– by Barry Mathias –
“My job is to help clients decide what they really need,” says Jeff Scott of Cabinet Works of Sidney, whose wife Vivienne helps manage the company and works one-on-one with clients. Through the years of dedication by Jeff and his recently-retired father Neil, Cabinet Works’ enviable reputation includes winning the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (SPCC) Crystal Award for Outstanding Customer Service in 2012, and the SPCC Crystal Award for Business of the Year (1-15 employees) in 2013.
Cabinet Works was chosen by Paula Grypma of Outlooks Design to add excellence and creativity to the extensive cabinetry needed at Edward’s home. Jeff and his staff were responsible for the design and installation of the many notable features throughout the house.
In the kitchen, Cabinet Works created the attractive white cupboards and cabinets that make this important area both functional and artistic. In the designer lounge, Jeff installed the “Live Edge” wooden beam across the lintel that adds a touch of the exotic. “‘Live Edge” wood involves a slab of a tree that is cut so the bark is left on, retaining its natural curvature,” he explains. They also created an unusual shelf system on the wall above; it was Edward’s idea. “Our approach is to work hand-in-hand with our clients,” says Jeff.
Cabinet Works provided all of the closet organizers in the bedrooms, which Edward described as “life-changing:” beautiful wood and extremely well crafted. In the bathrooms, Cabinet Works created the vanity areas to fit the different spaces and provide the sophisticated appearance that Paula Grypma wanted to achieve. “We deal with all types of wood, from antique appearance to high gloss.”
Throughout the house, Jeff and his team provided the cabinetry in the downstairs laundry area, and the expert finishing to access doors, ducting and coverage for electrical panels.
At the start of any project, it is Vivienne Scott who meets the clients on site, and begins the series of in-depth interviews that will provide the best solutions to the clients’ requirements. “What we do is we walk people through a process, and identify their real needs.
“We are a highly technical firm,” says Vivienne, “and with our knowledge and computerized manufacturing, we can give an accurate estimate of the cost of a project.”
Besides kitchens, bathrooms, closets and storage, Cabinet Works creates imaginative built-ins and whatever individual wooden pieces a client might want. “When we give a price, that is the final price,” says Jeff, “there are no extra costs added to the bill.”
They also specialize in granite, marble, quartz and solid surface countertops, and a wide selection of laminate surfaces. Though Neil will be dearly missed, Cabinet Works continues a 20-year family tradition of fine workmanship.
For more information visit www.cabinetworksvictoria.com.
