Handcrafted furniture and custom cabinets designed and constructed to last a lifetime.

Koan Custom is a dedicated one-man shop nestled in the heart of beautiful Ashland, Oregon. I take pride in designing and building custom furniture and cabinetry with the intention of creating pieces that will not only endure the test of time but also be cherished enough to be passed down through generations. I specialize in crafting unique, one-off creations that seamlessly add both functionality and timeless beauty to any space, ensuring that each item serves a purpose while enhancing the overall aesthetic of your home.

  • Ash Dresser with Push to Open Drawer Faces

  • Beech Shaker Style Kitchen

  • VG Fir Mudroom Closet

  • Oak Dining Table with Matching Bench

  • Alder Hall Tree with Floating Bench

  • Mudroom Wainscoting with Hangers

  • Set of Walnut Bookcases

  • Maple & VG Fir Extendable Dining Table

  • Ash Butcher Block Countertop for Kitchen Island

  • Set of Oak Dining Chairs

  • Koa Kitchen Cabinets

  • Cedar Garden Work Bench

  • Walnut Box with Lid

  • Knotty Pine Kitchen

  • Maple Console Table with Custom Door/Drawer Fronts

  • Cedar Toro Gates at Lithia Park's Japanese Garden. Built with William Olsen from William Olsen Designs.

The Perks of Custom Work

Custom furniture offers numerous advantages over mass-produced items that often lack a personal touch. The meticulous detail and exceptional quality of a handmade piece make it well worth choosing a skilled local woodworker over generic alternatives. Custom work not only allows you to design unique pieces that perfectly fit your specific space and style but also incorporates advanced 3D modeling technology to effectively visualize your design. Additionally, you have the opportunity to see and feel samples of materials and finishes in person, which proves to be an invaluable resource during the decision-making process.

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Happy Friday! There is a face behind Koan Custom, I just prefer to keep it hidden most of the time but am stepping out of my comfort zone little by little to show off my work and my life. My name is Jesse Taylor and I am a woodworker in Southern Or
*Locals Only* Valentine Sale now through Feb. 14th 🖤 Dried flower arrangements from @beauty_grows_wild with some easy-to-hang alder boxes. I also have cedar boxes that I’ll be posting tomorrow night. $40/each or two for $75. After that they&rs
Dropping some new end-grain boards to the shop this week. The first is Tiger Wood, the second was made from a Walnut tree that I salvaged in the Alameda Fire and Myrtlewood from the Oregon coast, the last two are Walnut and Maple and have some beauti
Finally got up and took some pictures in the daylight. Loved getting to work up in this beautiful A-Frame and help turn their kitchen into a more usable space. I love getting to be creative and think outside the box. Seeing something go from a drawin