Custom cabinetry & millwork · Northern Illinois
Built around
your vision.
Forsell Wood Company builds custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, built-ins and one-of-a-kind woodwork — from design and fabrication through finishing and installation. Every project is made specifically for your space.
What Forsell Wood Company does
Made for your space
Every project is made specifically for your space, needs and style. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
Design through install
Design, fabrication, finishing and installation handled start to finish, so the finished work fits the way it was drawn.
You work with the builder
A small, hands-on company. You work directly with the person building your project — clear communication, no handoffs.
Residential & commercial
Kitchens, baths and built-ins through to reception areas, feature walls and commercial casework across Northern Illinois.
What we build
Crafted with purpose.
Cabinetry, millwork, built-ins, casework, architectural details, custom one-of-a-kind pieces and installations. If it can be made from wood, it is worth asking about.
Custom Cabinetry
Kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, entertainment centers, storage, offices and commercial cabinetry.
Learn moreArchitectural Millwork
Wall paneling, wainscoting, trim, column wraps, reception areas, feature walls and architectural details.
Learn moreCustom Woodwork
Furniture, tables, shelving, mantels, specialty pieces and one-off projects.
Learn moreCabinet Doors & Components
Shaker, raised-panel and slab doors, drawer fronts and replacement doors for existing cabinetry.
Learn moreInstallation
Delivery and professional installation of completed work, fitted properly on site.
Learn moreOur Process
Six steps from first conversation to installed work, with your approval before anything is built.
See the process
Custom built-ins
Why Forsell Wood Company?
Made for your space, needs and style.
Every project is made specifically for your space, needs, and style. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
Forsell Wood Company specializes in custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, built-ins, and one-of-a-kind woodwork. From design and fabrication to finishing and installation, we build each project with an emphasis on craftsmanship, quality, and a precise fit.
Personal service
As a small, hands-on company, you work directly with the person building your project. That means clear communication, attention to detail, and a personal investment in the finished product.
How it works
Six steps, start to finish.
You will know what is being built, what it is made of and what it costs before anything is cut. Design and pricing are approved before fabrication begins.
Consultation
Discuss the project, goals, budget, materials, and timeline.
Design
Measurements, drawings, material selections, and project details are finalized.
Approval
Design and project pricing are approved before fabrication.
Fabrication
The project is built in the shop.
Finishing
Parts are sanded and stained, painted, or clear-coated as required.
Installation
Completed work is delivered and installed.
Materials & finishes
Real material, chosen for the job.
Hardwoods, sheet goods and finishes are selected to suit the project, the room and the way the piece will be used.
- SpeciesWhite oak, red oak, hard maple, walnut, cherry, hickory, poplar and ash
- Sheet goodsVeneer plywood, MDF, melamine, laminate and specialty materials
- FinishesNatural clear coat, stained, painted, custom colors and specialty finishes such as epoxy
Service area
Serving Northern Illinois.
Custom cabinetry, millwork and woodworking for homes and businesses across Northern Illinois and the surrounding Chicago suburbs.
- DeKalb
- Sycamore
- Rochelle
- St. Charles
- Geneva
- Batavia
- Elgin
- Naperville
- Aurora
- Plainfield
- Joliet
Start a project
Tell us what you are picturing.
Send over the room, rough dimensions and any photos or drawings you have. You will get a straight answer on what it takes to build it, and an individualized quote for your project.