The kitchen is the heart of your home—and our custom kitchen renovations are designed to elevate how you live every day. We create kitchens that are both functional and visually stunning, combining smart layouts with quality materials and timeless style. But our expertise doesn’t stop there. We also remodel bathrooms, transform basements, build seamless home additions, and handle full-home renovations. Whatever your vision, we bring it to life with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Homeowners come to us for modern kitchen renovation because we deliver beautiful, lasting results. Our kitchen updates emphasize style, flow, and efficiency—perfect for daily living and entertaining. In addition to kitchens, we design thoughtful upgrades across the home, including bathrooms, basements, and custom additions.
Extensive knowledge of Essex County homes and neighborhoods
Clean, efficient project management and consistent communication
High standards for materials, workmanship, and finishing
A collaborative process that prioritizes your vision and lifestyle
No matter the project scope, we approach every home with the same care and precision.
Our home expansion services in Essex County cover everything from design consultation to full construction. Whether you’re adding a new bedroom, sunroom, or second story, we ensure the addition blends seamlessly with your existing home. We handle permits, structural planning, and finish work to deliver a smooth, efficient build.
Yes, we specialize in luxury bathroom renovations in Essex County, transforming ordinary bathrooms into elegant retreats. From custom vanities and high-end fixtures to spa-style showers and radiant heating, we craft bathrooms that combine beauty with function—all tailored to your personal style.
Absolutely. Finished basements in Essex County offer excellent ROI by turning unused space into functional living areas. Whether you want a home gym, guest suite, media room, or workspace, our expert team ensures your basement is beautifully designed, properly insulated, and built to code.
From elegant kitchen transformations to inviting basement finishes, we handle every project with purpose and precision. Our kitchen upgrades in Essex County focus on optimizing space, integrating modern features, and elevating design to meet today’s standards. This same dedication applies to every service we offer. We remodel bathrooms for comfort and style, reimagine basements for livability, and create home additions that blend seamlessly into your existing structure. Every space we touch is elevated to feel more cohesive, usable, and refined.
Our kitchen remodeling services go beyond aesthetics—we focus on flow, storage, and ease of use. From layout updates to new appliances and finishes, we deliver kitchens that are both functional and visually striking.
Our home additions expand your living space while maintaining architectural harmony. We handle everything from design to permits to construction—making room for growing families, home offices, or anything else you need.
We offer full-scale home renovations that elevate functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re refreshing an outdated space or reconfiguring your layout, our team delivers exceptional quality and dependable service from start to finish.
We turn dark, unused basements into beautiful, livable spaces. Whether you want a home theater, guest suite, gym, or playroom, our basement finishing services add valuable square footage to your home.
We remodel bathrooms with comfort and elegance in mind. From spa-like master suites to practical guest baths, we deliver clean designs, quality finishes, and layouts that make everyday routines easier.
Joey Chan founded Custom Design Carpentry on family values, integrity, and a love for carpentry that’s evident in every corner we touch. We don’t just build—we build trust.
We’re more than a contractor—we’re your neighbor. With strong ties throughout Morris and Essex Counties, we understand the local architecture, lifestyle, and values. Whether your home is a classic colonial or a modern ranch, we customize every detail to suit you.
Whether you’re planning a full home renovation in Essex County or a single-room upgrade, Custom Design Carpentry is here to make it happen—on time and beyond expectations.
Posted on David KlinkowizeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have worked on three bathroom renovations with Joey and his crew. Two we designed from the ground up with his designer as well. Very happy with the results. Joey is responsive and his crew does quick work. They seemed able to handle every curve that we threw at them, and they stand by their work to make sure the job is done right.Posted on Shawn Blake-FranklinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team built a deck. Job well done!!Posted on Dave RivkinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Custom Design did a bathroom for a Veteran in Hackensack. They did an outstanding job!!Posted on terry LewisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They did such a beautiful job on my kitchen. They truly exceeded my expectations. They listen and are very honest about your concepts.Posted on Nick FoxTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joey and his team handled our large-scale renovation of our kitchen and two bathrooms. We were extremely happy with the results. Project came in on time and on budget. The team left the work area extremely clean after each day. Joey’s subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting were all also great. I’d do another big renovation with him without hesitation! See pictures for before and after of our space.Posted on ATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been working with Joey and his team for over three projects now and will continue to do so. Their estimates, suggestions, work are professional and extremely considerate of schedules. Highly recommend this creative and talented team.Posted on Nye WangTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joey and Custom Design Carpentry came highly recommended to me by a neighbor. After recently working with Joey on a full bathroom remodel, I can say he met all my expectations and more! The entire team was very professional, knowledgeable and skilled. They earned my trust and I plan to use this team again for my next upcoming project. Lastly, their prices were competitive after getting comparable quotes and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to my friends and family in the area.Posted on Daria KovacsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very happy with the excellent job done by CDC! Highly RecommendedPosted on Arielle AuraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Custom Design Carpentry helped remodel four of my bathrooms and kitchen a couple of years ago. From start to finish, the projects were seamless. The company is so responsive and the workers are truly talented and have such great attention to detail. They consistently cleaned up after themselves and were such a pleasure to work with. Millie and Sing gave me so much guidance along the way and are truly experts at their craft! I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone and will likely use them again as I tackle my laundry room. Six years later and the work still looks fabulous. Thanks Sing!
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