Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking Blog
Discover insights into custom cabinetry, woodworking, and design for homes throughout the Tampa Bay area. The Mangrove Designs blog explores topics such as custom kitchen cabinets, built-in cabinetry, hardwood materials, project planning, and craftsmanship.
Whether you're researching custom cabinets, comparing materials like white oak and walnut, or planning a kitchen or built-in project, our articles provide practical guidance and professional insights based on real-world experience.
Browse our latest articles to learn more about custom cabinetry, woodworking techniques, and how thoughtful design can transform a space.
Waterproof Cabinetry in Tampa Bay: A Smarter Solution for Outdoor Kitchens & Hurricane Season
Waterproof cabinetry designed for Tampa Bay homes and outdoor kitchens. Learn how moisture, humidity, and hurricane season damage traditional cabinets — and how waterproof cabinet systems deliver long-term durability.
Ultimate Cabinetry Budget Guide: Costs, Styles and Materials
This comprehensive guide walks homeowners through the key steps of budgeting for new cabinetry, from setting a financial plan to selecting styles, customization levels, and materials. It covers cost breakdowns for stock, semi-custom, custom, and Ready-To-Assemble (RTA) cabinets, along with additional expenses such as installation, countertops, plumbing, and electrical work. By outlining essential considerations, this guide ensures a well-informed, stress-free cabinetry upgrade. Mangrove Designs is ready to assist in creating a beautiful and functional space tailored to your needs.
We’re Pivoting - Luxury Custom Cabinetry at RTA Prices
Discover Mangrove Designs' custom cabinetry solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, closets, entertainment walls, and commercial spaces—all at RTA pricing! Get high-quality, fully customized storage without the premium price tag. Elevate your space today!
Press Release…
NEW PORT RICHEY October 4, 2022 -- Mangrove Designs LLC - Custom Furniture & Woodworking has been selected for the 2022 Best of New Port Richey Award in the Furniture Maker category by the New Port Richey Award Program.
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For the most part, the woodworking community is made up of creative people who want to learn from one another, share their experience with one another, help each other out and have respect for each other. But….there are those few who have a chip on their shoulder and have a comment about anything and everything. Here’s a mild example. I posted a recent finished table and bench set on the Florida Woodworker’s Facebook group. Simple enough. Here was one of the comments.
