Top 10 Custom Furniture Projects of 2025

At Rustic Red Door, every project begins with a story—of materials, craftsmanship, and the people who will live with each piece for years to come. In 2025, we had the privilege of bringing that story to life through a wide range of custom solid wood furniture and architectural builds, from heirloom dining tables and reclaimed barnwood seating to large-scale hospitality projects and deeply personal, client-supplied wood transformations.

Our Top 10 Projects of 2025 represent the best of what we do: custom design, sustainable materials, thoughtful engineering, and hands-on service that extends well beyond the shop. These projects traveled across the country—from Pennsylvania to Minnesota, New York to Yellowstone—each one tailored to its space, purpose, and people.

Whether it was crafting furniture from a tree harvested on a customer’s own property, delivering 100 reclaimed wood chairs by hand to a Wyoming restaurant, or creating rooms layered with barnwood and live edge details, this year’s projects highlight our commitment to building pieces that are as meaningful as they are functional.

Below, we’re proud to share the ten projects that defined 2025 for Rustic Red Door—each one a reflection of timeless materials, skilled craftsmanship, and a belief that well-made furniture should last a lifetime.

#1 Custom Live Edge Walnut Dining Table — Salt Lake City, UT

This custom dining and kitchen seating project for a home in Frazee, Minnesota brings warmth, craftsmanship, and continuity to the heart of the space. Anchored by a Norway Dining Table, the solid wood tabletop showcases the clean lines and rich natural grain found in these reclaimed barnwood chairs and stools—designed for both everyday use and meaningful gatherings.

Paired with the table are Akron side and armchairs, offering a timeless silhouette with thoughtful detailing and a comfortable, welcoming presence. The same design language carries seamlessly into the kitchen with matching Akron bar stools, creating a cohesive flow between the dining area and island seating.

Together, the table, chairs, and barnwood stools strike a balance between refined simplicity and rustic character, elevating the home with furniture that feels intentional, durable, and enduring.

Project Highlights

• Custom Norway Dining Table crafted from solid wood

• Akron side and armchairs for a coordinated dining set

• Matching Akron bar stools for kitchen island seating

• Unified design across dining and kitchen spaces

• Delivered to Frazee, MN

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its cohesive, whole-space approach—using consistent materials and silhouettes to tie multiple rooms together. It’s a perfect example of how thoughtfully designed furniture can create harmony, warmth, and long-term functionality throughout a home.

#3 Silver Maple Dining Table, Custom Base

— Chesapeake Bay Area

This custom silver maple dining table holds special meaning, crafted from a tree harvested from the customer’s own property in the Chesapeake Bay area. By transforming a locally sourced tree into a functional heirloom, this project captures the essence of storytelling through craftsmanship—where material, memory, and design intersect.

The tabletop highlights the subtle grain and soft tonal variation unique to silver maple, finished to preserve the wood’s natural character while ensuring durability for everyday use. Supporting it is a custom-designed base, tailored specifically to the proportions of the table and the client’s space, blending strength with refined simplicity.

To accommodate larger gatherings, the table includes an 18-inch extension leaf, supported by a thoughtfully engineered extension arm system. This detail ensures smooth operation, long-term stability, and a seamless visual transition when the table is expanded...proof that function and design can work beautifully together.

Project Highlights

• Custom silver maple dining table made from the client’s own tree

• One-of-a-kind custom base

• Integrated 18" extension leaf with sturdy extension holder

• Locally sourced material with personal significance

• Delivered to the Chesapeake Bay area

  
  

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its deep personal connection and technical precision. Turning a tree from the client’s property into a timeless dining table—while incorporating smart, expandable functionality—perfectly reflects Rustic Red Door’s ability to blend meaningful stories with expert craftsmanship.

This counter height Hawthorne table and matching Norway stools were crafted entirely from reclaimed barnwood, giving new life to historic materials while delivering a warm, lived-in aesthetic. Locally delivered to Newtown, Pennsylvania, this set blends rustic character with everyday functionality, making it ideal for casual dining and gathering.

