Notes from the shop.
Field-tested notes on custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and material choices — written for the designers, architects, and builders we work with across Orange County, and for homeowners planning a project of their own.
Why Architectural Veneer Plywood Beats Solid Wood for Shelves and Casework
Solid wood has romance on its side. Architectural veneer plywood has physics on its side. A shop-floor case for built-up panels — stability, yield, and a better finished product.
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Selecting the Right Wood for Custom Cabinets: Essential Insights from Chris Riggins
Chris Riggins on choosing the right wood for custom cabinetry — species, style, Orange County climate, and how to make cabinets that last.
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How to Build a Cabinet Box the Right Way
Discover the strength and durability of lock dado joints for custom cabinets built by Riggins Wood Products in Newport Beach, CA.
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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Custom Cabinets
The details that quietly wreck a beautiful cabinet package — workflow, materials, storage, cohesion, and the professional expertise that carries a design from drawing to install.
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Designing Custom Cabinets for Orange County Projects
Notes from a decade of building cabinetry for OC homes — climate, coastal light, indoor-outdoor living, and the details that make design-led kitchens feel inevitable.
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The Only Kitchen Guide You'll Ever Need: The Ultimate Guide to Custom Cabinets Uncovered!
A working guide to custom cabinets for Orange County kitchens — materials, style, hardware, and the shop process that carries a design from concept to install.
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Selecting the Right Wood for Custom Cabinets
A shop-floor take on species selection — grain, movement, finish behavior, and matching material to the architectural intent of the room.
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Does My Business Really Need Custom Commercial Cabinets?
For OC design teams and business owners: when custom commercial cabinetry is the right call, and what it changes for workflow, brand, and long-term value.
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