they can really cozy up a room too!
As a note, shelving, fireplaces and cabinets are not the only custom carpentry projects that can add value to your home and quality of life. Detailed trim work, door casing, baseboard, dining tables and furniture all fit into the category of custom carpentry. Pricing for each type of project can vary based on extent of the scope of work and material selection. Just be sure to create a great line of communication with your carpentry pro and get on the same page as far as style, design and finish level expectations. Remember, you’re creating something that is personal, more you. Have fun, and prepare to be amazed!
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