The reclaimed wood tells its story through natural variation, weathered texture, and rich patina—features that can’t be replicated with new materials. Each board was carefully selected and milled to preserve its authenticity while ensuring long-term durability and comfort.

Paired with the table, the Norway barstools provide supportive seating with a timeless silhouette that complements the Hawthorne design. Together, the pieces create a cohesive counter-height setup that feels grounded, inviting, and built to last.

Project Highlights

• Counter height Hawthorne table made from reclaimed barnwood

• Matching Norway barstools crafted from the same reclaimed material

• Naturally weathered texture and one-of-a-kind character

• Sustainable reuse of historic wood

• Local delivery to Newtown, PA

  
  

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its sustainable craftsmanship and strong sense of place. By transforming reclaimed barnwood into functional, beautifully proportioned furniture, it showcases Rustic Red Door’s ability to honor history while creating pieces meant for modern living. Browse our entire collection of Reclaimed Barnwood Furniture here.

#5  One Hundred Akron Barnwood Chairs

—Bar N Ranch, Yellowstone

This large-scale commercial chair project brought 100 custom Akron barnwood chairs to the iconic Bar N Ranch near Yellowstone, creating a dining experience rooted in authenticity, durability, and place. Crafted from reclaimed barnwood, each chair carries natural texture and character that complements the rugged beauty of its surroundings.

What makes this project especially meaningful is how it was delivered. Rather than shipping freight, the chairs were personally delivered by Rustic Red Door’s owners, reinforcing a hands-on commitment to craftsmanship, relationships, and service—values that matter just as much as the finished product.

Designed for high-traffic hospitality use, the Akron chairs balance strength and comfort while maintaining a warm, inviting aesthetic. Installed throughout the lodge’s dining spaces, they contribute to a cohesive atmosphere that feels both elevated and deeply connected to the Yellowstone landscape.

Project Highlights

• 100 custom Akron chairs made from reclaimed barnwood

• Designed for commercial hospitality durability

• Natural patina and character unique to reclaimed materials

• Personally delivered by Rustic Red Door’s owners

• Installed at Bar N Ranch near Yellowstone

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project represents Rustic Red Door at scale—combining sustainable materials, commercial-grade craftsmanship, and personal service. From the woodworkers' floor to final delivery, it’s a powerful example of what sets the brand apart.

#6 Jackson Barnwood Round-to-Oval Extendable Table

— Catskills, NY

This Jackson Round Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, one of our extendable dining table creations, was designed with versatility in mind, transitioning seamlessly from a round everyday table to an oval gathering space when expanded. Delivered to a home in the Catskills, New York, it offers the perfect balance of compact form and expandable functionality—ideal for both quiet meals and hosting family or friends.

Crafted from reclaimed barnwood, the tabletop showcases rich texture, natural variation, and timeworn character that give the piece its unmistakable warmth. The round-to-oval extension design allows the table to adapt without sacrificing visual continuity, maintaining its proportions and presence in both configurations.

Anchored by a sturdy, well-balanced pedestal base, the Jackson table delivers durability alongside thoughtful design. It’s a piece built to evolve with the rhythms of daily life while remaining rooted in craftsmanship and sustainability.

Project Highlights

• Jackson dining table crafted from reclaimed barnwood

• Expandable design for flexible seating and entertaining

• Rich patina and authentic texture unique to reclaimed wood

• Compact footprint with extended hosting capability

• Delivered to the Catskills, NY

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its adaptability and smart design—proving that reclaimed materials and flexible engineering can coexist beautifully. It’s a perfect example of furniture that works just as hard as it looks good.

#7 Custom Live Edge Walnut Countertops — Red Hill, PA

This custom project in Red Hill, Pennsylvania features live edge walnut countertops designed for two distinct applications: a freestanding bar and a built-in countertop installed atop custom cabinets. Together, the pieces bring warmth, craftsmanship, and a strong architectural presence to the space.

The walnut slabs showcase rich color variation and expressive natural edges, allowing the organic shape of the wood to become a focal point. By preserving the live edge, each surface maintains a one-of-a-kind character while still functioning seamlessly in a modern interior.

