Marvelous Woodworking, LLC

04/25/2022

While all of my projects change up my clients’ homes, there are some that turn into dramatic home design changes that transform their space. I shared on my blog some of my favorites that may inspire you to see the potential in your house.

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses some dramatic home design changes he has seen in his clients' projects.

03/14/2022

It can be difficult to find the perfect piece that matches your aesthetic, allocated space and needed functionality. Custom woodworking offers the perfect solution when “off the shelf” options just won’t work.

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses the many ways custom woodworking can elevate the look & functionality of your home.

03/04/2022

As families grow, the need for better home organization and storage emerges as a point of consternation for moms and dads alike. I get many calls from clients who are tired of tripping over sports equipment and shoes, staring at the multitude of cords associated with gaming consoles, and worrying about how to fit their growing kids into a small space. On my blog, I outline some custom woodworking projects for families that have solved many of these issues.

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses some common custom woodworking projects for families.

02/18/2022

Here's a little inspiration as you dream about being able to spend quality time in your backyard during this snowy, rainy, cold snap.

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses a recent custom outdoor entertaining space project.

01/28/2022

Like many homeowners in the Greater Indianapolis area, my clients were ready to update their 1990s home. A staircase remodeling project was part of the plan, and they were planning to do it themselves. They found balusters they liked, but after fully contemplating the scope of the project, they reached out to me. Remodeling a staircase is a complex undertaking, especially since the newel posts are attached to the floor joists under your home’s flooring and subflooring. In my eyes (and in my clients’), hiring an expert for this type of job is worth the investment. Read more about this project on our blog:

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses a recent staircase remodeling project where DIY just would not work.

01/14/2022

Although most of my work time is spent on larger projects like staircase remodels and custom cabinetry, my occasional opportunities to create custom furniture are some of my favorite projects. From building a tortoise habitat and a wayside shrine to refinishing a well-loved table and crafting a wine rack out of mahogany, these unique pieces are challenging and fun to create. You can read more about these projects on my blog:

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses some of his favorite custom furniture woodworking projects.

12/31/2021

Happy New Year!!

12/25/2021

12/18/2021

Many of my clients initially reach out to me after becoming empty nesters. They have launched the kids and are now literally looking inward – to the many home upgrades they have been putting off for sometimes decades. They are either ready to make their home their own, fulfilling a long-held dream, or adjusting their home to their new reality rather than moving. On my blog, I outline some custom home projects for empty nesters that my clients have taken on upon moving into this new phase of life.

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses many options for Custom Home Projects for Empty Nesters.

12/10/2021

It’s funny how we as homeowners will ignore the things we do not like about our houses until we have time to change them. Such was the case for my clients; they purchased their 70s/80s home in Carmel and never liked the functional yet heavy-wooded staircase. Instead of doing something about it, they raised a family. Now that they are empty-nesters, they felt it was time to address it. Read more on our blog:

Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses a recent project involving modernizing a staircase design.

11/25/2021

Wishing you a day filled with family, friends and delicious food!

11/06/2021

Becoming an empty nester seems to spark the energy to complete long-awaited home improvement projects. Such was the case for my former neighbors. They had always wanted to add more visual interest and organization to their great room, but it was not until their last child went off to college that they took the initiative to do it. Adding custom built-in cabinetry to their 90’s era home was not only a bit of a homecoming for me (our sons used to ride the school bus together!) but also a perfect solution for my clients’ needs.

Read more on my blog about this project:

OK Doug Marvel, an Indianapolis custom woodworker, discusses a recent custom built-in cabinetry project in his former neighborhood.