Coastal Construction, Newport RI

Custom Built-Ins & Trim:Crafted to Fit Your Home

The details are what make a house feel custom. From built-in bookshelves to crown molding, our carpenters design, build, and install woodwork made to fit your home, not a catalog.

A wall of white floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets with a brass rail, open shelving and a doorway built into the cabinetry
Crown and ceiling trimCabinets run to the ceiling and finish with crown, so the wall looks built into the house.
Brass rail and hardwareA solid brass rail runs the full length of the wall, with knobs to match.
Floor-to-ceiling built-insShaker-style doors with recessed panels, built by our carpenters and fitted wall to wall.
Built around the doorwayThe cabinetry wraps the bedroom door, with matching casing so the opening looks original.
Open shelvingOpen shelves set into the cabinet run, sized for what you display and painted to match.
Base and toe kickA continuous painted base ties the cabinetry to the floor and the baseboard around the room.

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Custom Built-Ins

Built-ins turn unused space into storage that looks like it was always part of the house. Each piece is measured, built, and finished to match your home’s style and trim.

Bookshelves & Media Walls

Frame a fireplace or TV and keep books, electronics, and décor organized.

Window Seats & Benches

Make use of bay windows and nooks, with hidden storage underneath.

Mudroom Lockers & Drop Zones

Hooks, cubbies, and benches that keep coats, boots, and bags off the floor.

Closet Systems & Pantries

Custom layouts that fit your space better than off-the-shelf kits.

Trim Carpentry

Crown Moldings

Coffered & Beamed Ceilings

Baseboards & Casings

Stair Parts & Railings

Wainscoting & Board-and-Batten

Why It’s Worth It

  • Adds home value: Custom woodwork is a feature buyers notice and remember.
  • Maximizes space: Built-ins use awkward corners, alcoves, and dead wall space.
  • Matches your home: New work is matched to existing trim profiles, which matters in older Newport homes.
  • Built to last: Solid materials and careful joinery outlast flat-pack furniture.

Common Questions

How long does a built-in take?

Most projects take 1–3 weeks from design to install, depending on size and finish.

Can you match my existing trim?

Yes. We can replicate older molding profiles so new work blends in seamlessly.

Paint or stain?

Both. Painted finishes suit most built-ins, and stain-grade hardwoods show off natural grain.

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