OC Custom Wood Design

With us, customers have the opportunity to experience true quality, whether choosing from our existing work or bringing us a custom request. You’ll be working directly with a local company and local craftspeople who value the relationship as much as the quality of the products they make.

OC Custom Wood Design products are proudly designed and made in Southern California, with care, accountability, and craftsmanship you can see and feel.

Our Team

A man working in a workshop, using a tape measure while holding a cordless drill, with wooden and workshop tools nearby.

James Fowler

Founder

After decades of public service, I found that while the work was honorable, it limited how fully I could serve the people I worked with. Building this company alongside Corey opened the door to a more personal way of serving - one defined by flexibility, creativity, and genuine purpose. Together, we’re able to meet clients where they are and craft solutions that truly reflect their needs. Our work matters deeply to us because it’s an extension of who we are.

A man smiling in a workshop or maker space, standing behind a wooden workbench with various tools and equipment, including organized storage bins and a blue flexible hose overhead.

Founder

Corey Hinote

Coming soon

Custom Wood Furniture & Storage Projects

Corey and James with OC Custom Wood Design using the CNC machine to create custom wood furniture, cabinets and shelving.

We understand there are endless options when it comes to wood furniture, cabinetry, storage, and shelving. There’s truly something for every style and every budget. We won’t be the cheapest, and that’s a conscious choice.

What we offer is something built to last. We craft quality wood pieces designed to enhance your space in a meaningful, lasting way. Maybe it’s the custom storage closet you’ve been dreaming about for years, transforming a bedroom into a functional, modern office, or giving your kitchen a simple but thoughtful refresh with new cabinet doors.

For us, it goes beyond the build itself. We’re drawn to the story behind each project, and we create furniture, storage, and shelving that reflect and honor that story, becoming part of your space for years to come.

Along with our ability to craft and create custom wood design, we are also a shop that utilizes CNC technology for accuracy and efficiency. That means, no project is too big or too small for OC Custom Wood Design! CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology aims to automate woodworking processes by providing superior precision, consistency, and efficiency in cutting and shaping wood. It allows for intricate 3D designs, mass production of identical parts, and complex joinery, reducing manual labor and material waste in industries like furniture making and cabinetry.

How is OC Custom Wood Design Different?

OC Custom Wood Design Blog

Buy Once or Buy Again: Why Solid Wood Furniture Beats MDF
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Buy Once or Buy Again: Why Solid Wood Furniture Beats MDF

CNC machinery isn’t just about fancy tech, it’s about consistency and precision. Every cut is exact. Every joint fits the way it’s supposed to. There’s no guesswork, no warping from uneven cuts, and no “close enough” assembly.

What that means in real life is simple: things line up, things stay tight, and the structure holds up over time.

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