the Process Matters as Much as the Product
At Vine & Branch, I believe that what we build matters, but the process in which we get there matters just as much. Cabinets and furniture shape the way a home feels, but the experience of creating them should feel just as warm and inviting as the finished product.
Too often, homeowners are left disillusioned with the process of purchasing custom furniture and cabinetry: unclear timelines, confusing communication or lack thereof, unmet expectations and surprises that no one asked for. I’ve seen it over and over, and I’ve chosen to work differently.
My process is built around three guiding principles:
Listening first. Every project begins with understanding how you live and what matters most in your home. The details that make your space work for you don’t come from a catalog. They come from your story.
Clarity at every step. From estimates to design drawings to installation schedules, you will always know where things stand. No smoke and mirrors, no disappearing acts, just open communication, even when things do not go according to plan.
A relationship, not a transaction. This is not about “dropping cabinets into a house.” It is about shaping spaces where real life happens. That means being present, attentive, and committed to doing it right.
The result is a product that fits seamlessly into your home, paired with a process that feels straightforward, inviting, and collaborative. Because in the end, an exceptional product only matters if the experience along the way was just as exceptional.
Most projects end with more than a finished space. They end with friendship. To see a client’s excitement, sometimes even an emotional reaction, to something I have poured myself into is a feeling like no other.