Primitive Kitchen Cabinets Handcrafted for Your Home
Honest Craftsmanship. Timeless Character.
Handcrafted primitive kitchen cabinets built by hand in our Ohio workshop — solid wood construction, period accurate hardware and hand applied finishes for homes across America.
Where Simple Living Meets Exceptional Craft
For over fifteen years Period Designs Company has been building primitive cabinets the way they were meant to be made — by hand, from solid wood, with honest joinery and authentic character that only improves with age.
Whether you're furnishing a log home, a farmhouse, a salt box or any home that values warmth and authenticity over trend, we bring the same meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail to every project.
What Makes Our Primitive Kitchen Cabinets Different
Honest Joinery Simple board and batten construction built the way craftsmen have built for centuries. No shortcuts, no particle board — just solid wood and time tested technique.
Hand Forged Hardware Period accurate iron butterfly hinges, hand forged pulls and wooden knobs sourced and fitted by hand. Every piece of hardware chosen for authenticity and durability.
Authentic Finishes Hand distressed milk paint in period accurate colors, hand applied stains and rustic painted finishes that age beautifully and develop genuine character over time.
Built for Any Home Primitive cabinetry isn't just for log homes and farmhouses. Its warmth, simplicity and honest craftsmanship feel at home anywhere — from rural retreats to suburban kitchens wanting real character.
Ready to discuss your project?"
Call us directly — you'll speak straight with the craftsmen building your cabinets.
OUR PROCESS: BUILT AROUND YOU:
We work directly with homeowners, designers, and historic renovation teams to make sure every piece of handcrafted cabinetry fits your home perfectly.
01 — Design & Planning Custom shop drawings, hardwood selection, period-appropriate hardware. Every detail tailored to your home's character.
02 — Handcrafted in Ohio 10-14 weeks of traditional cabinetmaking. Progress photos throughout so you can watch your cabinets take shape.
03 — Professional Installation The same craftsmen who built your cabinets install them. Nationwide installation or white-glove freight delivery available.
Call Us Today: (937) 515-8694
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE PERIOD DESIGNS COMPANY:
Handcrafting Since 2010 Fifteen years of period accurate primitive cabinets built by hand in our Ohio workshop.
You Speak With the Craftsmen No sales team, no project managers — just the people actually building your cabinets.
100% Solid Hardwood Every cabinet built from premium cherry, maple and poplar. No particle board, no shortcuts.
Nationwide Delivery & Installation Professional installation anywhere in the United States or white-glove freight delivery.
10-14 Week Build Time Start your project today to secure your build slot.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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Custom Colonial Kitchen
"First of all, let me just say that my cabinets by Period Designs Company exceeded my expectations! Jeremy and his team were fantastic in seeing my vision and bringing it to life. My kitchen feels like home, and the craftsmanship truly makes it feel timeless." — Nicki Ahrens, Virginia
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Early Primitive Kitchen
"Jeremy did a fantastic job on our custom cabinets. They fit so well in our colonial home, and the quality of his work is unmatched. We were so pleased that we commissioned him for more furniture pieces. These cabinets are the jewels in our rooms." — Ken Kaiser, Maysville, Kentucky
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Traditional Gallley Custom Kitchen
"Jeremy created such beautiful custom cabinets for my kitchen that I asked him to make two additional built-in closets, which he customized perfectly to my 1853 home. I highly recommend him for any cabinetry project." — Shea Sampson, Dayton, Ohio
Primitive Cabinet Investment & Timeline
Projects typically start from $12,000 depending on kitchen size, wood species, hardware and finish specifications. Not sure where to start? Download our Project Planner — it helps us give you an accurate quote faster.
Build Timeline: 10-14 weeks after design approval
Service Area: Nationwide installation or white-glove freight delivery
Common Questions About Our Cabinets
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Primitive cabinets are inspired by early American design — simple board and batten construction, honest joinery, hand forged iron hardware and rustic painted finishes that develop beautiful character over time.
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Build time is 10-14 weeks after final design approval. Installation typically takes 2-5 days depending on kitchen size.
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Yes — we provide professional installation anywhere in the United States. White-glove freight delivery with installation support is also available.
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We primarily build primitive cabinetry from solid poplar — a historically accurate species that takes milk paint beautifully and ages with genuine character.
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Projects typically start from $12,000 depending on kitchen size, hardwood species, hardware and finish specifications. Download our Project Planner for an accurate quote.
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Absolutely — we incorporate modern functionality including hidden storage, integrated appliances, and custom layouts while maintaining period-accurate aesthetics.
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Any home that values warmth, authenticity and honest craftsmanship. Primitive cabinetry works beautifully in log homes, farmhouses, salt box homes, cottages and any space wanting real character over mass produced alternatives.
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