We found Istvan by chance years ago but and were thrilled we did. Istvan took the time to listen to our ideas and guided us in coming up with a design that incorporated our ideas, met our budget and looked beautiful. He is very meticulous and talented. Will have him back for our next woodworking project!

A referral from a friend, we called Istvan to build us 2 custom built-ins. One was in an odd spot and shape (corner), but Istvan came up with a concept and when completed - it was beautiful! What a gorgeous piece of furniture!

The other cabinet was also a corner but just a base to hold a large tv and audio components. Again, attention to detail made this cabinet look spectacular.

I would highly recommend Istvan. He was responsive and easy to work with. The quality of his workmanship was top shelf!

I asked Istvan to design and build two separate units in my recreation room, an entertainment built-in and an office built-in. Both of them exceeded my expectations in every respect. Istvan is a true professional and pays close attention to detail - and the end result is pretty incredible.

If you’re looking for high quality work - from an honest and straightforward person, Istvan is your guy.

We used Black Forest Woodworking to build a custom wall unit in our basement. From day one, they were professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Pricing and delivery were among the best of all the quotes we got and the final product looks amazing. We would recommend Black Forest Woodworking to anyone requiring custom carpentry.

Steven was great. High quality work, reasonable price. Will definitely have him back to do more around the house!

We are exceptionally happy and pleased with the pantry that Steven and his team helped us created and built in our kitchen. We needed some extra storage for food storage, pots/pans and dedicated one cabinet for our coats. Steven was professional throughout the entire process from the moment we connected to post-service. Many businesses out there only care to get your business and the customer service ends after they have finished providing their service/product. But not Steven, he was very thorough with his work and followed-up a week post installation to make sure everything was going well and that we were enjoying the new pantry. I really appreciated his level of care. His workmanship, craftsmanship, attention to detail, expertise and professionalism is what my family is grateful for. We look forward to working with him on future projects for our home.

Steven installed 25 ft of built-in cabinets wall to wall in our great room.
Our experience from start to finish was excellent.
Steven and his Team’s attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship is second to none. Steven is also very focused on a positive customer experience throughout the process. This meant we always felt comfortable that we were getting what we were looking for in the finished product. The pricing was absolutely fair and the end result was astonishing. It’s the showpiece of our home. I would absolutely recommend Black Forest again. Thanks Steven!!

Istvan and his team of craftsmen do an impeccable job. From listening to my wants, to working collaboratively on the design to crafting the final product, every step of the way is a pleasure.

Istvan (Steven) is professional, quality-driven, and customer-centric. He is not happy unless you are happy. No detail is too small for his notice. And the guys he has working with him are old-school amazing craftsmen and paint technicians. He understands built-ins like no one else and has a creative solution for every problem. He offers a truly custom experience.

This is my third project with him and won't be my last!

Working with Steven was a lovely experience. Not only was he on time and on budget, but what we really appreciated was his recommendations on ways to make our vision better. He was not upselling but providing practical and cost efficient advice. Now that we have seen Steven's work, we plan on using Steven next year for a larger project in our house. Would definitely recommend.

Steve was professional, friendly, and efficient. The two bay window storage benches he built and installed for us are stunning. They are exactly what we wanted. It was a pleasure working with him; we’ll definitely call Black Forest Woodworking again when the need arises. Highly recommended!