T e s t i m o n i a l s . . .
Laura B…. Nobody Does It Better
"We did a major home renovation and Birdie created the charm that was desperately needed. He and his very capable team crafted our magical kitchen, constructed an amazing cherry paneled family room, and built our library entertainment center and all the cabinetry in our bathrooms. First, let me say that Birdie is a delight to work with. First and foremost, he listens, grasps your desire and gently suggests ways to improve on the project. His attention to detail is second to none. He is meticulous by nature, timely in his effort and a teacher throughout the process. His product not only has the "WOW" factor, but also endures the test of time."
Florence M… The Antique Butcher Block.
"The centerpiece of my kitchen is a butcher block salvaged from my friend’s former butcher shop. It had been resurfaced many times over the years and was no longer usable for butchering. The top was uneven and worn, and it was too low to use as a work center. Clearly, it needed to be made more functional. A kitchen designer told me she knew just the man for the job--Birdie Miller. He promptly returned my email and got to work on the project. He leveled some of the top, made a thick, solid maple shelf to rest on the bun feet he added to bring it to a workable height. He distressed the finish to match the original and retain the aged look of the piece. The finish is as smooth as silk. My friends can’t believe the renovations this old, butcher block went through. It looks like it would have looked 75+ years ago. Birdie was a joy to work with from start to finish. He’s an outstanding cabinetmaker and master artisan. I highly recommend him."
Linda von T… A Wonderful Project.
"I was looking for a cabinet maker to turn my builder special house into a custom home. Birdie Miller has helped to make that happen. He helped me to choose the right style of woodwork and then put that woodwork into every room of my home. It took a while but I now live in exactly what I've always wanted! Thank you Birdie Miller”!
Vincent D…. Stunning, Natural and Unique.
"Birdie is a master craftsman! In our case, he transformed a felled walnut tree into a stunning 12 ft. conference table. Showcasing a few well-placed natural imperfections Birdie made the piece a splendid example of nature's unique beauty. Birdie not only has the eye and hand of perfection he puts passion into his craft. We also found him to work with us regarding our timing need. We've worked with Birdie a few times now and give a huge thumbs up.”
Mary B…. Birdie loves a challenge.
"Birdie took my undefined vision for a new kitchen and made it a reality. Over the years, he has built two kitchens, a front entrance way, custom planters, a cabana interior and custom trim work. Give him a project and you'll receive plans and step by step pictures of the project as it takes shape."
Patricia D…. The cabinet fits just perfect.
“The cabinet fits just perfect. All your little "cut out" details make a huge difference. Everything is so neat and tidy, no plugs or cables showing. We bolted it to the wall right away. It's really great looking, a naturally beautiful & unique piece we will always enjoy. It's so sturdy too. Keep up the good and creative work. I have other ‘hard to fit’ areas in this house. Thanks for creating such a cool piece.”
Shelley H… We’ll treasure this cabinet for years to come.
“Birdie was a joy to work with and we couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. We’ll treasure this cabinet for years to come. I would highly recommend Birdie and would be happy to work with him again”.
Jerry E… A jewel of a source for custom cabinetry and furniture.
“Birdie and his team do it all. They are passionate about wood and always strive to use it to its best advantage. From custom wall units to detailed bars to one-of-a-kind tables - their work is precisely constructed, beautifully finished and meticulously installed. Birdie and his team are a pleasure to work with - a collaborative spirit, a willingness to do what needs to be done and a seemingly unending knowledge of how things work make the process stress-free. The studio environment of the shop adds to the experience. I have been very pleased with the projects we have done together.
Birdie Miller is an artesian and craftsman. He turns wood into creative and functional works of art.”
Stephen P.… Local talent, a national treasure.
“Birdie Miller has done several projects for us, the two most prominent being original tables made in part from wood we brought to him with nothing other than a vague idea of what could be done. With a touch of collaboration -- one of Birdie's strengths is that he is open to ideas -- he produced magnificent works that we admire daily (and which are commented on by almost every guest we entertain). We are not the easiest to please, and call 'em like we see 'em, and were happy indeed with Birdie's work/art.”
Virginia Z… Birdie Miller- creative and talented!!!
“Birdie Miller has built many pieces of furniture for our family. Not always knowing what we want- he has drawn up many plans and given us many ideas as to how the project can be done. We have been so pleased by his work- that sometimes we have told him- just make it! His latest project for us was a bar/kitchen and bathroom vanity. It was for our new addition- an indoor pool and spa room- which he actually also helped to design. It is very cool! Birdie - like his furniture- is one of a kind.”
Kathleen B… We recommend Birdie Miller Designs.
“My husband and I have used Birdie for two projects in our home. He designed and installed a wonderful cabinet/sideboard combination for our unusual living room/dining room space. He was able to look at our existing handmade furniture and design cabinets to complement their style. He helps us choose beautiful woods and hardware and had excellent suggestions to make the design functional as well a stunningly beautiful. Everyone who sees it is in awe, yet it complements and does not overwhelm the room. We have also used Birdie to refinish some of our handmade fine wood furniture. Incredibly the furniture looks better than it was when we got in new.”
Deb K… Birdie is a master craftsman and artist, in the truest sense of the word.
“You can count on Birdie Miller for high-quality work, but as a client, I really appreciate his ongoing communication and commitment to the timeline, daily updates on the work that will be done and gentle reminders of what I need to do to keep things on track and perhaps most importantly, sticking to a very efficient timeline. Excellent work, customer-friendly and very clean - what more could you want?”
Nanette B… Thanks to Birdie Miller our kitchen was transformed… to Timeless & Amazing.
“Thanks to Birdie Miller Inc. our kitchen was transformed from 1982 Formica to Timeless Amazing! We wanted an ‘Ah Factor’, something that was unique yet simple. A kitchen that would blend with our life, style of our home, and complement existing wood in adjoining living area.
Every inch of my kitchen is important to me, and now none of it is wasted. Birdie suggested large drawers in lieu of bottom cabinet doors which left me with even more useable, accessible and convenient storage space. In addition he shortened the upper cabinets to achieve a true contemporary, open feel.
He recessed a flat screen TV, removed a wall, enlarged a window and we moved a basement access door from inside the kitchen to the living room wall. He customized the trim with the same detail as the original woodwork in the rest of the house, oak with walnut inlays. You would never know the door was not there originally. Our old tile kitchen floor was removed and replaced with matching grain wood floor, again blending beautifully.
The first compliment came before the kitchen was even completed. When our appliance installers arrived I waited outside, hearing from friends who have redone their kitchens, that this is the tricky part, this is where you have all the “fit” problems. One of the installers came over to me and said he had to ask, who our builder is. Of course with apprehension I asked why….and he said they were all done, every appliance fit perfectly, no adjustments needed, everything level, and ready to go. I think his quote was “this never happens this easily” “everything fits like a glove”. Simply amazing!
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and love every minute of it!”