Custom cabinetry can completely change the corresponding feel of a home, converting it from a customary space to a captivating place. When thoughtfully considered as a continuation of a home’s existing style, they work to both anchor and distinguish a room.
In 2013, Allen Curran made a calculated decision to leverage the thirty years of cabinetry trade in his back pocket when he set out to start his own business centered on complete candor and a commitment to uncompromised standards. Here in Wisconsin, we are lucky to have Amish woodworkers as our neighbors, whose values naturally aligned with what Allen wanted in a business. He knew establishing those relationships would take time but, with enough persistent passion, his industry expertise soon drove him to become the connection point our Madison community lacked, making their fully custom carpentry accessible at a price that contends with standard market options.
While the Amish excel at their craft, they do not tap into the auxiliary elements integral to full-scope designs, such as countertops, hardware selections, and shop drawings. Curran Cabinetry & Design handles what the Amish see as busywork, allowing their intentionally out-of-touch lifestyle to be an asset to the whole.
Contrary to typical cabinet shops where custom modifications incur corresponding upcharges, Amish craftspeople handcraft every component individually. Constructing each cabinet to exact fractional dimensions and multi-coat finishes intended for heavy daily use, they build whatever the room requires. With constraints little to none, the more tailored the design, the more attractive the value comparatively becomes.
Together with his cohort Mike Jochmann, Allen leads an interior team that translates client visions into tailored reality. Every project begins with an in-home visit to understand a home’s existing features, take measurements, note trim details, and evaluate how the client uses the room. From there, style is set through a series of sessions. "Our process is an information-gathering interview," Mike notes. "We figure out what problem you are trying to solve and what you aesthetically want to end up with." They discuss how subtle changes may or may not cohesively correlate as they guide clients through distinguishing choices. The team interprets the homeowner's vision and develops it into a 3D model, allowing clients to virtually walk through their reimagined layout before making a final commitment.
Whether a full kitchen overhaul or detailing whole-home custom built-ins, the team provides comprehensive design guidance through every choice. Door frame styles establish a room's primary character, with inset framing for a classic look, full-overlay fronts for a sleek feel, or a slender skinny-shaker profile for a subtle modern edge. Species selection defines the room's organic texture, with cherry that absorbs rich stain pigments or rift-sawn oak to bring linear order. For painted finishes, multi-layer catalyzed coatings are built to withstand heavy daily use. From hidden storage compartments to carefully calibrated crown mouldings, everything is crafted with care to ensure your home’s style will last a long while.
From initial concept creation to final coordination, Curran handles every detail so homeowners can build with total confidence. Console to chair, cupboard to cravasse, their capabilities are endless. Behind closed cabinets, your cavern of curiosities awaits. For the craftsman in your corridor, contact Curran Cabinetry & Design. Despite all the Cs, they’re grade A.
Catch our November issue for an exclusive look into Curran’s relationship with Amish woodworkers in our area.