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Custom Cedar Bike Storage
Purpose-built storage for a narrow Toronto side yard, with bifold doors, lift-up access and integrated rooftop planting.
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Toronto · Custom Residential Carpentry
Custom Carpentry.
Built for Better Living.
Thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and custom spaces made for the way you live.
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A design-led approach
Useful structures, carefully considered.
Crookshank Custom Carpentry creates one-of-a-kind residential projects shaped around real sites, real constraints and the character of Toronto homes.
The work begins with a problem to solve—and ends with something that feels as though it belongs.
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Selected work
Recent projects
Thoughtful solutions ranging from compact urban storage and garden buildings to outdoor living spaces, interior built-ins and practical exterior carpentry.
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Areas of expertise
Custom work for real spaces.
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Decks, Gates, Fences & Outdoor Rooms
Decks, stairs, gates, fences and outdoor structures designed around the home, garden and how the space will actually be used.
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Garden Structures & Custom Storage
Garden buildings, bike storage, cedar enclosures, planters and other tailored answers to awkward urban sites.
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Interior Built-ins & Work Surfaces
Custom shelving, storage and work surfaces designed precisely around the room and the homeowner’s needs.
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Porches & Architectural Details
Repairs, railings, stairs and one-off details approached with respect for older Toronto homes.
“Matt is skilled on many important levels: communication, solving design challenges, and knowledge of products and materials.”
— Toronto homeowner
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About
A carpenter’s practicality. A designer’s eye.
Founded by Toronto carpenter and artist Matthew Crookshank, the studio combines hands-on building experience with a long background in visual design, animation and fine art.
That combination supports a collaborative process: listening closely, resolving awkward site conditions, refining proportions and building each detail with purpose.
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How projects begin
A clear, collaborative process.
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Conversation
We discuss the project, priorities, site conditions and realistic budget range.
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Site Visit & Concept
Measurements and design thinking turn the initial idea into a clear direction.
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Detailed Scope
You receive a written scope, material approach and transparent estimate.
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Build
The work is completed with care, regular communication and respect for your home.
Work in progress
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In the workshop
Handcrafted Cedar
Little Library
A one-of-a-kind neighbourhood book exchange currently taking shape in the workshop, with hand-laid cedar shakes, multiple glazed doors, cedar framing and warm integrated lighting.
Finished installation photography coming soon.
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