Classic, Custom, Creative
The opening of Calderwood Custom Millwork marked a new
chapter for this long-term team of exceptional custom woodworkers. For almost
three decades, Joe Yoffa of Yoffa Woodworking inspired his crew to build
carefully and correctly while always considering the many facets of building with
wood and the importance of schedule. Upon Yoffa’s much-deserved retirement,
Dan Kinsella, a Rhode Island custom home builder who had worked frequently
with Joe, recognized the value of keeping the crew together and opened the
company under its new name, Calderwood — a reference to a family namesake.
When asked why he took on a custom millwork business, Kinsella explained,
“Because there is an art to custom woodworking and it takes a long time to learn
it well. I had a great history with Joe, so continuing with his crew who are already
so knowledgeable and efficient and who work together so well, made sense.”
Today, Calderwood is just as dedicated to creating first-rate cabinetry, as
well as re-facing existing work, creating custom doors and windows, stair parts,
moldings, countertops and other custom pieces for homeowners, designers and
contractors on both the commercial and residential level. The team’s recent
projects range from a beautifully curved wooden bar for a popular tour boat
to a private office with walls entirely covered by an elegant, integrated design
of custom cherry paneling, trim and cabinetry. In both past and present,
Calderwood’s experience, great attention to detail and inherent sense of
teamwork results in one-of-a kind projects that maintain beauty and integrity
for years to come. ◆
CALDERWOOD MILLWORK, 62 Halsey St., Unit I, Newport,
401-846-7659, calderwoodmillwork.com
62 Halsey Street, Unit i Newport, Rhode Island 02840 | (401) 846-7659 | calderwoodmillwork.com
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