Rift-cut white oak built-in bookshelves with satin clear coat in NW Portland mid-century modern home
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NW Portland Custom Millwork

Project Overview

Bespoke millwork featuring custom built-ins, architectural paneling, and integrated storage solutions. Every detail was crafted to complement the home's mid-century modern architecture.

Commissioned for a mid-century modern home in NW Portland, this custom millwork project encompasses built-in bookshelves, architectural wall paneling, and an integrated media center — all in rift-cut white oak with a satin clear coat that reveals the wood's linear grain. Custom steel brackets finished in matte black provide structural support and serve as a design accent, bridging the gap between warm wood and industrial detail. Painted elements in Sherwin-Williams White balance the oak's warmth. Every piece was CNC-milled to architectural tolerances and installed as a single, cohesive system.

Slab DoorsCustom MillworkSatin FinishMid-Century Modern DesignLiving Room

Location

Portland, OR

Materials

Rift-Cut White Oak

Custom Steel Brackets

Finishes

Satin Clear Coat

SW White Paint

Construction

Custom Millwork

About This Project

What type of wood is used in the NW Portland millwork project?+
The built-ins and wall paneling are crafted from rift-cut white oak, which produces a linear, straight-grain appearance. Rift-cutting minimizes the cathedral-grain pattern found in flat-sawn oak, creating a clean, modern aesthetic well-suited to mid-century architecture.
Can Cabworx build custom built-in bookshelves and media centers?+
Yes — custom built-ins are one of our specialties. This NW Portland project includes floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, architectural wall paneling, and an integrated media center, all CNC-milled to architectural tolerances and installed as a single cohesive system.

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