Custom Built-Ins and Closets in Toronto

Some of the best storage in a home is the storage you never see coming. A built-in turns an awkward wall, a sloped ceiling or an empty alcove into something that looks like it was always meant to be there. Copacetic Woodwork + Design builds custom built-ins, closets and home offices in Scarborough for homes across Toronto.

Fitted to the room, not the catalogue

We start with a precise measurement of your space and an accurate drawing, so you can see what you are getting before we build it. For one loft bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, we built a closet right into the angled wall. It includes two floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, a dresser with solid maple dovetail drawers and a TV on a wall mount that pulls out of its nook. The finish is a low gloss post-catalyzed lacquer.

Built-ins for every room

Our portfolio covers a wide range of work:

• Closets: a built-in walnut closet with exteriors in rift-sawn, slip-matched black walnut veneer, and the loft closet above.
• Home offices and libraries: library shelves, a built-in sofa and desk, a home office built in and a Palmerston home office. See also our custom home office page.
• Family room and entertainment: custom family room built-ins, an entertainment built-in, an oak console built-in and a mantel.
• Special pieces: a mid-century modern murphy bed, a custom built-in bed, oak wine storage and a built-in aquarium cabinet.

You can also see black walnut built-in shelves and more in our residential portfolio.

Materials and finishing

We build with materials such as plywood and waterproof MDF for durability, and we work in solid woods and veneers including black walnut and oak. Our finishing booth lets us offer custom stain, opaque lacquer and polished piano finishes under one roof, so doors, panels and trim match. Finished components are designed to be removable for refinishing or touch-up.

From first email to installation

1. Email us drawings, photos and a description of what you want.
2. We measure, draw and let you approve the design.
3. We set up your project in the shop so you can see it before finishing.
4. The cabinetmaker who built it installs it.

Have a wall in mind? Request a design consultation and send us a photo.

Why custom beats off-the-shelf storage

Walls are rarely square and ceilings are rarely flat, especially in older homes. A built-in is scribed and fitted to your actual room, so there are no gaps to fill and no wasted corners. We can add the details that make a piece work every day, such as hidden compartments for a television, drawers sized for what you store, adjustable shelves and cable access for a desk. Because the same shop designs, builds, finishes and installs, you get a single point of contact from first sketch to final fitting.

Frequently asked questions

Can you build into a sloped or awkward space?

Yes. Our loft closet was built into an angled wall and ceiling to make the most of the space.

Do you work with designers and architects?

Yes. Several projects in our portfolio were designed with outside designers, and we also design in-house.