Carefully fabricated and finished for durability, these countertops demonstrate how solid wood can be both practical and striking. Whether standing alone or integrated into cabinetry, the walnut surfaces elevate the room with depth, texture, and timeless appeal. Learn about our commercial project (Ardana, the Modern Rustic Restaurant Design) featuring stunning rustic cherry countertops.

Project Highlights

• Custom live edge walnut countertops

• Combination of freestanding and cabinet-mounted installations

• Rich grain and natural edge detail unique to each slab

• Crafted for durability and everyday use

• Installed in Red Hill, PA

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its versatility and craftsmanship, showing how live edge wood can be adapted to multiple functional applications while maintaining a cohesive, high-end look. It’s a strong example of Rustic Red Door’s ability to blur the line between furniture and architectural design. For a peek at a few of our other countertop projects, check our Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops Gallery.

#8 Barnwood Feature Wall, Mantel & Dining Set

— Levittown, PA

This comprehensive residential project in Levittown, Pennsylvania brings together multiple custom barnwood elements to create a cohesive, warmly layered interior. From architectural details to furniture, the space was designed to feel grounded, inviting, and rich with texture.

The reclaimed barnwood feature wall serves as a striking focal point, complemented by a matching barnwood mantel that adds depth and visual weight to the room. Each board carries natural variation and historic character, giving the space an authenticity that only reclaimed materials can provide.

Completing the room is a Weatherby Round Dining Table, paired with Pathway Dining Chairs. The round table encourages connection and conversation, while the coordinated seating balances comfort with timeless design. Together, the architectural elements and furnishings create a seamless blend of function and style.

Project Highlights

• Reclaimed barnwood feature wall installation

• Custom barnwood mantel

• Weatherby round dining table

• Pathway dining chairs

• Full-room design cohesion

• Located in Levittown, PA

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project stands out for its holistic design approach—successfully integrating barnwood across both architectural features and furniture. It’s a strong example of how Rustic Red Door can shape an entire space, not just individual pieces. Read the full barnwood transformation here.

This expansive custom project in New Hope, Pennsylvania transformed customer-supplied wormy maple into a cohesive collection of handcrafted pieces, including a live edge dining table, coffee table, end tables, and a custom wall cross. Each live edge furniture piece honors the natural beauty and story of the wood while serving a distinct role within the home.

Wormy maple is known for its character-rich markings—dark streaks, natural voids, and organic variation created by ambrosia beetles. Rather than minimizing these features, the designs embrace them, allowing the material’s imperfections to become the focal point. Live edges were carefully preserved to maintain the wood’s raw, expressive form.

From the sculptural dining table to the intimate end tables and the meaningful wall cross, the project blends craftsmanship with personal significance. By working with wood supplied by the client, the result is more than furniture—it’s a collection of heirloom pieces deeply connected to the home and the people who live there.

Project Highlights

• Live edge wormy maple dining table

• Matching live edge coffee table and end tables

• Custom wall-mounted wooden cross

• Customer-supplied wood with personal significance

• Unified design across multiple spaces

• Delivered to New Hope, PA

What Makes It a Top Project:

This project represents the heart of Rustic Red Door—turning meaningful materials into functional art. The scale, variety, and emotional connection behind each live edge furniture piece make it a fitting finale for the Top 10 Projects of 2025.

Looking Ahead

These Top 10 Projects of 2025 showcase more than finished furniture—they reflect the relationships, trust, and collaboration that make custom work truly special. From residential homes to commercial spaces, from single statement pieces to full-room transformations, each project challenged us to push creativity while staying rooted in quality and authenticity.

As we move forward, our focus remains the same: thoughtful design, honest materials, and craftsmanship built to endure. Whether working with reclaimed barnwood, live edge slabs, or wood with personal history, we’re honored to help our clients turn ideas and stories into pieces that will be used, shared, and passed down.

If you’re considering a custom table, seating, or architectural wood project—or if you have material you’d like transformed into something meaningful and are ready to start a custom furniture project—we’d love to be part of your next chapter.

Here’s to another year of building furniture with purpose.